What remains of the Hohes Hospital in Soest?

Only one stretch of wall, known as the Wittekindsmauer, survived the building's demolition in 1809/1810.

Why is it called Hohes Hospital?

Because from 1178 the former archiepiscopal residence was converted into a hospital, and the name Hohes Hospital became established after the Reformation.

Was the Hohes Hospital originally a palace?

Yes, the structure built around the year 1000 served as a residence, likely the first, for the archbishops of Cologne visiting Soest.

Can visitors see the inside of the remaining wall?

Part of it is only accessible by entering the adjoining bank branch, while another part can be viewed freely from outside.

Hohes Hospital (Soest)

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Hohes Hospital (Soest) stands in Soest (Kreis Soest), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Hohes Hospital in Soest refers to the remains of a massive residential keep built around the year 1000 on the site of a former cemetery, right next to St. Peter's Church. This imposing structure, 25 metres square, served as a residence for the archbishops of Cologne before becoming, from 1178, a hospital and later a residence for unmarried young women. All that survives of the original building today is a single stretch of wall, locally known as the Wittekindsmauer, which was spared during the demolition of 1809/1810 because it supported neighbouring half-timbered houses.

What to know

Only a single stretch of wall survives on site, there is no complete building to explore.
Part of the wall can be seen freely from the street, another part is only accessible inside the adjoining savings bank branch.
The site sits in the centre of Soest, right next to St. Peter's Church.
As no opening hours or fees are set for this ruin, viewing the indoor section depends on the bank's own business hours.

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Soest · Kreis Soest · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Widumgasse 5, 59494 Soest

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen

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What remains of the Hohes Hospital in Soest?: Only one stretch of wall, known as the Wittekindsmauer, survived the building's demolition in 1809/1810.
Why is it called Hohes Hospital?: Because from 1178 the former archiepiscopal residence was converted into a hospital, and the name Hohes Hospital became established after the Reformation.
Was the Hohes Hospital originally a palace?: Yes, the structure built around the year 1000 served as a residence, likely the first, for the archbishops of Cologne visiting Soest.
Can visitors see the inside of the remaining wall?: Part of it is only accessible by entering the adjoining bank branch, while another part can be viewed freely from outside.