Prague Art Nouveau and Cubist Architecture historic tour
Overview
Named one of the five best architecture tours in Europe by the Week's Portfolio Magazine, this journey highlights Prague's Main Train Station and Municipal House. The tour showcases the city's Art Nouveau architecture amid Gothic and Baroque influences.
- 🏛️ Witness intricate floral patterns in ironwork and fairy-tale women with long hair typical of Art Nouveau.
- 🌍 Learn how cultural changes influenced building designs, including the introduction of water, central heating, and power systems.
- 🍹 Visit the historic Lucerna bar, once owned by Vaclav Havel’s family, and the Grand Hotel Europa, symbols of Czech optimism.
- 🔍 Identify various forms of Art Nouveau, such as gingko biloba leaves on facades and unique typography on building signs.
- ⚠️ Note that this tour includes walking; comfortable shoes are recommended for exploring Prague’s architecture.
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- Guided tour by a historian