The stacked-block appearance of this1920s structure could actually be considered dangerous, considering its bright green sculptural scene distracts pedestrians crossing the streets around Jungmannovo náměstí. The visual stimulation continues inside, where the Association of Art Critics and Theorists curate an art gallery, and the decadent Café Adria offers refreshment in a sophisticated setting. This architectural monument was originally built to house an Italian insurance company in the early 20th century. Visitors on a tight schedule might want to pop in just long enough to get a glimpse of the marbled floors, chandeliers, and ornate twenty-four-hour clock flanked by celestial symbols and signs of the zodiac.
Time Out tip: Stop in around the holiday season to see an ornately decorated Christmas tree in the lobby.
Nearby:
Franz Kafka Monument: For the mesmerizing rhythm of this rotating puzzle become Kafka’s mirrored face
Black Angel’s Bar: For old-timey atmosphere and cocktails with history
SmetanaQ: For a design-centered café experience with a riverside view