Šaloun Villa, Prague

Name: Šaloun Villa
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

#238 among attractions in Prague

Art Nouveau architecture, Vernacular architecture

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Šaloun Villa or Šalounova vila is a studio in Prague designed by and for the sculptor Ladislav Šaloun. The villa was designed and built to construct the Jan Hus Memorial but it was also a meeting place for the Czech intelligentsia. Today the building has been restored and it is used for education. ()

Local name: Šalounova vila Completed: 1912 (112 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 50°4'21"N, 14°26'58"E

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Praha 10 (Vinohrady)Prague Czech Republic

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Šaloun Villa open?

Šaloun Villa is open:

Monday 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Šaloun Villa?

Nearby attractions include Hus Congregational House, Prague (4 min walk), Vinohrady Water Tower, Prague (5 min walk), Lužická, Prague (6 min walk), Prague 2, Prague (9 min walk).

How to get to Šaloun Villa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Šaloun Villa:

Bus

Krymská • Lines: 135 (3 min walk)
Jana Masaryka • Lines: 135 (10 min walk)

Tram

Krymská • Lines: 13, 22, 4, 97, 99 (3 min walk)
Ruská • Lines: 13, 22, 4, 97, 99 (3 min walk)

Metro

Jiřího z Poděbrad • Lines: A (9 min walk)
Náměstí Míru • Lines: A (13 min walk)

Train

Praha-Vršovice (15 min walk)
Prague Main Station (24 min walk)