Prague Dancing House
Prague is a city that breathes mystery, invoking a constant sense of the uncanny. It is also one of the most exciting cities in the world, culturally, where an evening’s entertainment can run the spectrum from mainstream attractions to the most experimental and underground innovations. It is a city that is known for its careful hipness, where the excellent tastes of the locals help to fuel the inspirations of some of the world’s most daring artists. You get the sense that you’ve walked into an elaborate cultural dialogue, and the most splendid thing is that you’re invited to participate in the shaping of new world culture.
It’s one of the most affordable cities in Europe, too, which doesn’t hurt in attracting young, alternative artists looking for a community that is active, vibrant, and always seems to be creating new and fascinating things. It’s easy to get around, with hotels like this where you can find great accommodation in the neighborhoods you want to see. There’s so much to see here, and it’s very likely that one visit won’t be enough. But if you do get the opportunity, you’ll be struck by the haunting atmosphere, the fantastic coffee houses, and some of the most interesting buildings in the world.
Gothic architecture is all around, but so is some of its more unusual cousins, such as the deconstructivist Dancing House. The design in by Croatian Vlado Municic and Frank Gehry, and is certainly one of the most spectacular buildings in the city. Vaclav Havel lived next door, and had planned to turn it into a cultural center. That hasn’t been realized yet, but the effect on visitors is astonishing. In this city of ghosts, here is a building that resembles two people dancing, and the effect can be pleasing and spectral all at the same time, adding to the remarkable visual appeal of this city.
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