burgher's house Burgher house

Welcome to Košice, the heart of the historic Old Town, which breathes through centuries of rich history. Right now, you're standing in front of a remarkable burgher house that grows up in front of you as a silent witness of the past. Make yourself comfortable, put on your headphones, and let me accompany you in a place that shows layers of past going deep into the Middle Ages. When you look ahead to yourself, you see a rowdy passing object that immediately catches your attention by its majestic presence in the urban environment. Imagine that the origin of this object extends to the second half of the 14th century and the 15th century. Even in those ancient times, the heart of the medieval trade and crafts was beating. Košice was the busy center, crossroads and the home of successful townspeople who suffered from decent housing and representation. Let's go back in time and see how this house changed with the city. Building development of the object was later strongly influenced by the Renaissance, which brought new aesthetic values, emphasis on symmetry and the comfort of urban life. During the 17th and 18th centuries there were other reconstructions of burgher houses, when the building was adapted to the period trends and needs of its inhabitants. In the 19th century, these houses were proudly linked to the traditions of the city palace, which gave facades and the overall glowing of a hallmark of special grandeur. Later, in the 20th century, the necessary modernization of objects occurred, which touched mainly the parter, the ground-floor part of the serving trade and entry, in order to keep up with the dynamically changing world. Now pay attention to the very details of the construction. It was built by unknown architects, but their handwriting left a permanent mark in the form of thought-out row layout and pass-by character. When you look at the facade in front of you, see the harmonious mixture of medieval foundations and later Renaissance adjustments. Although the names of the original owners or famous historical personalities associated with this particular house shrouded the cover of mystery, the genius loci of this place is almost tangible. Imagine the noise that prevailed here centuries ago - horse carriages passing through underpass, coin cricket in stores on the ground floor, and the steps of people in period clothing. An interesting thing you must know about this place is the fact that the Monument Office of the Slovak Republic registers this object under the number ÚZPF 1209 and consists of one complete building object. Behind this narrow official sentence lies a huge amount of work of experts. Architectural-historic research and records of the Monument Office helped to detect layers that would otherwise remain hidden from the sight of a common passerby. It is thanks to careful research that we can present this house precisely in the context of the development of Košice architecture. When you stand there, realize that you are looking at a building that has survived centuries of wars, fires, economic ups and downs. It's a real history book written in bricks, plasters and stone. I believe a walk through Košice's Old Town will be inspiring for you. Follow your steps further, discover other corners of this picturesque region and see the stories that the streets of Košice tell at every corner. Thank you for your attention and I wish you a pleasant experience of getting to know the city again. Goodbye!