Interwar period

Changes in society also bring about artistic changes. In the interwar period, he became a member of the Regulatory Commission. He participated in the urban planning solution of Pankrác, where he prefered row development. He also created his urban concept for other parts of Prague, such as Letná and the newly created development in Baba. Considered as functionalist top and luxury building in one is the Juliš Hotel on Wenceslas Square and the Hus Parish House in Vinohrady.

Artist's other face

Janák had great respect for the monuments to which he devoted not only theoretical, but also practical attention. He participated in a series of restoration works - the adaptation of Černinský Palace, he reconstructed the Old Town Hall and also the Prague Castle Riding School. His last work was the restoration of the Summer Palace in the Royal Gardens and the Czechoslovak Army's Main Political Administration building, on which there are perceptible elements of incoming socialist realism.

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Pavel Janák not only created art, but also sensitively rescued it. A luxury artistic gentleman.

Luxury footprints of history

While walking through Old Prague, you can see a number of artistic sites across the centuries. From the historical point of view, memorable for this town quarter is year 1338, when building of the town hall commenced, which was placed in the Old Town Square along with the astronomical clock, an unprecedented and luxurious curiosity. It is a sought-after dominant feature of the Gothic character not only due to the distinct tower but also due to the sophisticated and luxurious annexes that resulted in a unique building.

Sightseeing of the Old Town

After seeing the town hall, your sight can also focus on other important architectural achievements – U Minuty House will surprise you with its Renaissance façade, while in the heart of Old Town Square stands the monument of Jan Hus. At the Municipal House you can admire the ornate beauty of Art Nouveau. Relax and harmony can be found in the sacral buildings - the Church of St. Nicholas, the Church of Our Lady before Týn.

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Historical corners

The picturesqueness of this part of Prague is also created by buildings with interesting features such as Ungelt. It served in the past as a courtyard with a customs house for foreign caravans. The duty was paid until the 16th Century. Since ancient times, the coronation route has been preserved, leading around many of Prague's Old Town monuments. The Powder Gate was the starting point of a parade leading to Prague Castle. The enumeration of the most interesting does not end here. Charles Bridge, Clementinum, buildings around the Old Town Square: all this tells of the Czech talent, of permanent values bequethed to the next generations.

The original cobblestones and intricate maze of alleyways, the secrets awaiting at each corner, historical buildings of immense value, luxurious walks with a hint of adventure: all this offers the Old Town in Prague, one of the most charming quarters in Europe.