Photo: Klára Škodová, Czech Radio
Prague Castle’s Renaissance jewel, the Royal Summer Palace of Queen Anne, better known as the Belvedere, is closing to the public for nearly two years as a major restoration project begins. The Prague Castle Administration has launched the extensive renovation at an estimated cost of around 100 million Czech crowns, marking one of the most significant conservation efforts at the Castle complex in recent years.
The elegant Renaissance structure, with its arcaded façade, distinctive copper roof shaped like an inverted ship’s hull, and beautifully tended gardens attracts thousands of visitors every summer.
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Author: Daniela Lazarová