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  1. Ferdinand V
    the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella; his marriage to Isabella I in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain and their capture of Granada from the Moors in 1492 united Spain as one country; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and supported the expedition of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1452-1516)
    Ferdinand V, after abdication in 1848, chose Prague Castle as his home.
  2. dilapidate
    fall into decay or ruin
    During the subsequent wars the Castle was damaged and dilapidated.
  3. defenestration
    the act of throwing someone or something out of a window
    The Second Prague defenestration in 1618 began the Bohemian Revolt.
  4. architectural style
    architecture as a kind of art form
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  5. Vitus
    Christian martyr and patron of those who suffer from epilepsy and Sydenham's chorea (died around 300)
    The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century.
  6. Prague
    the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century
    Rudolph II used Prague Castle as his main residence.
  7. St. Vitus
    Christian martyr and patron of those who suffer from epilepsy and Sydenham's chorea (died around 300)
    The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century.
  8. facelift
    plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  9. castle
    a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
    The history of the castle stretches back to the 9th century (870).
  10. Vaclav Havel
    Czech dramatist and statesman whose plays opposed totalitarianism and who served as president of Czechoslovakia from 1989 to 1992 and president of the Czech Republic since 1993 (born in 1936)
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  11. basilica
    a Roman building used for public administration
    The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century.
  12. Slovenian
    of or relating to or characteristic of Slovenia or its people or language
    The New Royal Palace and the gardens were renovated by Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik.
  13. Romanesque
    an architectural style of 11th- and 12th-century Western Europe
    A Romanesque palace was erected here during the 12th century.
  14. Czech Republic
    a landlocked republic in central Europe
    After Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the castle became the seat of the Head of State of the new Czech Republic.
  15. Ferdinand I
    king of Castile and Leon who achieved control of the Moorish kings of Saragossa and Seville and Toledo (1016-1065)
    Ferdinand I built Belvedere, summer palace for his wife Anne.
  16. Hussite
    an adherent of the religious reforms of John Huss
    During the Hussite Wars and the following decades the Castle was not inhabited.
  17. burgrave
    a nobleman ruling a German castle and surrounding grounds by hereditary right
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  18. Czechoslovakia
    a former republic in central Europe
    During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia".
  19. Czechoslovak
    a native or inhabitant of the former republic of Czechoslovakia
    In 1918 the castle became the seat of the president of the new Czechoslovak Republic.
  20. Havel
    Czech dramatist and statesman whose plays opposed totalitarianism and who served as president of Czechoslovakia from 1989 to 1992 and president of the Czech Republic since 1993 (born in 1936)
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  21. renovate
    restore to a previous or better condition
    The New Royal Palace and the gardens were renovated by Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik.
  22. Bohemian
    of or relating to Bohemia or its language or people
    The Second Prague defenestration in 1618 began the Bohemian Revolt.
  23. Thirty Years' War
    a series of conflicts (1618-1648) between Protestants and Catholics starting in Germany and spreading until France and Denmark and Sweden were opposing the Holy Roman Empire and Spain
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  24. Czech
    of or relating to Czechoslovakia or its people or their language
    After Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the castle became the seat of the Head of State of the new Czech Republic.
  25. belvedere
    densely branched Eurasian plant
    Ferdinand I built Belvedere, summer palace for his wife Anne.
  26. Saint George
    Christian martyr
    The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century.
  27. Moravia
    a region in the central and eastern part of the Czech Republic; it lies to the east of Bohemia and to the west of the Carpathians
    During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia".
  28. baroque
    relating to an elaborately ornamented style of art and music
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  29. rotunda
    a building having a circular plan and a dome
    In place of rotunda and basilica of St. Vitus began building of a vast Gothic church, that have been completed almost six centuries later.
  30. picture gallery
    a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  31. Bohemia
    a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
    The first convent in Bohemia was founded in the castle, next to the church of St. George.
  32. Gothic
    of or relating to the Goths
    In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened.
  33. rebuild
    build again
    In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened.
  34. looted
    wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  35. palace
    the official home of a king, queen, or other exalted person
    A Romanesque palace was erected here during the 12th century.
  36. Slovakia
    a landlocked republic in central Europe
    After Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the castle became the seat of the Head of State of the new Czech Republic.
  37. head of state
    the chief public representative of a country who may also be the head of government
    After Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the castle became the seat of the Head of State of the new Czech Republic.
  38. architectural
    of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  39. renovation
    the act of improving by renewing and restoring
    Renovations continued in 1936 under Plečnik's successor Pavel Janák.
  40. St. George
    Christian martyr
    The first convent in Bohemia was founded in the castle, next to the church of St. George.
