Hexenbürgermeisterhaus

Lemgo, Germany

Hexenbürgermeisterhaus was built in 1571. It was the home of so-called Hexenbürgermeister, 'Witch Mayor', Hermann Cothmann (1629-1683), who was famous for leading the last bloody witch trials. Today the house is a museum and well-preserved sample of Weser Renaissance style.

Address

Breite Straße 19, Lemgo, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1571
Category: Museums in Germany
Historical period: Reformation & Wars of Religion (Germany)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

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Paderborn Cathedral (35,4 km)
Sparrenberg Castle (25,5 km)
St. Nicholas Church (25,1 km)
Hermannsdenkmal (13,3 km)
Emperor William Monument (24,5 km)
Minden Cathedral (29,4 km)

User Reviews

Pete Smith (2 years ago)
Amazing insight into the past of this beautiful town!

stephen jones (3 years ago)
An interesting insight to a lovely town

Carsten Saager (3 years ago)
The video gives you all necessary information (available in English ). The collection is a bit this and that and we missed a storyline. The main feature is the facade that deserves close attention

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