Oberhof (Büdingen)
The Oberhof , built in 1569 / 70 is a Renaissance building in the city Büdingen . Originally the courtyard complex, which encompasses several building parts, was built by Count Georg zu Ysenburg and Barbara Countess von Wertheim by the Franconian master builder Conrad Leonhard. The building served the zu Ysenburg family as a residence and widow's residence for generations. As part of the entire old town of Büdingen, the courtyard is a protected cultural property in accordance with the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict .
Many details of the residential building are of interest: There are stonemason's marks on the window walls. Building inscriptions can still be seen on the north side in the direction of “Obergasse”. Remains of the exterior painting (Noah's Ark) can be seen on the south gable. The entrance with its carved wooden door is framed by the main portal adorned with coats of arms, the eastern bay window is adorned with antique figures ("Schreckköpf").
In 1959 the city of Büdingen took over the Oberhof. The dilapidated property was renovated for 9 million euros and is now the home of the music and art school. The "horse stable" and the "little room" are used for a wide variety of cultural events such as readings, concerts or picture exhibitions.
Northern front
South front
Exterior painting on the south front
Coat of arms on the main portal
literature
- Klaus Peter Decker: Georg Graf zu Ysenburg and Barbara nee Countess zu Wertheim. The builders of the Büdinger Oberhof. In: Büdinger Geschichtsblätter, 15 (1995/96), pp. 82-98.
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Coordinates: 50 ° 17 ′ 38 ″ N , 9 ° 7 ′ 2 ″ E