Church of St. Cyril and Methodius in Prague-Karlín. From its conception to architectural realization
Abstract
This article concerns the architectural realization of the Neo-Romanesque Church of St. Cyril and Methodius in Prague-Karlín and the circumstances of its foundation in the context of the historic and urban development of Karlín.
The aim of the construction reflects the ambition of Prague first suburb on its own representation and attempts of its autonomous ecclesiastic administration. The developmental process of Karlín church can be generally traced to the preserved architectural proposals.
Construction progress can be reconstructed on the basis of several important events, such as the consecration of the building site and laying the foundation stone, and with the use of the Chronicle of Karlín and of the parish church. The aim is not only the art historic evaluation, but also the cultural dimension of this realization.