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Crematorium in the Czech Republic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pardubice Crematorium (Czech: krematorium Pardubice) is a crematorium in Pardubice, Czech Republic. Built in 1921–1923, it was the first Czech crematorium. It is a national cultural monument.
Pardubice Crematorium | |
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Krematorium Pardubice | |
General information | |
Town or city | Pardubice |
Country | Czech Republic |
Coordinates | 50.0193°N 15.7769°E |
Construction started | 1921 |
Completed | 1923 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Pavel Janák |
The crematorium was designed by the Czech architect Pavel Janák in the Czech Art Deco style and built in 1921–1923. It was the first Czech crematorium.[1][2] The project came from a tender that was opened at the end of 1918 and took place in 1919. Janák's project was chosen from 81 architectonical designs.[3]
The design of the crematorium was influenced by old Slavic mythology and the concept of ancient Christian basilicas.[4] Janák was inspired by Peter Behrens' conception of the crematorium in Hagen.[5]
Since 2010, the building has been protected as a national cultural monument.[1]
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