Dům bratří Čapků, Cultural monument villa in Vinohrady, Czech Republic
The Čapek Brothers' House is a double villa in Vinohrady with two identical mirrored sections connected by covered corridors. Each half has its own entrance facing a shared front garden.
Architect Ladislav Machoň designed and built this house between 1923 and 1924 for writers Karel and Josef Čapek. The city of Prague acquired Karel's half in 2013 to establish a cultural venue.
Karel Čapek's half served as a gathering place where writers and thinkers met regularly, reflecting the intellectual life of the era. These meetings shaped cultural conversations of the time and drew notable figures from Prague's literary circles.
The property sits in Vinohrady, a calm residential neighborhood with good transit connections. Access depends on current opening hours, so check ahead before visiting.
The two brothers shared a garden with separate gates despite living in distinct halves of the building. Karel carefully designed the outdoor space with rose beds and a small pool.
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