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Dancing House is a must-see when visiting Prague! Also known as "Fred and Ginger," the deconstructivist building's two towers represent the famous dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, with a solid stone tower (Fred) and a fluid glass tower (Ginger). They were designed by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić and completed in 1996. I stood on the sidewalk and waited for busy traffic to pass so that when I took photos, cars weren't blocking the view of the building. The best spots to take photos are along the river. I also entered the building, and went upstairs to the lobby of the restaurant/bar Glass Bar. I didn't order anything, I just checked it out, and then continued on with exploring and walking around Prague.
Nice views up there. We had drinks in the afternoon. Surprisingly, the drinks were only the equivalent of $1-2 more than any other bar in Prague. Glad we went and got yet another nice view of Prague.
The collaborative efforts of Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić and Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry unite in this two-part structure, personifying a dancing couple. You can almost feel the sway of the dancer's curved form on the left leaning into the more upright figure on the right. At the intersection of an avenue in a part of town known for its Art Deco and Baroque facades, this Modernist building sticks out. When this corner of the street was bombed in error by the US during WWI, it lay vacant and decrepit until its construction was initiated by the Nationale-Nederlanden Bank in 1992 and completed in 1996, at the behest of former Czech President Václav Havel. Not coincidentally, his family had co-owned an adjacent plot post war and in 1986 he had suggested to Milunić that a cultural center be built in this location. While this intent did not come to fruition, the end result was still a one-of-a-kind architectural statement. The design of the site represents Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers--the sculpture "Medusa" sitting on the top of the right building represents Fred's head--though Gehry later retracted the names stating that he was "afraid to import American Hollywood kitsch to Prague." Despite this, the name lives on in the cafe on the terrace. I agree with some review in that unless you're a hardcore architecture fan, it's a "maybe see", not a "must see" in Prague. Not to diminish its distinctive place in modern architecture, it's just that there is no shortage of peculiar and outstanding building designs in Prague. Of course if you're in the area already why not? The interior is as interesting, if not more so than the exterior, in that you can examine the asymmetrical spaces filled with wacky curves (and feel bad for all the junior architects who had to manage the construction). I didn't go up to the roof though it looks like a relaxing spot to enjoy a drink on a warm evening.
There are so many reviews about this unique building that I won't dare to repeat because the previous reviewers do a better job, I can assure you. I think this is one of those must see unique architectural experiences that are important in Prague. I wish that we would have had the opportunity to go up to the top in the evening and see the view of the city. However, Prague is one of our favorite places to visit so I am sure I will return!
150CZK will give you admission to this 7th floor terrace bar. Drinks are solid, staff is, errrr typically Czech which is to say not particularly friendly, but efficient nevertheless. The view is worth the 150 check price if you want to enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Prague and rest a little from a day of walking.
Yelp Review 2023 #144: A famous landmark in Prague that has several different names such as Ginger and Fred (named after Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire), Nationale-Nederlanden Building...it's better known as the Dancing House because it has curves and lines that make it look like it's dancing. It was designed by Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry with the concept of yin and yang in mind which is why one side is all curvy and distorted, and the other side is straight (from an angle) to depict how the now democratic Czech Republic transitioned from communist Czechoslovakia. To look at it, take pictures, and go in are free. It has nine floors used as office space, restaurant, hotel/ apartment, and a lobby. Although I did say it's free, if you want to go up the viewing deck for a view of Prague, you have to pay. It's a historical area. It's a site that the US bombed by accident when Prague was German-occupied during World War II. Thousands of people died due to a navigation error - this was not the target area. That's a big unforgivable ooops!
Rooftop bar with beautiful views. Limited cocktail menu. Touristy. Crowded with small viewing area but worth visiting for a pre-dinner cocktail.
So we took a hike across town to visit the building inspired by Ginger Rodgers and Fred Astaire. It's an interesting building and they have two Resturant but I went for the view and a really good espresso martini. If your in the neighborhood you might want to check it out.
We had a lovely dinner here after our first full day of sightseeing in Prague. Absolutely wonderful dining experience. The staff was friendly and attentive. I had the semolina gnocchi which gave a generous portion in delightful sauce. My boyfriend had the beef steak which was cooked to perfection with a delicious potato croquette. We ended with dessert which did not disappoint. I would recommend anyone taking the evening to dine at Ginger & Fred!
