Prague
Prague has a stunning variety of architecture. Jana gave us a useful cheat sheet to identify all the different architecture we were seeing. The syles are described below.
Gothic: pointed arches, tall windows and buildings, flying buttresses
Renaissance: based on ancient Greek and Roman, symmetrical, columns, arches, domes
Baroque: highly decorated, symmetrical, gold and (faux) marble
Neo-renaissance: mimics a previous style
 Dancing House- Post Modern |  DSCN9170.JPG |
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 Charles Bridge- Gothic |  Saint Nicholas Church- Baroque |
 National Museum- Neo-renaissance |  DSCN8931.JPG |
 Art Nouveau |  Municipal House- Art Nouveau |
 Municipal House- Art Nouveau |
Art Nouveau: focus on natural elements, curves
Cubism: geometric shapes, concrete
Socialistic Realism: stark, undecorated, inexpensive materials
Post Modern: using materials in new ways, new look
Budapest
Budapest has a variety of architectural styles like Prague, but it was heavily influenced by the Hungarian Millenium celebration in 1896. Many buildings were built or renovated around this time. The first subway line (the Millenium line) was also put in at this time. Below are some places built for the Millenium celebration.
 Andrássy út |  Liberty Bridge |
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 St. István's Basilica |  Millennium Line of the Metró |
 St. István's Basilica |  rooftop of St. István's Basilica |
 Matthias Church (rebuilt for 1896) |  Heroes' Square (Millennium Monument) |
 Fishermen's Bastion |  The Great Market Hall |
 Parliament |  Millennium Line of the Metró |
heading photo- National Museum and Wenceslas Square, Prague