Dancing House
landmark · Prague · Czechia
- Address
- Jiráskovo nám. 1981/6, 120 00 Prague
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Seen from the street.
- Links
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About
A curving, deconstructivist office building by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić on the riverbank.
History
It was completed in 1996.
Good to know
- A rooftop terrace has a view; check the opening hours.
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