Machoňova pasáž, Art Deco passage in Zelené Předměstí, Pardubice, Czech Republic.
Machoňova pasáž is a five-story passage built in Art Deco style, connecting Třída Míru street to the Karlovice district. The interior houses 17 shops, apartments, a restaurant, and other facilities arranged along a spacious arcade with natural light filtering through.
Architect Ladislav Machoň designed and built this passage in 1925 on a site with deep roots in the city's past. The location had previously held a prayer house belonging to the Unity of the Brethren, destroyed centuries earlier during the Thirty Years War.
Four sculptures by Karel Dvořák adorn the facade and show artistic skill from the period of construction. Inside, a wall painting by Alexandr Vladimír Hrska depicts various craftspeople at work, reflecting the daily occupations valued in that era.
The passage is open during daytime hours and accessible through public entrances at both ends, allowing easy passage between the two areas. After the 2012 renovation, the interior walkways are accessible for visitors with mobility needs, and lighting throughout makes navigation comfortable.
The interior preserves original mosaic floors made from colored cubes in three different shades that shimmer as you walk through. These details from 1925 are remarkable and show craftsmanship that often goes unnoticed by visitors focused on the shops and passages above.
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