Few buildings in Prague have caused as much controversy as the Dancing House on Rašínovo nábřeží. Some admire its bold design, while others argue that it does not fit the surrounding architecture. Either way, no other modern building in Prague attracts as much attention.

Photo of the observation deck at Prague's Dancing house

The Dancing House was built on a vacant lot that appeared after an air raid on February 14, 1945. The site remained empty for decades until 1992, when the Dutch insurance company Nationale-Nederlanden purchased it. Construction was completed in 1996. The building is the result of a collaboration between architects Vlado Milunić and Frank O. Gehry. Together they created Ginger and Fred. This is what the towers of the Dancing House are called in honor of the American dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.

Today, the building houses offices, an art gallery, a hotel, a restaurant, and a bar with an observation deck.

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