Dum U labutí - Hradcany, Praha, CZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Noe1
N 50° 05.395 E 014° 23.756
33U E 456789 N 5548803
History of the house is known since 1373, when it belonged to St. Vitus Chapel. In the 16th century, during the reign of Emperor Rudolph II., served primarily as the seat of several aristocratic families.
Waymark Code: WMX4TW
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/27/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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History of the house is known since 1373, when it belonged to St. Vitus Chapel. In the 16th century, during the reign of Emperor Rudolph II., served primarily as the seat of several aristocratic families.

In 1945, the family of dr. Korbela with his daughter, Madeleine Albright, the former first lady of American diplomacy, lived here.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1373

Architectural Period/Style: Gothic, Baroque

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Town house


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Hosted prominent alchemists and astrologers Johannes Kepler and Tycho de Brahe.


Main Material of Construction: stones

Private/Public Access: private

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

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Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

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