Karlova Koruna

Karlova Koruna (-Czech; German: Karlskrone) is a chateau in the town of Chlumec nad Cidlinou in the Czech Republic. It was built for Franti?ek Ferdinand Kinský from 1721-1723.

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Czech - German - Chateau - Chlumec nad Cidlinou - Czech Republic - Kinský - 1721 - 1723

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The basic architectural design was drafted by Jan Santini Aichel. The details and participation in the building process can be attributed to Franti?ek Maxmilián Ka?ka. The manor's design reveals one of the most noteworthy manor dispositions created in the Czech lands. The central high cylindrical body of the building is occupied by a three storied main hall to which a triad of residential side wings is connected. Due to this the manor does not need passages and its external appearance changes as the observer walks around it.

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Design - Jan Santini Aichel - Franti?ek Maxmilián Ka?ka - Czech lands - Cylindrical - Triad - Wings - Passages - Observer

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Construction was completed in time for King Charles VI's coronation. Franti?ek Ferdinand Kinský invited the king to the chateau and named the castle after the king (Karlova Koruna means Charles' crown in English).

Related Topics:
Charles VI - Coronation - English

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