Žofín Palace

	Žofín Palace Žofín Palace () is a Neo-Renaissance building in Prague, in the Czech Republic. It is a cultural centre, a venue for concerts, balls, conferences and exhibitions. It is situated on ' (Slavonic Island), an island in the Vltava river in New Town, Prague. History The island in the Vltava river was formed in the 18th century. Damaged by floods in 1784, it was protected with a wall and planted with trees. In 1830, the island, then known as ''Barvířský ostrov'' (Dyer's Island), was bought by Václav Novotný, a miller. He created a Neo-Renaissance building here in 1836–1837; it was named after Princess Sophie (''Žofie'' in Czech), mother of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I. The single-storey building had a concert hall and social hall, and was opened in 1837 with a ball.History of the Slavonic island Official site of Žof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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