Hradec Králové and its Architectural Landmarks

HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ AND ITS ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECES

MIDDLE AGES, RENAISSANCE One of the oldest towns in Bohemia, major construction activity went on Hradec was a dowry town of Queens of Bohemia Two landmarks of note include the Holy Spirit Cathedral and the White Tower

THE HOLY SPIRIT CATHEDRAL Obr.1 Its construction began in the 14th century Finished in 1360s under Queen Elizabeth of Pomerania Originally Gothic style A triple nave church with a long presbytery In 17 th century promoted to a cathedral Restored in 19th century during Gothic Revival Material used-bricks

WHITE TOWER Obr.2 Height:72 meters Constructed in the 16th century in Renaissance style thanks to donations Third largest bell called Augustin in the Czech republic is housed inside Constructed from white sandstone Night tours available on some days

20th CENTURY After Austrian army was defeated at the Battle of Hradec Králové, its huge fortifications were torn down and the town began to develop quickly At the beginning of the 20th century a zoning plan was worked out and fine urbanism was put in place First two decades of the 20th century saw major construction activity

GOČÁR‘S STAIRCASE Obr. 3 Designed by Josef Gočár, a renowned Czech architect of 1910-1920s Concrete based construction

BATH HOUSE Obr.4 Now a large indoor swimming pool Wave technology installed in 1932 still in operation Construction finished in 1923 Designed by Oldřich Liska

MUNICIPAL BUILDING Obr.5 Designed by Josef Gočár Served as seat of Municipal and Financial Authority Constructivism/functionalism style

MUSEUM OF EAST BOHEMIA Obr.6 Designed by Jan Kotěra Interiors and decorations designed by leading Czech modernists

SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN LIPKY DISTRICT Obr.7 Designed by Josef Gočár to house elementary and secondary schools Constructed in 1920s representing a transition from cubism to functionalism

FORMER ANGLOBANKA Obr.8 A fine example of rondo-cubism of which Josef Gočár was a co-creator Orignally designed as a seat of a banking company Construction completed in 1920s

CHURCH OF AMBROSE THE PRIEST Obr.9 Complex of buildings consisting of modernist church,a columbarium and utility buidlings Completed in 1920s Working church of Czechoslovak Hussite Church Completed in 1926 and designed by Josef Gočár

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