Terrazzo and Mosaic Floors in Prague
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Terrazzo Entrance Ways: Zuliani
This terrazzo floor was made by Giovanni Zuliani’s company (founded in 1892, Lviv). Two examples in Lviv: G. Zuliani and Son It seems this company also installed floors in Krakow and/or had a branch there. This example I found in the entranceway to the hostel where I stayed in Krakow:
Terrazzo Entrance Ways: Years and Salwe
Terrazzo is a composite material made from marble, quartz, granite, glass, or other chips and poured with a binder. This material was used to pave many entranceways, stairwells, and communal space in Lviv's buildings. It was decorated with geometric designs, the year of installation, the name of the manufacturer, or with the word "Salwe" ("Salve"). Years Salve in Latin means "welcome." The spelling with a "w" is probably a Polish transliteration of the word.