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The Prague City Council, officially the Council of the Capital City of Prague (Czech: Rada hlavního města Prahy (RHMP)), is the executive body of Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is appointed by the Prague City Assembly , who elects the council from their own members.
- The Municipal Hall
- The Old Council Hall
- The Antechamber to The Assembly Hall
- The Brožík Assembly Hall
- The George Hall
The Municipal Hall was once the central point of the entire town hall. All of the most important matters concerning the administration of Prague’s Old Town were discussed there. It was also used as a wedding hall in the past. Nowadays, it has a completely new interior. The originally renaissance room was fully destroyed in May 1945 and only two neo...
The most valuable historical interior in the Old Town Hall is that of the Old Council Hall. Thanks to its architecture and decorations, it ranks as one of the most graceful late gothic halls in Europe. The statue of Christ the Sufferer dating from the beginning of the 15th century takes pride of place in the hall. It is affixed to a base in the sha...
The antechamber to the meeting hall is entered through a unique door dating from 1619. This is one of few renaissance inlaid doors which have been preserved in Prague. The upper section includes a depiction of Justice, while the lower area includes an allegory of Strength. The door was originally part of the Lesser Town Hall. It was transferred to ...
The Brožík Assembly Hall stands out in relation to the other halls in the town hall; it occupies the height of two stories and the floorplan of an entire house. The room originated in 1879. It was given its current appearance in the late art nouveau style by the architect Josef Chochol in 1910. The Prague Council was based there until the end of th...
The George Hall, named after George of Poděbrady, adjoins the Assembly Hall. The man and his election to the position of the King of Bohemia at the Old Town Hall are recalled by a bust at the front of the room. It was sculpted in white Carrara marble in 1873 by the sculptor Tomáš Seidan. The walls bear fragmented frescos from the 15th century, whil...
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History of the City Introduction Prague. The capital of the Czech Republic is our most valuable urban conservation area. In 1992 the historical core of the city covering 866 hectares was listed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Register.
An important piece of Art Nouveau architecture dating back to 1908-1911. Since 1945, it has been the seat of the Prague City Hall and Prague’s Mayor. The Grand Hall is the venue for Prague council meetings, seminars, conferences, and gala events. Exhibitions are occasionally held here.
The core of the town hall was a Gothic corner house, to which the Prague burghers added an extra floor with council hall and a 70 m high tower with viewing-gallery. The town hall achieved its current form over centuries.
Admission fees in detail, reservations, guided tours dates here or contact the information centre. The Municipal House box-office: open daily 10.00 - 19.00. - information about events in the Municipal House, tickets for concerts, exhibitions, guided tours. Other rooms in the Municipal House:
The council hall (or also the council room) is the most valuable relic of the city hall and the centre of all the former course of events, which was established in the second half of the 15 th century. The entrance is decorated by a Renaissance marble portal with an inscription Senatus.
