Gentleman's Wall (Smrekonica) Explained

Gentleman's Wall
Native Name:Muri i Zotnisë
Built:19th century
Designation1 Type:Architectural
Designation1 Criteria:Under protection
Designation1 Number:4020
Mapframe:yes

The Gentleman's Will is a cultural heritage monument in Smrekonica, Vushtrri, Kosovo.[1]

History

The wall known locally as Gentleman's Wall is located in the Kajtazi neighborhood of Smrekonica, about 7km (04miles) from the center of Vučitrn. The wall is said to have been built by the local feudal lord in the 19th century. Made of carved stone, the protective wall reaches a height of 4m (13feet) and is topped with a two-layer wood-braced roof covered with local tile. The village school and the lord's tower house originally stood nearby but have been lost. In the early 20th century, the Kajtazi family bought the property. The wall has never collapsed or been breached save for a section of 10m (30feet) to 15m (49feet) intentionally leveled for the family construction. Exterior stabilization by the family is the only renovation made so far.<[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Krasniqi . Memli . LISTA E TRASHËGIMISË KULTURORE PËR MBROJTJE TË PËRKOHSHME . Cultural Heritage Without Borders Kosovo . Government of Kosovo . 30 August 2020 . 9 October 2015.
  2. Web site: Muri i Zotnisë "Gentleman wall" (Vushtrri) . Kosovo Cultural Heritage Database . Republic of Kosovo Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport . 30 August 2020.