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Municipal House (Obecní dům)
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Art nouveau venue hosting classical concerts, opera & ballet plus events including fashion shows.via Google
Prague's most spectacular Art Nouveau civic building, featuring interiors decorated by Alphonse Mucha and other local masters.
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- Accessible via guided tours or by attending a classical concert in Smetana Hall.
Reviews from Google
One of the most beautiful concert halls I have ever been to. The details are stunning, a truly incredible example of Art Nouveau. The whole place feels like everything is in total harmony. The tour was really interesting too. A total must see.
While walking through the square in Prague, surrounded by beautiful historic buildings, this stunning architectural masterpiece suddenly appears in front of you. I didn’t manage to go inside, but even from the outside it immediately caught my attention. Later I read more about it and realized how impressive the interior is as well A hall designed with remarkable detail, almost like stepping into an opera space with a strong sense of history. The people of Prague are truly lucky to have such a beautiful venue in their city.
One of a kind attraction in Europe. I dont know another place of that size and number of rooms/halls with Art Nouveau style and empire/art deco. Must be booked in the tour. Level of kowledge and curiosities provided by the guide is optimal. I was Amazon how beutiful this building is inside. Definitely a must visit in Prague if you love architecteure or art. Better to book in advance.
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 property. After 1485, it was abandoned.[1] It was demolished in the early 20th century. Construction of the current building started in 1905.[1] It was designed by Osvald Polívka and Antonín Balšánek.[1] It opened in 1912.[2] The Municipal House was the location of the Czechoslovak declaration of independence in 1918.[1] The roof of the building was the location for the INXS music video for their 1987 hit New Sensation.
The Municipal House (Obecní dům) is a historical cultural center, music hall and exhibition space. There are beautiful restaurants where to taste local cuisin specialities before event or just sit down when visiting Prague old town. Definately one landmark to visit when in Prague.