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Furthermore, the house was a gem of the square thanks to its intricate facade decorations which inspired the articulation of the eastern facade of the new city hall which was built at the end of the 14th century. Between the years 1484-1513, the price of the house doubled. This suggests that the house underwent major renovations during these years.
Here are six abandoned historic homes for sale that you can buy right now. Located in the quaint town of Milton, North Carolina, the Gordon-Brandon House was possibly built circa 1850 by a local ...
The Villa Bílek (Czech: Bílkova vila) is a house designed by the Czech sculptor and architect František Bílek in 1911. The villa is located in Hradčany neighbourhood of Prague, Czech Republic, several minutes walk from Hradčanská metro station or Prague Castle. It was designed originally for Bílek himself as his residence and studio.
In the mid-16th century, the house was owned by Jan Kosořský z Kosoře, famous for having printed the then-largest Czech book, the Münster Cosmography (1554). [1] Writer and journalist Egon Erwin Kisch was born in the house, [3] at the house is placed a plaque with his portrait. Today, the building is owned by the Prague City Museum. [2]
Golden Lane consists of small houses, painted in bright colours in the 1950s. [1] The street originally had houses on both sides, but one side was demolished in the 19th century. [1] Today, the lane is a part of the small and big castle rings (i.e. a fee must be paid to enter), while there is free entry after the Prague Castle interiors close ...
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Main entrance on the street side. The Villa Müller (Czech: Müllerova vila) is a Modernist villa in Prague, Czech Republic built in 1930. It was designed by Adolf Loos as a residence for František Müller, co-owner of the Kapsa-Müller construction company from Plzeň.
Petschek Villa. The house was built by Otto Petschek, a member of a German-speaking, Jewish family, with financial interests in coal mines and banking. [1] The Petschek family departed Prague in 1938, fearing conquest by Nazi Germany.