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Municipal House (Obecni Dum)
Municipal House is an Art Nouveau gem located in the Old Town. The facade is pretty impressive and we were equally awed by most of the interior as well, which was completed around 1911.
These days it is home to the Prague Symphony Orchestra, who perform in the biggest concert hall in town, Smetana Hall. You will also find exhibition halls, shops, an 'American' bar and three restaurants.
We had breakfast one day in the more relaxed Kavarna Obecni Dum, located on the ground floor - you can see in from the street. The food was nothing special, but the café is spectacular - lots of marble, big mirrors and those chandeliers!! At least stick your head in and have a look. Leave a Comment Phone: +420/222 002 101Directions: Nearest metro: Námesti RepublikyWebsite: http://www.obecni-dum.cz/ Other Contact: info@obecni-dum.cz
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The most spectacular and lavish Art Nouveau building in Bohemia. Intricately decorated inside and out. Construction of Obecni dum began in 1905 under the watchful eye of the extravegent and free spending Habsburgs.
The large stunning ceramic mosaic adorning the outside of the central dome is shown in photo #1. The two side wings which are symetrical about the central dome are offset at 20 degree angles from the plane of the main pavillion entranceway, giving the building its V shape. The roofs are elliptical and brilliantly detailed. The interior is a showcase of the best quality bohemian crystal chandeliers. The stained glass windows are superb. Excellent craftsmanship is evident throughout. Photo #2 shows a greater portion of the building. The building in the background is a posh hotel that I do not know the name of. Sorry, but old hund is ignorant about the subject of high class hotels. Obecni dum is probably the greatest Art Nouveau masterpiece in Czechia.
Stop for a meal or drink in the elegant restaurant and bar. If the prices do not agree with you, as was the case with old hund, you can buy some excellent cold Czech pivo ( beer ) and deli treats at the Mustek Metro station supermarket, take a one minute subway ride to Namesti Republiky, and enjoy this masterpiece from the outside. The african immigrants dressed in Mozart garb will sell you tickets to the many live performances held in Smetana Hall, which is a combination concert hall and ballroom.
Don't miss it. Located in Namesty Republiky, and just a short and scenic stroll from old town or Wenceslas Square. Don't worry ; you can take the Metro to Namesty Republiky station if you don't want to walk. It is directly across the street. However, I recommend that you walk from old town. There are many interesting places and fascinating people to see and meet along the way. Leave a Comment
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No the left wing of Obecni dum is not where the liberal politicians assemble and argue with one another. This just means it is the wing left left of the main pavillion.
Obecni dum represents Bohemian art nouveau architecture at its finest. Modified Baroque style roof facades were much a part of this architectural style. The architecture is very fascinating all of the way from the marble floors to the guilded fringe of the central dome. Excellent colorful mosaics and sculptures compliment the harmonious geometric shapes. The interior architecture and furnishings are even more impressive than the exterior. Note the roof detail and the roof windows that resemble curved solar panels. The building contains elegant restaurants, bars, conference rooms, and Smetana Hall, named for the great composer. Live entertainment is performed daily at Smetana Hall. Absorb the stunning beauty of the hall during the performances. I cannot comment on the entertainment because I did not partake of it. Photo #2 is a closeup view of the central dome and center portion of the building. It shows details of the mosaics and other artworks, as well as the beautiful crystal street lanterns that adorn the front of this magnificent home of the arts.
This beautiful 100 year old Art Nouveau treasure is dressed in its finest while awaiting your visit. Leave a Comment Directions: Namesti Republiky metro station is directly across the street. Go up the escalator, walk outside and there it is. Don't feel sorry for the tour guides. There are many other tourists to keep them employed.Website: http://www.obecni-dum.cz/
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 Dome mosaics by sandysmith
The semi-circular mosaic above the main entrance depicts "Homage to Prague" by Karel Spillar.
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The Town House is one of the most beautiful buildings of Prague, with fantastic interior built in Art Nouveau style and a wonderful facade.
This building was built between 1906 and 1912 to compete with the German architecture. More than 30 Czech artists worked to this project. Leave a Comment
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Over the entrance of the Town House you can see a mosaic called Homage to Prague and at its sides there are sculptures representing the oppression and the rebirth of the Czech people. Leave a Comment
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 Town House: the interior by Cristian_Uluru
In this building has been proclaimed the Republic on 28th October 1918. Leave a Comment
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 ornamental door fittings by RhineRollLeave a Comment
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 The Municipal House (Obecni
dum) by shivan
On the left the Powder tower as taken from the opposite side shown in the previous tip, on the right the The Municipal House (Obecni dum).
An Art Noveau building constructed in 1905 - 1911 on the spot of the former king´s court, a seat of the kings of Bohemia from the end of the 14th century till 1438, now hosts festivals and concerts. Leave a Comment
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The Municipal Hall is located at Nam Republicky near the Powder Tower, a staging area for many guided tours, and therefore worth examining while waiting. The Art Nouveau styling was most popular around the beginning of the 20th Century, more a concept than an architectural style. It emphasized free-flowing and often asymmetric lines based on plants and apparently the female silhouette, loose and natural rather than rigid. This building is on the site of a former Royal Palace and was constructed between 1905-11. The arched windows, outer gold trimmings, and central gold mosaic are quite striking. Inside is the largest concert hall in Prague as well as paintings by many Czech artists, the best known Alfons Mucha. At the front is the famous French Restaurant, upscale and expensive, with detailed prix fixe menus up to $90 US pp. Leave a Comment
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