QUIZ: How well do you know Prague’s Brutalist architecture?

The architectural form that everyone loves to hate is in the spotlight once again following Adrien Brody's Oscar win for The Brutalist.

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Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 12.03.2025 07:42:00 (updated on 15.03.2025) Reading time: 1 minute

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Brutalist, Shutetrstock by Tupungato, Věra Machoninová
Brutalist, Shutetrstock by Tupungato, Věra Machoninová

Brutalism isn’t the first architectural style associated with Prague, but two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody sees it differently. The star of The Brutalist has long admired the city’s mid-century concrete structures, praising their raw aesthetic and functional elegance. According to The Prague Reporter, Brody’s appreciation for the style was inspired by his many film projects in the Czechia, which gave him ample time to explore its architectural landscape.

While architects debate whether Prague has true brutalism—arguing that, beyond the InterContinental Hotel, few buildings fit the strict definition—landmarks like the Prague TV Tower remain widely perceived as brutalist by the general public. But how well do you know Prague’s brutalist (or brutalism-adjacent) landmarks? Test your knowledge with our quiz and see if you can distinguish true brutalism from popular perception.

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Question 1 / 10

Who designed The New Stage of the National Theatre in Prague?

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  • Zdeněk Edel
  • Karel Prager
  • Karel Filsak
  • Věra Machoninová
Question 2 / 10

Where is the Koospol (The CUBE) building located in Prague?

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  • Prague 1, near Old Town
  • Prague 6, near Divoká Šárka
  • Prague 4, near Pankrác
  • Prague 7, near Holešovice
Question 3 / 10

Who designed the crawling babies on Prague's Žižkov Tower?

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  • Václav Aulický
  • David Černý
  • Karel Prager
  • Stanislav Libenský
Question 4 / 10

Which of Prague's bridges is considered Brutalist?

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  • Charles Bridge
  • Barrandov Bridge
  • Manes Bridge
  • Legion Bridge
Question 5 / 10

What was the original purpose of Karel Prager's masterpiece in Prague’s Smíchov district?

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  • Museum
  • Bank
  • Hotel
  • Government office
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Question 6 / 10

Which of the following Brutalist buildings has not (or will not) undergo demolition?

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  • Transgas Building
  • Central Telecommunications (Mordor) Building
  • Czech Television Building
Question 7 / 10

Which Brutalist landmark’s name translates to "anchor" in Czech?

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  • Transgas Building
  • Kotva Department Store
  • Central Telecommunications Building
  • Barrandov Bridge
Question 8 / 10

What is the name of the famous Brutalist hotel in Prague designed by Karel Filsak, Karel Bubeníček, and Jaroslav Švec?

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  • Hotel Panorama
  • Hotel Intercontinental
  • Hotel Corinthia
  • Hotel Hilton
Question 9 / 10

What is housed inside the Central Dispatch Center of the Public Transit Company in Prague?

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  • Control centers for Prague’s transportation systems (metro, trams, buses)
  • Offices for the Czech government
  • A large shopping mall
  • A museum of Prague's history
Question 10 / 10

Question: Where is this department store, designed by Věra Machoninová, located?

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  • Budějovická
  • Wenceslas Square
  • Žižkov
  • Smíchov
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