House of Jan Długosz in Wiślica
House of Jan Długosz in Wiślica, Gothic house museum in Wiślica, Poland.
Description
The House of Jan Długosz in Wiślica is a Gothic structure built from red brick and set upon a high limestone foundation, displaying medieval architectural features including decorated window frames and stone portals. Today it operates as both a regional museum housing medieval objects and a parish residence.
History
Jan Długosz, a prominent Polish chronicler, commissioned this residence between 1460 and 1467 as a home for vicars and canons serving the adjacent collegiate church. The construction took place during a period when Długosz held significant influence in Polish religious and intellectual circles.
Culture
The interior walls feature original painted figures that reveal how the residents decorated their living space. The large refectory hall on the first floor shows how daily meals and gatherings took place in this medieval home.
Practical
The house is open to visitors year-round with guided tours available through its rooms. It is helpful to check in advance when tours are scheduled and how best to reach the location.
Did you know?
This residence maintains its original late Gothic layout and exterior appearance, making it a rare surviving example of a home that Długosz funded. It is one of only two preserved residential structures that the canon built throughout Poland.
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