Slovanský dům, Cultural monument in New Town, Czech Republic
Slovanský dům is a building in Prague's New Town featuring Late Baroque and classical architectural elements with a striking facade on Na Příkopě street. Inside, it houses restaurants, office spaces, and a multiplex cinema that make it a busy place for different activities.
The structure was built in the second half of the 1800s as an important gathering place for a specific community in Prague. After World War II, its purpose changed and it was later redeveloped to serve mixed uses.
The building served as a gathering place for Prague's communities over different periods and reflects how the city's cultural identity shifted through the decades. Visitors can sense these changes in how the spaces are used today.
The building is directly accessible from Na Příkopě street, a central location in the Old Town that is easy to reach on foot. The restaurants and cinema inside are open to visitors, with the place usually available during regular business hours.
The Mirror Hall inside was installed in the early 1870s as an architectural highlight and originally featured gas lighting. The lighting was later upgraded to electricity, reflecting the building's technological progress over time.
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