Visit a jewel of Renaissance architecture

Place de l’Église, 68190 Ensisheim, Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France
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21 - 22 September 2024
Overview

Owned by the Habsburgs, Ensisheim became the capital of the Austrian landgraviate of Haute-Alsace in 1341\\. The Regency Palace, a multi-jurisdictional authority established by Emperor Maximilian I, was built between 1535 and 1545\\. It is a coherent ensemble of beautiful Renaissance architecture. The Council Hall overlooks the open hall. After being a city hall for a while, the building houses a museum dedicated to the history of the city. Housed in the Regency Palace built in the 16th century by the Habsburgs, the museum presents three fabulous collections: an archaeological section mainly focused on the Neolithic period, a historical section that traces the evolution of the City of Ensisheim over the centuries (not forgetting the famous meteorite that fell in 1492) and finally, a space that presents the history of potash mines in Alsace. After two years of closure due to works, the museum entered the air of 2.0 with several multimedia innovations. It also offers free of charge to chil
Website
http://www.ville-ensisheim.fr
Phone
03 89 26 49 54

Address
Place de l’Église, 68190 Ensisheim, Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France

47.86576, 7.352976

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