Dům čp. 325 House

Welcome to the beautiful Štramberk. Right now, you're standing in the street of Upper Bašta and in front of you is a house with a number three hundred twenty-five. The first impression of this building is very cosy and at the same time it looks very firm. Take a look at this subterfuge house, which, by its simplicity and honest processing, lures the attention of everyone who passes through here. It's a building with a rectangular plan which is oriented so that its shield side is headed straight towards you, into the street. Feel this atmosphere of old times that surrounds you, and give yourself a moment of peace so you can fully realize where you are.

Now let's look deeper into history. This building was built in the early nineteenth century. So imagine the world over 200 years ago, when life in this region took place at a much slower pace. At that time, such grafted construction was a common phenomenon, but few lived to our days in such a state. But the history of this place has not always been calm. If we move forward in time, by the year one thousand eight hundred fifty-five, we will encounter a tragic event. There was a big fire in the village Štramberk. In those days, fire was the greatest enemy of wooden buildings and destroyed many houses. It is fascinating to think of how many wooden construction sites disappeared in flames and how much happiness or careful care this particular house has preserved for future generations.

Now pay attention to the architecture itself and the details that you can see right in front of you. Notice the material from which the house is built. The whole structure is made of rough balls. These are thick wooden beams that give the house its distinctive appearance and a sense of stability. If you look down to the foundation of the house, you'll see a tall stone suspect. This stone base is not just for decoration. Štramberk is known for its hilly terrain and this high layer of stones serves to balance the natural slope on which the house stands. Thanks to it, the floor inside is flat, even though the terrain is rising below it. This contrast between the rough wood at the top and the hard stone at the bottom is a typical feature of the then building arts in this area.

When we think about the people who lived here, we have to admit that the names of the particular builders or significant personalities associated with this house have remained forgotten. We do not know the names of architects because at that time houses were often built according to the customs and experience of local craftsmen, not according to plans from large studies. Yet this house is a living witness to the fate of many people who have taken refuge in it, worked and lived their daily lives. Every crack in the wood and every stone in the suspect tells the story of people who took care of their homes and handed them over to their children.

Here comes one interesting thing that gives this place special value. This house is not just an old building. This is a typical example of the original suburban development. This means that today it shows us what the edges of the city looked like in the nineteenth century before it began to build more modern and denser. This is why the building is listed in the Central List of Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic and is an important part of the town conservation. It's basically a piece of history that was preserved in its original form to remind us how it used to live. Another important milestone was the reconstruction of the building which took place at the end of the twentieth century, around the year a thousand nine hundred and ninety. It is thanks to this repair that we can admire the house today in such a state and be sure it will stand for future generations.

Stop for a moment and try to imagine what this street looked like 200 years ago. Do you hear the sound of wooden cars on the stone road or the voices of people who met here in the morning? This house is like a time portal that brings us back to a time when material from the surrounding nature was the most valuable building base. It is fascinating how a simple combination of wood and stone could last centuries, fires and regime changes.

Now that you have seen this beautiful example of grafted building, I suggest you continue to explore Štramberk. The city has many other hidden treasures and narrow alleys waiting for your discovery. Let yourself be guided by your curiosity and perceive the beauty of this historic place. Thank you for spending a moment with us at house three hundred twenty-five. We wish you a pleasant further journey and beautiful experiences in our city. Goodbye.