Dům s baštou v Mohelnici House

Dům s baštou v Mohelnici is a monument-protected townhouse located in the historical core of the city Mohelnice in Olomouc Region. This building has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, when it was first mentioned in connection with the parish school. Its unique element is the 15th century semi-cylindrical bastion, which is located on the rear facade and was previously part of the city fortification. The house has undergone several important phases of its history, from the beginning as schools to modern gallery.

The origin of the house dates back to the 13th century, when it was first mentioned in 1275 in connection with the parish school, one of the first in northern Moravia. This school had a significant position as it studied Antonín Brus, the future Archbishop of Prague, whose father was a teacher. In the 16th century another historical event was added to the house - in 1683 there was set up a prison where Shumper Dean Kryštof Alois Lautner was imprisoned and tortured. During their existence, several fires affected the house while maintaining the Gothic cellar and the surrounding wall on the ground floor.

Architecturally, the house with a bastion is a storey building on a ground plan of a rectangle about 19 x 13 meters, which has a valb roof. The rear facade of the house consists of a wall with a half-cylinder bastion heading north into the area of the former ditch. In the 1970s, the facade was repaired, including plastering walls and bastion. The original architectural elements of the house include Gothic cellars and perimeter walls on the ground floor. In 1781 there was a major reconstruction into a larger school building, which gave the name of the contemporary classical form of the house.

During their history, different owners managed and was used for different purposes. After the establishment of the prison in 1683, the house became a place where important events took place, such as the study of Antonín Brus. In 1781 the house was converted into a school and later, in 1863, promoted to a city main school. In 1951- 1988 there was a music school or folk art school.

House with bastion is now known for its historical and architectural values. After the reconstruction completed in 2015, a gallery was opened two years later on its ground floor, offering a tour and artistic events. The building is located in the Church Square near the Museum of Mojelnik and the parish church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, making it easily accessible to tourists.

The house with bastion is not only a protected monument, but also a witness to the rich history of the city of Mohelnice. Its unique integration of the bastion into architecture and long-term use for various purposes reflects the changes that the city has undergone over the centuries. For visitors it offers not only historical background, but also a modern art platform in the gallery. A house with a bastion is therefore a truly valuable place for those who want to know both the past and the present Mohelnice.