  41. mannerism
    a behavioral attribute that is distinctive to an individual
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  42. second half
    the second of two halves of play
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  43. abdication
    the act of giving up power
    Ferdinand V, after abdication in 1848, chose Prague Castle as his home.
  44. dedicate
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  45. protester
    someone who participates in a public display of group feeling
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  46. Ferdinand
    the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella; his marriage to Isabella I in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain and their capture of Granada from the Moors in 1492 united Spain as one country; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and supported the expedition of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1452-1516)
    Ferdinand I built Belvedere, summer palace for his wife Anne.
  47. collection
    the act of gathering something together
    He founded the northern wing of the palace, with the Spanish Hall, where his precious artistic collections were exhibited.
  48. usurper
    one who wrongfully seizes and holds the place of another
    It is said that he placed the Bohemian crown on his head; old legends say that a usurper who places the crown on his head is doomed to die within a year.[3]
  49. rebuilding
    building again
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  50. millennium
    a span of 1000 years
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  51. dilapidated
    in a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
    During the subsequent wars the Castle was damaged and dilapidated.
  52. assassinated
    murdered by surprise attack for political reasons
    Less than a year after assuming power, Heydrich was assassinated.
  53. Reich
    the German state
    During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia".
  54. swede
    a cruciferous plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  55. gallery
    a porch along the outside of a building
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  56. Theresa
    Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  57. architect
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something
    The New Royal Palace and the gardens were renovated by Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik.
  58. century
    a period of 100 years
    The history of the castle stretches back to the 9th century (870).
  59. first half
    the first of two halves of play
    The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century.
  60. loot
    goods or money obtained illegally
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  61. style
    how something is done or how it happens
    In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened.
  62. republic
    a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch
    In 1918 the castle became the seat of the president of the new Czechoslovak Republic.
  63. overlooking
    used of a height or viewpoint
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  64. commissioned
    given official approval to act
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  65. museum
    a building for collecting and displaying valuable objects
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  66. president
    the leader of a republic or democracy
    In 1918 the castle became the seat of the president of the new Czechoslovak Republic.
  67. 9th
    coming next after the eighth and just before the tenth in position
    The history of the castle stretches back to the 9th century (870).
  68. northern
    situated in or oriented toward the north
    There were also built new defence towers on the northern side of the castle.
  69. fortification
    the act of increasing the strength of something
    In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened.
  70. liberation
    the act of freeing someone or something
    After the liberation of Czechoslovakia, it housed the offices of the communist Czechoslovak government.
  71. building
    the act of constructing something
    The first walled building was the church of Our Lady.[2]
  72. damaged
    harmed or injured or spoiled
    During the subsequent wars the Castle was damaged and dilapidated.
  73. 12th
    coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
    A Romanesque palace was erected here during the 12th century.
  74. courtyard
    an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  75. nowadays
    in these times
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  76. 10th
    coming next after the ninth and just before the eleventh in position
    The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century.
  77. balcony
    a platform projecting from the wall of a building
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  78. 14th
    coming next after the thirteenth in position
    In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened.
  79. build
    make by combining materials and parts
    The first walled building was the church of Our Lady.[2]
  80. communism
    a theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  81. assuming
    excessively forward or presumptuous
    Less than a year after assuming power, Heydrich was assassinated.
  82. protector
    a person who cares for persons or property
    During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia".
  83. Hall
    United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871)
    The massive Vladislav Hall (built by Benedikt Rejt) was added to the Royal Palace.
  84. royal
    of or relating to a king, queen, or other monarch
    In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened.
  85. strengthened
    given added strength or support
    In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened.
  86. inhabited
    having inhabitants; lived in
    During the Hussite Wars and the following decades the Castle was not inhabited.
  87. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    The Prague Castle includes Gothic St Vitus Cathedral, Romanesque Basilica of St. George, a monastery and several palaces, gardens and defense towers.
  88. doomed
    people who are destined to die soon
    It is said that he placed the Bohemian crown on his head; old legends say that a usurper who places the crown on his head is doomed to die within a year.[3]
  89. built
    having a substance added to increase effectiveness
    The massive Vladislav Hall (built by Benedikt Rejt) was added to the Royal Palace.
  90. 18th
    coming next after the seventeenth in position
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  91. edit
    prepare for publication or presentation by revising
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  92. dedicated
    devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  93. tourist
    someone who travels for pleasure
    Most of the castle areas are open to tourists.
  94. monastery
    the residence of a religious community
    The Prague Castle includes Gothic St Vitus Cathedral, Romanesque Basilica of St. George, a monastery and several palaces, gardens and defense towers.
