Dr. E. Beneše čp. 55 House

The ground floor house at Dr. E. Beneše čp. 55 in the village Sedlec, which is part of the city Sedlec-Prčice in the district Příbram, represents a valuable example of medieval urban development. The building, protected as a cultural monument under the registration number 30549 / 2-3962, is characterised by an irregular ground plan and a high roof combining the saddle and valb form. Its historical importance lies in the preservation of building layers ranging from the Middle Ages to the 16th to 19th centuries, making it an authentic witness to the development of local architecture.

The history of this building dates back to the Middle Ages when the house was originally built. The actual dates of origin and the names of the original builders were not preserved in the available sources, but the building base clearly shows its long tradition. The first documented major modification took place in the 16th century, during which a portal was created, which has been preserved to this day. This element indicates that at that time an architectural intervention took place which affected the appearance of the entrance to the building. Later, in the nineteenth century, the house went through other modifications. These interventions did not change the basic availability of the building but, on the contrary, made it possible to maintain and modify architectural and artistic details that are visible to today's visitors.

Architecturally, the house is characterized by its natural character and irregular ground plan, which reflects the organic growth of the medieval settlement. The roof is high and combines two types of inclination: saddle and valb. This combination is typical of older urban buildings, where roofs were often different according to the shape of plots and neighbouring buildings. An important element is a portal from the 16th century, which serves as an entry dominant. The interior layout, preserved from the nineteenth century, along with architectural and artistic details, forms a summary picture of how housing and home functions changed over the centuries.

Information on specific owners, administrators or dramatic destinies associated with this house is not provided in the available supporting documents. Therefore, it is not possible to describe with certainty who lived there or what specific historical events took place in its premises. The building is known primarily as a building monument, not as a place associated with specific historical personalities or events that would be written in local chronicles. Its value lies in material form and construction development, not in documented biography of its inhabitants.

Today the house is protected as a cultural monument, which ensures its preservation for future generations. It is located in the city building Sedlce, which allows visitors to perceive it in the context of the historical core of the village. The interior accessibility is not specified in the documentation, but the exterior is publicly visible and accessible. For tourists and history lovers, this object offers an opportunity to explore the structure of medieval and modern living without the need to visit large museums.

Visiting this house offers the opportunity to admire authentic building elements that have survived centuries. The 16th century portal and the roof with a combination of saddle and wavy forms are concrete evidence of artisanal art and architectural trends of the times. This monument recalls that history is not only in castle towers, but also in residential houses that shaped people's everyday lives. Exploration of such objects allows a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage of the Central Bohemian Region and its smaller towns and municipalities.