Typical rooftop bar. The Macallan 12 was priced nicely. Recommend for the views but not much else
It's just a unique building to see while in Prague! If you walk throughout the city, this is an excellent spot to swing by. I came during the day. I highly recommend that you stop by at night since it is prettier than in the day with all the lights illuminating the building.
Best night view of the city of Prague! Great place and I could not believe it was not too crowded, maybe because it was a Sunday?! Loved it here, the bartenders were very nice! To enjoy the view you must either buy a drink or pay a fee, fair! Co-designed by one of the architects I personally admire the most, Frank Gehry, it's a little surprise among all the baroque and gothic buildings of the area.
Hospitality 5 star, service was exquisite. However, the food left me much to desire. It was blend, definitely the worst food I had in Prague.
This pillar of modern architecture in Prague "danced" to life in1996. The project comes from the drawing board of world-renowned architects Vlado Milunić and Frank O. Gehry. Its concept was inspired by the dance skills of the famous film couple, the stone tower symbolizes Fred Astaire and the glass tower, his partner Ginger Rogers. A gallery and a restaurant with a terrace (the Glass bar) offering a 360° view of Prague can be visited in the Dancing House. We visited both in the daytime and also in the evening to get pics at different times of day and to appreciate the lights that made the structure a beautiful glass jewel at night....Loved it.... read more
Dancing House is a must-see when visiting Prague! Also known as "Fred and Ginger," the deconstructivist building's two towers represent the famous dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, with a solid stone tower (Fred) and a fluid glass tower (Ginger). They were designed by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić and completed in 1996. I stood on the sidewalk and waited for busy traffic to pass so that when I took photos, cars weren't blocking the view of the building. The best spots to take photos are along the river. I also entered the building, and went upstairs to the lobby of the restaurant/bar Glass Bar. I didn't order anything, I just checked it out, and then continued on with exploring and walking around Prague. read more
1 month ago
The collaborative efforts of Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić and Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry unite in this two-part structure, personifying a dancing couple. You can almost feel the sway of the dancer's curved form on the left leaning into the more upright figure on the right. At the intersection of an avenue in a part of town known for its Art Deco and Baroque facades, this Modernist building sticks out. When this corner of the street was bombed in error by the US during WWI, it lay vacant and decrepit until its construction was initiated by the Nationale-Nederlanden Bank in 1992 and completed in 1996, at the behest of former Czech President Václav Havel. Not coincidentally, his family had co-owned an adjacent plot post war and in 1986 he had suggested to Milunić that a cultural center be built in this location. While this intent did not come to fruition, the end result was still a one-of-a-kind architectural statement. The design of the site represents Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers--the sculpture "Medusa" sitting on the top of the right building represents Fred's head--though Gehry later retracted the names stating that he was "afraid to import American Hollywood kitsch to Prague." Despite this, the name lives on in the cafe on the terrace. I agree with some review in that unless you're a hardcore architecture fan, it's a "maybe see", not a "must see" in Prague. Not to diminish its distinctive place in modern architecture, it's just that there is no shortage of peculiar and outstanding building designs in Prague. Of course if you're in the area already why not? The interior is as interesting, if not more so than the exterior, in that you can examine the asymmetrical spaces filled with wacky curves (and feel bad for all the junior architects who had to manage the construction). I didn't go up to the roof though it looks like a relaxing spot to enjoy a drink on a warm evening. read more
11 months ago
There are so many reviews about this unique building that I won't dare to repeat because the previous reviewers do a better job, I can assure you. I think this is one of those must see unique architectural experiences that are important in Prague. I wish that we would have had the opportunity to go up to the top in the evening and see the view of the city. However, Prague is one of our favorite places to visit so I am sure I will return! read more
150CZK will give you admission to this 7th floor terrace bar. Drinks are solid, staff is, errrr typically Czech which is to say not particularly friendly, but efficient nevertheless. The view is worth the 150 check price if you want to enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Prague and rest a little from a day of walking. read more
10 months ago
