fara horního evangelického sboru ve Vsetíně Parish house

Welcome to Vsetín. Right now, at this moment, when you're standing here, there's a building in front of you that's not just an ordinary brick and stone house. You are standing right in front of the Upper Corps, a place that is deeply rooted in the history of this city and in the spiritual life of the entire area. Before we take a deeper look, just stop for a second. Feel exactly where you are. You're standing on a slope, and this position is very important for how the building affects anyone who sees it. The building is located east of the evangelical church and thanks to this location on the slope of the terrain it acts very naturally as if it were part of the very country on which it stands. Look at its overall form. It's a storey object that dominates this little piece of space with its height and its presence. Feel the weight, the stability this building emits. It's a feeling of something lasting, something that was here and will continue to be there. Do you feel the calm atmosphere around this building?

Let us now return together in time and try to understand why this place is so important. Imagine the year eighteen hundred forty-four. That's the year this building was built. It's a time when the world around it began to change, when people began to organize themselves differently than they used to. During this period, evangelical life began to develop in this area, which required its own place, its own centre. This rectory wasn't built just to accommodate someone. It was built as a seat, as a place for the choir, as a place where people could meet, talk and share their faith. It's a building that came from the needs of the community. When you look at her walls, you realize that every year that has passed since her inception has brought new stories, new people and new events that have taken place here. The history of this building is inseparably linked to the evolution of the Evangelical Corps in this region. It is a witness to the growth and transformation of a local community that sought its place in the world.

Now pay attention to the architecture in front of you. Although we don't know the names of the architects who designed this house, their vision is still clearly visible in every detail you can observe. Look up to the top of the building. Notice the walled shields. These are the distinctive, vertical elements that close the walls and give the whole construction its distinctive and solid appearance. These shields are not just decoration, they are part of a structure that gives the house its face and its importance. And then look at the roof. See that classic saddle roof? Its shape is traditional, it is a shape which in this area belongs to an architecture which is both practical and beautiful. This roof protects the building from all the elements that have visited it for decades. The whole building is storey, which means it has several levels that give it importance and grandeur. Feel the rhythm, the structure these floors and these details create. The whole object seems very balanced, as if it was in perfect harmony with its surroundings.

Within the history of this place and its spiritual significance, the name Jakub Lukl z Nosislavi appears in people's memory and historical records. Although his name may seem like an echo of the old days, he is a figure that is firmly linked to the roots of this place. History isn't just about buildings, it's about people's history. Characters like Jakub Lukl z Nosislavi remind us that this place was shaped by human effort, human faith and human life. When you stand before this parish, you stand before the result of the work and efforts of many people who were before you and who tried to build something lasting.

You may be interested in one very important thing that makes this building a real treasure. This rectory is not just an ordinary historical object. It is a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. Since the year two thousand and one, this building has been protected by the state, which means that its value is recognised as part of our common heritage. In order for this monument to continue to serve and for its beauty to not lose its shine, it underwent two thousand and two important reconstruction in the year. Thanks to this reconstruction, the building is in good condition today and can perform its role as the headquarters of the Czech-Brotherhood Church of the Evangelical Church in Vsetín-Upper Choir. It is a beautiful example of how we can combine the past with the present - how we can repair the old buildings so that they remain faithful to their history, but at the same time they were ready for future generations. It is the responsibility we bear today to preserve this heritage.

Now that you've been through the basic information about this place, I suggest you continue your research. Perhaps you will move towards the Evangelical Church, which is close by, or you will just walk around and perceive the atmosphere of this place. Every corner of Vsetína has a story, but this rectory is one of the most significant and important. Thank you for stopping by, for taking the time and for being interested in the history of this place. We wish you a beautiful and inspiring rest of your journey.