Contributions

  • Pešek, Jiří, Doc. PhDr. - Contributor
  • Pořizka, Lubomir. - Contributor

Publication

1994 - Vendome Press, New York, NY, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

54,000 words, Guess

Page Count

216 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL1099413M
  • ISBN-100865659583
  • OCLC Control Number31331725
  • Library of Congress Control Number94024176
  • Goodreads3409892

Classifications

  • DDC728.8/2/0943712
  • LCCNA7720 .H65 1994

Description

The ancient city of Prague can boast some of the most magnificent palaces in all Europe. Built between the Middle Ages and the nineteenth century, and spanning diverse architectural styles - from Gothic to Rococo, from Baroque to Neoclassical - these palaces are beautifully photographed and their history explored in this important new book. Perhaps most impressive of all is Prague Castle, a vast fortified bastion, built around the soaring High Gothic Cathedral of St Vitus and embracing not only the Royal Palaces but also several mansions of the Bohemian and Austrian nobility. The story of the palaces of Prague tells us much about the history of Central Europe. With 164 large full-colour illustrations and a richly informed text, this book will appeal to those with an interest in history of art and architecture, and to the many visitors to Prague.

Subjects

Topics

PalacesCzech republicPalaces -- Czech Republic -- Prague.

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