Ceský Krumlov palace theatre [Český Krumlov, CZ] (Q688)
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Baroque theatre in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
- Ceský Krumlov palace theatre
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| English | Ceský Krumlov palace theatre [Český Krumlov, CZ] | Baroque theatre in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic |
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48°48'45.212"N, 14°18'44.849"E
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Palace theatre, built 1765-1766 for Josef Adam zu Schwarzenberg, on the site of a previous theatre building (built 1680-1683, closed ca. 1719). Auditorium paintings by Hans Wetschel and Leo Märkl. Stage technology by Lorenz Makh. 200 seats. Closed 1897. 1956-1964 used for performances by the Southern Bohemian Theatre Festival. 1966-2000 renovations. 1992 inscription in the Unseco World Heritage list, as part of the histoic city and palace of Ceský Krumlov. The theatre still houses the complete original stage technology, a complete original collection of stage sets, and a large archive of scripts, partituras, inventories, etc. (English)
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Inside the Castle (English)
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Heutige Nutzung bewußt nur Museumbetrieb. (German)
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Český Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale. The Baroque Theatre of the castle represents a Baroque stage in its mature form. (English)
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1686
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29 January 1762Gregorian
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Castle Theatre, Český Krumlov
1766 (English)
The Castle Theatre in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic, was built between 1765 and 1766 by Joseph Adam zu Schwarzenberg. The building is unique because of its stage machinery to switch backdrops and other scenic elements, which still exist and function today.
1766
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1897
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