Experts' Choice Award Dancing House
What the experts agree on
Prague's Dancing House is a striking 1996 postmodern office building designed by Gehry and Milunić. Its undulating, graceful lines resemble a dancing couple—hence the "Fred and Ginger" nickname—and blend seamlessly into the riverside landscape.
“Dancing House (Tančící Dům), on the corner of Resslova and the Vltava quayside, on Rašínovo Nábřeží, is a remarkable post-Modern office building.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "This whimsical building, one of Prague's most popular modern structures, came to life in 1996 as a team effort from architect Frank Gehry (of Guggenheim Bilbao fame) and his..." Full review
Frommer's "While standing on the river side of the street from Jiráskuv Bridge, look past the Frank Gehry-inspired Dancing Building. Next door you will find a discreet apartment block with a small..." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Amazing postmodern office building...its highly modern aspect fits perfectly into the landscape thanks to its graceful undulating lines and a transparent layer evoking the finest works of Art Nouveau." Full review
Let's Go "The Dancing House supposedly shows a woman and a man dancing together, which is why it was originally dubbed “Fred and Ginger” after the famous dancing duo. " Full review
Lonely Planet "The Dancing Building was built in 1996 by architects Vlado Milunić and Frank Gehry." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.” " Full review
The Guardian "The Dancing House in Prague, sometimes nicknamed “Fred and Ginger”, is a really cool structure. It was built in the early 1990s – I think that qualifies as modern in architecture! It’s so..."
National Geographic
