Colmar - Custom House Ancienne Douane (Koifhus)

In Colmar, a little way southeast of the Maison Pfister, in Place du Marché-aux-Fruits (Fruitmarket Square), is the Old Custom House (Ancienne Douane or Koifhus), built in 1480, with 16th and 18th century additions. This was once the economic and political center of the town: the ground floor was used as a warehouse for goods awaiting payment of duty and on the first floor is the handsome council chamber of the league of imperial cities, with the coats of arms of the 10 cities on the windows.