Barrandov Terraces
complex of buildings in Prague, Czech Republic
Barrandov Terraces (Czech: Barrandovské terasy) is a complex of buildings in the southern part of Prague, Czech Republic. It is dominated by the functional view restaurant Terraces (Czech: Terasy) designed by architect Max Urban (1927–31). Barrandov Terraces are a part of the project of Václav M. Havel for the construction of a neighbourhood on the slope of the Habrová hill. The project was inspired by Cliff House near San Francisco. The building is owned by the Barrandovské terasy, a.s. company, whose major shareholder is Michalis Dzikos.
History
After the Second World War Barrandov Terraces were nationalized by the state. In 1982 the popular Trilobit bar was closed.
In 1992 the complex was returned to the Havel family, specifically to brothers Ivan and Václav, sons of Václav M. Havel. Ivan M. Havel transferred his share ownership to his wife Dagmar.
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