Kafka’s Second House

This beautiful dwelling covered in sgraffito, decorative wall engravings with a scratched effect, was once home to the Kafka family from 1889 and 1896. The name may not ring a bell to everyone, but it is deeply connected to the Czech capital. Franz Kafka, a 20th-century Austro-Hungarian writer, spent his whole life in Prague. His works, filled with fascinating ambiguity, were profoundly shaped by his complex relationship with his father, as well as the dark realities of war, religion, and his multicultural identity. Passed away at just 41 years old, Kafka left behind an unfinished yet monumental piece of work. In his will, he asked for all of his writings to be burned, a wish his close friend Max Brod did not respect. Many of his creations were discovered after World War II, and they were still published posthumously. All around Prague, artistic tributes to Kafka can be found in various neighborhoods, reflecting the profound connection between the writer and his birthplace.