Abstract
The population of Prague in 1600 is estimated at 60,000 and further rises. This caused problems with the accommodation of the members of the court of Emperor Rudolf II.
Czech nobles used the possibilities of rebuilding their palaces and building new buildings. The other court members from the Austrian, German, Italian and other countries tried to acquire the right of the so-called "inkolát" (citizenship) and to buy their own property or estate.
The city law related to the purchase of a house in Prague was sought mainly by court officials, servants, craftsmen, scientists and artists. Since the acquisition of a dwelling was a long-term issue, many were forced to use - at least initially - accommodation capacities in burgher houses whose owners were subject to the obligation to provide "quaternary" court members.
Priority was given to accommodation in the Prague Castle, Hradčany and Malá Strana.