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 Cinema in the suburbs |
Biskupcova 31 Prague 13000 Czech Republic +420 2 7177 1349 http://www.kinoaero.cz/Aero_PL... |
This is a small cinema a short distance out of the city centre, offering programs such as a mini-festival of Eastern European sci-fi, a Monty Python night, and a selection of the best Czech movies of the past three years. Foreign films are generally shown in the original language. See the website for show times and prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 All that jazz, all year round |
Železna 16 Prague 11000 Czech Republic + 420 2 2221 1275 http://www.agharta.cz/aghaprog... |
With just a handful of tables, almost no room at the bar and pillars blocking sightlines, this wouldn't seem a promising spot for a jazz club. Yet it consistently packs out every night as well-known local groups take to the tiny stage. There's also a small CD shop in front. Live music starts from 9pm. The club also sponsors the year-round AghaRTA Prague Jazz Festival. Featuring home-grown and foreign talent, there's a fantastic array of events, all listed on their Web site. Free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Paint it black |
Rytirska 31 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2421 2810 http://www.blacktheatre.cz/ |
A variation on black-light theatre with music, live actors in a huge variety of wild costumes and a whole bag of technical tricks. The current long-running show is Faust, based on Goethe's drama with elements of traditional Czech puppet plays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative expression |
26, Na Porící 26 Archa Theatre Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 (0)2 21 71 6111 / +420 (0)2 21 71 6333 (Box Office) |
For almost a decade, Czech musicians and artists have been billed along with those from across Europe and beyond during this annual international festival held from late November until early December. Although originally geared more towards alternative rock, the festival line up has expanded to wider genres of music including jazz and modern classical music. Amateur theatre, exhibitions and film screenings have also been added in the past few years to broaden the festival's appeal. The festival explores peripheral forms of expression which are often overlooked by the mainstream, thereby offering inspiration and providing support for the artists involved. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beatlemania |
Na Príkope 10 Palace Savarin Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 8193 2665 http://animato.webpark.cz/ |
Singing, dancing, puppets, large-screen projection and black-light trickery can all be seen at this venue where they do just one show: Rock Therapy, or, A Small Story from the Great Time of the Beatles. This is specifically The Yellow Submarine-era Beatles. Interestingly, there are two black-light productions in town based on the animated film starring cartoon versions of the Fab Four: the other is performed by the National Marionette Theater at their venue on Novotneho lavka. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Musical evenings |
Ke Karlovu 20 Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 2 2492 3363 http://www.nm.cz/mad/ |
Musical evenings featuring the music of Antonin Dvorak are held in the small concert hall at the Dvorak Museum several times a week in high season. On other nights, you might hear singers dressed as Caruso or Ema Destinn - the great Czech diva - singing arias by Dvorak, Smetana or Puccini. For rates and other details contact the number mentioned above. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cultural mecca |
Na Porící 26 Prague, CZ 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 6333 http://www.archatheatre.cz/ |
Sine the time it opened with the performance of Japanese dancer Min Tanaka, Archa has presented compelling dance and musical performances of all genres to a discriminating audience. Some of the famous name who have performed here are John Cale, David Byrne, Meredith Monk, The Residents and Robert Wilson. Other artistes who have performed here include the best of Czech progressive art from the Agon Orchestra to the HaDivadlo and Goose On A String theatre troupes. The hall's modest size means that no one is more than a few rows away from the action. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Fancy a Ramishvili masterpiece? |
Liliova 5 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 777 08 2645 / +420 777 31 5326 (Mobile) http://www.inmodern.com/ |
Located in the heart of Prague, this art gallery has a huge collection by leading artists from Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Ukraine, and specialises in East European Art. Expect tons of watercolour, encaustic, charcoal, oil, mixed media and other works from names, such as Mikora, Kavshbaya and Gepp. The gallery also hosts exhibitions, events and auctions from time to time, which include the works of upcoming artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Summer art exhibitions |
Jirské námestí 33 Royal Garden, Prague Castle Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 (Castle information) http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
The long, narrow hall once used for aristocratic sports has proved extremely suitable for summer art exhibitions. It was renovated in 1952 and thrown open to the public in 1989. On posters, it may be identified only by its Czech name, 'Micovna'. The shows range from retrospectives of significant Czechs painters and Norwegian tapestries to group shows by the best contemporary Czech glass artists. . Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular with diplomats |
Trziste 23/255 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 2461 http://www.baracnickarychta.cz/ |
This is a pub-style venue near the U.S. Embassy where the live music ranges from cover bands doing 60s Czech pop and Irish folk to big band swing. There is no live music on Sundays or Mondays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cinema with late shows |
Namesti Republiky 8 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2482 8316 |
Slotted into a shopping arcade behind the Kotva department store, this small cinema was previously known the Kotva Broadway. It typically shows first-run Hollywood films although the occasional Czech or Western European premiere also sneaks in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old-fashioned cinema |
Vinohradska 48 Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 2 2252 0379 http://www.bio-illusion.cz/ |
This charming old cinema has pink walls, wooden seats and a rattletrap projector. It is therefore not the place for big-screen images and ear-blasting sound. Czech films (without English subtitles) are the usual fare, and the Jameson Cinema Bar is a pleasant spot to discuss the movie over a beer. For show times, visit their web site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cellar music club |
Liliova 10 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2424 8794 http://www.joesgarage.cz/blues... |
This has become a favourite of old school blues and jazz types who get their nightly fix of live music and drink. The place has earned a good reputation for offering new acts as well as sponsoring the occasional bit of comic theatre and dance. A good sprinkling of jazz- or blues-hungry tourists visit especially in summer which adds a good mix to the mostly Czech-frequented club. Though a relatively new club, the space is ancient and the owners have done a good job of creating an ambience which rivals other local music venues in town. This place is definitely not for claustrophobics as it fills a warren of narrow vaulted chambers below a courtyard and is usually thick with cigarette smoke. Shows start at 9pm. Tickets: from 50 Kc Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Dance The Night Away |
Kaprova 5 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2481 3922 http://www.bodeguita.cz/ |
If you want to enjoy a good music and great food, La Bodeguita del Medio is where you want to be. The place is well-decorated and spacious, with more than enough room to enjoy dancing. The walls have grafitti all over and the place has a dingy look with not too much lighting. The floors are tiled. Beans and rice is the specialty here, so do try it out if you visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Slick Celtic bar |
Betlemske Namesti 8 Prague 11000 Czech Republic |
This is a late entry into the already saturated Irish/Celtic bar scene in town. What makes this one different is that they've dropped any pretense of being Celtic in anything but name. This large space with a hurts-your-eyes orange paint scheme seems to have found some kind of niche as a place for somewhat older British men to get drunk at. If this appeals to you, there is also a wide variety of food including sandwiches from and pasta. Lunch specials see prices halved on much of the menu. Those seeking something resembling Celtic authenticity should come on the weekend when there is live Irish music on tap. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Well-known Prague casino |
Tr. 5 Kvetna 65 Prague Congress Centre Prague 16000 Czech Republic +420 2 4141 2587 |
This place is probably best known to locals as the gambling den of high-ranking Communist Party officials and their guests back in the day. Since the change in political system in 1989, the casino still attracts many high rollers, especially those staying across the street at the Corinthia Towers Hotel, although it does lack some of the pizazz of other more swank venues in the center. Popular with businesspeople and conference attendees at the Congress Center, the casino offers the standard blackjack, roulette, and slot machines as well a kitsch bar and restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent Prague casino |
Pobrežní 1 Prague 18600 Czech Republic +420 2 2481 0988 |
Located within the Hilton Hotel and therefore, offering all the facilities of a 5-star hotel, the casino offers American Roulette, Poker, Blackjack, Pontoon, Punto Banco, as well as several slot machines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ultra-hip & stylish |
