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.

Josef Mocker

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

Josef Mocker

Work

Here is partial list of his prominent works:

Josef Mocker

Reconstruction of the Church of St. Stephen in Prague

Reconstruction of the Church sv. Jindřich and its belltower in Prague

Reconstruction of the Church of St. Peter in Poříčí, Prague

Reconstruction of the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Vyšehrad, Prague

Church of St. Ludmila in Vinohrady, Prague

Church of St. Procopius 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 in Prague

Restoration of the cathedral in Kolín

Restoration of Old New Synagogue in Josefov, Prague

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References

1835 births

1899 deaths

People from Louny District

Czech architects

Gothic Revival architects

19th-century Czech architects

Burials at Vyšehrad Cemetery