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Vladislav Hall (Czech:Vladislavský sál) is a large hall within thePrague Castle complex in theCzech Republic, used for large public events of the Bohemian monarchy and the modern Czech state. Built between 1493–1502 byBenedikt Rejt during the reign ofVladislav II, the hall was the largest secular space (62m × 16m × 13m) in medievalPrague[1] and is among the most complex structural and architectural spaces of the late Middle Ages. In particular, the construction of the complex stonevaulting system spanning 16m was a refined engineering feat. The third and highest floor of the palace, the hall replaced a group of rooms dating from the 14th century. Immediately underneath, the second floor is aGothic addition built during the reign ofCharles IV, Holy Roman Emperor in the 14th century, while the lowest, first floor is aRomanesque palace.
The hall was used for banquets, receptions, coronations, and other events of the Bohemian court. It was even large enough to accommodatetournaments betweenknights; the "Knight's Stairway" was built wide enough to accommodate horses to facilitate such activities.[2]
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