V celnici 4 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2421 2240 http://www.celnice.com/ |
Celnice is a stylish nightclub and restaurant and is one of the swankiest spots in town. Owned by Pilshner Brewery, the club's uptairs restaurant specializes in delicious Czech cuisine like Roast Rabbit or Pork Knuckle. The pastas and salads are great too. The most alluring features of Celnice is the downstairs club. With the buzzing crowd, curvy centerpiece counter, as well as the ultra-hip tunes blasting in the background, it's easy to tell that this is one of the coolest hotspots in Prague. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent baroque palace |
Husova 20 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) http://cmvu.cz/ |
Set as it is on a narrow street, it's not easy for the eye to take in the full magnificence of this baroque palace built by Fischer von Erlach. It is also not easy to see the grand staircase, ceiling frescoes and parquet ballroom inside, because the building houses the city archives and rarely opens its doors to the public. You can however, see chamber concerts here on a regular basis, with music by Mozart, Vivaldi, Rossini, etc. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Concerts, Festivals And Much More |
Melantrichova 971/19 Prague 110 00 Czech Republic +420 224 229 462 http://www.collegiummarianum.c... |
The Collegium Marianum hosts a school, an ensemble, a festival, and various concerts. It is a pleasant, professional, and entertaining venue for all of its productions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Live music and restaurant |
Vaclavske namesti 4 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 (0)2 9624 9444 |
DeLux - a Thai restaurant, jazz club and dance club in one - is the newest link in a Canadian-owned chain of clubs and restaurants in the centre of town. The acts - featuring primarily local talent, as is the norm in Prague jazz clubs - range from straight modern jazz to funk and soul. Music is performed from 8-11pm (except on most Sundays and Mondays), and funk and soul is played on the dance floor nightly between 11pm and 4am. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous Theatre |
160 00 Zelena 15 Prague Zelena 15 Czech Republic http://www.dejvickedivadlo.cz |
This ten year old rock theater is one of Prague's hot spots for live performances. In 2002, it was awarded the Alfred Radock Award for Theatre of the Year; currently, the theatre puts on ten productions per year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theater without Handrails |
Jungmannova 31 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 224 946 436 http://www.bezzabradli.cz/ |
Come enjoy an evening of comedy at the Theatre Bez zábradlí. Located by Palác Adria, this theater is teaming with life and Czech culture. English language options are limited. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Repertory Theater |
Karlova 26 Prague 11665 Czech Republic +420 221 111 086 http://www.divadlodisk.cz/ |
Disk Theatre is a small repertory theater in the Malá Strana area of Prague which participates with the Academy of Performing Arts. It puts on about eight to nine productions a year which sometimes go on to tour throughout Europe. Visit the website to find more about dates and particular performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For fans of musicals |
Jungmannova 9 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 9624 5311 http://www.kalich.cz/ |
The pop musical was the theatrical phenomenon of the nineties in Prague and the trend is still going strong. In 1999, two new theatres designed especially for musicals opened. This one occupies a former evangelical church and its only show is 'Hamlet', with songs and dialogue by a local teen idol, Janek Ledecky, who also takes the title role. He is assisted by a throng of pop stars and big-name actors, so you can be assured that the performance is nothing short of professional. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shows for all the family |
Kresomyslova 625 Prague 14000 Czech Republic +420 2 6121 5722 http://www.fidlovacka.cz/ |
The uninviting concrete exterior of this suburban playhouse falls away to welcome you into a cheery, remodelled interior. Bench seating (with cushions for extra comfort) adds to the family atmosphere. Mainstream musicals (performed in Czech) are popular here: 'Fiddler on the Roof' (Sumar Na Strese), 'Man of La Mancha' (Muz z La Manchy) and 'The Beggar's Opera' (Zebracka Opera) are typical offerings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Marionette Theater |
Karlova 12 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 222 220 913 http://www.puppetart.com/ |
The old theatrical form of puppets lives on in this theater in Prague. Enjoy a unique marionette opera or learn about the history of puppeteering at the marionette museum. See the website for more details on this unique little theater. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grease is the word |
U Vystaviste Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 2 2010 3370 |
Olivia Newton-John may not be on the cast (and if she were, would she be able to manage the notoriously difficult Czech consonants?), but that hasn't stopped locals flocking to see the long-running 'Grease'. This teenage epic is the only current offering at this glass-covered pyramidal theatre, situated right in the middle of the city exhibition grounds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Variety theatre |
Dejvická 27 Prague 16000 Czech Republic +420 224 226 141 http://www.propage.cz/semafor/ |
The Semafor theatre (founded by Jiri Suchy) has been showing witty, mildly satirical songs and skits for the past four decades. Suchy and his partner Jiri Slitr were darlings of the swinging 60's until Slitr's death in 1969. Suchy then continued working with a number of different playhouses. He is even credited with founding the first rock 'n' roll act in Prague. Everything from clown acts to Edith Piaf impersonators can be seen on the Semafor stage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pop musicals |
Karlova 8 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2222 1366 http://www.tafantastika.cz |
This theatre specializes in black light theatre. Shows range from Joan of Arc to Picture of Dorian Gray, and star Czech pop stars likeLucie Bila, Bara Basikova, Petr Muk, Kamil Strihavka and others who've found steadier work on the musical stage than they ever did on the Czech pop-concert circuit. The show's director, Jozef Bednarik, has also worked with the staid National Theater. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Carnivore's paradise |
Vaclavske namesti 11 Kenvelo Center Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2162 9410 http://www.el-gaucho.cz |
This restaurant serves arguably the best steaks in town. The chefs at this rustic-style Argentine restaurant attribute the splendid taste to their secret combination of organic tenderizing and perfectly calculated cooking times over charcoal fires. Hearty portions of thick cuts - from rib-eyes and top sirloin to tenderloins and T-bones - make this place a paradise for steak lovers. Grilled chicken and fish dishes round off the menu and the well-stocked bar might make it hard to get up and leave! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic collection of films |
Národní trída 28 P.O. Box 844 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2494 9110 / +420 2 2110 5230 http://www.cinemart.cz/ |
Although it is tiny and the screen is fairly small, the seats at this cinema are extremely comfortable and the sound and picture quality is excellent. New Czech films may screen for a week or so here with English subtitles. An eclectic collection of films is shown, including those by David Lynch, Pedro Almodovar and the up-and-coming young Czech director Jan Hrebejk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art exhibitions |
Staromestske Namesti 22 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2422 7452 (Franz Kafka Society) http://www.franzkafka-soc.cz |
The Franz Kafka Society runs this gallery, which lies within steps of the writer's birthplace, one of his childhood homes and his school which are all scattered around Staromestske namesti (Old Town Square). There are often exhibitions by either Jewish or Czech-born German artists, as well as those which are linked in some way to Kafka's writings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sylish Music Club |
Zborovská 7 Praha 5 Prague Czech Republic +420 25 732 8571 http://www.musicbar.cz/futurum/ |
Futurum is an exciting live music venue and hotspot which features local bands and other cultural events. The interior is technoindustrio, with flashy lighting and exposed brick and metal. The venue also has a bar where you can get all different kinds of alcohol. Friday nights tend to draw large crowds of hipsters, ready to dance to the 80's and 90's dance beats and meet new people. This hotspot is not only fun, it's Futurumistic! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Help save the statues |
Ramova 6 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
This new gallery is run by a private foundation whose mission is the preservation of baroque sculpture. Exhibitions of Czech contemporary art in the same room add an unusual counterpoint. The gallery was one of the many visual-arts projects that marked Prague's place as a European City of Culture in 2000. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary art |
Haštalská 27 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2177 8011 http://www.gemaart.cz/gema/cod... |
Many well-established artists show their work here, including some with international reputations such as Jiri Kolar, Olbram Zoubek, Eva Kmentova. This was one of the earliest private galleries to spring up following the collapse of Communism in 1989. See their website for a list of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prints and drawings |
Smetanovo nábreží 6 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 224 235 243 http://www.hollar.cz/ |
