Peter Parler

Peter Parler (1330 Schwäbisch Gmünd - July 13, 1399 Prague) was a German architect, known for building Saint Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge in Prague.

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1330 - Schwäbisch Gmünd - July 13 - 1399 - Prague - German - Saint Vitus Cathedral - Charles Bridge

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He became the master mason of Saint Vitus Cathedral in 1352, after the death of its original architect, Matthias of Arras. Apart from the cathedral, he was the main designer of the New Town of Prague and built Charles Bridge and its towers.

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Matthias of Arras - New Town of Prague

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