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Hotel "Krone"

Beschreibung

The western side of the Market Square is dominated by the Hotel „Krone” the most rich in tradition of all inns in Bretten. Already in the Middle Age voyagers of all kinds – many merchants, military leaders, scholars, pilgrims, students, princes, dukes and earls found accommodation here, in an inn at the same place. In 1550 none less than the emperor Charles V stayed within its walls. This well-known inn fell victim to the city fire of 1689, too. Today’s building was constructed on the same spot according to old plans, drawings and documents. The half-timbering and the sandstone settings of the windows and entrances emphasize the historical character as well as the coat of arms of the Paravicini family above the main entrance. This family ran the Hotel „Krone” for a long time and belonged to the town’s most esteemed and wealthiest families.