House at the Three Moors

Location: In Tržiště Street in the historical centre of Karlovy Vary
Period of construction: 1760
Period of reconstruction: 1910
Architect: Unknown
Official opening: 1760
Accessibility: Not accessible

How to get there

Route 1:        You may reach the house if you walk from the Hot Spring in the spa centre across Jánský most (Jánský Bridge) to Tržiště Street. This short walk is approximately 150 metres long and takes about 5 minutes.

Route 2:        If you decide for the second route, travel by Bus No. 2 from the "Tržnice" (Market) city bus terminal to the "Divadelní náměstí" (Theatre Square) terminal stop. From there, follow Route 1 across Jánský most (Jánský Bridge) to Tržiště Street.

History of the structure

The Baroque house known as U tří mouřenínů (At the Three Moors) was built in 1760 in Tržiště Street in the historical centre of Karlovy Vary. In 1759, a devastating fire broke out at the house and subsequently destroyed 224 buildings, including the Castle Tower and the formerKarlovy Vary Town Hall. In 1910, the house was rebuilt in Art Nouveau style according to the design of renowned Viennese architect Johann Friedrich Ohmann.

World-renowned German poet and writer Johann Wolfgang Goethe stayed at the house nine times between the years 1806 and 1820. A historical inscription with the text "Goethe walked through this door" is carved above the entrance door and a memorial plaque commemorating Goethe's stays is installed on the forefront