The year 1709 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.
Buildings and structures
Buildings
- In Prague, Hradec Králové, the Bishop's residence, one of the most elaborate baroque buildings in the city, is begun (completed in 1716).
- In Vienna, the Theater am Kärntnertor, designed by Antonio Beduzzi, is built.
- In Nara, Japan, the TÃ
Âdai-ji Temple is rebuilt to its current aspect (first built in 709).
- In China, the Chengqi Lou Fujian tulou is built at Gaobei Village (Gaotou Township), China.
Births
Deaths
- August 31 â Andrea Pozzo, Italian Baroque architect, decorator, stage designer, painter and art theoretician (born 1642)
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