Prague - The towers in Renaissance style will reappear at the Malostranská beseda in Prague 1, which have not been on the building for almost two centuries. The city hall has also decided to modify the original repair project to include the ground floor and basements. Therefore, the reconstruction will take a bit longer and will be more expensive, representatives of the first district office told journalists today. The repair of the beseda was initially planned to be completed by about mid-year, with an opening in September. The costs were estimated at about 60 million crowns. "The reconstruction was not commissioned in the best way," noted Deputy Mayor Michal Valenta (ODS). City hall representatives are still unable to estimate when the repairs will be completed or how much they will ultimately cost. "We will try to use money from multiple sources, for example from European Union funds," added Mayor Petr Hejma (ODS). According to the city hall's plans, one operator should lease the Malostranská beseda. A tender will be announced for this. Some last adjustments to the spaces should be made according to his vision. The beseda is expected to house a cultural and social center. The city hall wants to engage local residents to express what they would like to have there. "We do not want to build a monument," Hejma emphasized. The Malostranská beseda served as a town hall for the Lesser Town of Prague from the late 15th century until the end of the 18th century. In 1575, representatives of the non-Catholic nobility wrote a common confession of faith there, known as the Czech Confession. A bronze plaque commemorates this event. The building acquired its current appearance in the early 19th century when gables and towers facing Malostranské Square were removed.
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