Prague - Manes Gallery and Vlata Water Tower

The Manes Gallery is located near the base of the Vlata Water Tower beside the Jiráskuv Bridge on the east bank of the Vlata River. The Manes Gallery was built in 1930, although the Association of Fine Artists Mane has been around since the 1880s. It is one of Prague's premier exhibition spaces for contemporary art. Havel claims it is one of his favorite places in Prague. The building rests just above the water level. In 2002 a major flood, which affected many buildings in Prague, flooded the basement and lower levels of the Manes gallery resulting in a renovation of the building.

The medieval Vltava Water Tower provides a sharp contrast to the modern Manes Gallery, which stands in front.