Katarína from Prague

About me I see the world through visuals. Studying art history and then "taking photos" with words as a magazine editor has been a dream come true. My passion lies in interior design, architecture, unconventional spaces, and the beauty of everyday life. I used to go to many local travel festivals and talks with amazing travellers. I was lucky to edit a travel book for one of them. ...

Jun 22, 2025

Rondo Cubist House Prague

Unknown gem in Holešovice

""Rondo Cubist House" in Prague is a prime example of the rondo cubist architecture movement of the 1920s... Don't be afraid to admire it!"

Letná, part of the Holešovice (Prague 7) district, is known as an exciting place where everyone would like to live. The Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and other important cultural institutions are part of this genius locus that people like to talk about. The place comprises interesting architecture, urbanism and people with artistic backgrounds. Let's have a look at one of the facades, in rondo cubist style, at Kamenická street No 35.

One of the best known examples of rondo cubism was designed by architect Otakar Novotný in 1923-1924. The facade of the six-floor residential building is reminiscent of the principles of dynamic baroque architecture. Its very unusual appearance has a basically rhythmical geometrical composition and compared to cubist architecture is rather simple. The building was originally named the Rental House of the Association of Prague Teachers. Nowadays its apartments are mostly family heritage. It is also fascinating to see it in the context of the other buildings in its neighborhood.

If the term rondo cubism sounds strange to you, you should know that it used to describe the characteristic style of architecture and applied arts that was developed in the '20s in Prague. Don't be afraid to admire this particular one of the many houses on the street, even if the uninterested people have no awareness of its architectural qualities.

Enjoy your moment of unique discovery!

Amsterdam

Antwerp

Art & culture

About this spot

Kamenická 35

CZK

no-price

Find your way with 206 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters

Discover hidden gems and all our locals’ favourites! Get full access to our Prague guide.

Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:

Discover all other hidden gems in Prague

The Přístěnek Artwork

On a wave of joy

Lay your eyes on this 'sculpture' in Prague, and you'll most definitely have the same reaction most adults have - you'll want to go back to your childhood!

Art & culture

Relaxing

Katarína

Mácová

Jul 2, 2025

Pražská Tržnice

The new local hotspot

"Pražská Tržnice" in Prague is an old industrial complex that has been completely transformed - now it has outdoor bars, live music, food trucks...

Art & culture

Bars

Music

Theaters

Eliška

Pelková

Jun 30, 2025

Vršovická Vodárna

Beautiful water tower

"Vršovická Vodárna" in Prague is an old water tower that brings four of the city's neighborhoods into one building - and what beautiful architecture!

Relaxing

Janina

Michlova

Jun 30, 2025

Podhorská Vyhlídka

Another Vltava puzzle piece

"Podhorská Vyhlídka" in Prague is one of the great vistas over the river Vltava, every Czech's favorite river. It's easy to get here from the center...

Relaxing