PRG-27 • museums1911 - 1912
Dům U Černé Matky Boží (House of the Black Madonna)
World's premier Czech Cubist building housing the Grand Café Orient
50.087200°N, 14.425600°E•city Axis
Documented Historiographical History
Designed by Josef Gočár in 1912, a pioneer of Cubist architecture.
Architectural & Symbolic Reading
A classic architectural emblem of Prague history from 1911 - 1912.
Historical Legends & Mysteries
Enduring local folklore and historical chronicles surround this site.
Insider Curiosities & Secret Facts
•A defining cultural monument of Prague dating from 1911 - 1912.
•Preserves centuries of authentic Bohemian craftsmanship.
•Loved by locals and international travelers alike.
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