Haus der Salome Alt Renaissance Building

The Hoffmannsche Freihaus, better known as "Haus der Salome Alt" (House of Salome Alt), is one of the most remarkable buildings on the town square of Wels.

The house was originally a burgher house, which was built in the first half of the 16th century by Emperor Ferdinand I. The building served the Emperor as an accommodation during his visits to the Welser Castle.
 
In 1552 the “Freiherren von Hoffmann” took possession of the building and it became a “Freihaus” ("Hoffman's Freihaus"). A "Freihaus" is an aristocratic residence within the city walls, which was exempted from all urban obligations.
 
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