Scholar-Led Art Nouveau & Modernism Walking Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: Prague, Czech Republic | Prague, Czech Republic


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Scholar-led walking tour of the Czech Art Nouveau scene
Discussion of 20th-century art movements in scenic Prague
Chance to see examples of Cubist & Rondocubist architecture
Iconic landmarks like Wenceslas Square & the Municipal House
Maximum group size of 6 people for an intimate experience

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Prague
Admission fees
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Delve into Prague's 20th-century Art Nouveau scene—a style that embraces architecture, design, and graphic art—on this comprehensive walking tour. Pass by iconic monuments that mark the city's creative evolution as you learn about the history of Prague's arts and architecture scene.

Begin your tour at Praha Hlavní Nádraží, an Art Nouveau train station building. Discuss the revolutionary movement against academic art from the 19th century while you marvel at the lofty dome, stained-glass windows, and carved faces of women representing Prague, the “Mother of Cities.”

As you continue to Wenceslas Square, the historic core of the city, discuss the finer points of Prague's Art Nouveau features. Your analysis is complemented by a stroll past the Lucerna Music Bar (a classic Art Nouveau building built by former President Václav Havel's family) and the Grand Hotel Europa, another fine example of Czech optimism in the early 20th century.

Then gain a scholar's insight into Cubism and Rondocubism, distinctive architectural styles that spread throughout Europe. Visit the House of the Black Madonna, designed by Josef Gočár, to see an example of Cubist and Rondocubist design in Prague—one of few European cities to feature this elegant style of building.

Your final stop is at Prague's Municipal House, an Art Nouveau treasure. Here, immerse yourself in the history of the Art Nouveau era, as well as the then-emerging Modernist movement.