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A popular tourist attraction for its historical architecture, Riquewihr is also known for the Riesling and other wines produced in the village. Riquewihr looks today more or less as it did in the 16th century. It is located on the Route des Vins (The Wines Road), close to Colmar.
RIQUEWIHR: Milestones in the city's history The Tour du Dolder (1291) was one of the city’s fortified gates and belfry: – Its facade, facing the town, has a pleasing appearance, with corbelled storeys (1565) and flower-filled windows.
Jan 27, 2022 · Its pentagonal shape is 18 metres high. Inside, it houses the museum of the Tour des Voleurs, the witness of the sombre medieval past where the criminals were tortured to death. You can visit the torture room with authentic instruments of the time. The museum can be accessed from the Cour des Juifs. Winegrowers’ houses © French Moments
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May 18, 2024: Museum Night. On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the museums run by the Société d’Histoire et d’Archéologie de Riquewihr will be taking part in European Museum Night from 7pm to 11pm. Admission is free. Visitors can take a free tour of the Dolder, the Thieves’ Tower and the House of the Thieves. de.
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Feb 18, 2019 · The streets of Riquewihr are narrow, and the buildings are remarkably tall. The entrance to the Hansi Museum. Hansi was one of the most famous Alsatian artists and charicaturists, and depicted Alsace with affection and humor. You can see over 150 of his works in the museum; there is a gift shop on the ground floor.
Today it is a museum where you may discover the history of Riquewihr from the 13th to the 17th century. There is so much to see, I recommend getting the map and spending at least a couple of hours to truly discover the architecture and history of Riquewihr.
THE RIQUEWIHR SOCIETY OF HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY (SHAR) was founded in 1898 under the name “Verein zur Erhaltung von Reichenweirer Alterthümern in Reichenweier” by people aware of the value of their town’s built heritage, including Fernand ZEYER (1875-1969), president, researcher, driving force and soul of the Society for almost six decades.
