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The fourth Prague expedition of Otomar Dvořák and Josef Pepson Snětivý will take you to the noble residences that were built from the Romanesque period to the beginning of the 20th century. A wealth of discoveries and beauty awaits you in places you might not have even thought of, as well as a quest through the depths of time. Thus, a continuation of the successful book series 'Hidden Castles and Chateaus' was born, published in the 'Hidden Beauty of Our Country' edition.
The authors say about their tenth joint book:
'In the introduction, we looked at Hradčany and Pohořelec. We present to you the 'miniature Prague Castle', then the almost lost summer palace where Tycho Brahe worked and died, followed by Richter's villa as a classicist gem with the St. Wenceslas vineyard, and through the former Cajetan monastery under the Castle, we arrive at Kajetánka...
... and also to returns, which is one of the key elements of this volume. We add news and photographs, for example, about Kajetánka, where something is always happening. Another repeated visit concerns Malešice, a seemingly inconspicuous district, but with the preserved charm of past times, while we debunk the stubbornly held misconception about the chateau. We also return to Kunratice, to the castle that has been heavily tested, but inside it boasts beautiful decorations and perhaps also a prospect of...
The authors say about their tenth joint book:
'In the introduction, we looked at Hradčany and Pohořelec. We present to you the 'miniature Prague Castle', then the almost lost summer palace where Tycho Brahe worked and died, followed by Richter's villa as a classicist gem with the St. Wenceslas vineyard, and through the former Cajetan monastery under the Castle, we arrive at Kajetánka...
... and also to returns, which is one of the key elements of this volume. We add news and photographs, for example, about Kajetánka, where something is always happening. Another repeated visit concerns Malešice, a seemingly inconspicuous district, but with the preserved charm of past times, while we debunk the stubbornly held misconception about the chateau. We also return to Kunratice, to the castle that has been heavily tested, but inside it boasts beautiful decorations and perhaps also a prospect of...
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Author: Dvořák Otomar, Snětivý Josef Pepson
Publication date: May 22, 2025
Manufacturer: Nakladatelství ČAS s.r.o.
Genres: Travel books and reports, Books, Travel, Fiction, Maps and guides, Art and architecture, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 266
ISBN/EAN: 9788074755095

