Herrenstube

Northeastern Switzerland


The late-baroque Herrenstube was built in 1748 and was once the drinking hole of quaffing nobles.


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2. Fronwagplatz

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3. Mohrenbrunnen

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4. Herrenacker

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5. Haus zum Ritter

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6. Zum Goldenen Ochsen

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7. Allerheiligen Münster

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8. Museum zu Allerheiligen

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