CURIOUS ARCHITECTURE

ARE YOU SERIOUSLY INTERESTED IN ARCHITECTURE? DO YOU LIKE EXPANDING YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SEEING CAPTIVATING DESIGNS?

Prague is the place to be! The buildings, monuments and modern spaces here are spellbinding. Here you will find some places you won't see in other guides. Pick a spot from our list and go on an adventure!

House of the Black Madonna

Address: Ovocný trh 19, 110 00 Staré Město

Built as a department store in the early 1900s, this cubist Prague architectural landmark was designed by famed Czech architect Josef Gočár. Reconstructed in the 90s, it now houses the Museum of Decorative Arts and a cafe that boasts the only Cubist interior in the work. Enjoy a coffee smack in the middle of the tourist area.

Florentinum

Address: Na Florenci 2116/15, 110 00 Florenc

The easiest way to get there is from a Tram station Bílá Labuť - 5 min on foot.

The biggest award-winning office complex in Prague designed by Cigler Marani Architects. Florentinum obtained the highest green certification LEED Platinum.

Explore the unique combination of passages and find the marble water-clock.

Villa Müller

Address: Nad Hradním vodojemem 642/14, 162 00 Praha 6-Střešovice

Designed by Adolf Loos for engineer František Müller and his wife Milada Müllerová, this avant-garde villa is one of the most significant examples of Loos' 'Raumplan' concept. Restored between 1997 and 2000, the white, cubic structure is now a National Cultural Monument and open to the public.

DOX Zeppelin Gulliver

Address: Poupětova 1, 170 00 Praha 7

This is a must see, as are some of the exhibitions and interesting events DOX holds from time to time. You can enjoy a coffee or a dessert watching the zeppelin from the rooftop, or go up and check it out from the inside. Entry is subject to a fee, check info here.

Bastion and the Lost Garden

The secret hidden garden and a fortress

The nearest Tram stop is Albertov.
You can also visit the 3 museums nearby.

One of the absolutely amazing hidden places in the city with a perfect view from a secluded tiny park with contemporary art objects, mounted on a massive wall. You can opt to dine in a fine restaurant in the middle of the Bastion complex or just enjoy the view. Find the 3 ways to reach the top. You won't be disappointed.