Winternitz Villa in Prague's Smíchov district is a functionalist building from 1931–1932, designed by Adolf Loos and Karel Lhota for lawyer Josef Winternitz. It was the last project completed during Loos's lifetime and is a listed cultural monument. Since 2017 the villa has been open to the public as a gallery, offering guided tours, exhibitions, a cultural programme, and experiential overnight stays.
Na Cihlářce 10, 150 00 Praha 5
Sun-Wed 12:00-18:00, Thu-Sat closed (free entry); guided tours Sat and Sun
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Guided tour of Winternitz Villa, a masterpiece by architect Adolf Loos. Your guide will explain Loos's Raumplan concept and the history of this cultural monument.
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Evening guided tour of Adolf Loos's Winternitz Villa featuring the building's architecture and the family's history, with a glass of prosecco or apple juice on the terrace.
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A photographic and architectural study by Adam Štěch exploring Japan's post-war reconstruction and experimental design from 1945 to 1982.
An evening guided tour of Winternitzova Vila featuring commentary and a choice of prosecco or apple juice.
A guided tour through the historic Malvazinky neighbourhood, exploring its architecture and cultural heritage. The first route focuses on the history of Black Hill.
A guided walking tour through the historic Malvazinky district with a commentary from Winternitzova vila. Discover the fascinating history of one of Prague's most interesting neighbourhoods.
Karolína Soukupová performs with her trio at the historic Winternitzova vila. An intimate concert featuring piano, drums, and bass.
An art history lecture exploring brutalism and sculpturalism, held in Prague.
A site-specific theatrical project staged in Winternitzova vila, telling the story of grandmother Jenny Winternitzova through her grandchildren's cherished memories.
An art history lecture on Italian architect Renzo Piano and his approach to light and space. Individual lectures from the year-long course can be attended as standalone sessions.
A lecture on Japanese post-war architecture by architect Adam Štěch, part of the exhibition at Winternitzova vila.
Opening reception of an exhibition on post-war Japanese architecture featuring photographs by Adam Štěch. Free admission in Prague.
A standalone art history lecture exploring graffiti as an artistic medium. Perfect for those without time for a full-year course.
A lecture exploring Adolf Loos's relationships with major painters of his time, especially Oskar Kokoschka and Jan Zrzavý, and their impact on his vision of modern culture.
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English-guided tour of Adolf Loos's architectural masterpiece from 1932, revealing the villa's history and the philosophy of Raumplan.
(22 days)
An exhibition of Russian artist Viktor Pivovarov's drawings and literary texts, presented alongside the publication of the book Och!