The influence of major cities architecture (Paris, Rennes, Vienna, Graz) on form of Krakow town houses from the turn of the 20th century

Krakow town houses from the turn of the 20th century have mainly distinct character, in spite of many similarities and analogies to architecture of Paris, Rennes, Vienna and Graz among (among others applying similar materials and decorative motives). Their elevations have mid- level forms between sobriety and moderation of French houses, and mainly decorative of Vienna ones (and some of Paris). Town houses described in the paper were connected with the history of cities, set in the tradition of local images and techniques