Main building of National Museum in Prague
Main building of National Museum in Prague, Renaissance Revival museum at Wenceslas Square, Czech Republic
Description
The main building of the National Museum in Prague is a Renaissance Revival structure centered around a large pantheon hall topped by a dome. The interior features marble floors brought from Italy, Austria, Belgium, and Spain, reflecting the care taken in its construction.
History
The museum was founded in 1818 when Count Sternberg established it and initially called it the Patriotic Museum, contributing his collections of fossils and European plants. This institution grew over time to become one of the Czech lands' major cultural repositories.
Culture
The pantheon hall displays busts and sculptures honoring important Czech scientists, writers, and artists throughout history. Visitors walking through can see how the nation chose to remember its cultural figures and intellectual leaders.
Practical
The building connects to the newer museum building through an underground passage, making it easy to move between both structures without going outside. This covered connection is especially helpful during bad weather.
Did you know?
The cupola offers views across Prague, showing the entire length of Wenceslas Square and the old city districts below. Visitors climbing to this vantage point can see how the city spreads out in different directions from this central location.
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