Pernštejnové na zvonici u Sv. Bartolomeje / Lords of Pernštejn on Belfry at Church of St. Bartholomew - Pardubice (East Bohemia)
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Modern Belfry at St. Bartholomew Church (Zvonice u kostela Sv. Bartolomeje), located in Pardubice' Old Town, is decorated by a small stone CoA of Renaissance Pardubice demesne owners and builders, Lords of Pernstein (Pernštejnové)
Waymark Code: WMVB21
Location: Pardubický kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 03/26/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Shebi Team
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Modern Belfry at St. Bartholomew Church (Zvonice u kostela Sv. Bartolomeje), located in Pardubice' Old Town, is decorated by a small stone CoA of Renaissance Pardubice demesne owners and builders, Lords of Pernstein (Pernštejnové).

Belfry at St. Bartholomew Church belongs among interesting pieces of the modern architecture in the city and also represents a fusion of Art-Deco and Functionalism. The belfry combining plastered and raw bricks, built in 1930-1931 at the site of old town's belfry, was designed by architect Karel Pecánek. New belfry stands on stone basis of an old medieval belfry, which was several times destroyed by fire. Belfry is prismatic austere brick tower with three accoustic bell windows on each side and with a low pyramidal roof covered by copper sheet. On the south lower belfry' corner is massive granite memorial dedicated to Pardubice fallen in WWI.


Lords of Pernštejn were at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries one of the most powerful and at the same time one of the richest lineages in the country and always played an important role in the politics of the Kingdom of Bohemia.

The first written mention of the Lords of Pernštejn is from 13th century from the region of southern Moravia. Their admirable creative energy and determination was soon the cause of big influence on the development of the Kingdom and the exceptional fortune. Just in East Bohemia they had a major impact on the economy and landscaping – they founded a system of ponds and irrigation ditches, many of which still exist today. The Pernštejns also renowned for their longevity and fertility. Despite this fact, the stock died out on the spear side in 1631 and fifteen years later on the distaff side. Their heirs became the Lobkowiczs.

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family

Full name of the bearer: Pernštejnové / Lords of Pernštejn

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Front western facade of Belfry at St. Bartholomew Church.


Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):
CZ: Cerná hlava zubra se zlatou houžví v nozdrách, pole štítu bylo nejprve stříbrné, od 16. století se zobrazovalo jako zlaté. ENG: Black wisent's head with golden nose ring in silver shield.


Address:
Zvonice u Sv. Bartolomeje Zelenobranská ulice 530 02 Pardubice Czech Republic


Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]

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