Hus Congregational House, Prague

Name: Hus Congregational House
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

#212 among attractions in Prague

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The Hus Congregational House, or Husův sbor, is a Hussite church in Dykova Street in Prague 10. It was completed in 1935 as part of a multi-functional development by architect Pavel Janák in the constructivist style. The tall, six-storey minimalist tower and belfry carries a 700 kg copper chalice as a symbol of the Hussite Church. The tower was briefly used to create an alternative radio station during the Prague uprising in 1945. ()

Local name: Husův sbor Architectural style: ConstructivismCoordinates: 50°4'28"N, 14°26'56"E

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Praha 10 (Vinohrady)Prague Czech Republic

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Hus Congregational House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum, Ďolíček, Žižkov Television Tower, State Opera.

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Venerable place with historical exhibits
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Vinohrady Theatre, Prague
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Which popular attractions are close to Hus Congregational House?

Nearby attractions include Vinohrady Water Tower, Prague (2 min walk), Šaloun Villa, Prague (4 min walk), Lužická, Prague (5 min walk), Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, Prague (7 min walk).

How to get to Hus Congregational House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hus Congregational House:

Tram

Vinohradská vodárna • Lines: 10, 16, 91 (3 min walk)
Krymská • Lines: 13, 22, 4, 97, 99 (5 min walk)

Bus

Krymská • Lines: 135 (5 min walk)
Jana Masaryka • Lines: 135 (9 min walk)

Metro

Jiřího z Poděbrad • Lines: A (6 min walk)
Náměstí Míru • Lines: A (11 min walk)

Train

Praha-Vršovice (18 min walk)
Prague Main Station (21 min walk)