Gremlingofsky Palace
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Malostranske namesti - it's a wonderful area in the heart of Mala Strana, surrounded the perimeter of beautiful palaces, Baroque and Rococo. One such prominent ensembles called Gremlingofskim. It is built in the form of the Latin letter «L» and has a patio. For its construction had to carry as many as five dilapidated houses. Praguers called the palace "The stone table". Historians believe that such a name he received in honor of one of the houses that once stood on this site.

Gremlingofskim palace called by the name of its first owner - Karel of Gremlinga. He was a doctor of law, had a lot of practice, so did not need the drugs and could not afford to build not just a house, and this palace.

Gremlingofsky Palace - one of the most remarkable landmarks of Prague, built in the rococo style, which is known, is characterized by pomp and elegance trim silhouette. The sculptural decoration of the building by the famous master Johann Platzer.

Northern facade of the palace a little bit inferior to the Eastern splendor. The southern facade is decorated in a simple, classic style.

In 1939 the palace became known Gremlingofsky shoe magnate Popper. In 1948 it became the property of the state, which has transferred its publisher «Avicena», specializing in medical issues.

However, ordinary people Gremlingofsky Palace is known primarily for coffee, which works in it since 1874. Initially, it was called "Cafe Radetzky" as its windows looked out on the monument to the famous Marshal Radetzky. The sculpture was destroyed during World War II. Therefore cafe was renamed to "Lesser". It is worth mentioning that this place loved by many famous writers and poets. Now, it is visited mainly by tourists.

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