Vratislavská zahrada, Baroque garden in Prague 1, Czech Republic.
Vratislavská Garden is a Baroque garden in Prague with three stacked terraces connected by fountains and pathways. The space covers about 0.2 hectares and forms a tiered arrangement that responds to the slope of the hillside.
The property first appeared in written records in 1591, and in 1671 Kryštof František Vratislav of Mitrovice purchased it and likely commissioned the Baroque garden layout. The garden reflects the taste and wealth of its owner during the height of Baroque design in Central Europe.
The garden displays Baroque design principles that connect it visually and spatially with neighboring estates through shared architectural elements. The two pavilions create natural transitions and visual links between different garden sections.
The garden is not open to the public as it is privately held and managed by the American Center for cultural programming. Access is limited to special events hosted at the venue throughout the year.
Archaeological digs in 1993 uncovered evidence that the site functioned as an iron-working district starting in the 10th century. The excavation also revealed 109 burials, showing a dense settlement history beneath the refined Baroque gardens above.
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