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Archbishop's Palace, Prague, Czech Republic

The Archbishop's Palace, seat of Prague‚??s archbishop and the archdiocese administration since 1562, Prague, Czech Republic. After Hussites burned the Bishop's Palace in the Lesser Town in 1420, the Habsburg ruler Ferdinand I built this new imposing palace on Hradcanske square near Prague Castle. First built in Renaissance style, it was rebuilt in Baroque and, in 18th century, in Rococo style. The building has 4 wings and 4 courtyards. The front facade is decorated by Ignac Frantisek Platzer. The historic centre of Prague was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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The Archbishop's Palace, seat of Prague‚??s archbishop and the archdiocese administration since 1562, Prague, Czech Republic. After Hussites burned the Bishop's Palace in the Lesser Town in 1420, the Habsburg ruler Ferdinand I built this new imposing palace on Hradcanske square near Prague Castle. First built in Renaissance style, it was rebuilt in Baroque and, in 18th century, in Rococo style. The building has 4 wings and 4 courtyards. The front facade is decorated by Ignac Frantisek Platzer. The historic centre of Prague was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Picture by Manuel Cohen