Sgraffito house

Built in the 16th century, the name of this Renaissance-style Sgraffito House can be seen on its facade. It was named after its sgraffito decoration, which is considered unique in Hungary. The Italian word refers to a multi-layered plaster decoration, which involves applying two layers of plaster to the facade and then removing one of them according to a predetermined pattern.

In addition to the decorative motifs on the facade, there is also a Latin quotation, which is an excerpt from St. Paul's letter to the Romans. The Latin quotation reads: "Non est volentis, neque currentis sed miserentis dei" In English: "It is not he who wills, nor he who runs, but God who has mercy" (1668).

The building was extended with a court wing in the 18th-19th centuries, and the façade was redesigned in Baroque style. The building underwent a complete renovation in 2017-2018, and in addition to the interior renovation, the built facade was also restored during the works.

The building houses a thematic library and research facilities. As an added value, the renovation of the floor space has creatednew interior spaces have been created that provide modern research facilities in line with 21st-century international standards. The multimedia room in the attic is also used as a venue for lectures, courses, and presentations.

The Sgraffito House is located on Jurisics Square in Kőszeg, in the heart of the historic town center. It is easily accessible on foot from anywhere in the town. Cars are only allowed to enter the town center with a permit, and the nearest paid parking lots are located at Károly Róbert Square and Várkör. Free parking is available on Hunyadi Road, Velemi Road, Zrínyi Street, and Táncsics Street. The train station is approximately 1.5 km away, and it is a 5-10 minute walk from the bus station to the square.

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