Open House Prague invites public into hidden buildings across the city

Prague’s Open House festival gets under way on Monday, offering rare access to more than 100 buildings and spaces normally closed to the public. The annual event, now in its 12th year, runs through May 24, with free weekend entry and no advance registration required for building tours.

Visitors can explore everything from historic palaces and villas to industrial heritage sites, sports venues and contemporary architectural projects. Some locations reflect Prague’s ongoing transformation, including the former Bubny railway station, now being converted into a Centre for Memory and Dialogue commemorating the Holocaust.