Skalica Culture House

The Skalica Culture House (Slovak: Skalický kultúrny dom) is a Secession building in Skalica, Slovakia, built in 1905 by Slovak architect Dušan Jurkovič.[1]

History

Idea of Skalica Culture House was presented by Slovak politician Pavel Blaho.[2] Architect was Dušan Jurkovič who gain inspiration from Slovak and Moravian folk architecture. Building was open to the public in 1905.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Slovakia: Skalica Culture House (Catholic House)". Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Town Skalica: The Culture House (The Catholic Circle)". Archived from the original on 5 March 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  3. ^ Kohout, M.; Slapeta, V.; Templ, S. (1999). Prague 20th Century Architecture. Springer. p. 51. ISBN 9783211832295. Retrieved 10 April 2015.

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