Black house, Renaissance house in Vnitřní Město, Třebíč, Czech Republic

The Black House is a Renaissance house on the lower northern side of Karlovo náměstí in Třebíč, opposite the similar Malovaný dům. Its square-facing wall carries figurative sgraffiti, and a sandstone portal bears three coats of arms, a Czech blessing inscription and the year 1619.

The house stands on the lower northern side of Karlovo náměstí in Třebíč, not in Prague. The wealthy soap maker Jan Rábl bought it and had it rebuilt to its present form; in 1637 he had the square-facing wall covered with figurative sgraffiti. These were whitewashed over in 1862 on the order of a new owner and professionally restored in 1927 under the heritage office.

The building gets its name from the dark coloring of its facade, which visitors notice immediately when entering the square. People passing through the area today use it as a landmark and meeting point in the heart of the city.

The building sits in a busy area with direct access to restaurants, shops, and cultural venues in the immediate surroundings. Its location makes it easy to reach other sights and public transportation options in the central district.

The sandstone portal bears a Czech inscription asking God to bless the house and all who dwell in it, with the year 1619 and the astrological sign of Mars. The two tall stone gables once carried images of Solomon's judgment and the choosing and rejection of King Saul.