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Weinplatz (Zürich)

Weinplatz (literally: wine square) is a popular public square adjacent to the Gmüesbrugg bridge and the historical Schipfe quarter.

Weinplatz
Weinplatz as seen from Limmatquai, Rathausbrücke in the foreground, Storchen hotel to the left, Schwert tower to the right.
Typepedestrian
OwnerCity of Zürich
AddressesWeinplatz
LocationZürich-Lindenhof, Switzerland
Postal code8001
Coordinates47°22′19″N 8°32′31″E / 47.372°N 8.542°E / 47.372; 8.542
Weinplatz at the wooden medieval bridge between Schipfe and Weinplatz, and the present Limmatquai, Altarbilder by Hans Leu d.Ä., c. 1498
Quaibrücke, Münsterbrücke and Rathausbrücke on an aerial photograph by Eduard Spelterini, c. 1895
Weinplatz and Rathausbrücke as seen from Limmatquai

Geography edit

Weinplatz is situated in the historical center of Zürich, previously known as Celtic-Roman Turicum, on the southeastern foothill of the Lindenhof, right westerly of the Rathausbrücke bridge-plaza, north of the Münsterhof plaza, and south of the Schipfe quarter on the eastern bank of the Limmat.

Transportation edit

Located next to the Rathausbrücke,[1] public transport is provided by the Zürich tram lines 2, 4, and 15. At the Storchen stop, Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft provides also public transportation towards Bürkliplatz and Zürichhorn. Individual transportation usually is prohibited.[2] The area is part of the pedestrian zone in the old town of Zürich, hence, vehicle traffic is limited between lower Limmatquai downstream and the Bellevueplatz square upstream.

History edit

In 70/75 AD a harbor district rose on the newly acquired lands on the Limmat riverbank at the foot of the former Oppidum Lindenhof at the Schipfe–Weinplatz area, and the settlement area of the Gallo-Roman Turicum was extended on the right bank of the Limmat at the present Limmatquai. Public buildings made of stone and paved roads were built. Suggested by the recent archaeological evidence uncovered during construction at Münsterbrücke, the present Weinplatz may have been the site of the civilian harbour of the Celtic-Roman Turicum.[3] At the site of the present Weinplatz towards St. Peterhofstatt the remains of remarkable 2nd to 4th century AD Thermae were excavated.[4]

Being part of the ancient Kornhausplatz (Rathhausbrücke) plaza, Weinplatz was used as a grain and vegetable store in medieval times, and became in 1630 the public market for local wines, the present Weinplatz square. Despite the relocation of the market to the Münsterhof plaza in 1647, the name is still the same.[5] Some medieval sources mention the Rother Turm building, meaning the "red tower" which was used by the House of Rapperswil as its seat in Zürich in the early 13th century; much later it became a 'literature café' and was demolished. Weinplatz now is a popular tourist destination, nearby the Münsterhof plaza, and it is the location of some small shops and cafés.

Points of interest edit

Thermengasse edit

 
1st-century AD mosaics at Thermengasse

Towards St. Peterhofstatt, the remains of the Roman Thermae were discovered on occasion of archaeological excavations in 1983/84. The site is partially open to the public and illustrated by information boards, as well as replicas of some of the artefacts that were found at the site.

Haus zum Schwert edit

First mentioned in 1265, the Zürich knight Jakob Mülner handed over his residential tower zum Schwert (literally: sword tower) to the Fraumünster Abbey, and returned it as a fief. From the daughters of Gotfried II, in 1406 the complex came to Hans Brunner who set up an inn. Today, the former tower is an accommodation building and houses a shop at its ground floor.

Hotel Zum Storchen edit

The origin of the name "Zum Storchen" (literally: To the Stork) is unclear, but a local legend tells that the name comes from several of rare black storks that brooded on its roof long ago. In 1357, the building "Hus zum Storchen" (literally stork house) was mentioned for the first time in tax records of the city. About 100 years later, it was designated as a hostel, a tradition that lasted for several hundred years. In 1938 the medieval structure was rebuilt to house the present hotel, bar and restaurant.[6] The building also serves as the guild house of the Zunft zur Schiffleuten, a medieval guild of the fishermen and boatmen, whose name is perhaps a reference to the ancient harbour at the Weinplatz square near the hotel.

Literature edit

  • Regine Abegg, Christine Barraud Wiener: Die Kunstdenkmäler des Kantons Zürich. Band II.II: Stadt Zürich. Wiese Verlag, Basel 2003. ISBN 978-3-906131-87-0.

References edit

  1. ^ Grün Stadt Zürich (May 2006). "Vom Bürkliplatz zur Sukkulenten-Sammlung" (PDF) (in German). Grün Stadt Zürich. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
  2. ^ "Limmatquai" (in German). Poliezidepartement Stadt Zürich. Retrieved 2015-01-06.
  3. ^ "Turicum II" (in German). Hochbaudepartement Stadt Zürich. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
  4. ^ "Informationsblatt Thermengasse, die römischen Bäder von Turicum" (PDF) (in German). Stadt Zürich, Abteilung für Städtebau. Retrieved 2015-08-21.
  5. ^ Gebrüder Dürst. "Weinplatz" (in German). alt-zueri.ch. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
  6. ^ "Hotel zum Storchen: Portrait & Geschichte" (in German). storchen.ch. Retrieved 2015-09-19.

