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Fischmarkt (Fish Market) (1)
The Fischmarkt is a picturesque square in the town centre with the Hirsch Pharmacy, the Lion’s Fountain (1599) and the Salzhaus (Salt House) (1786).
Sankt-Andreas-Hospital (1)
Adjacent to the Fischmarkt there is the Sankt-Andreas Hospital, which was founded for the care of the poor and sick in 1300. The present building dates back to the beginning of the 18th century. The modest chapel has a Gothic choir. The former storehouse of St. Andreas Hospital was erected in 1731. Up to 1870 it housed the hospital administration and then the fire-brigade up to 1956. From 1956 to 1981 the building was used as a shop and office building. In 1981/82 it was completely renovated and a café and rooms for social and cultural events as well as exhibitions were integrated.
Judenbad (Jews’ Bath) (Mikwe) (2)
The Judenbad, Glaserstrasse 8, dates back to the 13th/14th century. Among the five still existing Jews’ Baths of the Middle Ages in the Rhine area the bath at Offenburg with its style elements occupies a special architectural position. Following comprehensive renovation works it was opened to the public in 1978.
Information: telephone 0781 / 82-2000
Ritterhaus (Knight’s House) (3)
The Ritterhaus, Ritterstrasse 10, was built in 1784 as a manor-house for a mayor of the German Reich. Today it houses the municipal archives and the museum.
Information: telephone 0781 / 82-4255
Kapuzinerkloster (Capuchins’ Monastery) (4)
The Kapuzinerkloster, Gymnasiumstrasse, was built from 1641 to 1647. lt was the only building in Offenburg that survived the great town fire of 1689. The church with one nave contains late Baroque wooden altars, a Martin organ from the year 1822 and a pulpit in Empire style. lt also has a remarkably picturesque cloister with plain wooden columns. The building was completely renovated from 1982 – 1984.
"Salmen" (26)
On 12 September 1847, the "Resolute Friends of the Constitution" met in the Salmen inn. Before a total of 900 further participants, they agreed the "Demands of the People of Baden", and thus formulated the first democratic programme in Germany.
155 years after this memorable event, the Salmen was transferred to civic ownership. Federal President Johannes Rau underlined with his presence the significance of this ceremonial act for the whole Federal Republic of Germany.
