Dům čp. 39 House

Welcome to Prachatice, a city that still amazes everyone who comes here with its beauty and history. Right now, you're standing in front of the house with the number thirty-nine on the east side of the Grand Square. If you look at him, you will immediately be intrigued by his brown-red facade and the distinctive arch that offers you shelter and shade. It's a building that carries a trail of centuries and tells the story of the town's flourishing. Stop for a moment, take a breath and let yourself pass through time to the time these streets were flooded by merchants and craftsmen.

Let us now look at how this house came into being and why it is so important to us today. The building came to the world in the mid-15th century. It was a very interesting time when the city recovered and developed after the Hussite wars. It was during this period that the Prachatice began to grow again and houses were created that were meant to emit wealth and stability. This house is one of the evidence of how powerful the city was at that time. It is fascinating to think that the walls you are now surrounding remember the time when the order of a new, peaceful period was formed here.

Now pay attention to the details of architecture that you see right in front of you. Look carefully at the surface of the house. The brown-red paint plaster is very typical and gives the building a warm rise. Note also the corner quacking, which optically strengthens the corner of the house and gives it the appearance of a fortress. If you look at the windows, you'll see the stone lining. These frames are made of a dust diorite, a local hard rock that is very characteristic of this area. It was this stone that guaranteed that the details were preserved for hundreds of years.

If you follow the line of the house, notice the arch. This is an element that is very typical of the Prachatice. The archipelago was not only an aesthetic accessory, but it served mainly practically so that people could walk through the square protected from rain or sun. This particular appearance of the house, including the facade and exactly this arch, was fixed during the reconstruction in the year of the five hundred and twenty, when the house was modified in the style of late Gothic. It's basically like an open book of history where each layer of masonry tells about a different era.

Speaking of history, we can't forget the harder times this house has survived. Imagine the year one thousand eight hundred thirty-two. At that time the city hit a big fire that destroyed many homes and changed the face of the square. This house, too, was not completely spared. After this catastrophic fire, there were modifications to the west side of the ground floor. It's a reminder of how fragile urban buildings used to be when everything was made of wood and stone and the fire could spread in minutes. Yet the house has remained, and today it stands victorious over time and elements.

Now I want to take you to one of the interesting things that may not be visible at first sight, but it has fundamentally affected how you see the space around you today. Notice the dimensions of the Great Square. You may find it pleasantly compact, but originally it was much bigger. The creation of this house was closely linked to the construction of the new Rožmberský castle. It was this construction that caused the square to shrink to almost half. Imagine how powerful the original square must have been before this development divided it. It's a fascinating example of how one building can change the entire urban face of the city.

If you look at the facade again, think about how powerful the late Gothic form is here. It's really unique. A facade with a rich diorite is now one of the most valuable elements of the house. Thanks to this value, the house was declared a protected cultural monument in the year nine hundred fifty-eight, namely on the third of May. Since then, the building has been part of the urban conservation, which means that the state and the city are taking care that its beauty is not lost and that future generations can admire it, just as you are admiring it right now.

Now try to imagine what the house looked like five hundred godin '. Who lived in it? What kind of families run business here? Although the names of the particular people in our records are not listed for this house, we know that there were people here who formed the backbone of the money trade. They were people who believed in the future of their city and invested in quality materials, like the diorite, to make their home last forever.

Take a slow look around the building. Feel the atmosphere of this place. You're standing in the heart of a city that was once a key point on a business trip. This house with the number 39 is a silent witness to all the changes that the city has been through. From Hussite wars, to gothic blossoms, to devastating fires, to today's landmark care. It is a symbol of endurance and beauty that is not easily destroyed.

Now that you've seen this beautiful Gothic house, I suggest you continue to explore the Great Square. Take a look at the neighboring buildings, note the similar details in the stone and look for traces of history in every window and every arch. Money has a story hidden in every corner and this house was just one of many keys to their understanding.

Thank you for having us at this house. I hope you're interested in his history and that you will take a sense of respect for the craft of our ancestors. I wish you a pleasant further journey through the city and many new discoveries. Goodbye.