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KAMPA
Vodičkova 18, Prague 1 Phone.:+420 221 097 111 www.praha1.cz
The Church Of Saint Nicholas In Prgue
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Malostranské náměstí, Prague 1 Phone: +420 257 534 215 www.stnicholas.cz
A small romantic island called Kampa positioned on the Vltava River in the centre of Prague is scenic place offering a walk among small ancient picturesque houses. In fact it is not a natural island as it was separated from the Lesser Town by an artificial mill raceway called Čertovka (Devil´s Creek). The group of houses among which the Čertovka flows is known as the Prague´s Venice. Natural alluvial deposits and made up grounds material, gradually extended the area of the island especially after the great fire of the Lesser Town and the Castle in 1541. Today, it is a place where the Kampa Museum has its seat. Here, you can see collections of 20th century artworks
The Municipal House
nám. Republiky 5, Prague 1 Phone: +420 222 002 101 info@obecnidum.cz www.obecnidum.cz
The church of Saint Nicholas at the Lesser Town belongs to prominent Europe´s Baroque structures. Sometimes, it is referred to as the most beautiful Czech Baroque building. Its massive dome and slender tower are an inseparable part of the panorama of the Prague Castle. Surprisingly, its belfry tower is not a part of the church. There is a separate entrance to it. In addition to the church, your climb to the belfry tower that offers a view of the Lesser Town and hosts a new permanent exhibition called “Custos Turris / the Guardian of the City“. The older exhibition is called The Older Tower Keeper’s Apartment.
The Municipal House is a marvellous example of the Prague Art Nouveau architecture. It was designed by Antonín Balšánek and Osvald Polívka on the site of the former King‘s Court. The extensive building houses a concert hall, café and exquisite French restaurant. You can take part in guided tours of the Municipal House with expert comments. Visitors have a unique opportunity to see various halls and lounges where hundreds of important social and cultural eventS take place every year. The tour also includes the visit of the Smetana Hall, a famous concert hall with the capacity of 1200 seats and an original organ from the culminating phase of the Art Nouveau period.
