Description
The Invalidovna building in Prague - Karlín, a dilapidated gem of Baroque architecture, faces an uncertain future in the near term, and its life may fade away forever. The very first comprehensive account of the history of the Invalidovna focuses primarily on the fates of the people who came to this complex to avoid begging or struggling to survive, where they were also born, died, healed, prayed, lived, and worked, simply experiencing their story or part of it within its walls. The book closely examines the topic of the Strozzi Foundation, discusses the building's construction, and the specific conditions of life within it. However, it particularly strives to delve into the lives of specific individuals who lived in the Invalidovna for many years. From the history of the 18th and 19th centuries, only fragments have survived, while in the 20th century, it has become possible to piece together more cohesive stories. They are interesting, sometimes strange and curious, but they certainly do not leave us indifferent.
Information
Author: Heřmánek Pavel
Language: Czech
Publication date: May 1, 2015
Manufacturer: Nakladatelství Epocha s. r. o.
Genres: Non-fiction literature, Books, History and facts
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 272
ISBN/EAN: 9788074252525