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Historic Half-Timbered Façade with Stone Tower and Heraldic Elements

#4315. Historic Half-Timbered Façade with Stone Tower and Heraldic Elements

The image showcases an expressive example of a traditional half-timbered building characteristic of Central European architecture, likely from Germany or Alsace. The façade demonstrates the classic half-timbered construction with a prominent reddish-brown wooden framework creating geometric patterns against a light yellow or cream-colored plaster.

Particularly striking is the contrast between the half-timbered portion of the building and the round stone tower on the left side of the façade. This tower, made of light sandstone or limestone, is organically integrated into the overall composition and adorned with vibrant flower boxes containing pink petunias or geraniums, adding picturesque warmth to the façade.

The façade is enriched with numerous architectural details: green window shutters that create a pleasant color contrast with the half-timbered structure, decorative elements in the form of X-shaped patterns in the right portion of the façade, and a heraldic panel above the entrance door, indicating the historical significance of the building or its former owners.

The entrance area features a substantial wooden door marked with number 13, framed by a simple stone portal. At the base of the façade are well-maintained greenery and flowers in terracotta pots, enhancing the overall impression of authenticity and careful preservation of the building's historical appearance.

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