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Explore Prague's Palác Adria: A stunning Rondo-Cubist masterpiece with rich history, art, and vibrant city life.

Palác Adria, an architectural landmark in Prague's New Town, showcases the unique Rondo-Cubist style. Built in 1923-1924, it features striking facades, sculptures, and an internal passage with shops, a theatre, and a restaurant, offering a blend of historical elegance and contemporary life.

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  • Visit the Adria Café on the upper floors for great views of Jungmannovo Square.
  • Explore the internal passage to see the mosaic floor and unique architectural details.
  • Check out the astronomical clock in the foyer, adorned with bronze zodiac statuettes.

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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    To reach Palác Adria via the metro, take Line B (yellow line) to Můstek station. Exit towards Václavské náměstí (Wenceslas Square), walk straight along Na Příkopě street until you reach Jungmannova street, then turn left. Palác Adria will be on your left at Jungmannova 31. A single metro ticket costs approximately CZK 30.

  • Public Transport

    If traveling by tram, take tram lines 9, 14, or 24 and disembark at the Národní třída stop. Walk north on Národní street, turn right onto Jungmannova street, and Palác Adria will be on your right at number 31. A single tram ticket is about CZK 30.

  • Walking

    From Wenceslas Square, walk towards the southern end and take the exit towards Jungmannova street. Continue until you reach the intersection with Jungmannova street, turn left, and Palác Adria will be at number 31 on your left.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Prague. A short taxi ride from the city center to Palác Adria will typically cost between CZK 150-250, depending on traffic and the taxi company. Ensure the taximeter is set to zero at the beginning of the ride.

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Palác Adria, located in Prague's Nové Město (New Town), stands as a prime example of Rondo-Cubist architecture. Constructed between 1923 and 1924 for the Italian insurance company Riunione Adriatica di Sicurtà, the palace was designed by Josef Zasche, with Pavel Janák contributing the color scheme and interior design. The name 'Adria' is derived from a shortened version of 'Adriatica'.The building's facade incorporates semi-circular and triangular cornices, towers, and sculptures by prominent artists like Otto Gutfreund, Jan Štursa, and Bohumil Kafka. Štursa's sculpture 'Adria' (or 'Seafaring') is a notable feature on the facade. Inside, visitors can find an elaborate 24-hour clock surrounded by bronze statuettes representing the zodiac signs. The palace also includes an arcade with a mosaic floor depicting insurance-related themes and a glass-ceilinged courtyard.Throughout its history, Palác Adria has housed various establishments, including a café, textile shops, the Czechoslovak Film Institute, and the Laterna Magika experimental theatre. The building has undergone reconstructions, including a major one in 1996-1997. Today, it contains apartments, offices, commercial spaces, a theatre club, an art gallery, and a restaurant, blending historical architecture with modern functions.

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