The 20th century swept through the streets of New Town, leaving behind an incredibly diverse array of buildings—ranging from ornate historicism to bold Cubism to the clean lines of Functionalism and uncompromising Brutalism. None of these buildings stands alone—each is a reflection of its era, political ambitions, and the lifestyle of the time.

Join us on a walk through time. We’ll start at Václav Havel Square, where we’ll uncover the fascinating urban relationship between the two buildings of the National Theater. Along the riverfront, past Žofín and the functionalist Mánes, we’ll head toward the Cubist Diamant Palace. Along the way, we’ll also stop at magnificent department stores and the palaces of the Adria Insurance Company and Škoda Works. We’ll conclude our journey at Můstek, near the iconic office building designed by Alena Šrámková, the first lady of Czech architecture.

During the walk, you’ll learn, for example, how individual styles built upon one another or distinguished themselves from one another. And using specific examples, we’ll show you how the historical legacy of the Old Town meets the ambitious urban planning of the New Town.

Dates: November 21, 2:00 PM & November 28, 2:00 PM

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