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Origin and history

The house at 2 Place Broglie in Strasbourg is a historical monument dating back to the 4th quarter of the 16th century, with modifications made in the 18th century. This civil building illustrates the Strasbourg architecture of these periods, mixing late Renaissance elements and classical influences. Its inscription in the inventory of historical monuments in 1929 underscores its heritage importance, especially for its facades on street and courtyard, its roof, as well as its staircase on courtyard, protected by decree.

Strasbourg, the major city of the Alsace region (now the Grand Est), was at these times a prosperous cultural and commercial crossroads. Bourgeois houses like this reflected the social status of their owners, often merchants, artisans or members of local aristocracy. Their architecture, marked by ornamental details and a functional spatial organization, reflected both the economic ease of the city and its openness to European art.

The listing of the house as historic monuments in 1929 is part of a broader desire to preserve the Alsatian heritage, especially after the political and territorial upheavals of the early twentieth century. The protected elements, such as facades and stairs, are representative of construction techniques and decorative styles in vogue during the 16th and 18th centuries. Today, this monument contributes to the richness of the Strasbourg urban landscape, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988 for its historic centre.

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