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The building at 22 rue des Hallebardes, at the corner of the Cathedral Square in Strasbourg, is a remarkable example of 16th and 17th century civil architecture. This building, whose precise location is attested by the addresses 22 rue des Hallebardes and 15 Place de la Cathédrale, incorporates characteristic elements of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Among its architectural features are a tower of staircase with screws, studded ceilings, sculpted door and window doors and wall paintings, reflecting the stylistic influences of these two periods.

The building was listed as historic monuments by order of 20 December 1988, thereby recognizing its heritage value. Owned by a private company, it preserves tangible traces of the urban and architectural evolution of Strasbourg, a city marked by its medieval history and its central role in Alsace. The protected elements, such as the interior decorations and the very structure of the building, offer an overview of the construction techniques and artistic tastes of the eras concerned.

The rue des Hallebardes, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, was historically an important place of passage and commerce in Strasbourg. This type of building, often occupied by wealthy merchants or artisans, illustrates the economic and cultural dynamism of the city during the Renaissance. Although the sources do not mention any specific historical characters related to this building, its architecture and location make it a silent witness to the social and urban transformations of the modern era in Alsace.

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