Category / Architecture

A Brief History of the Estates Theater in Prague

The Estates Theater, or Stavovské Divadlo as it is more commonly known in Czech, is Prague’s oldest theatre and one of the most beautiful theater buildings in all of Europe. Built in the late 18th century and designed by Czech architect Anton Haffenecker, its construction, which only lasted two years, was started by aristocrat František...

Architecture, CULTURE

January 11, 2018

Photographs of Prague’s Beautiful Municipal House

The Municipal House is a posh civic building in Prague that is not only a well known landmark from the outside, but on the inside it houses one of the most prestigious concert halls in all of the Czech Republic… Smetana Hall. The art nouveau building itself is a sight to see. Located on Náměstí Republiky, the...

Architecture, CULTURE

October 30, 2017

Šaloun’s Villa or Šalounova Vila

The atelier of one of the most famous sculptors of the first half of the last century stands in the steep hillside between Vinohrady and Vršovice. Ladislav Šaloun set up studio here after winning the order for the master Jan Hus monument, intended for Old Town Square, because his then studio in the Melantrich building...

Architecture, CULTURE

August 24, 2017

Architectural Villa at Černošice, Czech Republic

Welcome to the Vráž family house, a new architectural villa at Černošice, Czech Republic. Originally the site of a small cottage, this sloping plot of land was in need of an update. The owner was thinking of transforming it into a weekend home and that is when he approached Studio Olgoj Chorchoj. By the end of the...

Architecture, CULTURE

August 16, 2017

Eco-Friendly Czech Chata Alternative In a Container Hotel

The talented young architects at ARTIKUL used shipping containers to design a small mobile hotel. Near Litomerice, Czech Republic, their first location is on a surf campsite at the Elbe riverbank. The task for the architects was to design a mobile, easily demountable, seasonal hotel made from three shipping containers. Additionally, the building was supposed...

Architecture, CULTURE

July 25, 2017

Hluboká Castle, The Most Beautiful Castle in Czech

This breathtaking castle looks like something snatched right out of a fairytale but believe it or not, this is not a fictional place you can only visit in your dreams… This is the Hluboká Castle, a castle made with the castle of Windsor in England as inspiration and located in the town of Hluboká nad...

Architecture, CULTURE

July 18, 2017

Photographs of St. Vitus Cathedral

St. Vitus Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Prague Castle complex. It is the largest and, arguably, the most important church in the Czech Republic and is visited by thousands of tourists every year. The cathedral was built in Gothic style and remains a magnificent example of Gothic architecture to this day....

Architecture

July 14, 2017

The Beautiful and Historic Liberec Town Hall

Besides the fact that it is simply a beautiful building to look at, the Liberec Town Hall is an amazing piece of history in the center of the city of Liberec in The Czech Republic. Above the entrance, on the left side is a façade of the old town hall, and on the right side...

Architecture, CULTURE

June 16, 2017

An Orloj Replica in Hongdae, South Korea

Though from the outside you may be tricked into thinking this building is located in the center of Prague, Castle Praha is actually a Czech brewery and restaurant located in the town of Mapo-gu, in the Hongdae region of Seoul, South Korea. The exterior of Castle Praha was made by Koreans to look just like Prague´s Old...

Architecture, CULTURE

May 14, 2017

The Oldest Czech Catholic Church in the United States

The Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, Iowa, which dates back to 1860, is the oldest Czech Catholic church in the United States. St. Wenceslaus was built with the hard work and generosity of Czech settlers that emigrated to the area. Those who were proud of their Czech roots and heritage. The original church was...

Architecture, CULTURE

April 27, 2017

Beneath The City: Photographs of The Prague Metro

We have posted about the beauty of the Prague metro before in our post entitled Beneath The City: The Prague Metro which featured photographs by Kate Seabrook highlighting the futuristic designs and interesting architectural elements of the Prague Metro Stations. If you have used the Prague metro yourself or read our post about it you...

Architecture, CULTURE

March 23, 2017

The Charles Bridge Museum – Muzeum Karlova Mostu

There are so many different museums in Prague focusing on many interesting subjects. Art, Medieval torture, Legos, chocolate, and authors are just a few of the more recognized subjects of museums around Prague 1. All these museums welcome hundreds of thousands of tourists and visitors coming in each year who are interested in the rich history of the Czech...

Architecture, CULTURE

March 11, 2017

The Prague Villa That Became a Landmark of Modern Architecture

In 1928 Czech-Austrian architect Adolf Loos was commissioned to design a house for Mr. František Müller and his wife, Milada Müllerová. The First Republic home is now known as a landmark of early modernist architecture. It is the combination of simplicity and luxury which makes Villa Müller stand out as a unique piece of modern...

Architecture, CULTURE

February 4, 2017

The Cobblestone Streets of Prague

Prague is a city which brims with beautiful architecture and unexpected beauty. From the tall spires atop the church roofs to the ornate doors that adorn Prague’s buildings, it is a city filled with intricate details and magnificent designs; many of which are not always apparent at first glance. The rich designs of the city...

Architecture, Prague

January 26, 2017

Beneath The City: The Prague Metro

Beneath the cobblestone streets and historic buildings of Prague, the Prague Metro is busy carrying the citizens and tourists of Prague from one side of the city to another. The Prague Metro is comprised of three lines, each of which are represented by their own color; Line A (green), Line B (yellow), and Line C (red)....

Architecture, CULTURE

January 2, 2017

Strahov Monastery and Library of Prague

Founded in the 12th century, the Strahov Monastery is a Premonstratensian abbey located in Strahov, Prague, just a short walk from the Prague Castle. Strahov Monastery, also known as Strahovský Klášter in Czech, not only hosts a triple-aisled Romanesque basilica that has been reconstructed several times but also a beautiful library in the Theological Hall and the Philosophical Hall. The...

Architecture, CULTURE

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