PATRICIAN HOUSE NO. 11
Introduction
House No. 11 represents a building whose significance lies in structural authenticity rather than decorative richness. Behind its restrained façade are important sixteenth-century construction layers.
History
The Renaissance core dates to around 1540 during the town’s economic peak. In the nineteenth century, after fire damage, the building was repaired while retaining its essential structure.
Description
The multi-storey house has a gabled roof and load-bearing walls of stone masonry bonded with lime mortar. The ground floor is vaulted; upper floors originally had timber beam ceilings.
The façade is simple and proportionally balanced. The most valuable feature is the stone entrance portal with profiled surround, one of the preserved original Renaissance elements.
Layout
The ground floor served commercial and storage purposes, while the upper floors contained living quarters. The original concept also included a rear service building forming part of the economic background of the house.
Heritage Value
House No. 11 is an important example of sixteenth-century burgher architecture. Its value lies in the authenticity of its structural system and preserved Renaissance layout, contributing to the historic character of Republic Square.
