Gromlingovsky Palace Photo: Gromlingovsky Palace

The malostranská the place is a wonderful area in the heart of the Small Country, surrounded by beautiful palaces, built in the Baroque and Rococo. One such leading ensembles called Gromlingovsky. It is built in the form of the Latin letter "L" and has a patio. For its construction had to carry as much as 5 old houses. The locals call this the Palace "At the stone table. Historians believe that the name he received in honor of one of the houses that previously stood on this site.

Gromlingovsky the Palace is named after its first owner – Karel from Gramling. He was a doctor of law, had a big practice, so no need for cash and could afford to build not just houses, but a real Palace.

Gromlingovsky Palace is one of the most amazing architectural monuments of Prague, built in the Rococo style, which is characterized by the splendor of decoration and elegance of the silhouette. The sculptural design of the building belongs to the glorified master Johann Platzer.

The North facade of the Palace is a little less than Oriental splendor. The South façade is decorated in classical style.

In 1939 Gromlingovsky Palace became well-known Shoe magnate Popper. In 1948 it became the property of the state, which forwarded it to the publishing house "Avicena", specializing in medical topics.

However, the common people Gromlingovsky Palace known primarily a coffee shop, which works in 1874. At first it was called "Radetzky Café", as it is close to the famous monument of Marshal Radetzky. The sculpture was destroyed during the first world war. So the cafe was renamed the "Lesser town". It is worth noting that this place is loved by many famous writers and poets. Now it is visited mainly by tourists.

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