Prague - The administration of Prague Castle will spend approximately 260 million crowns on repairs this year and next. Among the renovations is the riding hall at Pohořelec, the Ludwig Wing of the Castle, as well as the palm greenhouse in Lány. This is reported by Lidové noviny (LN). This year, the Castle Administration has already signed contracts for repairs amounting to 119 million crowns. According to the President's spokesperson, Jiří Ovčáček, there is a desire to invest an additional 21 million. Next year, around 120 million crowns is expected to be allocated for repairs. One of the most expensive investments will be the renovation of the Pohořelec riding hall, which will cost approximately 42 million crowns. Everything from electrical installations to a computer network, which will be newly connected to the Castle's offices, will be reconstructed. The terrace next to the Riding Hall of Prague Castle is also set for renovation, expected to cost 13 million crowns. Construction workers will start the renovation of the palm greenhouse in Lány this autumn. "The greenhouse is indeed in a state of emergency and it is necessary that it be repaired urgently," stated Ovčáček to the newspaper. 25 million crowns have been allocated in the budget for the repair. Next year, major repairs will also begin on the facade and roof of the Old Royal Palace, specifically the Ludwig Wing. This will require 20 million crowns, and an additional 17 million will be required for the maintenance of the roofs and facades of the southern wing of the Castle.
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