František Maxmilián Kaňka

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Clementinum Astronomical Tower

František Maxmilián Kaňka (August 9, 1674 – July 14, 1766, both in Prague) was a Czech architect and builder.

He is most famous for reconstructions of palaces and castles of Bohemian noblemen and for designs of churches and other religious buildings, principally in Baroque style. His work includes:

reconstruction of the Krásný Dvůr Castle, circa 1720
with Anselmo Lurago, the Astronomical Tower and other structures at the Clementinum, Prague, circa 1720
reconstruction of St. Procopius facade (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Třebíč
the chateau Konopiště outside of the town of Benešov, last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and now a museum
St. John Nepomuk Church, Kutná Hora
Veltrusy Mansion residence of count Václav Antonín Chotek of Chotkov and Vojnín
reconstruction of Karolinum

St. John Nepomuk Church, Kutná Hora

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Authority control	VIAF: 8557423 ISNI: 0000 0000 6685 5934 GND: 132799847

Persondata
Name	Kanka, Frantisek Maxmilian
Alternative names
Short description	Czech architect
Date of birth	August 9, 1674
Place of birth
Date of death	July 14, 1766
Place of death

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