Painted houses of Stein am Rhein

Beautiful painting and unique architecture in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland. Painted houses of Stein and Rhein
Painted houses of Stein am Rhein
As if descended from the old masters, Stein am Rhein, a tiny town with a population of only 3000. Founded during the Roman Empire, but gained fame in the XI century, when the Emperor Henry II laid the Benedictine monastery of St. George here. Stein am Rhein received the first Wakker Prize for the preservation of its architectural heritage in 1972. The award noted that Stein am Rhein was nearly unique in Switzerland and rare in all of Europe for the number of notable buildings in a compact space. It also noted the excellent care with which the city was preserved. Noteworthy, Stein am Rhein is home to a number of buildings listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance.
Painted houses of Stein am Rhein

Religious or Biblic scenes and historical events and people depicted in the street art of the city of Stein am Rhein, Switzerland

Science, culture and history of the city and the country in the paintings on the buildings in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland
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