Hanau pavilion, Cast iron pavilion in Holešovice, Czech Republic
The Hanau pavilion is a cast iron structure in Letna Gardens featuring ornate iron railings, decorative pillars, and a two-armed entrance staircase. The building combines cast iron, glass, and concrete in an innovative architectural design.
The structure was built in 1891 for the Prague Jubilee Exhibition to showcase the Komárov Ironworks. Prince Wilhelm Hanavský later donated the building to Prague, where it became a permanent feature.
The pavilion reflects how Prague embraced industrial craftsmanship in the late 1800s, turning factory techniques into public art that people still enjoy as a restaurant and gathering space. The cast iron details show the pride local ironworks took in their technical skill.
The pavilion operates as a restaurant where you can make reservations and sits on an elevated location within the gardens offering views of Prague's bridges. You can reach it by walking through Letna Park from the surrounding streets.
The pavilion was Prague's first building made entirely from cast iron, showcasing Czech ironworks technology at the 1891 exhibition. Visitors at that time had rarely seen such a modern construction technique applied to public architecture.
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