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Stories of Houses

A growing database of Prague and Czech buildings with their historical stories - from the communist era and Nazi occupation to landmarks of culture. Currently 628 buildings catalogued.

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About this project

Stories of Houses (originally Příběhy domů) is a Czech project mapping the histories of buildings and places that have shaped Czech 20th-century society - from the communist regime through Nazi occupation, to cultural landmarks of cinema, literature, and music.

Most of the building records are written in Czech, including primary historical sources and street names. The map and search tools work for both Czech and English speakers - building names are proper nouns and addresses are universally readable.

Themes you'll find here

Communist era

Buildings tied to the 1948-1989 communist regime - state security, party headquarters, nationalised assets.
Nazi occupation

Sites linked to the 1939-1945 occupation - Gestapo headquarters, persecution sites, victims.
Political prisons

Prisons and detention facilities used against political opponents in the 20th century.
Nationalised assets

Buildings and businesses seized by the state after 1948 and their original owners.

How to use this site

  1. Map view - explore buildings geographically across Prague and other Czech cities
  2. Search - filter by location, era, or theme tags
  3. Detail pages - each building has its address, year of construction, historical timeline, and source links
  4. Submit a building - you can suggest a new building with a story via the contribution form
Historical records are for research and educational purposes only. Building details, particularly from the 20th-century totalitarian regimes, draw on archival sources and may contain difficult content.