External links edit

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Weinplatz literally wine square is a popular public square adjacent to the Gmuesbrugg bridge and the historical Schipfe quarter WeinplatzWeinplatz as seen from Limmatquai Rathausbrucke in the foreground Storchen hotel to the left Schwert tower to the right TypepedestrianOwnerCity of ZurichAddressesWeinplatzLocationZurich Lindenhof SwitzerlandPostal code8001Coordinates47 22 19 N 8 32 31 E 47 372 N 8 542 E 47 372 8 542 Weinplatz at the wooden medieval bridge between Schipfe and Weinplatz and the present Limmatquai Altarbilder by Hans Leu d A c 1498 Quaibrucke Munsterbrucke and Rathausbrucke on an aerial photograph by Eduard Spelterini c 1895 Weinplatz and Rathausbrucke as seen from Limmatquai Contents 1 Geography 2 Transportation 3 History 4 Points of interest 4 1 Thermengasse 4 2 Haus zum Schwert 4 3 Hotel Zum Storchen 5 Literature 6 References 7 External linksGeography editWeinplatz is situated in the historical center of Zurich previously known as Celtic Roman Turicum on the southeastern foothill of the Lindenhof right westerly of the Rathausbrucke bridge plaza north of the Munsterhof plaza and south of the Schipfe quarter on the eastern bank of the Limmat Transportation editLocated next to the Rathausbrucke 1 public transport is provided by the Zurich tram lines 2 4 and 15 At the Storchen stop Zurichsee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft provides also public transportation towards Burkliplatz and Zurichhorn Individual transportation usually is prohibited 2 The area is part of the pedestrian zone in the old town of Zurich hence vehicle traffic is limited between lower Limmatquai downstream and the Bellevueplatz square upstream History editMain article Turicum In 70 75 AD a harbor district rose on the newly acquired lands on the Limmat riverbank at the foot of the former Oppidum Lindenhof at the Schipfe Weinplatz area and the settlement area of the Gallo Roman Turicum was extended on the right bank of the Limmat at the present Limmatquai Public buildings made of stone and paved roads were built Suggested by the recent archaeological evidence uncovered during construction at Munsterbrucke the present Weinplatz may have been the site of the civilian harbour of the Celtic Roman Turicum 3 At the site of the present Weinplatz towards St Peterhofstatt the remains of remarkable 2nd to 4th century AD Thermae were excavated 4 Being part of the ancient Kornhausplatz Rathhausbrucke plaza Weinplatz was used as a grain and vegetable store in medieval times and became in 1630 the public market for local wines the present Weinplatz square Despite the relocation of the market to the Munsterhof plaza in 1647 the name is still the same 5 Some medieval sources mention the Rother Turm building meaning the red tower which was used by the House of Rapperswil as its seat in Zurich in the early 13th century much later it became a literature cafe and was demolished Weinplatz now is a popular tourist destination nearby the Munsterhof plaza and it is the location of some small shops and cafes Points of interest editThermengasse edit nbsp 1st century AD mosaics at Thermengasse Towards St Peterhofstatt the remains of the Roman Thermae were discovered on occasion of archaeological excavations in 1983 84 The site is partially open to the public and illustrated by information boards as well as replicas of some of the artefacts that were found at the site Haus zum Schwert edit First mentioned in 1265 the Zurich knight Jakob Mulner handed over his residential tower zum Schwert literally sword tower to the Fraumunster Abbey and returned it as a fief From the daughters of Gotfried II in 1406 the complex came to Hans Brunner who set up an inn Today the former tower is an accommodation building and houses a shop at its ground floor Hotel Zum Storchen edit The origin of the name Zum Storchen literally To the Stork is unclear but a local legend tells that the name comes from several of rare black storks that brooded on its roof long ago In 1357 the building Hus zum Storchen literally stork house was mentioned for the first time in tax records of the city About 100 years later it was designated as a hostel a tradition that lasted for several hundred years In 1938 the medieval structure was rebuilt to house the present hotel bar and restaurant 6 The building also serves as the guild house of the Zunft zur Schiffleuten a medieval guild of the fishermen and boatmen whose name is perhaps a reference to the ancient harbour at the Weinplatz square near the hotel Literature editRegine Abegg Christine Barraud Wiener Die Kunstdenkmaler des Kantons Zurich Band II II Stadt Zurich Wiese Verlag Basel 2003 ISBN 978 3 906131 87 0 References edit Grun Stadt Zurich May 2006 Vom Burkliplatz zur Sukkulenten Sammlung PDF in German Grun Stadt Zurich Retrieved 2015 01 07 Limmatquai in German Poliezidepartement Stadt Zurich Retrieved 2015 01 06 Turicum II in German Hochbaudepartement Stadt Zurich Retrieved 2015 01 07 Informationsblatt Thermengasse die romischen Bader von Turicum PDF in German Stadt Zurich Abteilung fur Stadtebau Retrieved 2015 08 21 Gebruder Durst Weinplatz in German alt zueri ch Retrieved 2015 01 07 Hotel zum Storchen Portrait amp Geschichte in German storchen ch Retrieved 2015 09 19 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Weinplatz Zurich nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Thermengasse Zurich Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Weinplatz Zurich amp oldid 1107511443, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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