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Origin and history

The house on 19 rue des Orfèvres in Vienna is a 15th century building, typical of medieval civil architecture. It is distinguished by its facades on courtyard and its staircase turret, elements protected by a classification under the Historical Monuments since 1921. This type of construction reflects the urbanisation and flourishing craftsmanship of Vienna at the end of the Middle Ages, a period marked by the development of cities and commercial activities.

The 1921 classification underscores the heritage value of this building, whose architectural characteristics (tourelle, facades) reflect the construction techniques of the period. Although the sources do not specify its original use, its location on a street bearing the name of the goldsmiths suggests a possible link with the artisan corporations. Today, its state of conservation and accessibility (visit or current use) are not detailed in the available archives.

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