Prague Beyond the Tourist Trail
Discover 70 places locals actually visit! Pre-orders from 05/11 on our e-shop.
Inside this Guide you will find:
- 70 modern & contemporary buildings
- 17 neighborhoods across Prague
- 6 architectural styles explored
- From Brutalist icons to hidden gems
About the Book
Prague Uncovered not only provides an insider’s guide to how modernity and history combine in the city’s distinctive landscape, it also educates the reader about the backgrounds of the fascinating buildings and the artist-engineers behind them. Readers will learn how Brutalism and other modern architectural styles from the 20th century relate to the significant structures from the more distant past.
The book is designed for architecture enthusiasts, students, expats, and visitors who want to explore Prague beyond its well-trodden landmarks. Whether you’re a local curious about your own city or a traveller looking for meaningful experiences, Prague Uncovered offers a smart and visually engaging way to discover the city’s architectural layers.
Inside, readers will find seventy carefully selected buildings divided into seven chapters divided by neighbourhoods. Each entry includes photographs, and concise descriptions that place the buildings in their historical, social, and urban context. Together, they tell a story of Prague’s transformation over the last hundred years, showing how modern and contemporary architecture continue to shape its identity today.
Where can you buy our book?
PageFive
Art Map
Czech Design
NGP
Archizoom Books
UPM
Shakespeare a synové
Karolinum
Knihkupectví Franze Kafky
DOX
Knihkupectví Přístav
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Creative team
The book was created by the team behind Mapamátky, a long-term project dedicated to mapping and promoting 20th- and 21st-century architecture in Prague.
“Tourism in Prague is still heavily concentrated in the historical centre — when people think of 20th-century architecture, they might name Cubism or the Dancing House. But what happened throughout the rest of the 20th and 21st centuries? Prague Uncovered invites readers to explore that overlooked story.”
— Marie Zákostelecká, Mapamátky Concept Director & Cultural Manager
“We set out to find the very best of Prague’s architecture — a cross-section of styles from the 20th and 21st centuries. Alongside the buildings and their stories, we’ve added cultural and historical context to help visitors and expats understand the complex background in which these iconic structures were created.”
— Štěpán Beneš, Mapamátky Content Director & Architect
Do you know Prague?
On which island in central Prague is the Werich Villa located?
On which island in central Prague is the Werich Villa located?
Kampa Island
What is the name of the gallery created from a former transformer station at Klárov?
What is the name of the gallery created from a former transformer station at Klárov?
Kunsthalle Praha
How large are the circular glass lenses on the river embankment?
How large are the circular glass lenses on the river embankment?
5.5 metres in diameter
What architectural style does the Diamond House represent?
What architectural style does the Diamond House represent?
Cubism
What stone did Plečnik use for the giant bowl in the Paradise Garden?
What stone did Plečnik use for the giant bowl in the Paradise Garden?
Mrákotín granite
What shape is the floor plan of the Kotva department store?
What shape is the floor plan of the Kotva department store?
Hexagon / honeycomb
The project has been carried out with the financial support of the City of Prague.
