17 Market Square, Historical residence in Market Square, Tarnowskie Góry, Poland.

17 Market Square is a residential building in Tarnowskie Góry with a traditional southern-facing facade that forms part of the continuous line of structures along the Market Square. The property maintains its original architectural features typical of period dwellings in this historic town center.

The house was most likely built in the second half of the 16th century; neither its founder, architect nor exact construction date is known. In 1670 it belonged to the mine official Jan Miedona, whose courtyards hosted the carriage and horses of Empress Eleanor Gonzaga's retinue. It burned in the town fire of 1746, when its owner was Christian Fiddicke, and from 1804 it belonged to Joseph Waniek, mayor from 1823 until his death in 1842.

This house is part of a group of arcaded residences in Tarnowskie Góry that show how wealthy merchants shaped the town's appearance in the 17th century. Walking through Market Square today, you can see how these buildings with their covered walkways define the space and tell the story of the merchants who lived here.

The building stands on the western side of the Market Square, at the start of Gliwicka Street, and is reached on foot from the square. Its arcaded ground floor and triangular gable face the square; the oval window in the gable is best seen from across the square in daylight.

In 1670 the owner Jan Miedona and his neighbour Andreas Olofsson lodged the carriage horses of Empress Eleonora Gonzaga in their joined backyards during her visit to the town. Miedona's widow Magdalena later gave 200 thalers towards repairing the church tower.