Contemporary printmakers have almost exclusive rights to this small space by the river. It is run by the Union of Czech Graphic Artists and most exhibitions feature group members although the gallery sometimes organises interesting shows of historical prints and the like. Prints and reproductions are also available to buy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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On monastery grounds |
Strahovske nadvori 1/132 Strahovsky Klaster Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 3335 4066 http://www.galeriemiro.cz/ |
This church, located on the grounds of Strahov Monastery, is one of the city's most unusual. It is a tall, slender combination of Renaissance, baroque and Gothic styles. It is used by a successful Slovak art dealer to house one of his three Prague galleries. Regular sales exhibitions feature accessible modern art of the corporate boardroom variety, as well as masters such as Dali, Braque and Picasso. Don't forget to bring your chequebook! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Czech art |
Novy svet 5 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2051 4611 http://www.galerienovysvet.cz/ |
Czech artists regularly show their work at this gallery located on a picturesque lane in the Hradcany district. A small selection of graphics, sculpture and books are also on sale. Interestingly, The astronomer Tycho Brahe lived two houses down from here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique and modern paintings |
Školská 7 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2423 3810 http://www.pictura.cz/ |
This gallery exhibits and sells a mixture of Czech art; works by 20th-century Czech masters hang beside 18th and 19th century masters. There are pieces by the Cubist Fialla, as well as landscapes by the 19th century revivalist Vaclav Spala. A single room, the gallery owners have used columns and free-standing walls to break up the space and give more display area. A single free-standing glass cabinet displays sculpture from the early 20th century and the Secessionist period. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Student art |
Opatovicka 24 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2493 2391 |
The prestigious photography department of Prague's Academy of Arts (FAMU) uses this small space for regular shows by students. You never know what you'll find here, but it is guaranteed to be trendy. The gallery is located behind a smoky students' cafe called 'The Whale.' Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large exhibition space |
Marianske namesti Valentinska Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2231 0489 / +420 2 2231 3357 http://www.ghmp.cz/ |
This, the largest of the Prague City Gallery's exhibition spaces, specializes in a half-dozen shows of Czech art each year with the occasional travelling show. The City Gallery curators are second to none, and shows here can be of superlative quality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pioneering art gallery |
Narodni trida 30 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2494 6738 / +420 2 2493 0754 http://www.nadace-cfu.cz/engli... |
This is one of the the most popular exhibition halls amongst local artists. It is spacious enough to give artists room to develop a theme. Recent attention-grabbing shows have included a group show of political art and another focusing on bodily functions! The shows change on a monthly basis. The basement is reserved for small-scale shows by lesser-known (although by no means obscure) artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 German Culture in the Czech Capital |
Masarykovo nábreží 32 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2196 2111 http://www.goethe.de/ms/pra |
With the Czech Republic bordering Germany along with their collective history, it only makes sense that a German cultural presence would be felt in the country. This is a good place to learn about German culture, people and language with weekly film showings, frequent lectures, library facilities and language courses. From time to time film festivals and exhibitions are on offer. Many events also include English subtitles or descriptions. Any cultural center worth its salt will also have a place to sample the national cuisine and this space is no different as it has a café serving authentic strudel and other German delicacies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Roman and Romantic |
Rokycanova 29 Prague Czech Republic http://www.guruclub.cz |
This club is housed in an underground Roman basement which hosts concerts,a cafe, and a nightclub. It is close to public transportation and concerts start around eight or nine pm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Crazy club |
Pod Harfou Prague Czech Republic |
This nightclub has excellent lighting, three stages and hosts various events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Artfully displayed art |
Tynska Street 6 Ungelt Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2482 7022 http://www.citygalleryprague.c... |
A permanent collection of twentieth-century Czech art owned by the Prague City Gallery resides in this lovely Renaissance palace right in the centre of the Old Town. Rather than the usual chronological arrangement, works are hung in a dozen or so thematic groupings. This trendy curatorial manoeuvre works extremely well here. Works by Federico Diaz, Krystof Kintera, Katerina Vincourova and other young Czech artists are displayed in an underground space. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Town treasure |
Staromestske namesti 13 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2482 7526 http://www.citygalleryprague.c... |
The Prague City Gallery uses this extraordinary Gothic palace as its prime site for temporary exhibitions. Past shows have featured Czech surrealism, Art brut, Joan Miro, German landscapes and a biennial of young Central European artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Well-known soloists |
Staromestske namesti 13 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2482 7526 |
The 200-seat chamber at the top of an Old Town Square landmark - the Gothic Stone Bell Palace - is the venue for classical concerts which are held nearly every evening. Opera recitals are held at least four times weekly at 8pm, featuring a 'complimentary' glass of champagne and Italian, French and Czech arias delivered by soloists from the city's three opera companies as well as from occasional guest singers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the shape of a six-pointed star |
Wildpark Hvezda Prague 16000 Czech Republic +420 2 2061 2230 |
One of the strangest buildings in Prague, this pavilion was built in the shape of a six-pointed star set in a large park well out to the west of town. There are small permanent displays on the 16th-century structure itself and on the Battle of Bila Hora, which took place nearby in November 1620, at the outset of the Thirty Years' War. The upstairs hall is used for temporary exhibitions touching on Czech literature. The ground floor features amazingly sculpted stucco ceilings dating from the 1550s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inventive Performances |
Parížská 4 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 22 232 9191 http://www.imagetheatre.cz/eng... |
Image Theatre Company mounts ambitious productions with a rare combination of depth, color, invisibility, and light. With these elements, the productions have an individual style that is often cryptic or mystifying. Their venue, the Black Theatre, is equipped to take you on an exploration that will attempt stimulate an array of emotions. The Image Theatre is dedicated to creating quality performances that will keep their audience on the edge of their seats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exhibition space in castle |
Jirské námestí 33 Second Courtyard, Prague Castle Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 (Castle information) http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
This is a temporary exhibition space which is used for a variety of different shows. The Decorative Arts Museum sometimes brings some of its prized possessions out of storage and puts them on display here. While you are here, there are also plenty of other interesting things to see at the castle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cutting edge architecture |
Betlemske namesti 5a Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2222 2157 / +420 2 2222 1746 http://www.gjf.cz/ |
This gallery features a dozen annual shows of contemporary architecture illustrated with plans, models and computer graphics. Larger shows spill over into the Gothic cellars of the neighboring Bethlehem Chapel. A small selection of periodicals can also be found on sale. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live jazz club |
Michalska 9 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 603 551 680 |
Here you can hear long-established local jazz names such as pianist Karel Ruzicka and his trio, or the Milan Svoboda Quartet. Those who can speak Czech (or those who can fake it) pay a lower entrance fee. Music is performed from 9pm to midnight. There is also a small hotel above the club. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swing and sway |
Námestí Curieovych Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Prague Tourist Information Centre) |
This floating club plies the river several nights a week, departing at 8:30p and returning at 11p. The music varies from cruise to cruise. You might hear dixieland, traditional jazz, swing or even world music. Truly an unforgettable experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern and contemporary art |
Biskupsky dvur 6 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2231 1092 http://www.jirisvestka.com/ |
Come to visit one of the most popular galleries in Prague. It promotes international Modern and Contemporary art an organises many modernist-style exhibitions. They also provide sales space, which is used by celebrated artists - both Czech and foreign - such as Matej Kren, Ger Van Elk and Jan Kotik. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The master's studio |
Úvoz 24 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 1489 http://www.upm.cz/index.php?la... |
