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 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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Seat of the Archbishops |
Hradcanské námestí 16 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
This palace has been the home of the Archbishops since 1564. It is only open to the public on a couple of occasions a year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 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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Czech Romanesque architecture |
Ke Hradu Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 (Information Centre) http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
This, the best example of Czech Romanesque architecture, has been rebuilt and restored several times since 1173. Actually the second building on this site, the original basilica, was constructed in 920 AD. The faded red exterior looks as if it has weathered many a storm over the centuries. Situated on the main tourist route on the Castle grounds, the basilica holds several concerts throughout the year in addition to the normal tourist traffic. The Convent of St George, originally a Benedictine abbey founded in 937 AD, is attached to the basilica. The convent was converted into a barracks in 1782 by Joseph II. The building now houses the Early Bohemian Art Exhibition of the National Gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Once the largest chapel in Bohemia |
Betlémské námesti 4 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2424 8595 |
Jan Hus preached at this chapel - famous for being the cradle of the Bohemian Hussite reformation - from 1402 to 1412, before later being burned at the stake by the General Council of Constance for his teachings. The chapel was founded in 1391 and was the largest in Bohemia for centuries. In 1661, the chapel was converted into a Catholic church when it came into the hands of the Jesuits. However, the chapel was demolished in 1786 after the Hapsburgs expelled the Jesuits. Between 1950 and 1952, a copy of the original building was erected by Jaroslav Fragner using the original plans and preserving the remaining three walls from the original. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Also known as St. Marketa |
Markétská 28/1 Brevnov Prague 16900 Czech Republic +420 2 2040 6111 http://www.brevnov.cz. |
Founded in 993 AD by Saint Adalbert, this weathered monastery - sitting in a quiet, forested area on the edge of town - is the oldest in Bohemia. Today, it is still inhabited by monks. Just below the monastery are remnants of the original church, which during Communist times was a holding ground for suspicious-looking foreigners detained by the Ministry of Interior. A good way off the beaten tourist trail, the monastery still offers guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays, although these can also be arranged ahead of time during the week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic Cathedral |
Resslova 9 Prague Czech Republic |
This cathedral was originally dedicated by St. Methodius according to local legend, and was later used as part of a home for retired Roman Catholic priests. After being used as a center for technology in 1869, the cathedral was consecrated on September 28, 1935. During World War II it closed along with all Czech Orthodox Churches and was then reopened in 1945. The cathedral has continued to be restored ever since, with a growing collection of paintings and iconography. Events are currently held here as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Third largest palace in Prague |
Lorentanske namesti Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Located on the Loreta Square between Prague Castle and the Strahov Monastery, this massive structure is the third largest palace in Prague. Unfortunately, the regal palace is closed to the public, but its 135 meter-long façade, decorated with 30 Palladian columns, is worth visiting. Best known in recent memory for the March 1948 death of Jan Masaryk, son of the first Czech President and the last non-Communist in the first Communist cabinet, who toppled mysteriously from a window on the top floor as the Communists took power. Rumour has it that he was pushed from the window and murdered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Central Europe's oldest university |
Ovocný trh 5 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2449 1111 http://www.cuni.cz/ |
This university is the oldest in all of Central Europe; it opened its doors more than seven centuries ago, in 1348, on the decree of Pope Clement VI. The four departments of learning back then were liberal arts, medicine, law, and theology (there are now 17 faculties offered). Charles I sanctioned it in 1349, and distinguished alumni include Bernard Bolzano the famous mathematician-philosopher, Gerti Cori the Nobel-winning biochemist, and Franz Kafka, the celebrated absurdist author. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Founded in the 12th century |
Lazenska Prague 14300 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Prague Tourist Information Centre) |
The Church of Our Lady Beneath the Chain, or "Panna Marie Pod Retězem" was once a priory. A gift to the Knights of St. John courtesy Vladislav II, back then it was strategically positioned in the heart of the Knights' monastery, which kept vigil on what is now the Charles Bridge. It underwent a structural facelift in 1640 that lent it a distinctively baroque appearance, and it stands today in the Little Quarter, its two imposing towers dominating the surrounding area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A dominating presence on Old Town Square |
Celetna 5 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 6 0230 6186 http://tynska.farnost.cz |
This fairy tale Gothic church with its twin towers is an Old Town landmark, and its ominous presence has dominated the square for centuries. Most noteworthy on the inside is the tomb of Rudolf II's personal astronomer, Tycho Brahe. When lit up at night, it adds to the "magic Prague" effect the city has on many visitors. Work on the church began in the first half of the 14th century but it was not until the end of the 16th century that it was completed. Its 80-meter towers topped by four small spires were customary during the reign of Emperor Charles IV. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval Monastery |
