Palác Metro, Neo-Renaissance palace in Old Town, Prague.
Palác Metro is a Neo-Renaissance palace in the Old Town with five stories and two basement levels, distinguished by a glass facade with adjustable golden screens. The building contains twenty retail spaces and ten office areas, connected to Na Perštýně Street through an L-shaped passage.
The building was constructed in 1870 as a commercial and residential structure for Major Friedrich Bender von Soebelkampf according to architect Bedřich Tesař's design. It underwent modernization efforts in its basement areas, adapting to the changing needs of the city.
The building once housed the Metro Cinema and an automatic restaurant that served the neighborhood for decades until 1989. These spaces remain part of the local memory and reflect how people spent their leisure time in this district.
The palace is easily accessible through multiple entrances, and the L-shaped connecting passage helps visitors navigate the interior. The mix of retail and office spaces makes it straightforward to explore depending on your interests.
The basement areas were modernized in 1928 according to architect Filip Trdlica's design while preserving the original sandstone portal. This blend of contemporary updates and original features shows the careful restoration approach taken with the building.
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