In these two small, vaulted rooms below Prague Castle, Josef Sudek lived and worked towards the end of his life (1896-1976). The shows are occasionally of works by Sudek himself and more often of contemporary Czech work (including Sudek's contemporaries). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular musicals |
Križíkova 10 Prague 18600 Czech Republic +420 2 6117 6888 /+420 2 6117 6889 http://www.hdk.cz/ |
Operettas and musicals are the standard fare at the old-fashioned Hudebni Divadlo v Karline (Karlin Music Theatre). 'Die Fledermaus,' 'Hello, Dolly,' 'The Cage of Fools,' 'My Fair Lady' and others of a similar ilk are constantly drawing in the crowds. The songs are all sung in Czech. The establishment can accomodate over a thousand people and is one of the largest theatres in the country. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Films for everyone |
Vaclavske namesti 56 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2403 2172 http://prague.tv/cinema-listin... |
This is one of the largest downtown cinemas. Like most of its competitors it concentrates on Hollywood films, which may screen earlier in Prague than in other European cities. This is one of the main venues for the annual winter FebioFest festival of new European and American films. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hollywood blockbusters |
Cechova Prerov 243 Prague 75002 Czech Republic +420 5 8120 2216 http://www.kinohvezda.cz/ |
This is a rather run-down looking single-screen establishment that shows the same first-run American movies that are the stock in trade of most downtown cinemas. Since a large proportion of visitors are resident ex-pats or tourists, films are usually in English, but always check the posters or ask at the box office to make sure. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Centrally located cinema |
Vaclavske namesti 43 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2422 8814 |
The main screen of this cinema features first-run Hollywood films (in English). Alternatively, you could sit in the Kinokavarna, (or 'Cinema Cafe') and watch second-run or long-running Hollywood offerings, also in English. To get here, you will have to walk a fair way down into one of Wenceslas Square's many shopping arcades. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque music concerts |
Klementinum 190 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2166 3212 http://www.klementinum.cz/ |
This sprawling complex houses the National Library, National Technical Library, and no fewer than four Baroque chapels. The Mirror Chapel, dating back to around 1724, has dark decor in marble and stucco, with gilded harp- and trumpet-playing cherubs sailing over one of the two eighteenth-century organs. Concerts are held nearly every day here at 5pm and 8pm. Baroque music, naturally, features strongly. The ever-popular Bohemia Saxophone Quartet performs regularly, otherwise, it's standard chamber ensembles. The organs also get frequent workouts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mozart's operas |
Novotného lávka 1 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2108 2299 / +420 2 2108 2288 (Bookings) http://www.lavka.cz |
This long-running show presents scenes from 'Don Giovanni,' 'The Marriage of Figaro,' 'The Magic Flute' and other Mozart operas. The creative pair behind the show are now the general director and artistic director at the State Opera. For more details, check the Web site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small scale productions |
Ovocný trh 6 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2490 1448 http://www.narodni-divadlo.cz |
This is a historical landmark build in 1868. The National Theater uses this compact hall, next door to the Stavovske Theater, for intimate productions of drama, dance and chamber opera. For more details of upcoming productions, check the Web site or call at the above number. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Glamorous movie palace |
Štepánská 61 Lucerna Palace Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2422 4537 http://www.lucerna.cz/home.php |
This gorgeous, ornate, old-fashioned cinema has a fairly modern sound system. It is extremely popular and has become one of the chief attractions of the Lucerna Arcade—a warren of entertainment and shopping outlets built almost 90 years ago by a grandfather of Czech President Vaclav Havel. Hollywood premieres are shown here. These are, as a rule, screened in English (look for the words Anglicka verze - 'English version' - on posters).This is also one of the main venues for the excellent offerings presented every spring at the 'Days of European Film' festival. Tickets are also available at Ticketpro outlets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music and dancing |
Vodickova 36 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2421 7108 http://musicbar.iquest.cz/wwwr... |
A good time is almost guaranteed at this underground club with a long bar, ample seating and plenty of room to dance. Good Czech bands such as J.A.R. and big-band rockers like Laura and Her Tigers are regulars. A sixties, seventies or eighties themed disco is usually the Tuesday night special. Visiting jazz legends often play gigs here as well. With good drinks, good music, and a good attitude, this joint see your evening out right. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tiny, trendy cinema |
Karlovo namesti 19 Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 2 2491 5765 http://www.mat.cz |
There is actually more seating available in the upstairs and downstairs bars of this building than in this minuscule screening room. For this reason, people come here as much to hang out as they do to watch films. The high-tech decor and good variety of films attract hordes of young movers and shakers from the local film and TV worlds. Feature films share screen space with amateur efforts, documentaries, and old newsreels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Keeps pulling in the crowds |
Narodni Trida 4 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2491 4129 http://www.laterna.cz |
For decades, this has ranked amongst the most popular attractions in town: a uniquely Czech form of theatre that blends pantomime, clowning, film, and astonishing illusions created by fiendishly clever lighting. Three or four shows alternate. Two long runners are the mythological Odysseus and the more family-oriented Magic Circus. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music |
Malostranske namesti 21 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 2092 http://www.mb.muzikus.cz |
The Beseda is a wide-open, second floor room in the former Mala Strana town hall. It purveys the best of Czech rock, folk, jazz and blues. Regulars to look out for include the Original Prague Syncopated Orchestra, who recreate a 1920s swing band, right down to the singer's frock and the microphone. Also frequenting the place are the master of all wind instruments Jiri Stivin and his jazz band, blues-rock crooner Vladimir Misik et al, and the Czech-Colombian folk-pop duo of Zuzana Navarova and Ivan Gutierrez. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Czech and international contemporary art |
Masarykovo nabrezi 250 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2493 0754 http://www.galeriemanes.cz/ |
The gallery building bridges an arm of the river separating the mainland from Zofin Island. This modernist structure makes quite a contrast with the neighboring medieval water tower. The huge upper room is used for exhibitons of contemporary art by local and visiting artists - young Malaysian artists made quite an impression here several years ago. Downstairs is another spacious exhibition space usually used for a second exhibition, although the entire space is sometimes entirely devoted to a major artist such as Vladimir Kokolia. Regular shows by young digital and multimedia artists are also held here from time to time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live Music & DJs |
Konevova 13 Prague Czech Republic +420 777 831 501 http://www.matrixklub.cz/ |
If you are in the mood for live Indie Rock, stop by the Matrix Club in Zizkov. Beer is inexpensive and the bar is extensive. Visit the website for details of upcoming concerts and parties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pub with live music |
Michalska 12 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2423 0127 / +420 2 2423 0126 http://www.meloun.cz |
This is a courtyard pub which offers live music almost every night. You can hear live blues, folk and jazz or visit a recreated 'Czechoslovak disco' on Fridays and Saturdays. Live music begins at night so rememember to fix your schedule accordingly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Music for the masses |
Michalska 12 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 (0)2 2423 0127 / +420 (0)2 2423 0126 |
There may well come a time during your visit here when you've simply had enough of the historic castle, those beautiful Baroque churches, and of course, that old bridge. A time when all you really want to do is drink cheap beer with locals half your age as top 40 Czechoslovakian hits from the 60's are spun and sung. When that time comes simply drop that overpriced Pilsner you bought on the Square and head for this cavernous spot, no more than two minutes from the ever-popular clock. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live jazz |
Jungmannova 14 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2494 7777 |
A staple diet of Dixieland, swing and traditional music keeps the punters coming in (these tend to be mostly tourists, as at the other downtown jazz clubs). The club is situated in a courtyard linking Jungmannova and Vodickova streets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A leading Prague casino |
V Celnici 10 Millenium Plaza Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2103 3401 / +420 2 2103 3403 http://www.millenniumcasino.cz/ |
Located within the Marriott Hotel, there is no entrance fee but a dress code (suits and ties) is enforced. The casino offers American Roulette, Blackjack, Pontoon, and Poker, and has a number of slot machines. The service is excellent, complemented by tasty dishes, and of course, the facilities of a 5-star hotel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small cinema |
