Dům Radost, Prague

Name: Dům Radost
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

#167 among attractions in Prague

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Dům Radost is a functionalist building in Prague, Czech Republic. It is located next to Winston Churchill square in Žižkov district. It was built from 1932 to 1934. This 52 metres high building with 13 floors and cross floor plan inspired by French architect Le Corbusier was once the tallest office building in the country. The complex serves as offices, apartments, theater, cinema, cafe and observatory since 2019. Since 1964, it is a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°5'5"N, 14°26'39"E

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Praha 3 (Žižkov)Prague Czech Republic

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Dům Radost – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum, Žižkov Television Tower, National Monument in Vitkov, State Opera.

0.7 miSW
Venerable place with historical exhibits
National Museum, Prague
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TV tower with observatory and restaurants
Žižkov Television Tower, Prague
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0.4 miNE
Tomb, Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Monument in Vitkov, Prague
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0.6 miSW
Lavish 19th-century opera/ballet theater
State Opera, Prague
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0.5 miSE
Square
Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, Prague
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0.7 miW
Exhibition on life in Communist era
Museum of Communism, Prague
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Art nouveau-influenced synagogue
Jubilee Synagogue, Prague
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Shopping, Department store
Bílá labuť, Prague
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0.7 miW
Palace
Schebek Palace, Prague
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0.5 miSE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, Prague
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0.7 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St. Ludmila, Prague
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Which popular attractions are close to Dům Radost?

Nearby attractions include Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague (5 min walk), Army Museum Žižkov, Prague (5 min walk), Döner Kebab Žižkov, Prague (7 min walk), National Monument in Vitkov, Prague (10 min walk).

How to get to Dům Radost by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dům Radost:

Tram

Viktoria Žižkov • Lines: 15, 26, 5, 9, 95, 98 (2 min walk)
Hlavní nádraží • Lines: 15, 26, 5, 9, 95, 98 (11 min walk)

Bus

U Památníku • Lines: 133, 175, 207, 908, 909 (5 min walk)
Náměstí Winstona Churchilla • Lines: 135 (5 min walk)

Train

Prague Main Station (10 min walk)
Praha Masarykovo nádraží (13 min walk)

Metro

Main Station • Lines: C (12 min walk)
Florenc • Lines: B, C (12 min walk)

Ferry

Ostrov Štvanice • Lines: P7 (23 min walk)
Rohanský ostrov • Lines: P7 (23 min walk)