Dům U Minuty

I love the way this building looks! I want this to be my wallpaper in my room

From a photographers perspective its worth checking out.

Had nice lunch at Kafka's childhood home. They really should milk the location better, as I didn't find out the history until afterward. Pizza was thin crust, fairly good, and minestrone soup was excellent.

Good places for make nice photos

The House at the Minute at number 3 (Dům U Minuty) is undoubtedly one of the most dazzling houses you will encounter on our free Prague walking tour. It was originally a late-Gothic house from the 15th century that received a Renaissance makeover in 1564.The house is famous for its numerous beautiful sgraffito etchings that were added to the facade in 1610. The white etchings on the black facade depict Habsburg rulers like Philip II of Spain, Rudolph II, and Maxmilian II, among others along with scenes from Greek mythology and references to biblical and Renaissance legends.The house has served many purposes and has had varied names. At one time it was an apothecary and called “The House at the White Lion” for the sculpture of the white lion at the corner.The house also once served as a tobacconist shop, and the current name, “House at the Minute” was taken from the word ‘minute,’ i.e., very tiny, referring to the diminutive pieces of tobacco sold there.It is also famous for being the childhood home of Franz Kafka and his family in the late 19th century.

The house “At the Minute” at the Prague Old Town Square is a typical Prague Renaissance house, adorned with numerous sgraffitoes. The famous writer Franz Kafka lived there with his parents at the end of the 19 th century. The house belongs to the complex of the Old Town City Hall.Reanissance houseOriginally a late-Gothic house from the 15 th century, it was rebuilt in Renaissance style in the 16 th century. The house used to be called “At the White Lion” and it used to be a pharmacy. A sculpture of a white lion is still there, at the corner of the building. The present name “At the Minute” means “at the diminutive”, because of the tobacco in little pieces, that used to be sold there.Demolishing the house “At the Minute” and some houses around was considered in the 20 th century, but fortunately they were saved and later the Renaissance sgraffitoes from 17 th century were discovered there in 1919.Sgraffito decorationThe sgraffitoes depict Habsburg rulers Philip II. of Spain, Rudolph II., Maxmilian II. and some others. Several typical Renaissance themes can be seen in the sgraffitoes: for example, three sons fighting for the heritage of their father.Inside the house “At the Minute”, there are some fragments of the original wall paintings and stucco decorations on the walls. Also painted Renaissance ceilings were discovered there.Franz Kafka in the House at the MinuteThe writer Franz Kafka lived in the house with his family from 1889 to 1896. His three sisters Elli, Valli and Ottla were born there.The house “At the Minute” was connected with the neighbouring Pecoldovsky house and house “At the Cockerel” and it was added to the Prague Old Town City Hall complex.

Delicious pizza! Perfect pitstop on the Old Town Square.Limited but tasty Gluten Free options available.

Erected in the 15th century, whereby Kafka is known to live there between 1.889-1.896

It was sooo beautifully lit up.! The sky and the buildings in sync.!

One of the interesting buildings in Old Town Square with its unique design. This one is located close to the Astronomical Clock and the Old Town hall entrance.