Boleslavova 13a Prague 14000 Czech Republic +420 2 4140 3456 |
This neighborhood movie house offers a good variety of films at reasonable prices. Feature films are shown at 5:30pm and 8pm. The second showing (except on weekends) is generally a high-quality Western European, Czech or American film in the original language. This is called the 'film club', but membership isn't required. On Mondays at 3pm, the 'pensioners' film' could be anything from 'Titanic' to 'Meet Joe Black' for the modest price of 25 Kc. Admission: features - 75 Kc; 'film club' screenings - 65 Kc Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A couple of masterpieces |
Ovocny trh Near Wenceslas Square Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2422 7981 http://www.estatestheatre.cz/ |
Mozart premiered two of his own operas in Prague—Don Giovanni and La Clemenza di Tito. The Theatre of Estates still features Mozart's operas to this day. Check the Web site for additional information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scenic chamber music |
Mozartova 169 Museum of W. A. Mozart and the Dušeks Prague 15000 Czech Republic +420 2 5731 8461 / +420 2 5731 6753 / +420 2 5731 7465 (Office) http://www.bertramka.cz/ |
Mozartiana Juventus is a chance for young musicians to perform together. Mozart forms the backbone of the repertoire, but contemporary composers are also included Otomara Kvcha, Pavla Trojana, and Jiri Gemrot. Performances are held in the Villa Bertramka, now a period-style museum, which is indicative of what it must have been like in Mozart's time when he stayed there as a guest of the composer Frantisek Xaver Dusek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern art with a Slavic twist |
Dukelskych hrdinu 47 Veletržní Palace Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 2 2232 1459 (Public Relations Department) http://www.ngprague.cz |
Visit this imposing 1920s building for a thorough study of Czech modern art. Czech art followed the same general lines of development as that of Western Europe, but with an underlying layer of Slavic spirituality - witness the moody landscapes of Jan Preisler, the mind-blowing abstracts of Frantisek Kupka and the meditative canvases of Vladimir Kokolia, to name but a few. There is also a small collection of Western European paintings by Picasso, Braque, Klimt and others. Two or three temporary exhibits of Czech or foreign work are usually always on show and these are often among the best in town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A national treasure |
Dukelských hrdinu 47 Veletržní Palace Prague, Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 2 2232 1459 http://www.ngprague.cz |
This is a relatively limited collection of Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch paintings dating from the Renaissance to the eighteenth century. The highlight is Durer's 'Feast of the Rosary' - a crowded, allegorical canvas which includes the artist's own image among the many faces. Impressive paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt, El Greco and other lesser-known painters are also on show. The collection is small enough to see in one to two hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Masters in a monastery |
St George's Convent Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 5732 0536 http://www.ngprague.cz/ |
This branch of the National Gallery displays art by Czechs (or foreign artists working in Bohemia ) dating back to the late Renaissance and Baroque periods. There are Mannerist landscapes and allegorical pictures from Emperor Rudolf II's court, including paintings by von Aachen, Spranger and Savery, as well as baroque sculpture and paintings by some of the leading Czech artists of the time such as Brandl, Braun and Brokof. The art is housed in the first monastery to be built in Bohemia, dating from around 973. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Temporary exhibitions |
Staromestské Námestí 12 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2232 9331 http://www.ngprague.cz |
The recently-renovated home of the National Gallery's prints and drawings collection has been designated as the main site for its interdisciplinary exhibitions. The permanent collection at this branch of the gallery is not normally on public display. Under the gallery's brash new director, exhibitions here should at the very least be controversial. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval masterpieces |
U Milosrdnych 17 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2481 0628 http://www.ngprague.cz/ |
Czech art in the Middle Ages achieved a level of genius which was not to be reached again for several successive centuries. Fourteenth-century Bohemian painters developed a style involving heavily-modelled, individualized faces combined with an expressive emotionality, whose popularity spread westwards during the reign of the powerful Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. The greatest of these painters was Master Theodoric with his portraits of saints as well as the Masters of the Vyssi Brod and Trebon Altars. Major masterpieces were also created in sculpture. The collection includes a brilliant bronze statue of St George - a replica of which has been placed in the courtyard flanking St Vitus' Cathedral. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Puppet opera |
Žatecká 1 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2481 9322 / +420 2 2481 9323 http://www.mozart.cz |
Anyone who has visited the city before will probably know that Mozart is very big business here. At this intimate theatre, he is honoured by marionettes. Don Giovanni is the only show and it runs throughout the year (from June through September, daily except Wednesday). Fortunately, unlike most theatres in town this one is air-conditioned, but that's not the only reason to come. The puppeteers are real masters and even people who don't like opera get a kick out of the antics of these wooden performers. A puppet Mozart conducts the recorded orchestra, just as the real Mozart conducted the actual premiere of this opera in Prague. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music by popular composers |
Václavské Namesti 68 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2449 7111 http://www.nm.cz/ |
Once past the somewhat gloomy lobby, visitors to the National Museum will come upon a grand marble staircase in the ornate central atrium. Here, one or twice a week, concerts of operatic arias, piano recitals or chamber music are held. The programs tend to feature well-known pieces by Mozart, Dvorak, Vivaldi and other popular composers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional performances |
Narodni trida 2 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2490 1377 http://www.narodni-divadlo.cz |
This imposing neo-Renaissance building embodies Bohemia's rich musical and operatic tradition. It is the best place to see Czech opera favourites by Dvorak, Smetana and Janacek; there are usually four or five Czech operas in the repertoire during any given season. The National also specializes in rather conservative, solidly-sung productions of Italian opera. German works by Strauss and Wagner are also popular. The orchestra is always reliable, with occasional flashes of brilliance. Advance tickets go on sale one month prior to performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Photographic exhibitions |
Jirská 6 Prazsky Castle Prague 11900 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
The gallery space in Nejvyssi Purkrabstvi (Supreme Burgrave's House) is used for a half-dozen large photography shows every year. It's a great place to get reacquainted with world-renowned photographers or to discover young Czechs artists who use a variety of photographic media. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family heirlooms |
Next to the Moldau River 25 km from Prague Prague 27751 Czech Republic +420 315 709 121 http://www.lobkowicz.org/php/g... |
A private collection of the Lobkowiczes' fine art and musical memorabilia is housed in one of the family's many castles, 25km north of Prague. It is not to be confused with the gallery of another branch of the family in the town of Melnik. This is one of the best Old Master collections in the country, featuring the elder Brueghel, Rubens, Cranach the Elder, Velazquez, Canaletto, etc. It can be viewed only with a guide. Also on display is fine furniture, silver, porcelain, family portraits and the like. The family were great patrons of music and of Beethoven in particular. Autographed manuscripts and other memorabilia of Beethoven, W.A. Mozart, Handel and others can also be seen here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International Competition |
Za Hanspaulkou 856/2 Prague, Prague 16000 Czech Republic +420 233 33 3331 http://www.praguedancefestival.cz |
New Prague Dance Festival is an international competition open to every dance company, school, institution, or studio willing to participate. Contestants compete for prizes in various categories including ballet, modern, jazz-hip hop, folk, Latino, and many others. The wide variety of dance styles and the diversity of the dancers make this a remarkable event that is truly a celebration of dance. The performances take place at Theatre Broadway, which is adjacent to Old Town Square. See website for yearly particulars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Work by established Czech artists |
Vorsilska, 3 Prague 1 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2493 0225 |
Drop by here to see the latest offerings from established Czech artists such as Frantisek Skala, Jr. The curator exploits his connections in the West to show work by people like Brian Eno, who did a collaboration with Jiri Prihoda, and the seminal deconstructivist sculptor/architect Gordon Matta-Clark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful music in beautiful building |
Námestí Republicky 5 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2200 2101 http://www.obecnidum.cz/ |
