The Municipal House is a structure that has the concert venue, Smetana Hall, in the capital city of Czech Republic, Prague. Its location is Náměstí Republiky 5, alongside the Powder Gate in the focal point of the city.
The palace of Royal Court used to be situated on the location of the Municipal House. The King of Bohemia lived in this very place amid 1383 and 1485. However, it was abandoned in the year 1485 and was destroyed in the twentieth century. Development of the present building began in 1905, which opened in the mid of 1912. It was Antonín Balšánek and Osvald Polívka who designed the building’s structure.
Why to visit Municipal House and What to See?
The Municipal House is an extravagant combined effort put in by many of the famous artists, who made a traditional center that was actually the artisitc height of the Czech National Revival.
The montage over the passage, Homage to Prague, is placed between figures showing the domination and resurrection of the Czech individuals; different models extended along the highest point of the exterior show the history, writing, art, music and design. You go underneath a fashioned iron design and recolored glass shade into an inside that is craftsmanship nouveau down to the door handles. The visitors can check out the hall and the ground floor bar without paying anything, or book a guided visit in the info center.
The bistro, the Pilsner and French eateries, the Lord Mayor's Salon and the American bar are all some of the superbly executed Art Nouveau centers, decked by famous architects, for example, Jan Preisler, Alfons Mucha and Ladislav Šaloun. Fans of the Art Nouveau can take a guided visit through the entire House.
When to visit?
Nowadays, the Municipal House is also used as a ballroom, music shows and as place of restaurants and cafes. Summer season is mostly preferred for visiting the city. If you’re in Prague, do plan on visiting the House as it is a perfect package for tourists. You get to see amazing and incredible artefacts, get to know about the history of the city, have a nice place to have dinner or coffee, or even attend a concert as well. Go on one of their guided tours as you will get to see all of the halls in the House, which remain closed for public display.
Significance!
The House hosted the Czechoslovak declaration of independence.
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