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Josef Mocker
Czech architect

Josef Mocker

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Intro
Czech architect
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Bohemia
Place of death
Prague
Age
64 years
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Biography

Josef Mocker (22 November 1835 in Cítoliby – 15 November 1899 in Prague) was a Bohemian architect and restorer who worked in a purist Gothic Revival style.

Overview

Mocker was responsible for restoring many Bohemian castles and ancient buildings in Prague. His work aroused much controversy, but also contributed many important landmarks of Prague.

From 1879 to 1881, Mocker participated in a reconstruction of Karolinum, today's seat of the Charles University in Prague.

Work

Here is partial list of his prominent works:

  • Reconstruction of the Church of St. Stephen (Chrám sv. Štěpána) in Prague
  • Reconstruction of the Church sv. Jindřich (Chrám sv. Jindřicha) and its belltower in Prague
  • Reconstruction of the Church of St. Peter (Chrám sv. Petra ) in Poříčí, Prague
  • Reconstruction of the Cathedral of st. Peter and st. Paul (Chrám sv. Petra a Pavla) in Vyšehrad, Prague
  • Church of St. Ludmila in Vinohrady, Prague
  • Church of St. Prokop in Žižkov, Prague
  • Completion of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle
  • Restoration of Karlštejn Castle
  • Reconstruction of Konopiště castle
  • Restoration of Křivoklát Castle
  • Restoration of Powder tower (Prašná Brána) in Prague
  • Restoration of the cathedral in Kolín
  • Restoration of Old-New Synagogue in Josefov, Prague

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