Długosz House in Wiślica

Długosz House in Wiślica

Długosz House is part of Wiślica’s Gothic historic complex, next to the collegiate basilica and belfry. It was built around 1460 on the foundation of Jan Długosz as a house for canons and vicars, not as the chronicler’s private residence. Its brick-and-stone body, steep gabled roof and surviving medieval features offer a glimpse into how the collegiate chapter operated.

What to look for

The house preserves historic rooms, beamed ceilings and traces of old painted decoration. A late-Gothic polychrome showing the Risen Christ and women with a cross was discovered in the north-western part of the building. The basement also presents fragments of former basilica furnishings. Długosz House makes most sense as part of a wider Wiślica itinerary: together with the basilica, belfry and underground remains, it shows the importance of the medieval town as a religious and political centre.

Current visitor status

Długosz House is connected with the Museum of Archaeology in Wiślica, run by the National Museum in Kielce. The operator’s latest notice says that the institution is temporarily closed and asks visitors not to buy online tickets until further notice. Check the museum’s current announcement, opening information and admission rules before travelling. If the site reopens, combine it with the collegiate basilica, belfry and medieval remains instead of planning a separate drive just for the house.