Lower Amtsstraße

Heritage Zone

The Amtsstraße – known as Printzen-Gaß in the 18th century – was laid out in the mid-18th century, presumably planned by Julius Ludwig Rothweil, as the main axis of the Upper Suburb. The houses, often characterized by archways and access stairs, are marked with dates around 1750.

Due to its consistently planned development, the entire street is designated as a heritage zone. The two-story buildings are mostly constructed with plastered half-timbering on the upper floor and are staggered in height due to the street’s gradient. This enhances their visual impact.

Functionally, during the princely era – typical for a ‘Small Residence’ – the street was mixed-use: sovereign administration (Amtsstr. 27/29), church and schools (Amtsstr. 1, 7), and commerce (gate entrance opposite Amtsstr. 1 with baker’s sign). In addition, upscale living was (and is again today) made possible.

Historically, the Amtsstraße thus conveys the image of a ‘Small Residence’ not only in terms of urban planning and architecture, but also in its urban function and social structure.

Lothar and Edeltraud Sießl

The house at Amtsstraße 1 is described in the inventory of art monuments as a ‘sophisticated building’ from Kirchheimbolanden’s residential period.

In recent city history, it is associated with Dr. Lothar and Dr. Edeltraud Sießl. Both had their medical practice here. Lothar Sießl was also mayor from 1974-99 and earned great political merit, especially through urban renewal. Edeltraud Sießl, in her unique artistic way, ‘staged’ the 1848/49 Revolution at the Grey Tower [Location 08].

The current cityscape has thus received lasting impulses from the Drs. Sießl.