Expo 1958 Pavilion

Expo 1958 Pavilion

In 1958, Brussels hosted the first World's Fair after World War II. In that year, Czechoslovakia was the winner of these “cultural Olympics” - it was awarded the main prize - Gold Star, and a another thirteen awards. Modern, simple and elegant, the Czechoslovak Pavilion enchanted its visitors with its interior and exterior design. Today, you can visit it in Prague.

From Brussels Atomium to Prague Pavilion

After the overall successful Czechoslovak participation in Expo 58 in Brussels, the pavilion was brought to Prague and re-constructed in the Orchards of Letná, right above the valley of the Vltava river in the city’s center. In the first years, there was a restaurant with a beautiful view of the river, the Old Town and New Town. Later it was empty and now it is the seat of an advertising agency. Although it is not open to the public, visitors can enjoy its exterior and the lovely views.

While the Atomium is the symbol of the first post-war World’s Fair in Brussels, the Pavilion situated in the Letenské Orchards commemorates the success of Czechoslovakia.
You can walk to the pavilion after visiting the Prague Castle and then continue across Letná down to the trendy quarter of Holešovice. Or you can get there from the New Town, where you can also see the impressive Municipal House and other sights.