Husova 8 Prague Czech Republic |
Founded in the 13th century, the Church of Saint Jilji (or Giles in English) became a base for Dominican monks who heavily renovated the structure in the late 14th century. The ceiling artwork was painted in the mid-1700s by V.V. Reiner who is buried in the church. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to the famous Czech saint |
Námesti Míru (Peace Square) Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Designed by Josef Mocker (the same architect who designed the new western half of St. Vitus' Cathedral), this church, built between 1888-93, is the focal point of the striking Namesti Miru. Above the main entrance is a relief of Christ flanked by famed Czech Saints Ludmilla and Wenceslas. The church is open only for services. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It holds the largest clock in Prague |
Námestí Jiriho z Podebrad Prague 13000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Prague Tourist Information Centre) |
The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, or "Kostel Nejsvětějšího srdce Páně", as it is locally known, was the work of a Slovenian architect, Jože Plečnik. Built between 1928 and 1932, it is located in Podebrady Square, the face of its enormous clock dominating the neighbourhood. A serene, brick-walled structure, it impresses an aura of calm on all who visit it. 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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Castle's famous cobblestone lane |
Ke Hradu Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
This is an alley of miniature 16th-century cottages in a variety of colours built originally for the Palace Guard. However, by the 19th century the lane had become home to artists and craftsmen, and then in the early part of the 20th century, several well-known personalities came to live here. No. 22 is where Franz Kafka's sister lived and for a time in 1917, Kafka himself used the premises to write some of his stories. In 1951, the Communists threw out the residents and turned the lane into a souvenir street for tourists. Running along the roofs above the shops is a gallery containing an exhibition of armour and period costumes (entry from no 24). Chalk this one up as a must see when visiting Prague. 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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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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Tradition & History |
Stareho hrbitova 3a Prague 16000 Czech Republic +420 221 711 511 http://www.jewishmuseum.cz/en/... |
This Ceremonial Hall is one of only a few original buildings from Prague's old Jewish Quarter. This pseudo-Romanesque style building was used for various religious services and ceremonies, as well as a mortuary. On the ground and upper floors of the Hall, the permanent exhibition of Jewish Customs and Traditions is housed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of Charles University |
Železná 9 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2449 1111 (Charles University) http://www.cuni.cz |
The rector's seat of Charles University since the 14th century, this Gothic building contains a large hall (the Old Great Hall), used today for special ceremonies such as graduations, and the Oriel Chapel which was rebuilt in baroque style in 1718. It was further renovated in the 1930s and in the 1950s after being badly damaged by the Nazis at the end of World War II. Visitors should note that the vaulted labyrinth at street level contains an art gallery and is open daily. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Customs and rituals |
U Staré školy 1 Jewish Museum Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 1511 (Jewish Museum) http://www.jewishmuseum.cz/ |
This section of the Jewish Museum focuses on customs and traditions. The central role of ritual in Jewish life is emphasized by a rich array of objects—perhaps the finest collection of craftwork in the entire museum. Downstairs, are masses of silver and tapestry from the many, now defunct Czech synagogues. Upstairs, you will see objects used in the home, from a marvellous painted circumcision screen dating back to 1764 and an upholstered circumcision chair (1805)—with one seat for the child's godfather and one for the prophet Elijah—to smaller items such as skilfully worked silver spice boxes in the shape of elephants, ships and fish. This is perhaps the most fun and interesting section of the museum, which gives one the feeling that Judaism still thrives in Bohemia and Moravia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Second largest building complex in the city |
Karlova 10 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2166 3111 http://www.klementinum.cz/ |
The Klementinum was founded in 1232, but it was not until the Jesuits began to build a Catholic seat of learning in the 16th and 17th centuries that the buildings began to take shape. In 1773, the buildings were handed over to the university authorities. Today, the complex houses the Chapel of Mirrors - built in 1724 and reconstructed in 1997 - which is primarily used for classical concerts, and the Music Library. It is located just by Charles Bridge on the Old Town side. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Interesting collection of buildings |
Malostranské námestí Prague, Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5732 0015 |
This is perhaps not a palace in the true sense of the word but rather a collection of buildings along one side of the square. It now houses two concert venues known as the Martinu Hall and the Gallery as well as an art gallery and café. It was originally built as a residence for Karl von Liechtenstein who is best known for acting on behalf of the Emperor Ferdinand II and pronouncing the death sentence on 27 Protestant leaders in 1621. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prague's Historical Palace |
