Peterkův dům, Multifamily residential building in New Town, Prague, Czech Republic.
Peterkův dům is a residential building at Wenceslas Square number 12 that combines Art Nouveau design elements with a traditional facade. The multistory structure contributes to the street's architectural character and reflects construction practices in central Prague around the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The building was completed in 1899 by architects Jan Kotěra and Vilém Tierhier during a period of intensive urban renewal. Its construction reflects the Art Nouveau movement that shaped Prague's cityscape at that time.
The structure received recognition as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic, registered under the Monument Catalogue with number 1000152007.
The building sits centrally at Wenceslas Square, a main landmark in Prague's old town with good access via public transport. The location is easily walkable and surrounded by active streets with cafes and shops nearby.
The building combines residential functionality with architectural elements from the late 19th century, representing the evolution of urban housing in Prague.
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