National Gallery - Prague, Czech Republic
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This Rococo building on Old Town Square features rich stucco and sculptural decoration. The Kinský Palace has been witness to many historical events. Today it is the seat of the National Gallery in Prague.
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Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 01/10/2017
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"The palace was originally built for the Golz family between 1755 and 1765.As a result, the palace is also known as Golz-Kinský Palace (Palác Golz-Kinských).
The building was designed by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer and is Rococo in style. The exterior is stucco and is painted in pink and white. There are statues by Ignaz Franz Platzer on the exterior, which are of the classical elements. In 1768, the Kinský family purchased the home from the Golz family.
Franz Kafka's father, Hermann Kafka, was a haberdasher. He had his store at the palace, which was located on the ground floor. Franz Kafka attended secondary school at the palace, from 1893 until 1901."
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