Merchants' House, Historic monument in Council Square, Brașov, Romania
The Merchants' House stands in Council Square and displays Renaissance features with stone carvings adorning the three-story facade and decorated windows. The building originally functioned as a marketplace where local craftsmen and traders conducted their business.
Construction of the house began in 1539, financed by the Hirscher family, and marked a turning point for Brașov's growth as a trading center. The completed structure became central to the city's economic prosperity and the expansion of guild activities.
The building displays the coat of arms of the Hirscher family above its entrance, a mark of the merchant dynasties who shaped Brașov's trading power.
The house is located centrally in Council Square and is easily accessible from other historic sites in the area. Visiting during daylight hours allows you to see the carved stone details and window decorations on the facade clearly.
The building was the first in Brașov to provide covered market spaces where merchants could store and display goods under one roof. This innovation made it the city's most important trading facility of its time.
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