Josef Loves

The Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning, or CAMP, is a gateway to modern urban architecture and design. The main exhibition room hosts public discussions, visits from experts, workshops, film screenings, and more, exploring modern trends in architecture and city planning. There’s also a cafe, study room, and bookstore for visitors who want to take the time to immerse themselves in design.

The Dox Centre for Contemporary Art is one of many examples in Prague of how inspiration can refresh older spaces. Built in a former factory, Dox features a steady lineup of exhibitions by international contemporary artists, many of whom enjoy global recognition or legendary status. One big advantage Dox has it’s that it’s easy to find, topped by the Gulliver Airship, designed in conjunction with architect Martin Rajniš, a massive reading room made of wood and steel and modelled after the airships of the early 20th century to exemplify humanity’s eternal optimism — the enduring will to fly. Nominated for the prestigious Mies van der Rohe award in 2008. There’s also a multifunctional hall used primarily for stage arts – theater, dance, music, film, or performance art.

Just on the other side of the Lennon Wall in Prague’s Little Town, Artiseme is a high-concept shop with a tranquil garden, a quiet sanctuary a step away from the bustle of tourists. Shelves and tables are covered in lovingly wrought designs by local artisans and craftsmen, and the owners love nothing more than helping a customer find something that suits their aesthetic tastes. The garden hosts exhibitions when the weather is right, and when you’ve got your objet d’art, you’re not far from Little Town Square and the Castle.