Municipal House (Czech: Obecní dům) is a civic building that houses Smetana Hall, a celebrated concert venue, in Prague, Czech Republic. It is located on Náměstí Republiky next to the Powder Gate in the centre of the city. The Royal Court palace used to be located on the site of the Municipal House. This complex was built around 1380 by King Wenceslas IV, and from 1383 until 1485, the Kings of Bohemia lived in the…
Obecní dům na náměstí Republiky je pražskou secesí v její nejkoncentrovanější podobě – od Špillara a Šalouna na fasádě po Muchovu výzdobu interiérů, kde se estetika jemně potkává s moderní českou identitou. V Smetanově síni, s původními varhanami a skleněnou klenbou, získává hudba výjimečnou prostorovou noblesu; zároveň jde o místo, odkud se 28. října 1918 symbolicky zrodil stát. Ideální zastávka pro večer, kdy chcete Prahu číst nejen očima, ale i v její kulturní paměti.
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The Municipal House - Obecní dům - is a stunning Art Nouveau building in the heart of Prague, next to the Powder Tower. Built in the early 20th century, it is famous for its richly decorated interiors, stained glass, and elegant murals. The Municipal House is also historically significant as the place where Czechoslovak independence was proclaimed in 1918. Inside there is a very beautiful and ornate concert hall…
A beautiful art deco building, with lovely restaurants and bars. We went downstairs to Tretters American cocktail bar, and what a fantastic place! Watching the 2 bar tenders making all the drinks was great. Amazing staff, amazing drinks. And actually not expensive. Highly recommend going here for a cocktail or 4!