Císařský dům, Cultural monument in Republic Square, Plzeň, Czech Republic
The Císařský dům is a late-Renaissance two-storey house on the northern side of Republic Square, formed by joining two houses and connected with the adjacent town hall. Its two gables carry sheet-metal eagles with Emperor Rudolf II's monogram "R", and two portals bear the dates 1565 and 1793.
The building was formed in 1606 by merging two houses and was prepared as a residence for Emperor Rudolf II. This construction reflects the importance Plzeň held as an imperial city during the early modern period.
The building got its name from the plan to house Emperor Rudolf II here, though he never arrived. The rooms still show traces of this imperial purpose in their decoration and design.
The ground floor houses an information center where visitors can get details about attractions and events in Plzeň. Its location on Republic Square makes it convenient to stop by for local guidance.
During 1993 renovations, workers discovered original Renaissance drawings of riders hidden beneath layers of facade material. This find revealed the decorative treasure that lay hidden under modern coverings.
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