Sgraffito decoration on the facade of the House
Sgraffito decoration on the facade of the House at the Minute, built early 15th century in late Gothic style as a house and tobacconist's shop, Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic. The sgraffito were created in 2 phases, before 1600 and before 1615, and depict Greek mythology, biblical and Renaissance legends. They were whitewashed during Baroque modifications and restored in the 1920s. The Kafka family lived on the second floor of the House at the Minute 1889-96. The historic centre of Prague was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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