Prague Public House in Republic Square
Ná mě stí Republiky 1090/5, Star Mě sto, Praha Č eská republika
Description:
The public house is located on the Republic Square in Prague. Construction took place in 1905-1912 according to the project of Oswald Polivka and Antonin Balzanek, the facade painting and decor elements were performed by the best Czech sculptors and artists. The facade of the house has a rich design: frescoes, sculptures, statues, images.
The house was intended for the capital’s cultural and social activities. In 1918, the independence of Czechoslovakia was declared here. Currently, concerts and various festivals are held in the main hall, named after the Czech composer B. Smetana. There are also galleries, a restaurant, a cafe and a gambling hall.
