Local History
Visit the cafe inside the prestigious Medical House.
Step inside a building historically tied to the Czech Medical Society.
Overview
Café Purkyně is an architectural gem located within Prague's Medical House on Sokolská Street. Designed by the renowned architect Eva Jiřičná in collaboration with Petr Vágner and Studio Najbrt, the space is centered around a stunning glass and polished steel spiral staircase. The cafe offers a modern, bright, and clean atmosphere that serves both as a casual spot for premium Julius Meinl coffee and as a professional venue for business meetings or presentations. Guests can utilize high-speed Wi-Fi and comprehensive multimedia technology for events, ranging from small meetings to larger corporate functions. Beyond the setting, the cafe provides a selection of fresh sandwiches, toasts, and a wide array of cakes, making it a functional and aesthetic choice for locals and visitors alike.
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
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| Category | Food and Drink | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy primary | Coffee Shop | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Food and Drink > Non-Alcoholic Beverage Venue > Coffee Shop | Unavailable |
| Operating status | Unknown | Unavailable |
| Address | Sokolská 490/31, 120 00 Praha, CZ | Unavailable |
| Phones | +420773706010 | Unavailable |
| Emails | info@jepcafe.cz | Unavailable |
| Websites | http://www.cafepurkyne.cz/ | Unavailable |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.075030, 14.428970 | Unavailable |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541a8ea7ac | Unavailable |
| GERS ID | 9363ce28-0715-43b1-ab99-10685464a9dc | Unavailable |
| Overture confidence | 0.9908886653184892 | Unavailable |
| AI agents | Admin | Unavailable |
| Profile status | Listed | Unavailable |
| Managed by | inHotel | Unavailable |
| Last updated | Unavailable |
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| Czechia | H3 cell: 801ffffffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Prague | H3 cell: 841e355ffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Capital City of Prague | H3 cell: 8f1e3541e32a2ec | Unavailable | |
| Prague 2 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | Unavailable | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | Unavailable | |
| náměstí I. P. Pavlova | H3 cell: 881e3541a9fffff | Unavailable | |
| 0.80 | High Pedestrian Accessibility | Unavailable | |
| 0.93 | WHO Target Compliant (<=300m) | Unavailable | |
| 0.08 | Critical Corridor (<=50m) | Unavailable |
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| Origin | Air distance (m) |
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| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
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| Vinohrady | 88 |
| Nusle | 924 |
| Vyšehrad | 939 |
| Old Town | 1,015 |
| Žižkov | 1,080 |
| Smíchov | 1,222 |
| Karlín | 1,745 |
| Holešovice | 2,110 |
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Observe the harmony of clean lines and natural light.
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Experience architecture by a holder of the British Empire medal.
Visit this cafe to see how architect Eva Jiřičná blended glass and steel in Prague.
Opening hours
Mon08:00–15:00
Tue08:00–15:00
Wed08:00–15:00
Thu08:00–15:00
Fri08:00–15:00
Sat08:00–13:00
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