Yelp Review 2023 #144: A famous landmark in Prague that has several different names such as Ginger and Fred (named after Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire), Nationale-Nederlanden Building...it's better known as the Dancing House because it has curves and lines that make it look like it's dancing. It was designed by Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry with the concept of yin and yang in mind which is why one side is all curvy and distorted, and the other side is straight (from an angle) to depict how the now democratic Czech Republic transitioned from communist Czechoslovakia. To look at it, take pictures, and go in are free. It has nine floors used as office space, restaurant, hotel/ apartment, and a lobby. Although I did say it's free, if you want to go up the viewing deck for a view of Prague, you have to pay. It's a historical area. It's a site that the US bombed by accident when Prague was German-occupied during World War II. Thousands of people died due to a navigation error - this was not the target area. That's a big unforgivable ooops! read more
2 years ago
Rooftop bar with beautiful views. Limited cocktail menu. Touristy. Crowded with small viewing area but worth visiting for a pre-dinner cocktail. read more
3 years ago
So we took a hike across town to visit the building inspired by Ginger Rodgers and Fred Astaire. It's an interesting building and they have two Resturant but I went for the view and a really good espresso martini. If your in the neighborhood you might want to check it out. read more
2 years ago
We had a lovely dinner here after our first full day of sightseeing in Prague. Absolutely wonderful dining experience. The staff was friendly and attentive. I had the semolina gnocchi which gave a generous portion in delightful sauce. My boyfriend had the beef steak which was cooked to perfection with a delicious potato croquette. We ended with dessert which did not disappoint. I would recommend anyone taking the evening to dine at Ginger & Fred! read more
3 years ago
Typical rooftop bar. The Macallan 12 was priced nicely. Recommend for the views but not much else read more
3 years ago
It's just a unique building to see while in Prague! If you walk throughout the city, this is an excellent spot to swing by. I came during the day. I highly recommend that you stop by at night since it is prettier than in the day with all the lights illuminating the building. read more
5 years ago
Best night view of the city of Prague! Great place and I could not believe it was not too crowded, maybe because it was a Sunday?! Loved it here, the bartenders were very nice! To enjoy the view you must either buy a drink or pay a fee, fair! Co-designed by one of the architects I personally admire the most, Frank Gehry, it's a little surprise among all the baroque and gothic buildings of the area. read more
3 years ago
Louis R is back in the building. The "Dancing House" is cool, architecturally, but the money part is the rooftop views. Louis R drank some Czech beeeerz while chilling on the rooftop and looking down on all the commoners who could not afford to chill up here. It's a must-do whilst in Praha (Prague). Be like Louis R. Chill on rooftops in Prague. read more
The famous building design by Frank Gehry, locals usually call it Ginger and Fred, if you look at it, they are two dancers. It is located in the modern part of the city. El famoso edificio diseñado por Frank Gehry, los locales lo llaman Fred & Ginger, si lo miras, son dos bailarines. Está situado en la parte moderna de la ciudad. read more
The dancing house is indeed an architectural beauty and is very photogenic but this is essentially one of those "take a picture and leave" spots... It is quite a walk from city centre but at least the walk is entirely along the river which is extremely scenic. There are some pretty neat jazz clubs/bars in the area. Overall, I wouldn't necessarily classify this place as a must see, but taking a walk and snapping w picture isn't exactly a bad thing... read more
Tančicí dum, they call it. Gehry left a mark here along the Vltava.....know what it reminds me of!? Look up the designer Nambé. He designed a pair of kissing salt and pepper shakers...wonder if this served as an inspiration point. Can't miss it when walking along. read more
10 years ago
Also known as "Fred and Ginger", Frank Gehry's Dancing House is quite an architectural marvel. The views from the roof of the Dancing House are not to be missed! In order to access the roof, you need to enter through Celeste Restaurant on the ground floor. Access to the roof is free as long as you make a purchase at the bar. My husband and I visited in the afternoon so we each ordered a glass of wine and the bartender brought us to the elevator and we were on our way up! There were only a few other people on the roof with us so we had plenty of time to soak in the views, enjoy our wine and take some photos. I would imagine that in the summer months, it gets busy so plan accordingly. read more
3 years ago
10 years ago
Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire.....Vogue! The Tančící dům or the Dancing Building is an iconic architecture in Prague. It's a tourist spot, but it's challenging to take pictures since there are: lots of cars, on a super busy corner/bridge. I wouldn't go out of my way to take pictures here unless of course, you have nothing better to do like me. This building is not that high, but you can check out the top floor for a great view of the city and the Vltava river. read more
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Though is an interesting piece of architecture, it certainly isn't that interesting to visit. Good as a photo opportunity then continue walking on by. Besides, it's an office building and I believe there's a restaurant on the top floor. Strangely, in a city that I felt was unbelievably crowded with tourists, there were none here at the time we walked by. Wonder why... read more
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