Schirdingovský palác, Neoclassical palace in New Town, Czech Republic
Schirdingovský palác stands at the intersection of Národní třída and Mikulandská Street, blending neoclassical and baroque architectural styles into its facade and structure. A modern office building was added to the courtyard during the 1990s, creating a contrast between the older exterior and contemporary interior spaces.
The building began as a medieval stone structure with a malt house and brewery in the 14th century. Architect Jan Ferdinand Hübner transformed it between 1731 and 1752, giving it the neoclassical and baroque form seen today.
A memorial on the facade honors the peaceful revolution of 1989 and the students who gathered here during that historic moment. It marks an important place of remembrance for the city's modern history.
The building is easily visible from the street at a central location on a busy thoroughfare. The facade with the memorial plaque can be viewed from the street, making it accessible without needing special arrangements or entry permissions.
The building once housed the Broadway cinema, which opened in 1938 with advanced projection technology. After World War II, the cinema was briefly renamed Sevastopol before eventually ceasing operations.
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