Nikolajka, Historic homestead in Smíchov, Czech Republic.
Nikolajka is a homestead in Smíchov featuring a late classicist facade, gabled roof, and rectangular columns supporting a prominent entrance balcony. A garden with a small chapel and religious decorative elements completes the architectural composition.
Legal advisor Antonín František Nikolai commissioned the estate's construction in the late 17th century on former vineyard land. The property received protected monument status in 1964.
The small chapel in the garden displays traditional devotion through its wooden statue of the Virgin Mary and metal roof. It reflects the connection between the homestead and local religious practices.
The fully renovated property now houses residential apartments while maintaining its protected historical status as a cultural monument. External views are possible from the street, though access to the interior is restricted due to its private residential use.
The homestead's name became so influential that the adjacent street was named U Nikolajky, demonstrating how significantly this single building shaped the neighborhood's identity. Few visitors realize this direct naming connection between the property and its surrounding area.
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