Wiehlův dům, Renaissance Revival house in New Town Prague, Czech Republic.
Description
Wiehlův dům is a Renaissance Revival residential building with an ornate facade located in the New Town area of Prague. The structure displays carefully crafted murals depicting the Ages of Man and various allegorical figures accompanied by inscriptions and proverbs.
History
Built in 1896 on the site of a former brewery dating to 1396, it was designed by architect Antonín Wiehl as his personal residence. The structure represents a bridge between the medieval past of the location and the modern architecture of the late 19th century.
Culture
The murals on the northwest side show scenes of everyday life like craftwork and family moments, reflecting the social values of that time. These depictions tell the story of different social classes and their daily roles in late 19th-century society.
Practical
The building is located on Václavské náměstí in Prague 1 and is easily accessible by public transportation options nearby. Visitors can view the facade from the plaza, which provides a good vantage point for seeing the murals.
Did you know?
The facade includes a depiction of Morena, a Slavic goddess of winter and death, with an inscription stating that against death there is no remedy. This mythological reference is uncommon for late 19th-century architecture and reveals the architect's interest in Slavic culture.
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