Dům U Tří divých mužů, building in Prague
Dům U Tří divých mužů is a house in Prague's Old Town with a stone core dating to the Gothic period. The structure gained additional floors during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, with its current classical facade dating to 1811.
The house originated in the Gothic period and underwent transformations during the Renaissance and Baroque eras with additional floors. In the 19th century it housed a tavern and wine bar that became a gathering place for Prague's artistic and bohemian circles.
The house takes its name from the wall painting between its windows showing two men, a common tradition in Prague's Old Town where buildings were identified by their facade decorations. These painted signs served as important landmarks for residents and visitors before house numbers became standard.
The house is located in Prague's Old Town and easily accessible on foot as it sits on a main street in the city center. The surrounding area offers many cafes and shops, and visitors should expect crowds, particularly during peak hours.
The original wall painting actually depicted three men, but during later renovations a window was repositioned and part of the artwork vanished. Today the incomplete mural stands as a record of how the building has physically changed over the centuries.
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