The dominant feature in the hall is a statue of an upside-down horse made of polystyrene and epoxide resin. It is a parody of the most important Czech statue (St Wenceslas Statue). The palace was built in the first decade of XX century after a project by Václav Havel (the grandfather of the former President). The name of the palace does not come from the name of the Swiss town but from the Czech word for ‘lantern’.
Dancing House is sometimes called Ginger & Fred. It was built between 1992 and 1996 and designed by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunc. It is a great contrast to
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www.visit-oman.eu – Oman
www.visitoman.eu – Omani cuisine
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www.guide-book.eu – Polish cuisine
www.travel-tips.eu – some tips for travelers
www.travel-gallery.eu – create your own travel gallery
www.relax.pl – find accommodation in Poland
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