Dancing House (Tančící dům)

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The Dancing House, PragueThe Dancing House (Tančící dům, also called "Ginger and Fred" after the couple that inspired it) on the Rašínovo nábřeží embankment is one of Prague's rarities, admired and disliked at the same time. This eccentric building was designed by the American architect Frank Gehry and was finished in 1996. It strikes an odd pose in the orderly row of century-old architecture.

To get there, walk down Resslova from Karlovo náměstí or along the embankment from Palackého náměstí, or take tram 17 or 21 to Jiráskovo náměstí.