Home of the Prague Symphony, the concert hall at Obecni dum ('Municipal House') is known to music lovers everywhere as the main venue of the Prague Spring International Music Festival, a fixture on the European festival scene since 1946. The building itself is a wedding-cake triumph of art nouveau with decorations by Alfons Mucha and other highly-skilled decorative artists. If you're not in town for the Prague Spring Festival (which always runs from May 12 to June 3), you could do worse than take in a concert by the house band - the Prague Symphony - which plays a strong second fiddle to the Czech Philharmonic in the city's orchestra pits. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local art |
Malostranské Námestí 21 Malostranska Beseda, 2nd Floor Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 3969 |
Located in the Malostranska Beseda, this small gallery often features photographers and artists who live here in the most picturesque quarter of town. Don't expect kitsch landscapes here, as this neighborhood seems to foster artists with a strongly individualistic style. For details on works displayed here, call at the number listed above. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Favourite party venue of artists and musicians |
Kubelíkova 1548/27 Prague 13000 Czech Republic +420 2 9633 0911 http://www.palacakropolis.cz/ |
Standing on the site of a movie theater, this is arguably the best venue in town for live alternative and world music. Popular with excessive artsy types and heavy-drinking musicians, the place is known for its good-humored outlandishness. Local DJs spin records mostly house and techno nightly from 11p in the Divadelni Bar, and acoustic sets are often featured in the back bar. Palace Akropolis stays open as long as the drinks are still flowing and patrons are standing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rock Concert Venue |
Prague 9 Prague Czech Republic +42 267 910 547 http://www.interkoncerts.cz/uz... |
Formerly known as the T-Mobile Park, Park Kolbenova is a major outdoor concert arena. Internationally acclaimed musicians ranging from Madonna to Iron Maiden or from Guns n' Roses to Christina Aguilera are just a few to grace the stage. The venue can house up to 30,000 people. It's an outdoor arena, so be prepared for mosh pits and fans running amuck. With its diverse selection of musical artists, Park Kolbenova meets concertgoers' expectations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cinema in Old Town |
Na Perštýne 6 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2166 8432 |
At this Old Town cinema you can sit at tables and watch recent Hollywood, Western European and Czech films. It's small, so advance booking is a good idea. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by major artists |
Jirské námestí 33 Prague Castle Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 http://old.hrad.cz/castle/obra... |
This gallery is situated in the third courtyard of the magnificient Prague Castle. The artists elegantly represented here include the likes of Rubens, Tintoretto and Veronese. Most of the paintings date back to the time of Emperor Rudolf II. His Prague court were particularly partial to scenes of gods, nymphs and satyrs cavorting in classical landscapes. Even the Mannerist religious paintings of the time are bathed in sensuality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For film buffs |
Bartolomejska 11 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2423 3281 http://www.sweb.cz/mjos/ponrep... |
The screening room of the National Film Archive shows Czech and foreign films. Tickets are available only to Ponrepo club members. Call for membership costs. The films cover the gamut from silents to recent Czech documentaries. Czech films are not subtitled. Foreign films may have Czech subtitles or be translated over a loudspeaker - which is obviously rather annoying for non-Czech speakers. The small screening room was a fashionable movie house in the thirties. Beethoven, Liszt and Rubinstein also performed here in the days before celluloid. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picture this |
Vaclavske namesti 31 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2224 3229 http://www.php-gallery.cz/Page... |
PHP is an organisation which organises shows and holds workshops. Almost any kind of contemporary photography from around the world might be seen here, although it does tend to concentrate predominantly on documentary photography - a field where the Czechs hold sway. You can also browse through their books and postcards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classical music concerts |
Malostranske namesti 13 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 4205 http://www.amu.cz/ |
The Prague musical academy (HAMU) is housed in the Mala Strana palace. Concerts feature students and teachers as well as local professional ensembles. This is the ideal place to hear contemporary Czech music. In the summer, operas are performed in the courtyard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cinema with two screens |
Vaclavske namesti 17 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2224 5881 |
This is one of the few city centre cinemas to feature two screens. The main auditorium may show American or Czech films; the former are normally in English with Czech subtitles (titulky). The smaller hall shows first- and second-run foreign films. Both halls show films for children on weekends at 3pm. There's also a small bar and refreshment stand. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live jazz club |
Narodni 20 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 8484 1759 / +420 2 2493 3487 http://www.redutajazzclub.cz/ |
This Prague jazz club played its part in the cultural revival of the mid-60s. Much later, a sax player named Clinton took the stage here while on a state visit to the democratic Czech Republic. Although the line-up of acts may seem fairly static, there are a few relative newcomers such as the sultry singer Yvonne Sanchez who alternate with reliable old favourites, among them pianist Emil Viklicky and songstress Vlasta Pruchova (incidentally, she's Jan Hammer's mother). Live music starts at 9pm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Splendid castle view, continental spread |
Valdštejnská 4 Mala Strana Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 0522 http://www.palffy.cz/ |
Housed in the Malostranska baroque palace of the same name, the space attracts a crowd of young professionals, politicians sneaking down from the castle for a bite, and trendy hipsters. The first floor offers a restaurant room, a banqueting hall and a beautiful roof terrace which overlooks the castle gardens. The French menu consists of trout, salmon, poultry, as well as steak and more exclusive seafoods like oysters and swordfish, all elegantly prepared. The main restaurant room is a beautifully decorated baroque salon with fresh flowers on the tables. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gourmet Food |
Keplerova 6 Hotel Savoy Prague 118 00 Czech Republic +420 224 302 430 http://www.hotel-savoy.cz/cont... |
Restaurant Hradcany has imperial ambiance and great view of the sky with some great specialties everyday. The cuisine features local and international dishes for the menu depends solely on the seasonal availability of products. Restaurant Hradcany in Prague is regarded as the foremost leader in innovative cuisine. The place has live piano music and sometimes the center floor is cleared for dancing. It was recently nominated for the Top Ten of Maurer's Gourmet Guide. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Piano Bar Fun |
Dukelských Hrdinu 46 Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 2 2080 6768 http://www.rhapsody.cz/ |
This dynamic piano bar, located in the too often neglected Holešovice district of Prague, boasts a beautiful interior, masterful pianists, and an all-star clientele. Notables from Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus to actor Michael Douglas have been spotted here at the bar, on the dance floor, or dining on one of the fine entrees like Scaloppine al Limone (veal slices on lemon sauce). The wine list is also one of the most extensive in Prague. Come on your birthday and get a free bottle of champagne to celebrate. This piano bar will definitely make for a classy and enjoyable night out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rock revival |
Narodni trida 20 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2491 4416 http://www.rockcafe.cz/ |
'Revival bands', as the Czechs call cover bands, are big here - expect everything from The Doors to Stone Temple Pilots. Original bands tend to be more into hard rock.The venue's location at a busy public-transport hub ensures plenty of drop-in business. Film screenings take place daily at 7:30p. You can also buy CDs and recording equipment here and surf in the Internet cafe located in the premises. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Experimental space |
Dlouha 33 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2482 6296 http://www.roxy.cz/ |
This venue has become something of a landmark on the club scene, featuring a healthy dose of techno and house on the huge dance floor topped with a balcony. The staff prides itself on offering an experimental space where, in any given week, you might find a handful of the city's top DJs doing a benefit for a drug treatment centre, a screening of Barbarella, a performance by the wacky violinist Iva Bittova, a shadow play for puppets or even a concert by Asian Dub Foundation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A palace museum |
Jirské Námestí 33 Royal Garden, Prague Castle Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 / +420 2 2437 2434 / +420 2 2437 2435 http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
This exquisite sixteenth-century pavilion is known by several names—the Royal Summer Palace, Queen Anne's Summer Palace ("Letohrádek královny Anny"), and Belvedere. A renaissance-era building dating from somewhere between 1548 and 1560, it was built for Anne by Ferdinand I (he commissioned the Genoese architect Paolo della Stella for the project). It is located at the far end of the Royal Gardens to the north of the Prague Castle, and is now an art gallery and exhibition centre. Nearby is the Singing Fountain (Zpivijici fontana), so named because of the melodious sound of water cascading into the fountain's metal bowls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Black tie recommended |
