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PORTHEIMKA (BUQUOYKA)

Štefánikova 12, Prague 5

© Herbert Heissler - 19.9.2001

Baroque Summer Palace
K.I. Dientzenhofer built this Baroque summer palace for himself in 1725-28 on a place of the former vineyards and fields, paintings decor by V.V. Reiner. F. Buquoy acquired this summer palace in 1758 and aggrandized its former garden. F. Delorme, a factoryowner, established here a café while the 19th century had here a beer garden. It was modified for exhibitory purposes in the 60s of the 20th century.

Expositions

The Portheimka Gallery holds exhibitions of pieces from several art genres. Historical interiors can be visited after a previous, telephonic agreement.

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Last update: 16. 4. 2010 15:23