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František Maxmilián Kaňka

František Maxmilián Kaňka (9 August 1674 in Prague – 14 July 1766 in Prague) was a Czech architect and builder. He was known for modifying castles, palaces and churches. In 1724 he was appointed emperor's architect.

Work[edit]

He is most famous for reconstructions of palaces and castles of Bohemian noblemen and for designs of churches and other religious buildings, principally in Baroque style. His work includes:

• reconstruction of Vrtba palace and Vrtba Garden, Prague
• reconstruction of the Krásný Dvůr Castle, c. 1720
• with Anselmo Lurago, the Astronomical Tower and other structures at the Clementinum, Prague, c. 1720
• reconstruction of facade of the St. Procopius Basilica in Třebíč (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• the chateau Konopiště outside of the town of Benešov, last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and now a museum
• Church of St. John of Nepomuk, Kutná Hora
• Veltrusy Mansion residence of count Václav Antonín Chotek of Chotkov and Vojnín
• reconstruction of Karolinum
• Donaueschingen Palace

External links[edit]

• 1N Biography (in Czech)
• List of his works in Prague (in Czech)

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