Golden Angel
Zlatý Anděl
An administrative building in Prague designed by architect Jean Nouvel, completed in 2000. It is notable for its glass facade which features a semi-transparent figure of an angel inspired by the film “Wings of Desire.”

🏢 An administrative building in Prague designed by Jean Nouvel.
✨ Features a unique glass facade with a semi-transparent angel figure.

Why Go

🏛️ Admire the modern architecture by Jean Nouvel, completed in 2000
📸 See the iconic glass facade inspired by Wim Wenders’ film “Wings of Desire”
💡 Discover the historical connection to the original 'U Zlatého anděla' house
🏙️ Observe how the building integrates with the urban landscape, matching the height of the neighboring synagogue

History

📜 Named after its predecessor, the 19th-century neoclassical house 'U Zlatého anděla'
🖼️ Original fresco of a flying angel from the predecessor house still visible above the staircase

Architecture

📐 Designed for maximum daylight penetration
🏙️ Features a slightly protruding glass tower that gradually descends towards Plzeňská Street

Getting There

📍 Located at Nádražní 23, 150 00 Praha 5

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