An ancient burgher house situated in
the historical centre of the city, right on the "Royal Route"
in close vicinity of the main entrance gate to Prague Castle.The first written records of the
house date back in the 15th century. Well preserved basement rooms
are from the Gothic period. Renaissance style is manifested in the
the painted beam ceilings while the entrance portal is the result of
the Baroque reconstruction of the house.Later adaptations brought
new architectural elements, among which are quite outstanding the
classicist ones. The last reconstruction faitfully preserved the
historical character of the building.Particularly unique is the house
facade being connected with the famous 17th century altar painter
Peter Brandl, who was born and lived in the house. Due to the
demanding reconstruction in 1994-95 the house can offer the public
the following historical rooms: Restaurant facilities on the ground
floor beneath Renaissance ceilings and on the basement floors I and
II beneath Gothic vaults. Hotel-type rooms on the higher floors
where the authenticity of history is emphasized also by original
period furniture. |