škola na Školním náměstí School building
The Neogotic building of the former Gymnasium and today's basic škola na Školním náměstí in Chrudim is a solitary building built between 1863 and 1864 by the Chrudim architect František Schmoranz starší. Since 1958, the building has been protected as a real-estate cultural monument of the Czech Republic. The monument captures its main facade, which is divided into thirteen axes with shallow risalite and broken windows.
The creation of this building falls into the 1960s. At that time, national education was developed in the Czech countries and ideas of romanticism and historicism were rescinded in Europe. These currents were strongly reflected in new buildings and in reconstruction of important buildings. They emphasized the historical architectural styles that were meant to underline the importance of public buildings. In 1864, the construction was completed and started as a gymnasium. A few decades later, in 1892, stavitel Šafránek extended it at the north and south end.
The architectural representation of the object is based on the neo-Gothic style. The two-storey building has a front facade divided by window openings into thirteen axes. Between the fifth and seventh axes there is a shallow risalite with triple windows whose edges are lined with rising columns. The sides of the school split the windows into four axes. The rear facade facing the New Town Street is treated in a similar way to the front, only in the risality we find double windows and in the corner shields there are no windows at all. The facade of the facade divides the presses. Above the windows on the ground floor, there is a ledge around the entire building and under the roof there is an arc frieze with a crown ledge. The saddle roof is covered with bags. The roof is supplemented by a metal turret with a needle roof, which ends with a star.
Interiors consist of corridors and classes that have flat ceilings. The main entrance to the building is accessible by several steps from the park on Zizkov Square. It is located in a broken arch, which is lined along the sides by columns with stone fials. There are stone neogotic circles above the door and a rota with stained glass. The windows on the ground floor are tabular and encapsulated with a broken arch, in the floors they have segmental arches. During the modifications in 1892, stavitel Šafránek added triangular shields to the north and south ends. These are finished with an arches feature and their corners are decorated with rising columns.
The key milestones in the history of the building include its construction in the years 1863 to 1864 according to the design of František Schmoranz older, the subsequent extension of triangular shields by the builder Šafránek in 1892 and last but not least the declaration of the building for the real cultural monument of the Czech Republic in 1958.
Currently, this building is located on the School Square in the immediate vicinity of the park on Žižkov Square and Novoměstní street. He continues to serve his original purpose as a primary school. The tour of this place offers an excellent demonstration of the historical architecture of the 19th century in Chrudim, and it is therefore worth visiting this monument personally during the city's wanderings and exploring its details.
Then and now
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Historical milestones
- 1864
- Completion of the building of the neo-gothic school building in the School Square.
- 1892
- Extension of the building and extension of triangular shields by the builder Safranko.
- 1958
- The building is registered as a real cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
Architectural development
The building was designed in neo-gothic style by the Chrudim architect František Schmoranz starší and finished in 1864. In 1892, he extended the building at the north and south end of stavitel Šafránek, adding triangular shields ending with an arc wave and with corners decorated with rising columns. The facade of the Lisena splits and under the roof circulates an arc frieze with a crown ledge.
Historical events
Building construction between 1863 and 1864. Extension of the building by triangular shield construction in 1892. Declaration by a cultural monument in 1958.
Points of interest
- The building of the former Gymnasium and today's primary school was built between 1863 and 1864 by the Chrudim architect František Schmoranz starší. - Since 1958 the building has been protected as a real-estate cultural monument of the Czech Republic. - The main facade of the monument is divided into thirteen axes with shallow risalite and broken windows. - In 1892 stavitel Šafránek extended the building at the north and south end and added triangular shields. - The roof is supplemented by a metal turret with a jachlan roof, which ends with a star.
Guide
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Welcome to Chrudim School Square. Right now, you're standing right in front of an impressive historical building that will capture your view with its noble elegance and unmistakable appearance. Let the atmosphere of this place take a moment. In front of you is a neo-gothic solitary building, which for decades has been an invisible dominant area and proudly bears the legacy of past generations. Take a deep breath and let's reveal together the story that is written into these ancient walls.
Let us go back more than a hundred and fifty years in time, to a period when the city of Chrudim was dynamically developing and needed a dignified space to educate its inhabitants. In the years eighteen hundred and sixty-three to eighteen hundred and sixty-four, a whole new building was built here, which originally served as a high school and is now a primary school. The famous Chrudim architect František Schmoranz starší was behind the birth of this remarkable building, whose manuscript printed an unmistakable face. By doing so, the city has given a clear signal that education and culture have a strong place in Chrudim and will also have a representative background.
Now pay attention to the architecture itself and the details that are right in front of your eyes. Take a look at the main facade of the monument, which is divided into thirteen axes and captures you with its shallow risality. Note the broken arches of the windows, which are so typical of the neo-gothic style and provide the construction with lightness and vertical dynamics. The main entrance portal to which the stairs lead directly encourages closer examination. Above the door you can admire the stone neogotic circles and the beautiful rosetta with stained glass, which amplifies the ceremonial character of the entire entrance. The original form of the construction from the year eighteen hundred sixty-four was changed in eighteen hundred ninety-two, when the building was extended and triangular shields were added to it from the hands of the builder Safránek. However, the integrity and harmony of the complex remained.
