{"id":926,"date":"2017-02-23T14:45:48","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T13:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pragueartstour.com\/?page_id=926"},"modified":"2018-04-06T00:43:44","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T22:43:44","slug":"twentieth-century-architecture-in-prague","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pragueartstour.com\/cs\/twentieth-century-architecture-in-prague\/","title":{"rendered":"S3 Twentieth Century Architecture in Prague"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Twentieth Century Architecture in Prague with Private Guide - S3<\/h1>\n<\/div>

Art-Nouveau, Cubism, Functionalism, and Deconstructivism \u2013 the Twentieth century left some impressive traces in Prague\u2026<\/em><\/p>

20th century architecture (and yes, even Art-Nouveau only appeared in the past century) is quite broadly represented in the Czech metropolis. The individual buildings are scattered around the whole city, so at times we\u2019ll be taking a tram to visit them. But the basis of the tour is still a downtown walk.<\/p>

Wenceslas Square is named after the equestrian statue of the Czech patron saint, St. Wenceslas, that dominates the upper portion of it. It was the place where, after the tragic events of the 1968 Prague Spring, student Jan Palach set himself on fire in the following year. Twenty years later, the Velvet Revolution took place here. The square offers multiple noteworthy examples of buildings that witness the diverse architectural styles of the beginning of the 20th century.<\/p>

The Koruna Palace is an example of geometric Art-Nouveau, the famous Hotel Europa on the other hand exemplifies traditional floral Art-Nouveau. Other gems of Art-Nouveau design include the Municipal House. This tour will also take us to the famous Cubist House of the Black Madonna.<\/p>

Cubism and Rondocubism, also known as the national style, appeared in Bohemia around the year 1910, and subsequently never spread beyond the country boundaries. It remains a stunning and much sought-after curiosity for experts\u2026<\/p>

Functionalism then took the stage with admirable force, pushing the pompous and d\u00e9cor-heavy Art-Nouveau to the background, preferring architecture that highlights function.<\/p>

For those interested in Brutalist architecture, we can include examples of this concrete-exposing style in the program. Although these building are related to the Communist era in the Czech Republic, many interesting works were built here at the time.<\/p>

Aficionados of Post-Modern architecture are drawn to the Dancing House, also known as Ginger and Fred in celebration of the famous dance pair. It is the work of Czech architect Vlado Miluni\u0107 and his famous American colleague Frank Ghery. It\u2019s considered a unique example of Deconstructivism in modern architecture. Its rooftop terrace provides a breathtaking panorama and view of the Prague Castle.<\/p>

Among other icons of modern architecture that can also be included in the program are the Lucerna Palace with its Rokoko Passageway, Adria Palace, Josip Ple\u010dnik\u2019s unique Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord and the \u017di\u017ekov TV tower.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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DEPENDING UPON YOUR INTERESTS, YOU CAN ADD SOME OF THE FOLLOWING GUIDED VISITS TO MONUMENT INTERIORS TO THE BASIC ROUTE OF OUR WALKING TOUR:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\"\"\u00a0MUNICIPAL HOUSE<\/h3>

This is an exclusive tour, because each day there are only two or three tours of this house in English. The building itself is a stunning jewel of Art Nouveau architecture and d\u00e9cor: we can take a trip back in time again, this time to the beginning of the 20th century and visit the Art Nouveau Smetana concert hall, as well as famous rooms called the Ladies, small debating rooms, decorated by the best artists of the time \u2013 Alfons Mucha, J. Preisler. These rooms are a beautiful example of crafts of the time. This house represents a unique harmonic whole, a beautiful reminder of the luxuriant belle \u00e9poque.<\/p>\"https:\/\/www.pragueartstour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/s3-a-1170x300.jpg\"\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\"\"\u00a0DANCING HOUSE TERRACE<\/h3>

The entry to the terrace that boasts a 360 degree view is conditioned by ordering a drink at the Glass Bar.<\/p>\"https:\/\/www.pragueartstour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/s3-b-1170x300.jpg\"\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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TOUR DURATION<\/h3>\n<\/div>

3 - 4 \u00bd hours according to your choice of sights<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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TOUR RATES<\/h3>\n<\/div>

The listed rate is a price per HOUR OF GUIDE SERVICE FOR THE GIVEN NUMBER OF PERSONS. Yours will be a private tour, so these would only be the number of people you travel with and for whom you order. We most often structure Prague tours into \u00bd day blocks (3-4 hours each). To get your expected total tour price, multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours. You will then pay for the actual number of hours guided during your tour.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Number of Persons<\/td>Hourly Rate<\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>32 \u20ac = $40<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>36 \u20ac = $45<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>36 \u20ac = $45<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>40 \u20ac = $50<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>40 \u20ac = $50<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>43 \u20ac = $54<\/td><\/tr>
More persons<\/td>Individual calculation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t<\/div>\n
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In the following form, we will be also asking you about:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>