- Moselkern
The historic Moselkern town hall Around 1535, construction of the town hall was begun in Oberstraße in Moselkern. Around 1590, a spacious extension was added. The result was a mighty building, only 9 m wide but 14 m high and 18 m deep, an impressive example of Mosel-Franconian half-timbered construction.
The historic Moselkern town hall Around 1535, construction of the town hall was begun in Oberstraße in Moselkern. Around 1590, a spacious extension was added. The result was a mighty building, only 9 m wide but 14 m high and 18 m deep, an impressive example of Mosel-Franconian half-timbered construction. In 1789, the house served as an emergency church for a few years (rebuilding of the parish church). Only until 1798 was the house able to enjoy its original purpose as a town hall. In the 19th century it was first used as a school and teacher's residence and later as a poorhouse and shelter for the homeless. In 1907, a branch of the "Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus" was opened here. Until 1969, 8-10 sisters worked in the interest of the whole community by offering kindergarten, sewing school and nursing care. The order built a chapel on the first floor, which still exists unchanged today. During this time, the Old Town Hall was called "Haus Nazareth" or simply "Klösterchen" by the Moselkerner population. After the house had stood empty for 2 years, it was bought by a private person and renovated inside and out. Today, the Old Town Hall is owned by the local community of Moselkern, which makes it available for other uses in addition to its function as the office of the local mayor. Culinary wine tastings and guided tours are offered in the historic building on request. Some of the rooms are also used as a meeting place for senior citizens during the week.
Further information at www.historisches-rathaus-moselkern.de
