Pachelbelův dům House

Pachelbelův dům, located in King George's Square of Podebrad in Cheb, is originally a Gothic townhouse from the 14th century, which underwent Renaissance and Baroque reconstruction. It is one of the best preserved houses of this category in Cheb. The house is famous for its rich history and architectural elements that reflect different periods.

The house was first mentioned in written sources in 1390. It was created in the Middle Ages when Bohemia was under the rule of the Luxembourg dynasty and experienced the growth of urban communities and the development of Gothic architecture. This historical context reflects a significant period of cultural and political boom, as well as instability.

Architectural Pachelbelův dům is a fascinating example of building styles of different periods. It was designed as a four-wing building with two facade and a high saddle roof, decorated with several rows of skylights. A notable feature of the facade to King George's Square of Podebrad is a Gothic portal with city emblem and coat of arms of Graff and Holdorff families, which were located above the entrance during the Renaissance reconstruction in 1603. The house retains some Gothic elements such as ground floor masonry and windows with profile frames. The interior features fragments of Renaissance painting and wooden ceilings on the first floor dating back to 1603.

The house had several owners during its millennial history. The first mention of the house appears in 1390-1395, when it was owned by Hans Heckel younger. Followed by his children and other owners such as Erhard Juncker (1406-1447) or Thomas Juncker (1448-1469). The important figure was Wolf Adam Pachelbel, which owned the house in 1619-1620. His brother Alexander Pachelbel became the owner after him and remained in possession until 1640. During his possession, namely in 1634, the imperial generalissimus Albrecht z Valdštejna was murdered in the yard of the house.

The house has undergone several key events and changes. In 1873 a museum was founded in the house, which became an important cultural institution in the city of Cheb. During the reconstruction in the years 2019- 2020, the turbocharger was removed and the electricity distribution was modernised, which ensures the preservation of the historical character of the house.

Today, Pachelbelův dům is open to the public as a museum. Its rich history and architectural elements make the visit not only interesting but also educational. Exploring this house means traveling through different periods of Czech history and getting closer to the life of past generations.

Pachelbelův dům is not only a monument to architecture but also a witness to historical events that shaped the Cheb and the wider region. His visit offers a unique view of the past and recalls the importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations.