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The Magnus Hotel is an emblematic building of the late 19th century, built between 1871 and 1874 in Strasbourg, in the Bas-Rhin department. Located at 59 rue du Faubourg-de-Pierre, this neo-Renaissance-style building is distinguished by its hybrid architecture, combining the characteristics of the Second French Empire with those of the Second German Reich, reflecting a period of political and cultural transition for Alsace. The logis, rectangular, is built in masonry with a front facade in grey sandstone and a rear facade coated, covering two cellars, a square floor and a top floor under a roof with broken slopes.

Inside, the hotel has retained some of its original decorations, such as windows, locks, stuccos and panelling, showing the care taken in its construction. The property also includes a courtyard with remnants of ancient furnishings, such as a fountain basin and a trellis. Together, including the house, court and outbuildings, was listed as historical monuments by order of 12 February 2014, emphasizing its heritage importance.

The Magnus Hotel illustrates a pivotal period in Alsatian history, marked by the transition from French to German rule after 1871. Its neo-Renaissance style, typical of 19th century architectural eclecticism, makes it a remarkable example of adapting local elites to political change. Today, the building belongs to an association, although its access to the public (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

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