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)

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User Reviews

Pete Smith (4 years ago)
Amazing insight into the past of this beautiful town!

stephen jones (5 years ago)
An interesting insight to a lovely town

Carsten Saager (5 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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