8 Architectural Gems To See In The Czech Republic

Tenzin Chodon

St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague

At the heart of Prague Castle, this Gothic cathedral took centuries to complete. Its soaring interiors and Mucha’s stained glass add to its character.

View of Prague Castle with St. Vitus Cathedral Shutterstock

The Dancing House, Prague

Along the Vltava River, the Dancing House stands out with its unusual curves and leaning forms, creating a playful contrast with Prague’s historic streets.

Prague’s iconic Dancing House Shutterstock

Villa Tugendhat, Brno

Built in 1930, Villa Tugendhat is a landmark of modernist design. Its open plan, glass walls, and onyx interior remain striking even today.

An exterior look at the Tugendhat House Shutterstock

Český Krumlov Castle, Český Krumlov

Overlooking the Vltava, Český Krumlov Castle brings together Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Its painted tower and Cloak Bridge are hard to miss.

View of historical centre of Cesky Krumlov town Shutterstock

St. Barbara’s Church, Kutná Hora

Rising above Kutná Hora, St. Barbara’s Church is a remarkable late-Gothic building, known for its distinctive roofline, soaring structure, and detailed interiors.

Kutna Hora, Czech Republic Shutterstock

Hluboká Castle, Hluboká nad Vltavou

With its white walls and many turrets, Hluboká Castle looks almost too perfect to be real. The Gothic Revival design was inspired by Windsor Castle.

Hluboká Castle Karel Sakar/Wikimedia Commons

Zachariáš of Hradec Square, Telč

Step into Telč’s main square and you’ll find rows of colourful Renaissance and Baroque houses, with preserved arcades giving the space a distinctive look.

Zacharias of Hradec Square, Telč Shutterstock

Municipal House, Prague

Inside Prague’s Municipal House, Art Nouveau comes alive through grand halls, decorative details, and a strong sense of Czech artistic identity.

The front facade of Municipal House Wikimedia Commons

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