Josef Mocker

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Josef Mocker

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.

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

Work

Here is partial list of his prominent works:

• 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

Gallery

• Tábor church before 1897.jpg

  Tábor main church before reconstruction by Josef Mocker in 1897

• Kostel2.jpg

  Tábor main church after reconstruction by Josef Mocker with new pseudo-gothic altair

• Porici.jpg

  Church of St. Peter in Poříčí, Prague (12th ct., rebuilt in 1874–1879 by Josef Mocker)