  95. in place
    in the original or natural place or site
    In place of rotunda and basilica of St. Vitus began building of a vast Gothic church, that have been completed almost six centuries later.
  96. democratic
    based upon the principles of social equality
    As they pushed for him to take his seat as president of the country at Prague Castle, he embraced the crowd as a symbol of democratic freedom.
  97. velvet
    a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  98. toy
    an artifact designed to be played with
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  99. George
    King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820
    The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century.
  100. tower
    a structure taller than its diameter
    There were also built new defence towers on the northern side of the castle.
  101. in particular
    specifically or especially distinguished from others
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  102. artistic
    relating to the products of human creativity
    He founded the northern wing of the palace, with the Spanish Hall, where his precious artistic collections were exhibited.
  103. convent
    a religious residence especially for nuns
    The first convent in Bohemia was founded in the castle, next to the church of St. George.
  104. virtually
    in essence or in effect but not in fact
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  105. seat
    any support where you can sit
    In 1918 the castle became the seat of the president of the new Czechoslovak Republic.
  106. World War II
    a war between the Allies and the Axis from 1939 to 1945
    During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia".
  107. throng
    a large gathering of people
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  108. crown
    an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
    It is said that he placed the Bohemian crown on his head; old legends say that a usurper who places the crown on his head is doomed to die within a year.[3]
  109. inhabit
    live in; be a resident of
    During the Hussite Wars and the following decades the Castle was not inhabited.
  110. shouting
    uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  111. Nazi
    a German member of Adolf Hitler's political party
    During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia".
  112. massive
    containing a great quantity of matter
    The massive Vladislav Hall (built by Benedikt Rejt) was added to the Royal Palace.
  113. regularly
    in a regular manner
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  114. exhibition
    the act of displaying or demonstrating
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  115. subsequent
    following in time or order
    During the subsequent wars the Castle was damaged and dilapidated.
  116. overlook
    have a view of something from above
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  117. embrace
    squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
    As they pushed for him to take his seat as president of the country at Prague Castle, he embraced the crowd as a symbol of democratic freedom.
  118. neighbourhood
    a surrounding or nearby region
    The neighbourhood around the Prague Castle is called Hradčany.
  119. festival
    an organized series of acts and performances
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  120. cathedral
    the principal Christian church building of a diocese
    The Prague Castle includes Gothic St Vitus Cathedral, Romanesque Basilica of St. George, a monastery and several palaces, gardens and defense towers.
  121. communist
    relating to socialism that abolishes private ownership
    After the liberation of Czechoslovakia, it housed the offices of the communist Czechoslovak government.
  122. split
    separate into parts or portions
    After Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the castle became the seat of the Head of State of the new Czech Republic.
  123. Shakespeare
    English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  124. doom
    an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
    It is said that he placed the Bohemian crown on his head; old legends say that a usurper who places the crown on his head is doomed to die within a year.[3]
  125. Maria
    valuable timber tree of Panama
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  126. successor
    a person who follows next in order
    Renovations continued in 1936 under Plečnik's successor Pavel Janák.
  127. revolt
    rise up against an authority
    The Second Prague defenestration in 1618 began the Bohemian Revolt.
  128. symbol
    something visible that represents something invisible
    As they pushed for him to take his seat as president of the country at Prague Castle, he embraced the crowd as a symbol of democratic freedom.
  129. strengthen
    make strong or stronger
    In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened.
  130. legend
    a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
    It is said that he placed the Bohemian crown on his head; old legends say that a usurper who places the crown on his head is doomed to die within a year.[3]
  131. wing
    a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
    He founded the northern wing of the palace, with the Spanish Hall, where his precious artistic collections were exhibited.
  132. headquarters
    the main office or administrative center of a business
    During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia".
  133. headquarter
    provide with headquarters
    During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia".
  134. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
    During the subsequent wars the Castle was damaged and dilapidated.
  135. carry out
    put in effect
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  136. world war
    a war in which the major nations of the world are involved
    During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia".
  137. assume
    take to be the case or to be true
    Less than a year after assuming power, Heydrich was assassinated.
  138. summer
    the warmest season of the year
    Ferdinand I built Belvedere, summer palace for his wife Anne.
  139. war
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
    During the Hussite Wars and the following decades the Castle was not inhabited.
  140. garden
    a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
    The New Royal Palace and the gardens were renovated by Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik.
  141. residence
    any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
    Rudolph II used Prague Castle as his main residence.
  142. improvement
    the act of making something better
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

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    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  143. decade
    a period of 10 years
    During the Hussite Wars and the following decades the Castle was not inhabited.