Jirská 3 Prague 11900 Czech Republic +420 233 312 925 www.lobkowiczevents.cz |
Built during the mid-16th century, Lobkowicz Palace is one of Prague's most important historical sites. Seized by the communist regime from the Lobkowicz clan in 1952, the Palace was returned to the family in 2003. The palace houses permanent exhibition called The Princely Collections. Visitors can see superb Old Master paintings, musical instruments and manuscripts (including period manuscripts and prints of works by Händel, Haydn and Beethoven), spectacular firearms and armor, and rare examples of the decorative arts from over six hundred years of family collecting and patronage of fine arts. In addition, there is Lobkowicz Palace Café and Restaurant with beautiful panoramic view of the city, and Museum gift shop stocked with an eclectic and original assortments of books, jewelry, glass and ceramics, textiles and children's gifts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A silver altar and statue |
Lorentanske namesti Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 |
Opposite the Cernin Palace is the Santa Casa, built between 1626 and 1631 by the architect G B Orsi, commissioned by Catherine of Lobkovic.Inside is a silver altar and a statue of Our Lady of Loretto, one of fifty identical shrines built in the Czech lands. The Loretto treasury, constructed in 1699, comprises many valuable objects from the 16th-18th centuries, and on the Church Tower is a clock that chimes out the hymn "We Greet Thee a Thousand Times" on the hour, every hour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jewish history |
U Staré školy 1 Jewish Museum Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 1511 (Jewish Museum) http://www.jewishmuseum.cz/ |
This restored sixteenth-century temple is part of the multi-site Jewish Museum - Prague's most popular museum. The exhibits were collected during World War II as the occupying Nazis pillaged each and every Czech Jewish community and stockpiled the booty in Prague, where a small Jewish Museum had existed since 1906. The synagogue now houses the first part of an exhibition called 'History of the Jews in Bohemia and Moravia' covering the period from the tenth century to the eighteenth century. Displays include silver Torah shields, pointers, fine tapestry, Torah curtains, documents, books and items from the ordinary everyday life of the city's Jews. Many of the finest objects date back to the relatively prosperous sixteenth century, when several of the richest synagogues in the Jewish quarter were built. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Great Ball-Game House |
Hradcany Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Within the Royal Gardens of Prague Castle, lies Micovna (The Great Ball-Game House) founded between 1567 and 1569 and originally built on the orders of Rudolf 11 by his court architect Bonifaz Wolmu. The court is now the scene of frequent classical music recitals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of the castle fortifications |
Hradcanské námestí Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 (Information) http://www.hrad.cz |
By the side of St Vitus Cathedral, this round artillery bastion was part of the castle fortifications and served as a workshop for gunsmiths and an alchemist in the 16th century. There is a permanent exhibition of medieval arts and crafts, astrology and alchemy. For lovers of the Medieval Age, it is a rewarding visit for its surprisingly broad scope considering the brevity of its collection. Although being a main tourist attraction at the Castle, it is often overlooked by those heading straight for the views of the city below. 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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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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Scene of Prague's first demonstration |
Karlovo Namesti 23 Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 2 2494 8229 |
Located on Prague's largest square (Charles Square), the current New Town Hall is a remnant of the 14th-century original and the site of the city's first demonstration. Encouraged by Hussite leaders, an angry gang stormed the town hall demanding the release of Hussite prisoners and eventually threw Catholic officials to their death below. A statue of Jan Zelivsky, a Hussite preacher and all-round hell raiser from the time, stands in front of the structure which was renovated in the 1990s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home to Bohemian royalty |
Ke Hradu Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 1111 http://www.pribeh-hradu.cz/ |
This palace was home to the Bohemian kings and princes from the eleventh to the sixteenth centuries and has been added to by successive nobility. The palace houses Vladislav Hall—the largest secular space in medieval Prague—which was built between 1492 and 1502 by Benedikt Ried, a German mason. Nowadays, the Hall is used as the venue for the inauguaration of the Czech President, the last occasion being in 1989 when Vaclav Havel was sworn in. There are several rooms off the main hall, including the Diet and All Saints Chapel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Guarding Charles Bridge |
Malá Strana Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) http://www.pis.cz/en/prague/mo... |
Rising from the Old Town side of Charles Bridge, this Gothic, pointy-tipped structure (built in 1373) is flanked by sculptures of St Vitus and Charles IV. It is open to the public and excellent views of the Old Town, the Vltava River and the castle can be enjoyed upon climbing the narrow staircase. The tower was used to show off the heads of twelve Protestant leaders in 1621 after their execution, and was also the site of the final conflict of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Convergence point for tourists |
Staromestské námestí Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2448 2751 |
