This villa atelier in Prague’s Castle District was built by František Bílek from 1910–1911 according to his own design. The building’s architecture is very carefully thought out. It symbolises a wheat field and demonstrates the author’s convictions regarding the relationships and analogies between nature and artistic creation. In addition to František Bílek’s atelier, you can also view an exhibition of his early studies and sketches, mainly from the years 1891–1903. Contacts Prague City Gallery – Bílek Villa (Galerie hlavního města Prahy – Bílkova vila) Mickiewiczova 1 110 00 Praha 1- Hradčany +420 233 323 631 http://www.ghmp.cz info@ghmp.cz Object history An interesting object of his own family villa and a studio was designed up until the smallest details by the sculptor, painter and graphic designer, mystic and symbolist František Bílek (1872 – 1941) himself in 1910.The villa was built in 1911 by a builder […]

The grand entrance is a gate to an extensive garden surrounding a luxury First Republic (pre-war) villa, designed for Otto Petschek by architect Max Spielmann. Thanks to the business acumen of the Petscheks, a Jewish family originally from the town of Pečky, they became one of the leading European entrepreneurial and banking dynasties in the 19th century; their philanthropic activities were also notable. The villa was exceptional for its time in size (an incredible 148 rooms) and its modern facilities (including a fitness room and underground pool in the style of Roman baths). Since the end of the Second World War, the villa has been the property of the United States and serves as the American ambassador’s residence. Contacts Otto Petschek Villa Ronalda Reagana 181/3 Praha 6- Bubeneč Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2963/otto-petschek-villa

The Old Town Hall’s Underground guides you through the oldest history of the Prague’s Old Town. The city level was then several metres lower than nowadays. Contacts Old Town Hall’s Underground Staroměstské náměstí 1/3 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město +420 775 400 052 +420 236 002 629 http://www.prague.eu/staromestskaradnice staromestskaradnice@prague.eu Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/3128/old-town-hall-s-underground

The Old Town Hall was established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town administration. The oldest part of the complex consists of a beautiful Gothic tower with a bay chapel and a unique astronomical clock – known as the Orloj – where, every hour between 9 am and 11 pm, the twelve apostles appear. The Gothic Revival eastern wing of the Town Hall was destroyed during the Prague Uprising on May 8, 1945 and was never rebuilt. The guided tour includes the historical halls, the tower and the underground areas. Contacts Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock (Staroměstská radnice s orlojem) Staroměstské náměstí 1/3 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město +420 775 400 052 +420 236 002 629 http://www.staromestskaradnicepraha.cz staromestskaradnice@prague.eu Object history Old Town Hall became an administrative centre of the Old Town of Prague in 1338, when the estates acquired approval of […]

During a landslide in 1965, the former 17th century vineyard estate was so badly damaged that it had to be torn down and a replica built in its place. The building has been home to a fancy restaurant since 1883. The funicular stop of the same name is located nearby. In addition to a gourmet experience, the location offers a unique atmosphere and breathtaking views of the whole city.   Contacts Nebozízek Petřínské sady 411 118 00 Praha 1- Malá Strana Object history This building is located in a place where there was a vineyard named Na Nebozezu as early as in the medieval times. This name was used in the 15th century as well, probably due to the path winding zigzag just like a gimlet (“nebozez”) towards the top of the Petřín Hill. In 1677, the vineyard was purchased by Karel Maxmilián Lažanský and he built here an […]

The National Theatre is the Czech Republic’s representative stage, built with funds from a nationwide collection and first opened in 1881, and for the second time in 1883 after a devastating fire. The spectacular exterior and interior decoration, richly embellished with gold, consists of masterpieces of 19th century Czech painters – Aleš, Ženišek, Hynais, Myslbek, and others. Visit drama, opera and ballet performances together with beautiful spaces unforgettable theater experience. Contacts National Theatre (Národní divadlo) Národní 2 110 00 Praha 1- Nové Město +420 224 901 448 +420 224 901 111 http://www.narodni-divadlo.cz info@narodni-divadlo.cz Object history ANCESTORS OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE The beginnings of theatre in today’s Czech Republic date back to the 12th century, when the theatre was played in a church environment in relation to the liturgical rites of the church year (Easter and Christmas plays, the plays of feasts of saints, […]

The largest technical library in the Czech Republic with a capacity of over 1.5 million volumes opened on September 9, 2009. The new, modern nine-storey building with a rounded square floor plan offers day and night study rooms, 1300 study carrels and 500 relaxation spots, terminals to access the catalogue, a self-service lending system, and a wide spectrum of modern library services. Contacts National Technical Library (Národní technická knihovna) Technická 6/2710 160 00 Praha 6- Dejvice +420 232 002 111 +420 232 002 535 http://www.techlib.cz info@techlib.cz Object history Architectural competition for the construction of the NTL was closed in January 2001, with a winning project introducing an eight-storied building shaped as a rounded square with the dimensions 70 times 70 metres. The construction of the 21 m high library started in the autumn of 2006 and was completed on the 31st December 2008. It cost 2.25 billion […]

Due to its location, the Neo-Renaissance National House, built in 1894, is an ideal place for organizing social and cultural events. The biggest advantage of the National House is a prestigious environment of three large halls and five lounges. Mayakovsky Hall is the largest and most beautiful hall with a capacity of up to 700 people.   Contacts National House Vinohrady (Národní dům na Vinohradech) náměstí Míru 9 120 53 Praha 2- Vinohrady +420 221 596 111 http://www.nardum.cz nardum@nardum.cz Object history The village of Royal Vinohrady used to have rich vegetation, vineyards and gardens. At the end of the 19th century, there was still the so called Seydl’s field planted with grains behind the today’s square Náměstí Míru. Only after the Royal Vinohrady became a town in 1879, the building started. Houses in today’s Francouzská, Anglická and Bělehradská Streets started to grow, as well […]

At the entrance to Balbínova Street stands one of the most beautiful (and, at the time it was built in the late 19th century, one of the most modern) school buildings in Prague. The Na Smetance school operated for nearly 130 years and was admired even by Emperor Franz Josef I. Contacts Na Smetance School Na Smetance 1 Praha 2- Vinohrady Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2985/na-smetance-school

A masterpiece of Czech Cubist architecture, the building was constructed from 1911–1912 according to designs by the Czech architect Josef Gočár. It’s located in the Old Town between Celetná Street and Ovocný trh. Its name comes from the Baroque statue that is located on its corner. After a complete renovation the building has become home to a Museum of Decorative Arts exhibition about Cubism. Contacts Museum of Decorative Arts – House at the Black Madonna (Uměleckoprůmyslové museum – Dům U Černé Matky Boží) Ovocný trh 19 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město +420 778 543 902 http://www.upm.cz http://www.czkubismus.cz/ info@upm.cz Object history The House at the Black Madonna The oldest Cubist house in Prague was built for the wholesale merchant František Josef Herbst according to a project of the then thirty-one-year-old architect Josef Gočár in 1912. It was the first one to be built in the new […]