Místodržitelský letohrádek, Gothic Revival hunting lodge in Bubeneč, Prague, Czech Republic.
The Místodržitelský letohrádek is a hunting lodge with a rectangular footprint that blends Gothic Revival and Renaissance elements in its design. A distinctive tower with a stone staircase and lion sculpture mark the exterior of the building.
The lodge was built in the late 15th century under Vladislav II from the Jagiellonian dynasty as a royal hunting retreat. During the 16th century, renovations gave it the Renaissance features visible in its current form.
Today it serves as an archive and reading room for the National Museum's periodicals department, housing important works from Czech literary history. Visitors can browse original editions and collections that remain otherwise unavailable to the public.
The building sits within Stromovka Park and is accessible by Prague's public transportation with stops in the Prague 7 district. Access to the archive requires advance arrangement through the National Museum, so visitors should contact them beforehand.
A horse chestnut tree-lined avenue once connected this lodge directly to Prague Castle, creating a physical link between the two royal estates. This planted corridor allowed the court to move easily between the residences.
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