Obecní Dům
Obecní Dům
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Neighborhood: Stare Mesto (Old Town)
One of the oldest neighborhoods in town represents the medieval heart of Prague. It’s no surprise it is bustling with tourists every time of day. Križovnický square, overlooking Charles Bridge with Prague Castle in the background, is probably the most beautiful square in the city. Its unique historical atmosphere of gothic houses and churches, cobblestone streets and squares, and stone towers blend together with the modern era. A vast array of bars, restaurants, dance clubs, international brand shops, galleries and hotels bring life to the old city. With its charming and picturesque cobblestone streets, the nightlife and parties will surely be unforgettable.
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- Republic square • 5 min walk
- bridge • 8 min walk
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TravelerTrecker
Houston810 contributions
Oct 2022
The municipal house is spectacular. Its façade, the ornamentation, the colors, its interior are the most impressive representations of Art Nouveau in Prague. The only way to visit is by taking the official guided tour. The tours are scheduled twice every day. There is one in the morning in Czech ; the one in the afternoon is in English. You have to pay at the entrance approximately 10 dollars. The tour lasts for one hour and takes you around the different rooms of the second floor and the Smetana auditorium. When they turn the lights of the Smetana auditorium is "wow" The guide speaks very good English and is very nice. The tour is not rushed. The explanations are very good. They do not allow regular tours to visit the place. The rooms are unique: the confiture room, the paintings (the horses, the eagle, the Czech personalities of that time), the aquarium, the oriental furniture, the fabrics, the knobs, the room designed by Mucha, the different auditoriums, etc. It is so unique, colorful and diverse! The elevators are very interesting. You can take pictures!
This is one of the most impressive sites in Prague. It is close to the Powder Tower. It is very easy to find and close to the most common visited sites in Prague.
This is one of the most impressive sites in Prague. It is close to the Powder Tower. It is very easy to find and close to the most common visited sites in Prague.
Written February 26, 2023
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james f
21 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Enjoyed the 60 minute concert , the best of classics.
You can have a coffee, snack and drink in the cafe at the entrance.
You check in your bag and coat before entering the hall.You get a metal token to be redeemed for your belongings .
Music played to a high standard.Spoilt somewhat by audience members taking photos and videos of the concert.
I wish these people would show some respect.
You can have a coffee, snack and drink in the cafe at the entrance.
You check in your bag and coat before entering the hall.You get a metal token to be redeemed for your belongings .
Music played to a high standard.Spoilt somewhat by audience members taking photos and videos of the concert.
I wish these people would show some respect.
Written March 2, 2023
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FLnurseER
Boca Raton, FL2,674 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
For people that love Art Nouveau, there is an important event going on in Prague right now. This amazing building serves as a perfect backdrop for a large exhibition of the artist Alphonse Mucha’s distinctly stylized and decorative theatrical posters. Included is an animated tribute to his monumental canvases known as The Slav Epic, depicting the history of the Slavic people. One can also closely examine a replica of his stained - glass window from St. Vitus cathedral. Tickets for this exhibition can be purchased online. Event are starting to be planned for the concert hall. The restaurant on the right and the café on the left of the entrance are opened, but the restaurant inside the Municipal House remains closed. Face masks are mandatory inside.
Written September 23, 2021
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marievabarbarita
Panama City, Panama16 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
The Smetana Hall is nice and it’s impressive the lights inside. Regarding halls I would say the Estates Theater in Prague is WONDERFUL (Don’t miss it) It was my favorite.
We went to a concert in Smetana Hall and was disappointing. The musicians didn’t seemed to have chemistry, it was a sad concert. Only 20% of tickets were sold so the theater was empty ( Tickets super expensive for what you receive).
Previous day I went to a concert in Rudolfinum Theater and even though it was in a small hall, the sound was amazing, the musicians explained the pieces they were playing, they had a “best seller program” so it is even better if you bring kids/teens because they will enjoy. The musicians were from the Prague philharmonic and was prepared and done with love.
In Prague there is a concert everywhere everyday. Make sure you read reviews before buying tickets as they really take advantage of tourists.
