Description of the attraction
The four-storey house of Seven Electors, equipped with an attic under a red tiled roof, is not the most striking and tallest building on the Market Square. However, its walls are decorated with polychrome drawings, so it immediately attracts the attention of numerous tourists.
This house was not damaged by shelling during the Second World War, therefore, it is a real old building, carefully restored by modern architects and builders. They had to update the wall paintings, on which you can see images of seven people - the very electors in whose honor the house got its name, and Emperor Leopold I, a local benefactor who allocated funds for the creation of a university in Wroclaw. Also on the facade there is an image of the Habsburg coat of arms - an eagle with spread wings. It is located above the ancient portal. By the way, pay attention to the doors of this mansion. They have not been changed since the beginning of the 18th century.
The House of Seven Electors stands out from the number of buildings around it, as it was built in the 13th century and has survived to this day with minor changes. The building was rebuilt several times. In 1672 the portal and window frames were replaced and frescoes were created on the facade of the mansion. The interior design of the house is striking in its splendor and beauty.
The most famous owners of the house were two noble families - the Ultmann and the von Hochberg. In the 17th century, they hosted some representatives of the Habsburgs, so the house of the Seven Electors is not only of architectural value, but also of historical value.
