Kotlářka (Dejvice) Building complex

The anchor, located in Dejvice at the address Na Kotlářice 9 / 16, is a historical monument with a rich past dating back to the 15th century. Originally there was a vineyard, which went over time into the hands of various owners and undergone several transformations. The estate is famous for its baroque core with a classical style and was registered as a cultural monument in 1958.

The creation of Kotlářka dates back to 1480-83, when Stanislav Kaderávek from Šárka founded it. Originally, it was a vineyard with an adjoining press and a hop. In 1672, the estate became the property of an old-town townsman and cauldron Marek Schraffer, whose profession named the whole building. He built a suburban villa with rich decorations from the outside and from the inside. This villa had a rectangular floor plan, an outer staircase and a wooden bunk. At the time of the Austrian heritage wars, the farm was destroyed by French soldiers in 1742, which led to their destruction.

The Kotlářka architecture went through several phases. The original baroque core was later modified classicically. In the 18th and 19th centuries there was further enhancement, including the extension of the farm buildings and the extension of the residential area. Inside there were painted cover ceilings and ornamental wall decoration.

The estate passed through the hands of several owners. After Marek Schraffero, Anton Anders bought it with Rozin's wife, who turned it into an agricultural estate. Johann Andres and Maria Anna took over the estate in 1795 and continued to cheer it up. Florian Sacher expanded the residential building with stables with living rooms above them. Františka Kressová founded a brick in 1840, which worked until the 1950s.

The key event was the destruction of the estate by French soldiers in 1742. This event had a major impact on other fates of the object, which had to be restored and adapted to new conditions.

Today, Kotlářka is a cultural monument with a rich history. The estate was reconstructed by a private owner before 2008 and preserved its original character. It is a place worth visiting for those interested in the history of Czech rural settlements and their architectural development.

The anchor is a reminder of the past, which reveals the rich history of Dejvice with its origins and transformations. It's a monument that carries traces of generations and their businesses. Visiting this estate offers an opportunity to explore not only architectural elements, but also the history of Czech rural dwellings.