Fakulta stavební ČVUT

In 1707, a vision was set in motion. This vision was the brainchild of Christian Josef Willenberg. Right here, where you stand now, the Fakulta stavebn\u00ed \u010cVUT began its journey as the first public engineering school in Central Europe. Emperor Joseph I himself, through a Czech-written decree, brought to life the “Estates Engineering School in Prague”. Imagine, the year was 1718 when the halls first echoed with the exchange of knowledge. But the story of building and craftsmanship in Prague goes back even further. The majestic St. Vitus Cathedral, just a stone’s throw away, stands as a testament. Its construction in 1344 demanded skilled hands, leading Master Matthias of Arras to establish a training ground for builders and stonemasons. This “construction company”, as it would be known today, laid the groundwork for what would become the Fakulta stavebn\u00ed \u010cVUT. Interestingly, this makes the faculty’s roots older than the famous Bridge and Highway School in Paris by four decades! Over the centuries, the Fakulta stavebn\u00ed \u010cVUT transformed and evolved alongside Prague. It even briefly merged with Charles-Ferdinand University in 1787. This union was short-lived, and the school once again found its independence. This spirit of transformation continued as the school embraced the Czech language in 1861, standing as a beacon of national pride. This eventually led to the birth of the Czech Technical University in Prague in 1920, of which the Faculty of Civil Engineering has been a vital part since 1960. As you admire this building, remember that you are standing on the grounds of innovation and knowledge. This institution, the Fakulta stavebn\u00ed \u010cVUT, is a testament to the enduring spirit of Prague. It is a place where history whispers from every corner, inspiring generations to come.