THE MUNICIPAL HOUSE – It was here that an independent Czechoslovak Republic was declared

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ikona_disabled22The Municipal House situated next to the Powder Tower was built by the City of Prague in 1906-12 and designed by architects Balšánek and Polívka.

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This Art Deco building’s façade is decorated with a mosaic by Karel Špinar called Homage to Prague and a sculpture by Ladislav Šaloun entitled The Humiliation and Resurrection of the Nation.Such great names as Alfons Mucha (Mayor’s Salon), Max Švabinský (Riegrův Hall), Mikoláš Aleš and Josef Václav Myslbek worked on the decoration of the six halls and rooms inside. Visitors will also find the Prague’s main concert venue here, the Smetana Hall, topped with an impressive dome. It was here on October 28, 1918 that an independent Czechoslovak Republic was declared.

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Address:
Obecní dům, a.s., nám. Republiky 5,

111 21 Praha 1, Česká republika
tel.: +420/222 002 101
fax: +420/222 002 100
E-mail: info@obecnidum.cz
Web:
www.obecnidum.cz/en/

Connection:
Subway(Underground) line B – Náměstí republiky
Tram. number: 5, 8, 24, 26, 51, 54, 56 – Náměstí republiky

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Obecní dům ( Municipal House) 50.087777, 14.427759 The Municipal House ( Obecní dům ) The Municipal House is one of the Prague´s national and cultural landmarks. Now we will learn about the Prague´s ceremonial house which belongs among the Art Nouveau buildings with the New-Renaissance elements. The Municipal House is located close to the Powder Gate on Republic Square ( Náměstí republiky). Address: Obecní dům, a.s., nám. Republiky 5, 111 21 Praha 1, Česká republika https://www.praguecityline.com/monuments/municipal-house

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