The Dancing House (Tancící dum) is the name given to the non-traditional modern building at the corner of Rašínovo nábreží and Resslova, alongside the Vltava River in Prague 2.
It was built on a vacant riverfront plot where a 19th century townhouse was destroyed during bombing of Prague in 1945. The neighbouring house was co-owned by Czech ex-president Vaclav Havel who ordered the first architectural study and supported the building.
It was designed in 1992 and completed in 1996 by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunic in co-operation with Canadian architect Frank Gehry.
Originally named Fred and Ginger (after Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - the house vaguely resembles a pair of dancers) the modern house stands out among the Neo-Baroque, Neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings.
It's unusual shape was controversial at the time, but locals have grown to like it!
One may only visit the French restaurant that is located on its roof, which has fine views of the city. The rest of the building are offices.
Address
Rašínovo nábreží 80.
Corner of Resslova
Prague 2
How To Get There
Metro: Karlovo námes
External Links
Web Site of French Restaurant on top of the Dancing House
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