The Leica Gallery stages exhibitions of 20th-century and contemporary photography by both Czech and international photographers. Past exhibitions have featured the work of Helmut Newton, Leni Riefenstahl and Magnum Photo Agency photographer Elliott Erwitt. There's also a comfortable cafe and bookshop.
Leica Gallery
Prague
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