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Lycka Square was founded in the beginning of 20th century during building of the eastern part of Karlín.

There is a big building of school no. 460, built in historicist Art nouveau style, which dominates in the square. Elaboration of the final design was submitted to arch. Josef Sakar (1856-1936). Definitive projects were approved by the ordinance of imperial and royal school region commission on 6th June 1904. Ceremony of laying the foundation stone was held on 6th September in the same year. The building of school started to be used for its purpose in the beginning of school year 1906-1907.

In front of the building there are two front gardens, behind the building there are courtyard and playground. Whole area of the land is 4 615 m2, the building itself takes the area of 2 103 m2. The building is two-storied, with three-storied centre, segmented floor plan and two main entrances. High stepped gable above the main moulding dominates in the central part. It is decorated with motif of St Wenceslas’ crown, Czech signs and especially with plastic relief of St Wenceslas on the horse by sculptor K. Novák with inscription: „St. Wenceslas, do not let us die and do not let the coming die“. Other rich painting decoration on the central front was made by academic painters K. Klusácek and J. Köhler.

Physical Address: Lyčka square Prague, Czech Republic Related Web Site: [Web Link] Description of Postcard Location: Elementary school, Lycka Square Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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