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Belvedere, Prague

Anna Jagellonica
@anna-jagellonica
12 years ago
3 posts

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The Royal Court of Bohemia and Hungary proudly presents, Annas House .

Built by Ferdinand I in 1538 for his wife Anna Jagellonica, Queen of Bohemia and Hungary, this beautiful renaissance structure and its flowing gardens has been considered the purest Wallachian Renaissance architecture located on another territory other than Italy. The palace owes its existence to Italian builder and stonemason, Paolo della Stella.

In front of the building is an Italian style garden with a fountain in its center. The fountain which was built in 1568 is known as the singing fountain. If you stand directly under the bowl, the drops of water making a singing sound .

One can see on the pillars and walls many reliefs which illustrate mythological scenes, hunting and wars. If you look carefully you can see the character of the original founder, Ferdinand I who is wearing on his chest the order of the Golden Fleece. According to the illustration, he is giving a fig flower to his wife Queen Anne.

The unique copper roof which has the shape of an inverted ships keel will draw the eye of the beholder instantly. Originally it was decorated with red and white stripes and painted symbols of the Czech Kingdom.

The Royal Summer Palace, or as it is better know the Belvedere was built for courtly entertainment and its gardens a pleasant stay for all.


updated by @anna-jagellonica: 11 Oct 2016 04:56:57AM
Wenzel Anton Prince of Kaunitz
@wenzel-anton-prince-of-kaunitz
12 years ago
10 posts

I had a sneak peek today, a real architectual marvel. wonderful early renaissance construction.

Contessa Elena Marina Foscari
@contessa-elena-marina-foscari
12 years ago
49 posts

Very beautiful

Maria Ernestine von Starhemberg
@maria-ernestine-von-starhemberg
12 years ago
2 posts

It is such a cozy little palace, you can find me often at the gypsy camp in the back garden. :-)))

Maximilian II of Austria
@maximilian-ii-of-austria
12 years ago
2 posts

A palace built with a sense for historical detail. It feels like a real home surrounded by lush vegetation. Bohemia at his finest. Wunderbar! Wunderbar!

JosephII von Habsburg-Lorraine
@josephii-von-habsburg-lorraine
12 years ago
5 posts

At last a summer retreat weremembers ofHabsburg-Lorraine and Hungarycan enjoy the warm months faraway frombusy court lifein Vienna. Indeed, Maximilian,as we say in Austria: "Wunderbar!!!"

FrancisI Stephen de Lorraine
@francisi-stephen-de-lorraine
12 years ago
9 posts

I so hope toobtain a room for researching our ancestors. :-)

Anna Jagellonica
@anna-jagellonica
12 years ago
3 posts

Thank you all for your continual support of our newest creation. A family that continues through the weathers of time is one that holds a very high value in my heart.

Long live Habsburg !

Best,

AnnaR

Queen of Bohemia and Hungary

Charles Alexandre de Lorraine
@charles-alexandre-de-lorraine
12 years ago
3 posts

All is said in the name "Belvedere". I'll greatly join my brother Francisin his search. With all my respect your Majesty.

Leopold II von Habsburg
@leopold-ii-von-habsburg
12 years ago
2 posts

My horse saddled and on my way from Wien to Praha!!!

Maria Antonia von Habsburg
@maria-antonia-von-habsburg
12 years ago
3 posts

loveitloveitloveitloveitloveit :-)))))))

Maria Ernestine von Starhemberg
@maria-ernestine-von-starhemberg
12 years ago
2 posts

Oops!!! I made a comment before, but I realy realy like it. Seeabove "Liked it!" hehe!

Joanna of Castile
@joanna-of-castile
12 years ago
11 posts

Magnificent !!!

Eleanor of Austria
@eleanor-of-austria
12 years ago
1 posts

Not forget to mention the beautiful castle called Belvedere in Prague, home of the House of Habsburg. :-)))

Wenzel Anton Prince of Kaunitz
@wenzel-anton-prince-of-kaunitz
12 years ago
10 posts

This is certainly amost preciousjeweland one of the longest lasting historical royal courts in Secondlife.

Welcome to the House of Habsburg:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ravenhart/21/129/38

Franz Joseph Haydn
@franz-joseph-haydn
12 years ago
1 posts

Perhaps Their Majesties would consider hosting a concert. I havewritten some new compositions to be heard to the broader public. Thank you.

Maria Elisabeth von Habsburg
@maria-elisabeth-von-habsburg
12 years ago
1 posts

I adore the small chapel for our morning prayerswith the archbishops.

Maria Antonia von Habsburg
@maria-antonia-von-habsburg
12 years ago
3 posts

Thank you very much for the Easter Egg Hunt yesterday!!!

Lady Amy Robsart
@lady-amy-robsart
12 years ago
2 posts

A lovely retreat. :-)

Wenzel Anton Prince of Kaunitz
@wenzel-anton-prince-of-kaunitz
12 years ago
10 posts

Additionally to the territories of the House of Habsburg, I forgot to mention the newlandsto the crown of Spanish Habsburg (Joanna de Castile) and Chteau de Chenonceaux, House of Valois (Henry III and Louise de Lorraine) createdin accordanceto the charter of the Renaissance CourtsSociety.

Maria Christina von Habsburg
@maria-christina-von-habsburg
12 years ago
3 posts

Wonderful created sims with attention to the beauty of nature and detailed architecture, ascenery of peacefulness in view and sounds.

Maximilian II of Austria
@maximilian-ii-of-austria
12 years ago
2 posts

Wunderbar!!!

Charles Alexandre de Lorraine
@charles-alexandre-de-lorraine
12 years ago
3 posts

Is there a revival ofRenaissance going on? :-)

Albert Casimir von Sachsen
@albert-casimir-von-sachsen
12 years ago
2 posts

I will certainly visit Prague and this beautiful little residence this summer.

Maria Beatrice d’Este
@maria-beatrice-deste
12 years ago
1 posts

I see you there this weekend. :-)))

Maria Christina von Habsburg
@maria-christina-von-habsburg
12 years ago
3 posts

Looking forward to the next ballin May!!!

Ferdinand of Austria-Este
@ferdinand-of-austria-este
12 years ago
2 posts

Congratulations to the 500th viewer!!!

Anna Jagellonica
@anna-jagellonica
12 years ago
3 posts

The Royal Court of Hungary and Bohemia proudly announces the opening of the Royal Courts of the Renaissance Continent. Role play time frame is 16 th century. Where one can sail on the open seas, deer hunt, archery, fencing, horseback ride or canoe along the shoresthere is something for all to enjoy. Listed below are the current landmarks. Stayed tuned for scheduled events.

Enjoy and dont forget to sign our guestbook located within the main door of the Belvedere.

AnnaR

Queen of Bohemia and Hungary

House of Habsburg

Royal Court of Bohemia and Hungary:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ravenhart/41/128/38

Royal Court of Castile:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ravenwing/164/177/26

House of Valois

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Boheme%20II/21/124/27

Royal Court of Elizabeth I

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ravensnest/141/188/22

Sir Thomas Cave
@sir-thomas-cave
12 years ago
149 posts

I'm go a head and add those links to Sims and Courts -Conclusion . Thanks!

Robert Dudley
@robert-dudley
12 years ago
2 posts

We are so grateful for your hospitality dear Majesty!!! :-)))

Maria Carolina von Habsburg
@maria-carolina-von-habsburg
12 years ago
17 posts

Such a beautiful place to rest and relax. I absolutely love it!