The villa of industrialist Edmund Traub is a rare example of German Modernism in Prague – its foundation is a reinforced concrete structure and the villa itself features interesting stone siding. It was completed in 1929. Contacts Traub Villa Pod Hradbami 17 Praha 6- Střešovice  Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/3018/traub-villa

The unique premises of the City Mayor’s Residence are considered an artistic and architectural gem in the art deco style. The residence of the Mayor was established in the years 1925-1928 by architect František Roith and occupies the entire first and second floor of the front tract of the City Library at the Mariánské square. The premises are used for representative purposes and receptions of distinguished guests in Prague. They are open to the public only on open-door days. Contacts The Lord Mayor’s Residence (Rezidence primátora) Mariánské náměstí 1/98 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2779/the-lord-mayors-residence-rezidence-primatora

This palazzo positioned between the pulsating vivaciousness of Vodičkova street and the green oasis of the Franciscan garden has for more than 130 years been a place associated with photography. Its name comes from Jan Langhans, the renowned Czech portraitist, whose photographic portrait studio was once the most sought after in the Czech Republic. Although there is no shortage of Neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau façades in Prague, the Langhans building’s recent refurbishment has elevated it to an architectural work of exceptional merit. The ground floor of the building serves as business premises, with apartments and offices on the other floors.   Contacts The Langhans Palace Vodičkova 37 110 00 Praha 1- Nové Město +420 222 929 337 http://www.langhans.cz/ info@langhans.cz Object history In 1880, Jan F. Langhans established a photographic studio in a three-storied new-Renaissance house located on a narrow and very deep land plot, […]

This building, part of the Old Town Hall complex, is a typical example of Czech Renaissance townhouse architecture. The facade, decorated with sgraffito, depicts scenes drawn from biblical and mythological sources, as well as contemporary Renaissance legends. Franz Kafka and his parents lived here from 1889 to 1896.   Contacts The House at the Minute Staroměstské náměstí 2 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město Object history The house can be found in the neighbourhood of the Old Town Hall area. In core, it is late-Gothic from the beginning of the 15th century; it was modified in Renaissance style after 1564. At the end of the 16th century, the owners added a low third floor to the originally two-storied house, terminated by a mighty lunette cornice. In late Baroque, the position of windows was changed several times. The house is a typical example of Bohemian burgess Renaissance architecture. […]

The Czech National Bank is the central bank and financial market supervisor in the Czech Republic with its headquarters in Prague, and a member of the European System of Central Banks. Its seat, the bank palace was constructed between 1935 and 1942 in the functionalism style according to the design of František Roith. Contacts The Czech National Bank Na Příkopě 28 110 00 Praha 1- Nové Město https://www.cnb.cz Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2634/the-czech-national-bank

The villa, built from 1928 to 1930 is a chef-d’oeuvre of world architectural avant-garde. František Müller was a prominent member of Czech society and he gave the project for his own representative home to one of the greatest architects of the time – Adolf Loos. The construction is superficially strictly functionalist; of primary interest is its internal layout, the Raumplan. Contacts The City of Prague Museum – Villa Müller (Müllerova vila) Nad Hradním vodojemem 14 160 00 Praha 6- Střešovice +420 224 312 012 http://www.mullerovavila.cz http://www.muzeumprahy.cz vila.muller@muzeumprahy.cz Object history Villa of Loos – Villa of Müller The family house of ing. Frantisek Müller constructed by the design of the architects Adolf Loos and Karel Lhota in 1928 – 30 in the functionalist style; sightseeing of interiors and exhibition of the work of A. Loos. The villa was built between 1928 and 1930 […]

The Podskalská Customs Office at Výtoň is the last monument that commemorates the beautiful and forgotten times of the Podskalí settlement and the hard work of the Vltava river rafters. It’s located on the river embankment in a building from the 16th century. The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the extinct Podskalí settlement, the life of its people, the history of freight and passenger transportation on the Vltava River, and the beginnings of steam navigation on the Vltava. Contacts The City of Prague Museum – The Podskalská Customs Office at Výtoň (Podskalská celnice Na Výtoni) Rašínovo nábřeží 30 12000 Praha 2- Nové Město +420 224 919 833 +420 724 518 257 http://www.muzeumprahy.cz muzeum@muzeumprahy.cz Object history Podskalí Toll House at Výtoň History of the Building The building is located nearby the former “výtoniště”, i.e. the place where toll was collected […]

The House at the Golden Ring is located on Týnská Street near Old Town Square. Its extremely segmented appearance, created by joining two separate medieval buildings, allows curators to create a very diverse exhibition, where each of the rooms gives you a different impression. Contacts The City of Prague Museum – House at the Golden Ring ( Dům U Zlatého prstenu) Týnská 6 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město +420 601 102 961 http://www.muzeumprahy.cz muzeum@muzeumprahy.cz Object history Týnská Lane, one of the oldest streets in the Old Town, used to lead from the Old Town Square to Týn or Ungelt, the old estate for foreign merchants, who could safely store their goods here, pay the customs fees and spend the night.The house is called according to its house emblem – a golden ring, which was added probably in the 1st quarter of the 17th century. […]

Villa Rothmayer is one of the gems of modern architecture of the 20th century. Two-storey house was built by architect Otto Rothmayer (1892-1966) for his family between 1928-1929. Inspiration arising from the Mediterranean style, which architect Josip Plečnik propagated in our lands, reflects in the design of Rothmayer’s villa. The villa has been completely renovated and is open to the public for the first time. Contacts The City of Prague Museum – Villa Rothmayer U Páté baterie 50 162 00 Praha 6- Břevnov +420 233 323 957 http://www.muzeumprahy.cz vila.rothmayer@muzeumprahy.cz Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2374/the-city-of-prague-museum-villa-rothmayer

The imposing Švehla Dormitory building is evidence of Žižkov’s rich student life. The dormitory, built shortly after the founding of the republic in national Art Deco style with elements of Rondo-Cubism, was an important centre of cultural and social life. The dormitory now belongs to Charles University. Contacts Švehlova kolej (Švehla Dormitory) Slavíkova 22 Praha 3- Žižkov Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2994/svehlova-kolej-svehla-dormitory