The Municipal House

Exemplifying the Art Nouveau to its best, the Municipal House is the finest of PragueÍs architecture established in 1912.æ

Designed mainly by Antonin Balsànek and Osvald PolÕvka with a significant contribution from various major Czech artists, the Municipal House (ObecnÕ Dm) has been recently fully restored to its original form. This impressive architecture boasts of housing one of the most noteworthy and largest concert venues, Smetana Hall along with plenty of salient features. The exterior of the splendid Municipal House is adorned with a vast fresco on the arch above the second floor balcony while a large dome placed behind and above the arch adds to the beauty of this impressive civic building. The interior of the building is not far behind being decorated with fine stained glass windows and beautiful paintings. Lord Mayor's Room serves as one of the best part of the house featuring murals by Alphonse Mucha. One can best explore the place either through guided tours, which are also available in English, by simply attending the concert or trying out its caf_ or restaurants.