Swiechowiczowska Tenement

Swiechowiczowska Tenement is a historic tenement in Kraków, Poland. It is located in the Old Town district, at 23 Grodzka Street. History The tenement was built in the mid-14th century. Its first owner was Gyslone from Opava. In the 15th century, it was rebuilt. In 1653, the name "Swiechowiczowska Townhouse" first appeared in records, coming from the surname of its owner at that time. Between 1768 and 1770, the house was rebuilt again by the Lewicki family. The townhouse burned down during the fire of Kraków in 1850 but was rebuilt in 1851. The last major changes were made in the early 20th century. Since 1910, the building has been owned by the city. On March 10, 1966, the tenement was entered into the Registry of Cultural Property. It is also entered into the municipal register of monuments of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. References