We went to a concert in Smetana Hall and was disappointing. The musicians didn’t seemed to have chemistry, it was a sad concert. Only 20% of tickets were sold so the theater was empty ( Tickets super expensive for what you receive).
Previous day I went to a concert in Rudolfinum Theater and even though it was in a small hall, the sound was amazing, the musicians explained the pieces they were playing, they had a “best seller program” so it is even better if you bring kids/teens because they will enjoy. The musicians were from the Prague philharmonic and was prepared and done with love.
In Prague there is a concert everywhere everyday. Make sure you read reviews before buying tickets as they really take advantage of tourists.
Written February 21, 2023
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Katarzyna
5 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Terrible experience! We have been forced to get inside as the outside space is preserved for smokers only. The management and staff were not empathetic at all and do not care about the customer experience. The only thing that they care is the customer money. The manager that came out and spoke with us was laughing at us and did not offer any assistance and ran away once we wanted to make official complaint.
Written May 26, 2023
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AmarilisVos
Jabbeke, Belgium2,204 contributions
Mar 2023
We visited the town hall on March 27.
There is a temporary exhibition about Mucha's work.
We also took the guided tour. The explanation and the visit to this Art Nouveau building is worthwhile. You must buy tickets in advance. If you don't understand English very well, they will give you a paper with the information, but only in certain languages. Ask your language.
The groups can be quite large. You won't always have time to take pictures without people in front of you.
There is a temporary exhibition about Mucha's work.
We also took the guided tour. The explanation and the visit to this Art Nouveau building is worthwhile. You must buy tickets in advance. If you don't understand English very well, they will give you a paper with the information, but only in certain languages. Ask your language.
The groups can be quite large. You won't always have time to take pictures without people in front of you.
Written April 13, 2023
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David D
1,143 contributions
May 2022
The Municipal House has a small but beautiful collection of Mucha’s designs and artworks on display above the concert hall. However, it should be noted that these are primarily lithographs, in case people are very concerned with only seeing originals. The moving displays of his works are quite breath-taking, particularly the display of the Slav Epic.
Written May 14, 2022
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leedjjck
East Hampton, CT981 contributions
Nov 2019
One of the must see buildings in Prague is the Obercni Dum ( Municipal House) that is beauitfully preserved and in use for concerts and other events. The building also has high end restaurants and cafe for any taste. A paid tour of the building is also worth it to see the main concert hall and the side rooms with the original furnishings and wall art. We didn't have time to attend any events in the main hall but it was busy for the five nights we were in Prague.
Written January 20, 2020
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msdAmerinParis
Paris, France145 contributions
Aug 2020
Having decided to walk from the old city center to the new Contemporary & Modern art museum (and a long walk it is!) I found myself in front of this gorgeous Art Nouveau building all decorated with stained glass. You can go in and look at the staircase, lamps and even the stained glass above the ticket selling booth.
I learned that it housed a concert hall and to my even greater pleasure a temporary Mucha exhibit starting on my last day in Prague and which I was just able to take in.
The exhibit was mainly of his early prints in France and his advertising posters, many of them (if not all (?)) were lent by Lendl the Czech tennisman who has amassed a great collection of Mucha's work.
There is also, housed in the same building, an Art Nouveau restaurant with the most exquisit lamps and other decorations. A great place for lunch, tea/coffee or dinner (the food is fairly priced and quite good) and bask in the luxury of a century ago.
I learned that it housed a concert hall and to my even greater pleasure a temporary Mucha exhibit starting on my last day in Prague and which I was just able to take in.
The exhibit was mainly of his early prints in France and his advertising posters, many of them (if not all (?)) were lent by Lendl the Czech tennisman who has amassed a great collection of Mucha's work.
There is also, housed in the same building, an Art Nouveau restaurant with the most exquisit lamps and other decorations. A great place for lunch, tea/coffee or dinner (the food is fairly priced and quite good) and bask in the luxury of a century ago.
Written August 28, 2020
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DaisyChain12
Hitchin, UK1,565 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
I was taken here by a friend who visited Prague regularly- she was excited to show me the gorgeous interior, and to enjoy their cake trolley.
