1709 in architecture

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The year 1709 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.

Buildings and structures

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  • In Prague, Hradec Králové, the Bishop's residence, one of the most elaborate baroque buildings in the city, is begun (completed in 1716).
  • In Vienna, the Theater am Kärntnertor, designed by Antonio Beduzzi, is built.{{cite book|title=New Grove Dictionary of Opera|editor=Stanley Sadie|year=1992}} {{ISBN|0-333-73432-7}}
  • In Nara, Japan, the Tōdai-ji Temple is rebuilt to its current aspect (first built in 709).{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/870 |title=Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara – UNESCO World Heritage Centre |publisher=Whc.unesco.org |access-date=2012-08-15}}
  • In China, the Chengqi Lou Fujian tulou is built at Gaobei Village (Gaotou Township), China.{{cite book|author=Huang Hanmin|title=Fujian Tulou|chapter=5|language=zh}} {{ISBN|7-108-01814-4}}

Births

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Deaths

  • August 31Andrea Pozzo, Italian Baroque architect, decorator, stage designer, painter and art theoretician (born 1642){{cite web|url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12330c.htm|author=G. Gietmann|year=1911|title=Andreas Pozzo|work=The Catholic Encyclopedia|publisher=Robert Appleton Company|access-date=10 September 2024}}

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