Straka Academy
Building in Prague, Czech Republic
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The Straka Academy (in Czech: Strakova akademie) is the seat of the Government of the Czech Republic.[1] It is a Neo-baroque building situated on the left bank of Vltava river, Malá Strana, Prague. It was designed by the architect Václav Roštlapil and built between 1891 and 1896. The building originally served as a dormitory for impoverished children of the Czech nobility.
| Straka Academy | |
|---|---|
 Garden in front of Straka Academy | |
  Location within Greater Prague | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neo-baroque |
| Location | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Coordinates | 50°05′31″N 14°24′41″E |
| Construction started | 1891 |
| Completed | 1896 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Václav Roštlapil |
| Website | |
| http://www.vlada.cz | |
