Cheb, Karlovy Vary, Czechia — Central Europe (Bohemia)
Dům U Jednorožce č. p. 512
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The Unicorn building no. 512
Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025
1. Dům U Jednorožce č. p. 512 / The Unicorn building no. 512 Marker
Dům U Jednorožce č. p. 512
Úzký dům s gotickým jádrem byl renesančně přestavěn v 16. století, kdy zde byl hostinec „U jednorožce". Přestavěn byl barokně v 18. století a opatřen rokokovou fasádou. V roce 1890 bylo nastaveno 3. patro. Na fasádu osazená okna mají šambrány s uchy na všech rozích a průčelí nad nimi obohacují v II. a III. NP rokokové štukatury suprafenestry pod nadokenními obloukovými a zalomenými římsami.
Haus Zum Einhorn Nr. 512
Das schmale Haus mit einem gotischen Kern wurde im 16. Jahrhundert im Renaissancestil umgebaut, indem sich hier das Gasthaus, Zum Einhorn (U jednorožce) befand. Im 18. Jahrhundert erhielt es seine Barockgestalt mit der Rokokofassade. Im Jahre 1890 wurde es um das 3. Stockwerk aufgestockt. in die Fassade eingesetzten Fenster haben Chambranlen mit sog. Lappen in allen Ecken und die darüber befindliche Front wird im. 1. und 2. OG durch Rokoko-Stuckaturen der super fenestras, unter den Bogen- und geknickten Brüstungen oberhalb der Fenster bereichert.
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A narrow building with a Gothic core that was reconstructed in the Renaissance style in the 16th century, when it was home to The Unicorn inn. It was later reconstructed in the Baroque style in the 18th century and provided with a Rococo facade. A fourth storey was then added in 1890. The windows set into the facade have chambranle with decorative finish on all corners, whilst the frontage above them is enriched on the 1st and 2nd floors by the Rococo stucco work of the overwindow beneath the hood moulding and curved moulding.
Erected by Cheb Eger and Karlovarský.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 50° 4.774′ N, 12° 22.245′ E. Marker is in Cheb, Karlovarský kraj ( Karlovy Vary). It is on námestí Krále Jirího z Podebrad just north of Jateční, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located left of the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: nám Krále Jirího z Podebrad 10, Cheb, Karlovarský kraj 350 02, Czechia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Carpathian States, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Schengen Area, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Václav Kadlec (here, next to this marker); Dům U Černého orla č. p. 511 / The Black Eagle building no. 511 (here, next to this marker);
Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025
2. Dům U Jednorožce č. p. 512 / The Unicorn building no. 512 Marker
Photographed by James Hulse
3. The Unicorn building no. 512 and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
