Petrihaus
The Petrihaus is a historic half-timbered house beside the Nidda River in Rödelheim, Frankfurt.
Its position faces Brentanopark across the river. Built around 1720, the house became an early example of Swiss chalet-style architecture in Germany. Georg Brentano acquired it in 1819 from baker Johannes Petri. He shaped the building into a retreat with a salon, study, and bedroom. Bettina von Arnim often met friends and writers there.
The Hessian Monument Protection Act recognises the Petrihaus as a cultural monument. The house underwent complete restoration in 2003. The first floor contains the Brentano Museum and reading room, connecting visitors with Brentano literary history. The ground floor hosts public and private events.
Next to the building, a protected Ginkgo biloba marks Germany’s oldest specimen of the species. This Ginkgo biloba species comes from Asia. Concerts, readings, and guided walks connect the house with Brentanopark and its history. The atelier stands within this riverside setting.
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