Děkanství (Polička-Město) Deanery

Welcome to the beautiful urban environment of Poška. Right now, when you listen to these words, you're standing in one of the most important places in this place, right on B. Martin Square. In front of your eyes is an impressive building of deanery. Stop for a moment and feel the atmosphere surrounding you right now. Do you feel the weight of history that has taken place here over many centuries? This building is not only a part of urban architecture, it is a living witness to the transformations the city has been through since the Middle Ages until now. Look at her face and try to imagine how many people have already observed her, how many decisions have been made here and how many lives have been linked to this place. It's a place where the day-to-day life of the city meets a deep past.

In order to fully understand what you're seeing right now, we need to go on a journey through time together. Although the building in front of you has its present form as a result of many later changes, its roots are far deeper than it might seem. The story of the local parish, which is inextricably linked to this place, dates back to the year 13300 24. Imagine that time when Poščka was a completely different kind of city when the first stone walls were built and the administration of local communities was formed. Although we no longer see the original Gothic buildings from that time, the spirit of the old parish is still present in this place and forms the basis of everything you see today.

Over time, the importance of this place deepened and became increasingly important. One of the key men who left an indelible mark in the history of this dean was Bartoloměj Novák. In the year one thousand six hundred seventy he became the first official dean. This is a very important point for us because it tells us that during this period, the administration of the parish has already stabilised and the place has acquired a clear structure and authority. Bartoloměj Novák was a man who at that time held a great responsibility for the spiritual and social life around him, and his name remains preserved in the history of this place.

Now pay attention to what you see right in front of you. Once you look at the building, the first thing that might interest you is its baroque character. This form of the building is closely linked to the great reconstruction of the entire city, which took place in the year of the thousand seven hundred meetings. At that time Polička was changing, her face became richer and the baroque style was the greatest desire of the former builders. It was this year that a new deanery building was built to reflect the new, noble form of the city.

But if you look at the overall structure and try to perceive the building as a whole, you will notice that it has never been completed in a single era. History constantly expanded it and adjusted it according to its needs. In the year one thousand seven hundred thirty-three, the northern part of the yard was built to the main building, this is the wing you see on the north side. This change gave the building another dimension and space. And if your eyes slide to the gate, I'm sure you'll notice her special appearance. That's because it's neo-gothic. This style was added later to give the building a certain feature and elegance that corresponded to the time and brought a whole new element.

Another major event that has had a profound impact on what you are seeing was disaster. In a thousand and eight hundred forty-five, the city faced a devastating fire. The fire hit this building, too, and forced its owners to reconstruct another major building. For this reason, the facade of the building was rebuilt into a classical form. That's why the building seems so balanced, calm and harmonious. So this classic element that you see on the surface of the building is the result of an effort to recover and a new beauty after a difficult test that was fire.

Speaking of history, we can't ignore the very people who were part of this place. Bartoloměj Novák, which we have already talked about, is just one of the many who left their trail. Imagine the moments when important things were decided for the whole city in these areas. The dean was not just a building, it was a center where people met, where their worries and joys were solved. Although many centuries have taken place since Bartholomew Novak, his legacy in the form of a steady dean remains alive and the building still fulfils its role in the heart of the city.

But there is something that can make you stop and think deeper. It's the constant transformation this building's been through. Look at the facade and try to picture in your mind the baroque building that was here before the fire. This building is like a book that has many chapters. Every era, every reconstruction, and every disaster, like that fire in '84, left its own trail. It is fascinating how baroque wealth meets the calm of classicism here and how the neo-gothic gate brings a different, historical touch to the whole. This building has never been immutable, and that's where its secrets and its power lie. It's like there's always a quiet dialogue between different times and styles in her walls.

Thank you for joining me on this short journey in time right in front of this monument. Now that you know more about what you see, and you understand why the building looks like this, I suggest you continue along the square. Look at the other corners of the shelf, feel its atmosphere and look at the details that interest you. History isn't just in the textbooks, it's all around you, it's just to look at it properly. We wish you a beautiful walk through the city and enjoy every moment you spend in this wonderful place. Goodbye.