The history of this luxurious park is linked to the vineyards planted here by Charles IV. The park acquired its current appearance under Prince Rudolf Kinsky, who purchased the land in 1826. The centre of the extensive garden is the luxurious Kinsky summer palace, considered to be one of the most beautiful empire-style buildings in Prague.

What can you encounter in the Kinsky Garden?

As is the case with most similar parks, there are many smaller buildings, plenty of paths, ponds, decorative statues and sculptures, gazebos and colonnades. Unfortunately, you will also find dilapidated buildings, such as the former empire-style pavilion with a stunning view of the city, of which only ruins have remained following a fire.

Pronájem RD, Průhonice - 260 m2, Okolí Prahy

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Story of the sub-Carpathian church

Among the luxurious buildings that appear before you like a mirage is the sub-Carpathian church. Although it was built in the 17th Century in Velké Loučku u Mukačeva, it now stands here in Prague as an expression of gratitude to all Rusyns. It has been here since 1929, ten years after sub-Carpathian Russia was attached to Czechoslovakia. It was easy to disassemble because it was built without a single nail. This 14 metre long and 8 metre wide church was moved to Prague in 4 specially modified wagons and ceremoniously presented to Prague.

Nearby, you will walk past a pond embellished with a baroque statue of Hercules and a waterfall flowing into it. The romantic stroll ends near the Kinsky summer palace, which boast another interesting fact: its location in the garden was not chosen by accident, because it is on the same axis as the luxurious Kinsky Palace on Old Town Square.

Layout of the famous building

The building has 72 luxury residences, which the 15 additional floors form the glass superstructure. The first 28 floors offer office space for 7,000 people and according to the architect, the bottom layers should blend in with the surroundings, while the structure should dwindle going upwards. The next two floors house 2 restaurants, the Shangri-La Hotel, and another 12 floors contain private apartments and viewing platforms for the general public.

Author’s inspiration by luxury

It comes from a painting by Italian artist Canaletta from the 18th Century, in which we can see London as a plain with protruding church towers. The top of The Shard just into the sky with equal sharpness. The shape and location of the building next to the historical Tower Bridge were a target of criticism from the public and royal family alike. Prince Charles spoke quite negatively about the structure. In his view, London is changing into an absurd picnic table. Either way, it is an important step towards the general progress of humanity in the 21st Century.

Loft 3+kk na prodej s terasou, Praha Modřany, Praha 4

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