Dům čp. 36 House

Welcome to Štramberk. You are standing right in the heart of this historic city, in its square, where you touch the past every step. Before you go any further, stop for a moment and feel the atmosphere of the place. In front of your eyes is a building with a descriptive number of 36, which is an essential part of our city conservation. It's a house that carries a mast of many generations, and it immediately catches your attention in its appearance. It may seem to you that the house you see has always worked like this, but its story is much deeper and more dynamic than it may seem at first glance.

Let's go back together to when this space was formed. The history of this particular place dates back to the late 18th century. If we want to look at the first possible clues, we have to go back to seven hundred seventy-one. At that time house number 36 already existed and belonged to the family of the Juras. It's interesting to imagine what this place looked like back then. At that time there was not a brick building, as you know it today, but a traditional grafted house. Imagine the smell of wood, the warmth of these old walls and the simple but functional architecture that was typical for the time being. Being in a gagged house was closely linked to nature and craft tradition, which was strongly active in the region.

But over time, not only people's lives change, but also the way we build. At the end of the eighteenth century, and especially at the beginning of the nineteenth century, there was a fundamental change. The old grafted house was replaced by a new, more ambitious brick building. This change was not only a matter of material, but above all a symbol of growing stability, prosperity and the desire for endurance. The place that once defined wood has now begun to define stone and brick. This transition from wooden structures to masonry objects was at that time a sign of modernization and an effort to create more durable structures that would better withstand elements and time.

But now pay attention to the architecture of the building itself, which is right in front of you. Look up at her most distinctive element. See that tall, baroque-lined shield? It is this detail that gives the house its unmistakable character and elegance. The Baroque style is reflected here in those interesting curves and decorative lines that stretch out to heaven. Above your eyes is also a tympanone, the characteristic triangular or semi-circular space that completes the face of the shield and gives it nobility. Although today we do not know the names of the particular architects who born this design, their visions and art are evident in every detail of this facade. They can fascinate you with those shapes that try to push the thickness of the lines and bring motion and dynamics into the urban environment.

However, if you look below, you will notice another very important technical detail. The whole building is not built directly at the level of the sidewalk, but stands on a stone suspect. Notice how this stone base equalizes the terrain inequality. Štramberk is a city that adapts to slopes, and this house is a great example of that. This suspect is not only a functional element that ensures the stability of the building on a inclined surface, but also creates a visual base that gives the house a sense of firmness and firmness. It's a fascinating connection of human engineering with the difficult geometry of the place itself.

Looking at this house, it is impossible to forget the dramatic events our city had to experience. The history of Štramberk is not only a history of growth and flourishing, but also a history of overcoming disasters. In a thousand and eight hundred and fifty five, our city was struck by a devastating fire. It was a moment of great tragic break when the flames swallowed up 40 houses and two large barns. At this point, it was decided what was left of our inheritance. The house number 36, however, endured this test of fate. His walled-up structure and solid base helped him survive the period when the city was changing around him and sometimes disappeared in the fire. It is precisely because this object has resisted, that today we can watch its beauty and enjoy its presence.

There's one more thing that might interest you. Although this house may seem like a normal part of the square, its importance is very high for the state and for history. Already a year ago a thousand nine hundred eighty-eight this building was entered into the Central List of Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic. It means that it is not just an ordinary house but a protected treasure of our national heritage. This is proof that his baroque face and historical value are extremely valuable to all of us and that we must preserve them for future generations.

While you're looking at these decorative lines of the shield, you can think about how many faces and how many lives these walls have seen. From the Iraqi family, who lived here at a time when everything was still made of wood, to today's visitors who are stopping to see this house. Every era left its mark, every change from wood to stove brought a new dimension to this architecture.

I hope this brief insight into the past of the house number 36 has enriched you and helped you better understand the beauty and complexity of our city. Štramberk still has many other secrets and beautiful details waiting for you. Don't leave us too fast. Continue to walk through the square, see every building, every alley and every historical trail you can find here. Every stone here has a story to tell, just to stop and listen. I wish you a beautiful and inspiring tour of our city. Goodbye.