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Hainstraße 8, Leipzig

Hainstraße 8

Leipzig

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Where
Leipzig

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Hainstraße 8 stands in Leipzig (Leipzig), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 16th century. No visits are on record for this building.

At Hainstraße 8 in Leipzig stands the oldest surviving residential house in the city, dating from the Renaissance period. Its facade reflects centuries of alterations, from the vaulted ground floor to the upper storeys framed with Rochlitz porphyry window surrounds. The most striking feature is the large wooden bay window covered in Baroque stucco, added in the early 18th century. Shops still occupy the ground floor today, continuing a use that goes back generations.

What to know

  • The building is a private residential and commercial property, not set up for tourist visits.
  • Only the facade, visible from the street, can be freely observed.
  • A shop occupies the ground floor, allowing a glimpse of part of the interior during opening hours.
  • The house stands in the historic center of Leipzig, an easy walk from other central sights.

Where this château is

Leipzig · Leipzig · Sachsen

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Address

Hainstraße 8, 04109 Leipzig

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction
16th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of Hainstraße 8?
No, it is a privately owned building used for shops and housing, with no organized visits.
How old is this building?
The house dates from the 16th century, with major changes in the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Baroque bay window added in 1703.
Why is this house notable?
It is the oldest surviving residential house in Leipzig, known for its Renaissance architecture and its stucco-decorated wooden bay window.
Where is Hainstraße 8 located?
It stands in Leipzig, Saxony, on the Hainstraße, in the historic city center.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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