Lutsch House

The Lutsch House (Romanian: Casa Lutsch, German: (Das) Lutschhaus) is a historic monument located in the Grand Square of Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt), Transylvania, Romania.[1] It uses the code name 143469.91 in the National Archaeological Repertory of Romania.[2]

Lutsch House
Romanian: Casa Lutsch/German: (Das) Lutschhaus
General information
Architectural styleBaroque
LocationSibiu, Sibiu County
AddressPiața Mare nr. 2, Sibiu
Country Romania
Coordinates45°47′48.4″N 24°9′9.9″E
Groundbreaking15th century, renovated 1830

The building hosts the headquarters of the Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania (FDGR/DFDR),[3] as well as the headquarters of Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR/RMDSZ) in Sibiu.

History

At the end of the 15th century, the house belonged to the Altemberger family, then between 1537–1593 to the Haller family. After 1593 it was in the possession of Johann Lutsch, after whom it was named. In 1661 the owner became Georg Reussner, his descendants donating the building to the city's property in 1821. Radical transformations took place in 1830, when the building received its current appearance.[4]

Architecture

The building has a rectangular plan, it has one floor and a basement. It has two facades facing the Great Square and the General Magheru Street.

The house's current architecture is Baroque. Before renovation in 1830, the building also had Gothic features.[4]

  • Lutsch House as seen from the Grand Square (Piața Mare)
    Lutsch House as seen from the Grand Square (Piața Mare)
  • Coat of arms of Sibiu
    Coat of arms of Sibiu
  • Side view
    Side view
  • Painting showing the Lutsch House (left) before renovation. The building had Sibiu Eyes back then
    Painting showing the Lutsch House (left) before renovation. The building had Sibiu Eyes back then

See also

References
  1. Ministerul Culturii - Lista Monumentelor Istorice
  2. Repertoriul Arheologic Național, CIMEC
  3. "Casa Lutsch – Forumul German Sibiu".
  4. "Piaţa Mare nr. 13, Casa Lutsch". patrimoniu.sibiu.ro. Archived from the original on 2014-07-26.
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