Although the names of specific historical personalities associated with everyday life in these benches may remain hidden in the archives, the largest personality of this place is certainly the builder František Schmoranz starší and his successor stavitel Šafránek. Their joint work gave Chrudim an architectural gem that resisted the test of time. The school witnessed countless human destinies, generations of students passing through here to explore, and became a silent observer of the city's transformation.
Interestingly, the importance of this object has long exceeded the boundaries of a normal school facility. Since the year a million and nine hundred and fifty-eight, this building has been officially protected as the real cultural monument value of the Czech Republic, which only confirms its unique historical and building significance. Architectural cleanliness and sensitive extension from the end of the nineteenth century form a rare whole that still captures experts on construction and lay visitors.
I hope you enjoyed your tour of this special place and that you enjoyed your time before this monument. Take advantage now of the opportunity to explore the beauty of Chrudimi, which hides many other fascinating stories. Thank you for your attention, I bid you farewell and wish you the rest of the day.
Tips for visitors
For the best experience of visiting the neo-gothic building of the school on the School Square in Chrudim we recommend the morning hours, when the sunlight ideally illuminates the broken front facade with 13 axes. In the morning there is also a quieter atmosphere for the perception of the historic atmosphere of the place.
The location is easily accessible by car and public transport, while the current connection can be verified in the local connection search engine. The surrounding streets in the historical centre of Chrudim II can be used for parking.
Take your comfortable shoes for a walk on the historic tile and camera. The building is a protected cultural monument, so it is worth having enough time to explore the exterior and architectural elements in detail.
For the best photographic footage, stand directly at the School Square, where you can capture the entire width of the building facade. The best lighting conditions for architectural photography of the School Panorama are in the morning sun, which creates significant plasticity on neo-gothic facades.
In the immediate vicinity of the monument is located Zizkov Square with a park and Novoměstská Street, which directly encourages a pleasant and quiet family walk in the greenery right next to the historical school building.
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Nearby
In the immediate vicinity there is Žižkov Square with park and New Town Street.
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Themed route
School on School Square Type: Historical building Why is it worth a visit: This monument is a key point for understanding the historical development of education in Chrudim II. Its architecture and location in the square reveal how education in the past was a central element of community life.
Žižkov Square with park Type: Public space and greenery Why is worth a visit: It is located in the immediate vicinity of the main destination and offers an ideal space to relax after a school tour. The park design of the square provides a quiet environment that contrasts with the historic atmosphere of surrounding buildings and allows you to enjoy green areas.
New Town Street Type: Historical installation Why is it worth a visit: This street forms a natural continuation of the route and allows you to see the typical urban development of the location. Walk around it complements the picture of life in the village and shows how the use of the area around the school area has changed over the years.
This short route is designed so that the visitor can explore the main monument in peace and then enjoy the surrounding environment without the need for long movements. It starts with a school that serves as a starting point for the whole tour. From there there is a step to Zizkov Square where you can regenerate the forces in the park. The final walk through the New Town Street then closes the circuit and returns to the centre of events, creating a compact and logically arranged path. The whole route is suitable for a short trip that combines a cultural experience with relaxation in green.
Seasonal recommendations
Spring at the School Square in Chrudim brings awakening nature, when the surrounding trees begin to bloom and the facade of the historical building of the school is a fresh morning sun that creates fine shadows and ideal conditions for shooting details of architectural elements. There are usually no large crowds of visitors during this period, so you can enjoy the tour in complete peace; we recommend wearing a light jacket or sweater because spring weather is usually variable, and the best time for visiting is in the morning when the surrounding area is quietest.
Summer offers a completely different atmosphere associated with the lush greenery of grown trees on the square that provide a pleasant shade, while sharp noon light quickly alternates deep underevening shadow ideal for peaceful walks around the building. Since the main tourist season is taking place, it is necessary to count on the higher movement of people especially around noon and therefore it is worth leaving early in the morning or late in the afternoon; Take breathtaking clothes, headgear and don't forget enough fluids because summer temperatures in the open area can be quite high.
Autumn veils the school square in colorful colours of decaying leaves, while the low sun creates extended shadows and specific, slightly melancholy light, which excels especially in morning fog slowly rising over the historical center of Chrudim. Visitors are falling significantly at this time, which is appreciated by all fans of the peaceful discovery of monuments without disturbing elements; for the autumn walk, prepare yourself with waterproof shoes and warmer coats, while the best time for visiting is around noon, when the sun rays warm the cold air for a while.
Winter transforms the school's surroundings into a quiet scenery, drawn by a pure white landscape and soon-to-appear twilight, which, combined with the evening lighting of the historical core of the city, creates a cozy and almost fairy-tale mood. In cold months the opening hours are shorter and the crowds of tourists are completely disappearing, which guarantees an undisturbed experience; The basis is high-quality winter clothes, firm non-slip shoes and gloves, and the ideal time for the tour is early afternoon before it gets completely dark and temperatures fall sharply below freezing.
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