Dancing House

Our first stop is the Dancing House. The area where this modern structure now stands was actually destroyed by the United States on February 14th, 1945 when an air raid was carried out due to navigational mistakes. This land lay in ruins until 1960 when it was cleared but stayed empty until after 1990, when the Nationale Nederlanden company bought it. The buildings unique design was created by the architects Vlado Milunic (Vlado Mayunize) and Frank O.Gehry and completed construction in 1996.

In contrast to the many Baroque, Gothic, and Art Nouveau buildings in Prague, the Dancing House stands out with its curved glass wall and concrete towers representing two dancers. The building houses numerous office spaces, a luxury hotel, art gallery, and a restaurant with a viewing terrace.

This area can become overcrowded at times, with many individuals waiting to take photos kicking the building. This is usually done by standing next to the statue of Alois Jirásek. He was a famous writer, teacher, and politician in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

On the rest of our tour, you will see that just a few minutes away, there are many amazing hidden gems that showcase authentic Prague. To continue our tour, cross the street towards the Dancing house and continue walking straight down the street.