This pillar of modern architecture in Prague “danced” onto the Rašínovo Embankment in 1996. The project comes from the drawing board of world-renowned architects Vlado Milunić and Frank O. Gehry. Its concept was inspired by the dance skills of the famous film couple – the stone tower symbolizes Fred Astaire and the glass tower, his partner Ginger Rogers. A gallery and a restaurant with a terrace offering a 360° view of Prague can be visited in the Dancing House.   Contacts Dancing House (Tančící dům) Rašínovo nábřeží 80 / Jiráskovo náměstí 6 120 00 Praha 2- Nové Město Object history The Dancing house was built in the years 1992 – 1996. The house that stood there before was destroyed during the American air bombing of Prague on the 14th February of 1945. In 1992 the land was bought by the Netherlander insurance company Nationale […]

The extensive grounds of the Clementinum, one of the largest building complexes in Europe, were built from the mid-16th century to the mid-18th century, originally as a Jesuit dormitory. In its Astronomical Tower, meteorological measurements have been collected since 1775. The most beautiful hall of the complex is the Baroque Library with beautiful frescoes and historically valuable globes. The Mirror Chapel with its richly designed interior and unique installation of mirrors is a place where classical music concerts take place regularly.   Contacts Clementinum (Klementinum) Mariánské náměstí 5 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město +420 733 129 252 +420 222 220 879 http://klementinum.com/ http://www.nkp.cz klementinum@dreyer.cz Object history Clementinum is the largest complex of buildings except for the Prague Castle (Pražský hrad). It is the first college in Prague where the Jesuits came in 1556. Ferdinand I called them up to Prague in order […]

City Palais occupies an impressing building located right in the city centre, next to Wenceslas Square and the boulevard Na Příkopě. It was built in the Art Nouveau Style at the beginning of the 20th century, its architect was Matěj Blecha. Nowadays, it is used for administrative, commercial and cultural purposes. Contacts City Palais 28. října 13 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/3318/city-palais

A public general library which can be used by practically everyone. Cultural events, lectures, films, concerts by well-known musicians, theatre performances and many other events are held here. Contacts City Library Mariánské náměstí 1/98 110 00 Praha 1 – Staré Město +420 222 113 555 http://www.mlp.cz knihovna@mlp.cz Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/1676/city-library

This renovated chateau – originally a medieval fortress – is the most significant historical monument in Jižní Město, with a history dating back to the 13th century. Today it serves as a cultural centre and encourages contact with contemporary fine art. Classical concerts are also held here, as well as many other events and activities for children and adults. While visiting the Chodov Fortress, you can enjoy a meal in the on-site restaurant. Contacts Chodov Fortress(Chodovská tvrz) Ledvinova 9 149 00 Praha 4- Chodov +420 267 914 831 http://www.chodovskatvrz.cz info@chodovskatvrz.cz Object history Chodov Fortress At the Southern Town (Jižní Město), nearby the panelled housing block, there is a unique relic – originally a Gothic water fortress, one of the few documents of this type of architecture, preserved from the times when it guarded the long-distance path across the ancient village of Chodov towards Prague. The fortress […]

The Functionalist Czech Radio building plays an irreplaceable role in Prague’s history. Broadcasting began here in 1933. Inside the building is a unique paternoster lift, installed in 1929, the oldest functional open compartment lift in the Czech Republic. Contacts Český rozhlas (Czech Radio Building) Vinohradská 12 120 00 Praha 2- Vinohrady http://www.rozhlas.cz/ Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2183/cesky-rozhlas-czech-radio-building

The former seat of Elektrické podniky hl. m. Prahy (City of Prague Electric Works) is one of the most significant and spectacular Functionalist buildings in Prague. In the early 1900s, it was the largest office building in the city. Contacts Bubenská 1 Bubenská 1 Praha 7- Holešovice Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2974/bubenska-1

The walled villa of Bohumil Kafka, one of the most important Czech sculptors, is of special interest for its glass extension, where the artist had his studio. Architect Pavel Janák used austere red brick for the exterior, which he enlivened with decorative lintels, cornices, and small geometric elements. Contacts Bohumil Kafka Villa Na Ořechovce 41 Praha 6- Střešovice Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/3014/bohumil-kafka-villa

A former farmstead in the classical style, surrounded by a beautiful park that features a sala terrena, a fountain and a bust of W. A. Mozart. The Dušek family brought the summer palace its fame when they hosted Mozart here – he finished composing his most famous opera, Don Giovanni, here in 1787. Contacts Bertramka – Museum of W. A. Mozart and the Dušek family Mozartova 169 150 00 Praha 5- Smíchov +420 241 493 547 +420 723 323 320 http://www.mozartovaobec.cz http://www.bertramka.eu presidium@mozartovaobec.cz Object history Originally a vineyard estate from the end of the 17th century, named after one of its owners, F. Bertramský, rebuilt in a Classicist style in the 2nd half of the 18th century. In 1784 it was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Dušek – František Xaverius, a piano player, pedagogue and composer, and his wife Josefína, an opera singer, who probably had merit in Prague staging of Mozart’s operas […]

The building was constructed in the Dutch Renaissance style in the 19 th century and was given the name “Bellevue” (“beautiful view”) because of its location. An exceptional panoroma of the Vltava River and Prague’s Castle District enhance the perfect harmony of excellent wines and exclusive food served in the dimmed intimate atmosphere of the luxury restaurant bearing the same name. Contacts Bellevue Smetanovo nábřeží 18 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město Object history The Bellevue on Smetana Embankment (Smetanovo nábřeží) was named based on the fact that it has one of the most beautiful Prague views of the Vltava River and Hradčany: Bellevue is a French word meaning a “beautiful view”. The same name was given to a café that was opened there by entrepreneur Filipi after the building completion. Previously, the Papoušek’s Bath (Papouškovy lázně) used to stand there. During the construction […]