@article{article_810076, title={THE INFLUENCE OF TURKEY UPON CZECH GARDENS}, journal={TÜBA-KED Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Kültür Envanteri Dergisi}, pages={181–184}, year={2011}, author={Bašeovâ, Olga}, keywords={Çek Bahçeleri, Türk etkisi, Prag, Lednice}, abstract={In the history of Czech Republic Turkey had influenced indirectly the life of Czech lands, Bohemia and Moravia.During the 16th century the penetration of Turkish troops in the Central Europe caused great mov­ing of the Royal court from besieged Vienna to Prague. The town and later the whole country was enriched by invited artists, architects and scientists from all Europe of that time.Many of them were gradually seated all over Bohemia and Moravia bringing new artistic style and spirit., foreign experiences. Even gardening was enriched by good connections with Middle East namely with Turkey. The tulips were the important plants brought to our country so early.Even the private gift of Turkish Sultan to Rudolf II., famous lion, who became sofavourit, lived in Prague Royal garden, Two hundredyears later we get acquainted with the Turkish and islamic art in decorative pavilions located in landscape parks. The oriental style enriched even interiors of several castles in Bohemia and Moravia}, number={9}, publisher={Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi}