Usedlost čp. 34 (Kyšice) Homestead

Welcome to Kyšice. You've just stopped in front of one of the most important construction sites in the area. You are standing right in front of the estate number 34, which is not just an ordinary private residence, but the real peak of rural architecture that can be expected in these parts. While you're looking at this vast area, try to forget about the noise of the modern world for a moment and let yourself drift through the atmosphere of the year eight hundred and thirty-three. Imagine how this space worked when it was newly completed and its facade shone with purity and order of classical style. The whole complex is harmonious and balanced, which is what makes it such a rare phenomenon in the Pilsen countryside.

Let us now look together at how this place was created and why it is so important to us. The entire history of this building, which you can see, began in the year one thousand eight hundred thirty-two. At that time, not by building walls, but by digging cellars, which was a major first step in ensuring the stability and future functioning of the entire economic operation. The completion of the estate itself followed very quickly, already in the year one thousand eight hundred thirty-three. It's not just our assumption, it's a fact that's written in history. If you look at the gate, you can see a sign that serves as a historical witness and confirms the exact date of completion of the construction. This object was at the time of its creation a symbol of prosperity and balanced management. Although we do not know the names of the particular architects who carved this proposal into reality, their work is evident in every proportional detail and in the overall elegance that the building radiates.

Now pay attention to the architecture itself, which is the main reason why this place is so valued today. The estate is built according to a three-part layout, which is the typical way in which the division between the residential area and the economic space was organised at the time. Look at the main building, its facade. Notice how richly decorated the facade is. These are not just simple walls, but there are pilasters, i.e. these vertical outputs that resemble columns and provide a building with a noble, almost palate appearance, even though it is a rural building. This style is called Classicism. It is a style that seeks beauty in simplicity, in straight lines and in perfect proportions. It is this effort for order and aesthetics that makes the estate number 34 the highest example of its kind throughout Pilsen.

When your eyes move further along the premises, you will see that the estate is not just one house, but a whole focused building system. It consists of a residential building which served the family, but also of stables and other economic objects such as a barn. Although you are now looking from the outside, it is good to know that the interior areas of these economic buildings are very interesting. Note that the interiors of the stables and the bows are finished with vaults. These arched ceilings are not only an aesthetic element, but above all a functional solution which ensured the strength and stability of the premises for animal husbandry and storage of stocks. The whole area was designed to be practical for everyday work, but also to reflect the status and taste of its owners at the time.

Even though no specific personalities were found in the historical records that were closely associated with this estate with names, we can imagine them through their lifestyle. Imagine the people who lived here in the middle of the nineteenth century, working and building their future. They were people who perceived beauty and order because that was what was reflected in their home. This homestead was the heart of their world, a place where work and home met.

We also have one interesting thing that might interest you. You may be asking why this place is so carefully protected. This is because its value was recognised very soon. In the year one thousand eight hundred fifty-eight, this object was declared a cultural monument. This means that the state and the community have realised that this is an unchangeable piece of history. And to make protection even more comprehensive, from the year one thousand nine hundred ninety-five, the estate became part of the rural monument zone. This is not only a formal designation, but a guarantee that this place will be preserved in the form you see it today for future generations. It's like a chapter in history that was chosen to be read over and over again.

Now that you know the secret and history of this place, I suggest you continue your search. Take a walk around the buildings, see the atmosphere of this space and try to cross the views between the residential area and the economic buildings in a spirit. Watch how architecture changes depending on the purpose for which part of the building was intended, while the same classical harmony remains in the whole area. Thank you for spending this moment with us and for being interested in this piece of our heritage. We wish you a beautiful rest of the day and another pleasant discovery of the surroundings.