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The Favento-Guzzi House

The Favento-Guzzi House has a polychromally painted facade. It is a typical Gothic house built by craftsmen and fishermen of Koper.

Address:

Obzidna ulica 4

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Start fromTito Square and go left from the Cathedral to Brolo Square. On the south side of Brolo Square turn to Marušićeva Street. When Marušićeva Street starts descending towards Kosovelo Square, turn left into the wall-separated street. After 50 meters,

The Favento-Guzzi House in Obzidna Street is a typical Gothic house with the 14th century style features. Built from irregular stone blocks, with a pronounced floor carried by profile bearing units and a polychromally painted facade, it is one of the Koper type houses, positioned on several locations including a row of houses in Kidričeva Street or the house at number 4 of Gramsci Square. This popular building method was most likely used primarily by craftsmen and fishermen of Koper.