Hnojový Dům, Mountain cottage in Jizerka, Czech Republic
Hnojový Dům is a wooden house at the end of a path leading toward marshlands, built with traditional mountain architecture featuring dark brown walls and white window frames. The current structure was completely reconstructed in 1996 following a fire and maintains the original exterior appearance.
The building dates to the 17th or 18th century and served as a residence for 150 years before being converted to storage for manure after World War II. This change of use led to the name that would define the house for decades to come.
Gustav Ginzel filled this house with folk-painted furniture and objects documenting early tourism in the Liberec region when he took it over in the 1960s. The collection he gathered reflected local craftsmanship and the beginnings of mountain tourism in the area.
The house is private property and closed to public visits, though visitors can view it from outside by following the path toward the marshlands. The remote location offers a peaceful walk, especially during warmer months.
The house earned its distinctive name when Gustav Ginzel sold the accumulated manure stored inside for more money than the building itself cost to purchase. This peculiar transaction became a local talking point for the area.
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