A reason to pause here
The wall paintings inside Hevre are what hold our attention in this collection. We would leave time to look up between the tables, remembering that this building had a religious use before its current life as a meeting and dining space.
The prayer house before the venue
The Chewra Tehilim prayer house was built in 1896 at the corner of Meiselsa and Bożego Ciała. The German occupation ended its religious use. After the war the Krakowiacy song and dance ensemble occupied the building; renovation work in 2008 uncovered older wall paintings beneath plaster.
The present venue uses that former religious space for dining, meetings and cultural activity. The paintings need to be understood with that earlier use in mind.
Look above the tables
We would leave time to see the painted walls from a respectful distance, without interrupting diners. Our photographs give reasons to look upwards between the ordinary details of the room. They document the interior, but not a review of a particular meal or event.
Plan the visit
Check Hevre’s current programme and booking details through its official channel. Ask about access, menus and photography if they matter to your visit. Do not touch painted surfaces or enter spaces closed for events.
- Look at the surviving paintings without flash or contact.
- Check whether the evening is ordinary dining or a ticketed event.
Planning sources
Visitor conditions and schedules can change. Check these official sources before travelling.
- University of the National Education Commission: Chewra Tehilim building history
- Hevre: official venue channel
Source links checked September 30, 2026.