Wanderings Of A Canadian Loon Through The National Capital And Beyond
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Embassy
Picking up where I left off yesterday, here's more of the interior inside the Czech Embassy during Doors Open. Renovations have been done in keeping with the original design, and the details of the place are a pleasure to see.
Though beautiful on one hand I suppose it´s very dark in winter or on grey days... Our bathroom has black tiles, the rest is all bright (not so shiny, though... sadly ;-)...)
Is the Czech Republic the only Embassy that opens its doors to the the public during Doors Open? This is a lovely old house put to good use. How nice that you were able to see inside.
@Shammickite: in any given year there are a few embassies or ambassador residences that participate in the event, but this is the only one I got to this year.
Must be fascinating to go into these places. Love the look of those old staircases. Great post William!
ReplyDeleteThough beautiful on one hand I suppose it´s very dark in winter or on grey days...
ReplyDeleteOur bathroom has black tiles, the rest is all bright (not so shiny, though... sadly ;-)...)
I like their staircase, it's beautifully made.
ReplyDeleteI love old buildings.
ReplyDeleteFurnished with an austere style.
ReplyDeleteI love old buildings with an austere style!
ReplyDeleteWas it cool inside? Is it very warm in the Netherlands?
Yesterday were 39 degrees C ....
Uma bela Embaixada, aproveito para desejar a continuação de uma boa semana.
ReplyDeleteAndarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Interesting to visit places such as this. I like the staircase.
ReplyDelete...these architectural details would be difficult to reproduce today!
ReplyDeletevery cool wood work. nice details. ( ;
ReplyDeleteI love the hardwood floor. Simple and beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good venue for an open door.
ReplyDeleteA lovely opportunity to visit places you don't usually get to see. It must be like our "Open House" that we have in November. Great details inside.
ReplyDelete@Denise: thanks!
ReplyDelete@Iris: it could be.
@Marleen: so do I.
@Joan: I do as well.
@Italiafinlandia: indeed.
@Ella: it was cool inside.
@Francisco: thank you.
@Nancy: I do too.
@Tom: that's true.
@Beth: I agree.
@Tamago: it appeals to me.
@Anvilcloud: it is indeed.
@Sami: the concept would be the same.
Nice old building. Thanks for the tour, William. :-)
ReplyDeleteHello, a pretty house and interior details. Great tour. Wishing you a happy day!
ReplyDeleteNice look inside.
ReplyDeleteI love that decorative molding in the first two shots.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and nice looking inside, William !
ReplyDeleteLove all the wood!
ReplyDeleteIt would have been a fine dwelling inits day and makes a great embassy now!
ReplyDeleteThe staircase is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a cosy, comfortable place, whilst still being grand enough for an embassy.
ReplyDelete@DJan: you're welcome.
ReplyDelete@Eileen: thank you!
@Jan: I enjoyed it.
@Sharon: so do I.
@Karl: that it is.
@Marie: I do as well.
@RedPat: it does, yes.
@Bill: I certainly agree.
@Jenny: that's true.
Quite a building, and well cared for.
ReplyDeleteThe floor and staircase are gorgeous. Quite a place.
ReplyDeleteThey kept the richness of this interior. It's a pleasure to go in such a building.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful building and very nicely restored.
ReplyDeleteDetails for sure! I love the balustrades, the stairwells, those book cases. Well restored woodwork. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteIs the Czech Republic the only Embassy that opens its doors to the the public during Doors Open? This is a lovely old house put to good use. How nice that you were able to see inside.
ReplyDeleteWilliam - read both posts about the Embassy. A lovely historic building - gorgeous architecture - glad to know it has been carefully restored!
ReplyDelete@Barbara: that it is.
ReplyDelete@Michelle: definitely.
@Red: it is, yes.
@Kay: it really is.
@Joanne: so do I.
@Shammickite: in any given year there are a few embassies or ambassador residences that participate in the event, but this is the only one I got to this year.
@Angie: thank you!
Beautiful embassy photos ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you!
DeleteI do like the look of the old staircase.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
As do I.
DeleteA lot of space.
ReplyDeleteThat is true.
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