Alšovo Nábreží 12 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2705 9352 (Box Office) http://www.rudolfinum.cz/ |
This elegant sandstone monument by the river is a wonderful place to listen to classical music. An ensemble that many think of as the last proponent of the rich 'Central European sound', considers the main Dvorak Hall its home. This ensemble is the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, now conducted by the Russian emigré, Vladimir Ashkenazy. Chamber concerts are held in the Suk Hall. When the Czech Philharmonic isn't playing, you can hear anything from provincial Czech orchestras to the excellent Talich Quartet or the Prague Chamber Philharmonic, headed by ex-Czech Philharmonic conductor Jiri Belohlavek. Advance tickets go on sale on the 20th of the preceding month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prague's best seafood restaurant |
Týnský dvur 5 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2489 5447 http://www.rybitrh.cz/ |
Escape the tourist onslaught of Old Town Square, pop into the quieter Tyn Square and head down a narrow passage where you will find this restaurant hiding unassumingly in the corner. Once inside, inspect the fresh catches of the day which have been flown in (pike perch, eel and salmon, to name a few) before taking a seat in the sleek, cavernous interior. For starters, dive into sea snails in garlic butter before choosing one of the freshwater or saltwater seafood options. In the warmer months, you can enjoy a pleasant, relaxing lunch outside under the twin towers of the Church of Our Lady before Tyn. According to The New York Times, this place offers "the freshest fish in Central Europe". Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative Club |
Opletalova 22 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 224 23 8920 http://www.brumlovka.cz |
Sky Club is a popular alternative club, that has also been host to the likes of His Holiness the Dali Lama. Tickets usually sell out fast; check the website for upcoming events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Within the Municipal House building |
Republic Square (Námestí Republiky) 5 Municipal House Prague 11121 Czech Republic +420 2 2200 2101 (Municipal House) http://www.obecni-dum.cz/ |
Located in the Municipal House building, where several events of social, political, and cultural relevance are held each year, Smetana Hall is over a hundred years old, but is far from lacking in amenities. It underwent some major renovations between 1995 and 2000, and offers a total seating capacity of 1100, air-conditioning, and disabled access among other facilities. Works of the famous 20th century Czech artist Alfons Mucha (among others) adorn the interior. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Used for concerts |
Jirské námestí 33 Second Courtyard, Prague Castle Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
Elegantly done out in white and gilt and dating back to the eighteenth century, this spacious hall is used for occasional concerts throughout the year as well as during the May-June Prague Spring Festival. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bohemia's oldest example of Gothic architecture |
U Milosrdných 17 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2481 0628 http://www.ngprague.cz/ |
This convent, built in 1233, was closed down in the late 18th century but was then renovated during the latter part of the 20th century to house a collection of 19th-century art from the National Gallery. Today, the collection is on public display. Originally a convent for the Order of the Poor Clares, it was named after the sister of King Vaclav I who became an abbess here. She was eventually canonized in November 1989. A charming café on the premises offers cold dishes with Moravian wine and a variety of coffee and chocolate desserts. A visit on the first wedenesday of the month will fetch you free entry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent concert venue |
U Milosrdnych 17 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2187 9111 |
The convent's semi-modern, semi-Gothic concert hall is used for all-too-infrequent concerts featuring excellent local musicians. Not only are the programs extremely enjoyable, tickets also generally sell for half or less what you'd pay to see a standard tourist concert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music on Charles Bridge |
Križovnické námestí near Charles Bridge Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 |
Every day, thousands of tourists stream across Charles Bridge with barely a glance at the small church on the Old Town side—a baroque pearl in a city replete with baroque treasures. Superbly designed, the copper-domed church dates from the 1680s and was designed by Jean Baptiste Mathey. Concerts are held here daily at 8pm. The programs are all of baroque music. The performers are probably of a better standard than those who usually play at tourist concerts, and often include members of the Czech Philharmonic, Prague Philharmonic Choir and other professional ensembles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music up at the castle |
Jirské námestí 33 Prazsky Hrad Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 http://hrad.cz/en/prazsky_hrad... |
In Prague, one is able to listen to baroque music played in baroque churches. The music here is also baroque, with lashings of 'The Four Seasons' and Bach concertos, plus a little Mozart. This Romanesque church is probably one of the most well-preserved examples of its kind in the country. As most concerts start at 5:30 p, you could take a stroll through the castle afterwards, when most of the tourists have already left. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Organ recitals |
Martinska 8 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 6 0475 9062 http://www.martinvezdi.cz/ |
Fans of organ music can visit this battered-looking Gothic church three or four times a week at 5pm for concerts featuring J. S. Bach, Purcell, Pergolesi, Handel et al. The accompaniment could consist of anything from a soprano soloist or trumpet to even a saxophone. Communion was first administered to the congregation in this church in 1414. The Hussite religious reformers' practice of serving sacramental wine to lay people was then considered scandalous by the Catholic establishment. The following year Jan Hus - a leading figure in the reformist movement - was burnt at the stake as a heretic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Eighteenth-century construction |
Staromestske namesti Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist information) |
Don't confuse this church with the other St. Nicholas, in Mala Strana. The eighteenth-century, twin-towered edifice of this church looks larger from the outside than it really is. The constraint on space meant that the towers were placed on the long, southern flank of the church rather than, as is usually done, on the shorter western façade. This church has a gorgeous late-baroque interior and concerts here often centre around the massive organ at the rear. Concerts are held daily in the summer. Note that the musicians usually stand out of sight in the organ loft. The acoustics here are superb enough to make even a middling soprano sound great. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrating the patron |
Throughout the city Prague Czech Republic +42 2 2018 1710 http://www.sdh.cz/ |
St. Wenceslas is the patron saint of the Czechs. On his feast day, September 28, a variety of festivities take place, including this annual festival devoted to sacred music. Performed across the city in Prague's seemingly infinite number of churches, sacred works of the Christian tradition are performed alongside Orthodox Christian and Jewish music. Although Czech composers are the most prominent, works by other composers with notable anniversaries around this time are also performed. There are also exhibitions and lectures on the music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Varied operatic performances |
Legerova 75 Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 2 9611 7111 http://www.operaprague.com |
The State Opera has undergone several changes of management since the end of Communism and now offers a rather oddly mixed bag. The mainstay continues to be Verdi and other nineteenth-century Italian and French opera. Given the limited funding, the management go all out to put on an excellent show - both visually and aurally. Although the results are unpredictable, visitors are usually well entertained. The other side of the coin is the adventurous programming of 'difficult' modern opera and contemporary works such as Philip Glass' 'Fall of the House of Usher' and a new opera-musical called 'Dorian Gray,' based on the Oscar Wilde novel. Every August, a Verdi festival is held here while other opera houses sleep. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enticing art gallery |
Strahovske nadvori 1/132 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 3310 7711 http://www.strahovskyklaster.cz/ |
Here you will find a choice collection of Czech art including Gothic altars and altar paintings and a number of paintings from the time of Rudolf II (the turn of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries). The works here are a reminder of the former affluence of this monastery which stands looking down on Prague Castle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Bard at Prague Castle |
Anenské námestí 948/2 Prague, Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 226 20 0830 http://www.shakespeare.cz/inde... |
One of Prague's most popular annual events, the Summer Shakespeare Festival features the best of the Bard against the historic backdrop of Prague Castle. The festival highlights canonical tragedies such as 'Othello' and 'Macbeth', as well as comical masterpieces like 'Twelfth Night' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. For further information on this year's lineup, visit their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American and Czech movies |
