LINDENHOF
The Lindenhof in the old town of Zürich is the historical site of the Roman castle, and the later Carolingian Kaiserpfalz. It is situated on a hill, to the left of the Limmat.
In 1747, a 2nd century Roman tombstone was discovered at the site, bearing the oldest attestation of Turicum, the Roman era name of Zürich.
The castle remained intact during the early phase of Alemannic immigration in the 5th to 6th century, but was derelict by the 9th century, when it was rebuilt as a residence for Louis the German, which was in turn dilapidated and used as a quarry by the 13th century.
The Lindenhof remained a place of civil assembly into modern times. In 1798, the citizens of Zürich swore the oath on the constitution of the Helvetic Republic on the Lindenhof.
In the 19th century, the Masonic Lodge Modestia cum Libertate was built at the southern end of the square.
In the present time it serves as a recreational space, a green oasis and automobile free public space of the old historic city center. Its elevated position makes it a favorite point for tourists to get an overview of the geography of old Zürich.
During the local holiday of Sechseläuten in April the Lindenhof serves as the base of operations of whichever Kanton is the 'guest-kanton' that year.
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