František Maxmilián Kaňka

Who was František Maxmilián Kaňka?

František Maxmilián Kaňka was a Czech architect and builder.

He is most famous for reconstructions of palaces and castles of Bohemian noblemen and for designs of churches and other religious buildings, principally in Baroque style. His work includes:

reconstruction of the Krásný Dvůr Castle, circa 1720

with Anselmo Lurago, the Astronomical Tower and other structures at the Clementinum, Prague, circa 1720

reconstruction of St. Procopius facade, Třebíč

the chateau Konopiště outside of the town of Benešov, last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and now a museum

St. John Nepomuk Church, Kutná Hora

Veltrusy Mansion residence of count Václav Antonín Chotek of Chotkov and Vojnín

reconstruction of Karolinum