Ohrenstein House, Krakow

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Ohrenstein House, Krakow, Early 20th-century tenement house in Krakow, Poland

The Ohrenstein House sits at the corner of Dietla and Stradomska streets, blending Neohistoric and early Modern architectural styles in its design. The building displays the typical structure of a tenement from this era with ornate facade details, multiple residential floors, and ground-level shops.

Wine merchant Moshe Ohrenstein and his wife Roza commissioned architect Jan Zawiejski to build this house between 1911 and 1913. The construction took place during a period of major building development in Krakow that reshaped the city.

The house was home to a thriving Jewish merchant community and shows the role these traders played in building Krakow's urban character. You can still see the fine craftsmanship in the facade details that reflect the wealth and status of its residents.

The building sits at a central corner location and is easy to view and photograph from the surrounding streets. Its location in the old town makes it simple to find while walking through Krakow.

A copper cupola with a decorative spire once crowned the corner of the building but was removed during World War II. Visitors can still spot where it stood, and the missing ornament tells the story of this historical loss.

Location: Kraków

Inception: 1913

Architects: Jan Zawiejski

GPS coordinates: 50.05185,19.94115

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47

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