Rhythms accompany humans on many existential levels. They are part of both their inner and outer worlds. Rhythms occur in the human body, in daily activities, in nature, as well as in creative works, music, poetry, architecture, and urban planning. Contemporary architectural design increasingly observes a shift away from typical rhythmic and symmetrical forms in favor of dynamic, stimulus-rich structures. According to the author, new buildings adjacent to historic buildings often disrupt the previously uniform spatial expression of a street or square because their facades fail to incorporate the tranquil, rhythmic spatial arrangements of existing historic buildings. In the article, the author decided to examine the importance of rhythm for humans in visual form and the perception of historical spaces in which new buildings have appeared that do not take into account the existing context. The new architecture emerging in the city generally attracts attention as a manifestation of modernity and is generally received positively. However, research has shown that in historical developments, which were built based on symmetrical layouts and rhythms, and which clearly strive for harmony, new buildings that do not adhere to these standards are perceived very negatively.