When walking along Celetná Street, notice the building on the corner of Celetná Street and Ovocný Trh Square. This house is the first cubist building in Prague, built in 1912 and designed by Josef Gočár.

The cubist style emphasizes a return to precise geometric forms, and this principle was applied not only to the building’s facade but also to its interiors. The construction sparked significant debate as it replaced a Baroque-era house. A compromise was reached by incorporating a historical detail: the Madonna and Child figure from the 17th century. Today, we can see a replica of this sculpture, installed in 2000, on the building.

The House of Black Madonna now hosts the Museum of Czech Cubism. On the second floor, you can enjoy a coffee at the Grand Café Orient.