Über diesen Ort
Standing on the corner of the rue des Marchands, the Maison Pfister was built in 1537 for Ludwig Scherer, a hatter who had made his fortune in the silver and money trade of the nearby Val de Lievre. Though it still carries medieval features, it is considered the very first example of Renaissance architecture in Colmar, with its elegant two storey corner oriel, its octagonal turret, and its long wooden gallery. The house actually takes its name from Francois Xavier Pfister, a nineteenth century merchant who bought and restored it. Its painted facade, added in 1577 by the artist Christian Vacksterffer, turns the whole building into an open air picture book of allegories, coats of arms, and imperial portraits.
Wissenswertes
- 1537 year — The Maison Pfister was built for the wealthy hatter Ludwig Scherer
- 1577 year — The painted murals were added by the artist Christian Vacksterffer
- 2 storeys — The ornate corner oriel window rises across two full storeys
📍 Rue Mercière, 68000, Colmar