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HLADOVA ZED — Gothic Fortification of Prague

The Wall was constructed in 1360-62 by Charles IV. To strenghten the fortifications of The Lesser Town and the Prague Castle. Another reason was to enlarge the space for new city estates. It reached 4-4,5m and was 1,8m wide, stabilized by eight towers. This wall also…

HVEZDA SUMMER PALACE [Letohrádek Hvězda] — Renaissance Summer Palace

Renaissance Summer Palace with floor projection of a six-pointed star (therefore its and the deer park's name). Archduke Ferdinand Tyrolský had it constructed in 1555-56 by his own plans.