Vodickova 41 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2494 7566 |
This is a two-screen movie house just off Wenceslas Square providing a standard mix of (80 percent) American features and (20 percent) Czech films. Films are screened from 11am until 9pm or 10pm daily. American films nearly always appear in English with Czech subtitles ( look out for the word titulky in schedules). The exception is children's films which are normally dubbed. Unfortunately, film posters display only a film's Czech title, leaving non-Czech speakers to puzzle out the film's identity from publicity stills or stars' names. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rock on ice |
Za Elektrarnou 419 Vystaviste Fairgrounds Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 (0)2 6672 7443 http://www.hcsparta.cz/ |
This indoor stadium, also known by its former name, the Paegas Arena, is the major venue for big-name rock acts, not to mention Prague's top ice hockey team, Sparta. Since the city lacks a large outdoor stadium, the biggest touring rock shows normally give Prague a miss, although the Rolling Stones have played here (in a small venue with fewer than 15,000 seats) as a kind of gift to the city's music fans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small exhibition space |
Jirské námestí 33 Prague Castle Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 (Castle information) http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
This part of the palace, overlooking the South Gardens, is only used for exhibitions. It's a needle-thin slice of masonry separated from the older parts of the palace by airshafts. It bears twentieth-century modifications by the architect Otto Rothmayer. The tiny, rather confined exhibition space is perfect for displays of small objects, books, maps, etc. From April to October, this wing is accessible from the garden. At other times, it is accessible via the Third Courtyard, beside the cathedral. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hosts temporary art exhibitions |
U Prašného mostu 55 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 (Castle information) http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
Horses no longer canter here—instead, the National Gallery and Prague Castle house large temporary exhibitions. The building lies just across a bridge from the main castle complex. Crucially, it also boasts one of the few public WCs in the area! The baroque facade of the building gives it a resplendent look and make this place worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prague Hotspot |
12000 Prague (Námestí Míru 7) Prague Czech Republic +420 296 550 111 http://www.dnv-praha.cz |
Located in Prague, this theatre is home to various cultural events. Check the webbsite for updated information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic Theatre |
Zenklova 34 Prague, Praha Czech Republic |
The classic Theatre Pod Palmonkou features a grand crystal chandelier and careful tile work. This is a popular site to see concerts and theater. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Massive baroque palace |
U Trojského zámku 1 Prague 17100 Czech Republic +420 2 8385 1614 http://www.citygalleryprague.c... |
The moderately-sized permanent exhibition of nineteenth-century Czech art is complemented by regular exhibitions borrowed from Prague's other state galleries. All this is housed in a massive baroque palace whose sweeping exterior staircase and grandiose Great Hall are attractions in their own right. The Prague Zoo is across the road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Well-known traditional Prague pub |
Kremencova 11 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2493 4019/ +420 2 2493 4020 http://www.ufleku.cz/ |
This popular historic pub, with a capacity for 1,200 people, was founded in 1499. The beer is brewed on site and a visit to the brewery part of the building is a must, as is a visit to the brewery museum. There is live traditional Czech music every evening and cabaret programmes are often arranged. During the summer months, there is a beer garden which can be used. This is a an excellent place to come to experience Czech tradition, style, music and service - as long as you can put up with the crowds of tourists making a racket. While you're, check out the brewery museum, gallery, and cabaret. There is traditional Czech decor, i.e. wooden tables and a few involuntary donations by wild animals on the walls. There are several rooms, each playing music. The clientele are mainly large groups of German and Italian tourists, which means it's very noisy. This is a traditional beer drinker's domain - noisy, but good-natured drinking is the name of the game. It can get very smoky, so if it's summer, you should sit in the garden if you want to avoid the smoke. Despite being completely overrun by tourists, this place does maintain some traditional Czech charm. Given that a lot of pubs close quite early, even in the centre, this can be a great late night haunt. Beer (Kc 50), wine (Kc 150 per bottle) and soft drinks are all available. The prices are higher than in other Czech pubs, but the management knows it could raise them higher and still draw people in. The food is also predominantly traditional Czech fare, but there are some more international dishes available. Quick lunches are reasonably priced at up to Kc 100, while dinners and specialities can cost twice this amount. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Young English performers |
Karmelitska 23 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 5717 http://www.malyglen.cz |
This jazz and blues club, featuring a bar and rooms for rent, is popularly known as Little Glen's. A predominantly young English-speaking crowd comes here to listen to young, English-speaking performers, the occasional guest star and good local jazz acts such as pianist Najponk and bassist Robert Balzar. The upstairs bar leads to the small cellar club. Live music starts at 9p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For a late-night rendez-vous |
Karmelitská 23 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 1717 http://www.malyglen.cz/ |
A popular hangout, its food and service are better than average and a comfortable vibe pervades throughout. For something more substantial, try the Chicken Kebab. Jazz fans take note as the tiny cellar plays host to live local jazz every night of the week. Usually frequented by people who like to linger and talk, this is perhaps the only place in town open till the wee hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively music |
Tyn 2/260 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2489 5748 http://www.jazzblues.cz/ |
The hippest stop in the burgeoning world of Prague jazz clubs is conveniently located in the upscale Tyn shopping precinct. The underground space in olde worlde Czech pub style reverbrates nightly to the sounds of old-time blues, electric blues, funk, fusion and jazz. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For Mozart fans |
Mozartova 169 Prague, CZ 15000 Czech Republic +420 2 5731 6753 http://www.bertramka.com/ |
The famous artiste Wolfgang Mozart loved visiting Prague, where on at least two occasions he stayed at the secluded villa of his friends Josefa and Frantisek Xavier Dusek. Now a small museum and concert hall, the Duseks' Villa Bertamka is no longer quite so secluded, there is a major road interchange just steps away, but the old wall keeps out the noise from spilling out during outdoor concerts. Music is performed here throughout the year, several times weekly, normally at 5p or 7p. The performers are generally quite good, and sometimes feature established soloists. The costumed affairs called 'A Night With Mozart' and 'A Night With Giovanni' (unusually at 8p or 9p), cost significantly more than recitals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Idyllic outdoor concerts |
Karmelitská 25 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 57 53 1480 http://www.vrtbovska.cz/ |
The musical season sees the start of a new series of outdoor concerts featuring pieces by Handel, Mozart, Puccini, Verdi and several other popular composers. It runs several times weekly here amid the restored baroque splendours of a garden often cited as one of the city's loveliest. Occasional concerts of medieval and baroque music are also scheduled. Concerts begin at 6.30 pm. For detail on the concerts, call the number listed above. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Early baroque era attraction |
Valdštejnské námestí 3 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Center) |
A baroque-style palace and garden setting named after Albrecht von Wallenstein, an important Hapsburg military commander. Built between 1624 and 1630, this was one of the first buildings of its architectural era in Prague. There is more to this site then simply an old building. Within the walls one can find the Avenue of Sculptures, a small pond and an old riding school, which now houses exhibitions of modern art by the national gallery. There is also an exquisitely manicured garden in period style, but is only open during the summer months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garden in the Opera |
Legerova 75 Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 2 2423 9685 http://www.zahradavopere.cz/ |
Imagine a little nook with a dual toned wooden decor, soft subdued lighting and gentle music. Sounds cozy, doesn't it? The Zahrada V Opere seems like it jumped out of a page from a romantic novel. There are even weapon wielding soldiers outside (guarding the Radio Free Europe headquarters) to add to the drama! You might not have violins serenading you, but fear not there is live music played on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The menu at the restaurant is limited and expensive, but wholesome. Savor the Grilled Duck Breast with a crisp glass of wine and take in the ambience. Head here when your intent is to impress. Review © 2007, Wcities |