Dům čp. 17 (Bubeneč) House

House No. 17, located on the northwest side of Krupkov Square in Prague 6 - Bubenč, is a classicist one-storey townhouse with rich history. This building, a garden that interferes with Goethe Street and built on a plot that had been built since the Middle Ages to the Front Ovenec farm, has been protected as a cultural monument since 1958. The house boasts significant history and architectural elements that reflect the classical style of the time.

The history of the house dates back to the 18th century, when there was a cottage on the site of the present late-classicist one-storey house. According to some sources the name was Tylivovská and was built before 1780 by Václav Holeček, the owner at the time. The cottage was sold in 1764 to Antonín Mechur, a salt swimmer in Bubenč, who passed it on to his wife Anna in 1796. At the beginning of the 19th century the house was divided into two parts: the western corner section was bought by the Vienna official Jakub Demel with wife Terezia, and the smaller eastern part was marked as No 23.

In 1824 it was bought by Michal Jašínský, the baker and the last oat speedster, who in 1840 bought an inn on hay tree no. 14. The architect Ignác Palliardi modified this inn for him, but it was demolished in 1942. In 1873, c and k erár established a police station on the site of both buildings, which united into one facade with plastic rustic.

The house is an example of the late classical style, which reflects the ideals of clarity and balance that were popular in Central Europe at that time. The house has originally a rectangular floor plan and is built on the basis of construction before 1780. At the beginning of the 19th century, the house was divided, but later unified into contemporary shape. The top element of architecture is the plastic rustic sculpture of the facade and the classicist oak door with cut sun motif, which was preserved in the original entrance no. 23.

Today, it is housed in the gallery house and auction hall of Arteous Heitman, which adds to its cultural importance. The house is located around the church of St. Gotthard and the Business Academy No. 6 / XIX, which adds historical depth. It is important for visitors to realise that this object not only represents an architectural treasure, but also testifies to the rich history of the local community.

House No. 17 in Bubenč is therefore more than just a protected monument object; It's a living story of the past worth exploring. Its history and architecture offer valuable knowledge of the development of local environment and cultural heritage. For a visitor it is an opportunity not only to explore the past but also to appreciate the artistic value and historical importance of this classical house.