It was an unusually warm day so we sat outside and our order taken quickly. I then had my lovely cherry chocolate cake arrive, we then waited over 10 minutes before asking where the drinks and Caesar salad were as we had observed tables around us ordering and receiving far more complicated orders in half the time we had so far waited. The remainder of our order finally arrived about 15 minutes after my cake. Surely a fine dining experience is you enjoy eating together rather than sit and watch the other one eat with no food or drink of your own?
We were both quite shocked at the rather appalling service we received- it was like we were invisible as tables around us seemed to do okay for their food delivery.
It took a while for us to get someone to bring a bill too. Won’t be returning.
It was an unusually warm day so we sat outside and our order taken quickly. I then had my lovely cherry chocolate cake arrive, we then waited over 10 minutes before asking where the drinks and Caesar salad were as we had observed tables around us ordering and receiving far more complicated orders in half the time we had so far waited. The remainder of our order finally arrived about 15 minutes after my cake. Surely a fine dining experience is you enjoy eating together rather than sit and watch the other one eat with no food or drink of your own?
We were both quite shocked at the rather appalling service we received- it was like we were invisible as tables around us seemed to do okay for their food delivery.
It took a while for us to get someone to bring a bill too. Won’t be returning.
Written April 14, 2022
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RIDI0406
Madison, WI76 contributions
We are planning to go to one of the "tourist" concerts at Smetana hall and was wondering if it's ok to dress casually or if most people dress up. We will be touring the city during the day and didn't know if we needed to go to out hotel to change or we could just go straight there. Thanks!
DanaS01
Monument, CO35 contributions
Some people were dressed up and some were casual. Dress for comfort you are on vacation.
Let me know if you have any other Czech Republic questions. We go every year. My husband is Czech so we know our way around pretty well. It's a beautiful city. So many things to see and do. There is a great restaurant that we found last year about 3 blocks away from the hall. U Sadlu very good food. I got Svickova it was great. We had a large party and everyone liked the food. Have a wonderful time!
Steve O
Torquay35 contributions
Hi Dana,
I read your review on the Four Seasons concert at the Municipal Hall in Prague.
We too will be haeding for the Four Seasons concert on the 21st July.
Are you able to tell us the best place/area to sit so we can apreciate all it has to offer in the way of sound & view.
Kind regards
Steve
lisabinnyc
New York City, NY398 contributions
This is a typical concert hall. About 10 rows back, in the middle and you'll be very good indeed!
SmoothJourney
Boston, MA7 contributions
Where can the concert tickets to the main hall, Smetara Hall, be bought online?
feewiwi k
98 contributions
If you type Smetara hall tickets into your browser search there are plenty however there is one classicticprague that lets you print your ticket . There was Plenty of availability when we were there .
borneon4
20 contributions
What restaurant would you recommend nearby for dinner before the concert, please? Thank you!!
bobv999999cardiff
Cardiff, UK115 contributions
There are two restaurants within the Municipal Building itself , only eaten in the one the, French restaurant on the right as you go into the building,which was very good, the other on the left as you enter seems to have had reasonable reviews, the décor in both is worth seeing. There are also restaurants at the rear of the craft market in the square we ate in the Celnice twice, gets very busy (good sign) but food was OK.
lyndaburton53
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK8 contributions
Is it necessary to book afternoon tea?
DouglasCheungbristol
Bristol, UK33 contributions
Wide and tasty choice of cakes, pastries and desserts. Just wait at the cafeteria entrance to be seated by the staff. Tour groups can pre-book their afternoon teas which cater to their taste.
Jolanda F
154 contributions
Dear,
On December 24th we will have a concert in the Smetana Hall. Since 24 December in Czech Republic is a very important day, I wonder if there is a special dress code. I have read the previous comments but because it is this special day.
Susana D
Amarante, Portugal152 contributions
Hi. I think so!
leneme
George Town, Malaysia232 contributions
can we enter without guided tour and ticket?
tq
Iamivo
Sofia Region, Bulgaria153 contributions
You can access the building without any problems and look inside for free. The interior is interesting. There is a café, a restaurant. The paid entrance and the tour is for the halls.
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