Prague's most prominent Art Nouveau building situated on the site of the former Royal Court Palace. A frequent stop for visitors drawn in by the art nouveau gold trimmings, stained glass, sculpture and the regular exhibitions and concerts.

Namesti Republiky - dove si trova il maggiore esempio del Liberty praghese: si chiama Casa Municipale o Casa del Popolo, in ceco Obecni dum. Costruita tra il 1906 e il 1912 serve oggi come sala di concerti e di mostre. All'interno si trovano: al pianterreno una caffetteria e un ristorante francese; una taverna nel sotterraneo e al primo piano la Sala Smetana dove si svolge il concerto inaugurale della Primavera di Praga, festival musicale che si svolge in Maggio. Al posto della Casa Municipale si trovava nel Medioevo un Palazzo reale che fu abbandonato alla fine del 1400 quando i re tornarono al Castello, molto pił sicuro. Historically the building had been used as a seminary and a military college, but was finally demolished and replaced by the present cultural centre with many exhibition halls and an auditorium designed by A. Balasek. On 28th of October 1918 the Municipal House was the scene of the proclamation of the independent state of Czechoslovakia

The Smetana Hall, situated in the heart of the building is sometimes used as a concert hall and ballroom. The interior is decorated with works by leading Czech artist of the first decade of the century most notably the famous Alfons Mucha. There is also a cafe and restaurant in the lobby hall where visitors can relax.