Late Gothic representative hall in the Old Royal Palace at Prague Castle, in which sessions and ceremonial events of state importance are held. It is one of the most magnificent works of Central European Late Gothic architecture.
Baroque chateau above the eponymous south Moravian town, famous for its picturesque location on a steep cliff and the impressive Ancestors’ Hall.
Czech scenographer and teacher who worked in Slovakia and represented Czechoslovak scenography all over the world.
Important monument of Czech burial culture. It has been regarded as the burial place of the national elite since the end of the 19th century. Its importance for Czech culture is comparable to Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow or the Parisian cemetery Pére Lachaise.
Cistercian monastery in Vyšší Brod, with a preserved Gothic core and important art collections, the only currently active Cistercian monastery in the Czech Republic.
Exceptionally spacious aristocratic palace from the first half of the 17th century and the first Early Baroque monumental building in Prague. It currently houses the Senate of the Czech Republic.
A small religious structure in the country. It has the appearance of a pole with a relief or small image with a religious motif.
Czech architect, builder and patron who laid the foundations for monument conservation in Bohemia.
One of the most remarkable Neo-Renaissance buildings in Prague. It is noteworthy for its richly decorated façade, artistic decorations and Arts and Crafts details in the interior.
One of the most distinguished architects from Brno in the interwar period. From 1939, he lived and worked in Great Britain.
Prominent architect and city planner of German origin, working mostly in Bohemia in the first half of the 20th century.
One of the most accomplished Czech architects, university teacher and author of important public buildings.
Ruins of an Early Gothic castle above the confluence of Vltava and Otava in South Bohemian Region. Because of its architectural features it is called “the king of Czech castles”.
Architect and interior and furniture designer, painter and university teacher. He dealt with theoretical questions in architecture and advocated a fusion of nature and architecture.
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