--- title: "Dechanei | Amelunxenscher Hof" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/dechanei-amelunxenscher-hof" description: "Known today as the Dechanei, this former Corvey fiefdom had been owned by the noble family of Amelunxen, who originally gave it its name, since the 14th century. Christoph von Amelunxen, who had acquired a fortune as a cavalry captain in the service of the French king, rebuilt this undoubtedly most famous house in Höxter in the Weser Renaissance style between 1564 and 1571.The two-gabled front with over 60 differently designed fan rosettes is worth a closer look. The execution of the carvings and the elaborate façade design with the polygonal, two-storeyed utlucht not only testifies to the wealth of ideas and skill of the builders, but also to the wealth of the client.Since 1796, the courtyard has been used as a rectory for the Catholic parish and home to the parish dean." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1512679/4da1c1329b59dd7ae5c87abdfd345e5ad6116f7af4a4122ad654332d5d4b59f8/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Dechanei \| Amelunxenscher Hof ============================== - Monument Magnificently decorated half-timbered house in Höxter's old town Couple in front of magnificently decorated half-timbered house in Höxter's old town Gable of a magnificently decorated half-timbered house in Höxter's old town Richly decorated gable of a half-timbered house from 1571 Weekly market stall in front of the richly decorated half-timbered building, the Dechanei Historische Gebäude in der Marktstraße von Höxter mit Fachwerkhäusern unter blauem Himmel. The former Corvey fiefdom is undoubtedly one of the most photographed buildings in Höxter. Known today as the Dechanei, this former Corvey fiefdom had been owned by the noble family of Amelunxen, who originally gave it its name, since the 14th century. Christoph von Amelunxen, who had acquired a fortune as a cavalry captain in the service of the French king, rebuilt this undoubtedly most famous house in Höxter in the Weser Renaissance style between 1564 and 1571. The two-gabled front with over 60 differently designed fan rosettes is worth a closer look. The execution of the carvings and the elaborate façade design with the polygonal, two-storeyed utlucht not only testifies to the wealth of ideas and skill of the builders, but also to the wealth of the client. Since 1796, the courtyard has been used as a rectory for the Catholic parish and home to the parish dean. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The building is owned by the Catholic Church and can only be admired from the outside. Read more Payment methods no entrance possible Directions & Parking facilities The deanery is located in the city centre directly within the pedestrian zone, opposite St. Nikolai Church. Read more License (master data) Tourist-Information Höxter Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Custom/culture - Other - Market - Food & Beverage - ice cream parlor - beer garden/ outdoor dining - fast food - Accomodations - Hotel - Hotel - Holiday apartment - Package - Group Offer/Family Offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Wandern - Place of interest - shopping street - Monument - Church - Tours 198.11 km - Motorised tour 164.11 km - Motorised tour 22.82 km - Themed trail Contact Marktstraße 21 37671 Höxter