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Private Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour
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Prague
Explore Prague's hidden Art Nouveau and Cubist gems on a guided walking tour. Uncover architectural wonders and captivating stories from the early 20th century.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Praha hlavni nadrazi - The historical building of Prague’s Central train station, opened 1909, is a prime example of the local art nouveau architecture. Recently reconstructed, it offers incredible beauty in its halls and corridors.
- Jerusalem Synagogue - Build in traditional Moorish style typical for synagogues, the Jerusalem synagogue from 1906 incorporates elements of the art nouveau style popular at that time.
- Senovazne Namesti - One of the squares of New Town has 3 luxurious apartment building from the Art Nouveau era that give good examples of the most typical features of Prague architecture of that era.
- Hybernska 10 Hotel Central Palac - The Hotel Central from 1899 is one of Prague’s earliest buildings in the Art Nouveau style.
- Obecni Dum - Projected in 1905, the Municipal House of Prague still serves as the house of culture and representaion for Prague. It is one of the biggest and most important Prague Art Nouveau pieces of architecture.
- House of the Black Madonna - Given its central location and stylistic purity, the 1912 House at the Black Madonna is the flagship of Cubist architecture, as pioneered by Prague architects in the years before World War I.
- Na Prikope - The borderline boulevard between Prague’s Old Town and New Town includes several bank and other buildings in the breathtaking Art Nouveau style.
- Emil Kralicek’s Cubist Lamppost - A unique piece of street furniture, the cubist lamppost remains one of the most radical interventions this style has added to Prague.
- Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti) - One of the central downtown squares of Prague offers several beautiful Art Nouveau hotels and department stores.
- Vodičkova - Multiple breathtaking Art Nouveau and Cubist buildings are located on this street.
- Three Cubist Houses - The triplet of houses under the rock of the Vyšehrad fortress remains one of the most famous constructions of the Cubist style.
- Villa Kovarovic - Inspired by gothic and baroque architecture, this cubist masterpiece was built at the Vltava river banks in 1912.
- Neklanova - A street with an amazing cubist appartment building from 1913 concludes the tour.
What's Included
- Tickets for public transportation to get to Vyšehrad and back
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating journey through the artistic soul of Prague with our Art Nouveau and Cubism walking tour! See a different angle of the city that is off-the-beaten path and nevertheless beautiful. Uncover the city’s hidden treasures as you explore the iconic Central Train Station, a masterpiece of Art Nouveau design. Immerse yourself in the opulent beauty of the Municipal House, where every detail tells a story of artistic brilliance. Discover the avant-garde House at the Black Madonna, a Cubist gem breaking conventional boundaries. With each step, our expert guide unveils the captivating tales behind these architectural wonders. Don’t miss this chance to witness Prague’s unique blend of Art Nouveau and Cubism – travel in time to the golden era of the early 20th century.
- The time dedicated to all the stops on the tour does not add up to the duration of the entire tour (2.5 hrs), because some of the tour is short walks in between the various stops, and taking public transportation at a certain point.
Location
3CMM+FH Prague
At the main entrance of Prague's Central Train station, facing the park. You can recognize the guide by the bright red folder they are carrying.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Mab86
May 21, 2024
Great architectural tour! - This is a great walking tour to see the architecture of Prague - Art Nouveau and Cubism. Max is a very knowledgeable guide - relating information about the history and styles, as well as human insights on the time period. Highly recommended.
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Rachel_l
Mar 24, 2024
Walking Tour Providing a Unique Perspective of Prague - Max was a well-informed and well-prepared guide of a lesser known architecture in Prague. I saw so much I never would have had I not taken this tour. Thank you for the thorough and pleasant experience. Highly recommend!
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