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Municipal House (Czech: Obecní dům) is a civic building that houses Smetana Hall, a celebrated concert venue, in Prague, Czech Republic. It is located on Náměstí Republiky next to the Powder Gate in the centre of the city.
- Náměstí Republiky 5
- Czech Republic
Learn about the history, architecture, and attractions of Municipal House, a beautiful Art Nouveau building in the heart of Prague. Find out how to get there, when to visit, and what to do and see inside this cultural gem.
A historic Art Nouveau building and a cultural centre in Prague, where the Czechoslovak Republic was proclaimed in 1918. Learn about its history, architecture, events, exhibitions and guided tours.
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The Municipal House is a stunning example of Art Nouveau architecture, built in 1912 on the site of the former Royal Court Palace. It houses a concert hall, several conference rooms, a café, a restaurant and a bar, and is the site of the historic proclamation of the Independence of Czechoslovakia in 1918.
1 Municipal House Guided Tour. 2 Exhibition Blanka Matragi – Timeless. Tickets can be bought only at the Municipal House box office. Tickets can be purchased at the historic box office of the Municipal House (10:00 - 19:00) and online on our website www.obecnidum.cz.
Turn back the clock a little to the magical century of steam in the spectacular Municipal House, one of the largest and best preserved in the world.
The Municipal House stands on a site with a wealth of history. The former King’s Court was once located here, the setting-off point for the coronation processions to Prague Castle. The Municipal House was built between 1905-12 to the design of architects Osvald Polívka and Antonín Balšánek in the Art Nouveau style.