  144. church
    a place for public (especially Christian) worship
    The first walled building was the church of Our Lady.[2]
  145. completed
    successfully completed or brought to an end
    In place of rotunda and basilica of St. Vitus began building of a vast Gothic church, that have been completed almost six centuries later.
  146. occupation
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
    During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia".
  147. Anne
    Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland
    Ferdinand I built Belvedere, summer palace for his wife Anne.
  148. Alexander
    king of Macedon
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  149. defence
    the act of shielding someone or something against attack
    There were also built new defence towers on the northern side of the castle.
  150. destroy
    do away with; cause the ruin or undoing of
    A large fire in 1541 destroyed large parts of the castle.
  151. precious
    of high worth or cost
    He founded the northern wing of the palace, with the Spanish Hall, where his precious artistic collections were exhibited.
  152. exhibit
    make visible or apparent
    He founded the northern wing of the palace, with the Spanish Hall, where his precious artistic collections were exhibited.
  153. painting
    creating a picture with paints
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  154. defense
    the act of guarding someone or something against attack
    The Prague Castle includes Gothic St Vitus Cathedral, Romanesque Basilica of St. George, a monastery and several palaces, gardens and defense towers.
  155. destroyed
    spoiled or ruined or demolished
    A large fire in 1541 destroyed large parts of the castle.
  156. represent
    be a delegate or spokesperson for
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  157. history
    a record or narrative description of past events
    The history of the castle stretches back to the 9th century (870).
  158. reign
    royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
    In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened.
  159. revolution
    a single complete turn
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  160. commission
    the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  161. become
    come into existence
    In 1918 the castle became the seat of the president of the new Czechoslovak Republic.
  162. Spanish
    of or relating to or characteristic of Spain or the people of Spain
    He founded the northern wing of the palace, with the Spanish Hall, where his precious artistic collections were exhibited.
  163. several
    of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
    The Prague Castle includes Gothic St Vitus Cathedral, Romanesque Basilica of St. George, a monastery and several palaces, gardens and defense towers.
  164. take place
    come to pass
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  165. head
    the upper part of the human body or the body in animals
    It is said that he placed the Bohemian crown on his head; old legends say that a usurper who places the crown on his head is doomed to die within a year.[3]
  166. begin
    set in motion, cause to start
    In place of rotunda and basilica of St. Vitus began building of a vast Gothic church, that have been completed almost six centuries later.
  167. major
    greater in scope or effect
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  168. stretch
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
    The history of the castle stretches back to the 9th century (870).
  169. vast
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
    In place of rotunda and basilica of St. Vitus began building of a vast Gothic church, that have been completed almost six centuries later.
  170. spring
    move forward by leaps and bounds
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  171. found
    set up
    The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century.
  172. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    Most of the castle areas are open to tourists.
  173. saint
    a person who has died and has been canonized
    The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century.
  174. second
    coming next after the first in position in space or time
    The Second Prague defenestration in 1618 began the Bohemian Revolt.
  175. freedom
    the power to act, speak, or think without being controlled
    As they pushed for him to take his seat as president of the country at Prague Castle, he embraced the crowd as a symbol of democratic freedom.
  176. square
    a polygon with four equal sides and four right angles
    During the Velvet Revolution, Alexander Dubček, the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring, appeared on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square to hear throngs of protesters below shouting "Dubček to the castle!"
  177. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  178. complete
    having all necessary qualities
    In place of rotunda and basilica of St. Vitus began building of a vast Gothic church, that have been completed almost six centuries later.
  179. thirty
    the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
    Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century.
  180. Charles
    king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor
    In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened.
  181. base
    lowest support of a structure
    Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
  182. Lady
    a woman of the peerage in Britain
    The first walled building was the church of Our Lady.[2]
  183. South
    the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  184. crowd
    a large number of things or people considered together
    As they pushed for him to take his seat as president of the country at Prague Castle, he embraced the crowd as a symbol of democratic freedom.
  185. office
    place of business where professional duties are performed
    After the liberation of Czechoslovakia, it housed the offices of the communist Czechoslovak government.
  186. view
    the visual percept of a region
    Similar to what Masaryk did with Plečnik, president Václav Havel commissioned Bořek Šípek to be the architect of post-communism Prague Castle's necessary improvements in particular of the facelift of the Castle's Gallery of paintings.

    [edit] Architectural styles of Prague Castle

    South view of the St. Vitus CathedralThe castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium.
  187. King
    United States charismatic civil rights leader and Baptist minister who campaigned against the segregation of Blacks (1929-1968)
    In 1485, King Ladislaus II Jagello began to rebuild the castle.
  188. within
    on the inside
    It is said that he placed the Bohemian crown on his head; old legends say that a usurper who places the crown on his head is doomed to die within a year.[3]
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