This is the vortex of tourist activity in Prague, whether it be to catch a glimpse of the clock's elusive statuettes, check out one of the town hall's exhibitions or climb the tower. It was in 1338, during the reign of King John of Luxembourg (1310-1346), that work began on the building of a town hall. The oldest parts of this complex of buildings are the Gothic sections and the tower. In May 1945, the Nazis set fire to the building as their last act during the occupation, but most of the damage has been repaired. The clock originated from the beginning of the 15th century and, every hour, the Twelve Apostles (added in 1490) move across just above the clock face, bowing to the crowd on the square. Finally, the clock strikes the hour. 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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Contains Holocaust memorial |
U Staré školy 1 Jewish Museum Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 1511 (Jewish Museum) http://www.jewishmuseum.cz |
As one of the Jewish quarter's restored Renaissance monuments, this synagogue dates back to the early sixteenth century. The Jewish Museum has turned it into a heartbreaking memorial to the 78,000 Czech Jews who died in the Holocaust. Their names are calligraphed on the inner walls. Upstairs is a selection of drawings by children who were imprisoned in the ghetto at Terezin, or Theresienstadt, north of Prague. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient watchtower and arsenal |
Namesti Republiky Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 7 2406 3723 |
This monumental gate (just to the left of the Municipal House) dates from 1475 and was rebuilt at the end of the 19th century. Renovated in the mid-1990s, the gold fixtures stand out brilliantly against the tower, now darkened to a coal gray from years of exposure to the elements. Originally used for storing armaments and gunpowder and to guard the entrance to the Old Town, it is now one of only two such towers remaining from the original thirteen. Inside is a small historical exhibition that traces the architecture of the building over the centuries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic building overlooking the city |
Ke Hradu Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
The castle was originally the seat of Czech royalty and nobility but is now the residence and offices of the Czech President. However, President Masaryk updated and modernized the buildings in the 1920s. Lined on three sides by palaces (with the fourth by its main gate), there are a number of galleries and gardens to visit as well as the Military Museum. The Changing of the Guard takes place every hour on the hour; at noon expect an elaborate ceremony. The galleries and museum are closed on Mondays. 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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Art-Nouveau Palace |
Výstavište Prague 10900 Czech Republic +420 2 2010 3302 http://www.incheba.cz/main.php... |
Located in the Prague Exhibition Ground, Prumyslovy Palace dates back to 1891. The Palace was built in the Art-Nouveau style and is renowned for its picturesque central tower. The venue is now used for trade fairs, concerts, fashion shows, and other cultural events. 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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Situated within the castle grounds |
Hradcanské námestí 2 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
This is one of the most impressive Renaissance palaces in Prague. It houses the Museum of Military History. 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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Moorish magnificence |
Vezenská 1 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 1511 (Jewish Museum) http://www.jewishmuseum.cz/ |
This is the site where the Jewish Museum's historical displays continue the story up to the modern day. The exhibits are mostly books, photographs and documents covering the eighteenth century beginnings of Jewish emancipation and enlightenment, the period of assimilation in the nineteenth century, the catastrophe brought about by Hitler and his willing executioners and post-war efforts to revitalize the community. The synagogue itself dates back to 1868. It is a dazzling Moorish-style structure and its two-level, domed hall can be said to be one of the city's most stunning interior spaces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enjoy the splendor of baroque |
Malostranské Námestí Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information) |
The most magnificent baroque building in Prague, its construction was finished in 1756, and features a dominant cupola and bell tower, as well as one of the largest paintings in Europe depicting St Nicholas in various guises which you'll find in the nave. On one of his visits to Prague, W. A. Mozart played the organ at the church and there are now frequent lunchtime and eventide recitals of his music. 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 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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The dominant structure in Prague |
Ke Hradu Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Rising up from the centre of the castle grounds, the Gothic cathedral dominates the Prague skyline and is one of the defining images of the city and its tourist centre. The cathedral hides a number of valuable monuments including the Royal Crypt wherein lies the remains of Czech Royalty, the St Wenceslas Chapel, and the Coronation Chamber where the Crown Jewels are exhibited. The cathedral's foundation stone was laid in 1344 on the initiative of Charles IV (1316-1378) on the site of an earlier 10th century rotunda dedicated to St Vitus. It was not until 1929 that the cathedral was actually completed. Entrance to the cathedral is free although there are discreetly placed collection boxes. A charge is made for entrance to the crypt and other attractions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home to The Prague State Opera |
Wilsonova 4 Nove Mesto Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 9611 7111 http://www.operaprague.com |
Built in the 19th century by the Viennese architects Helmer and Fellner on behalf of Prague's German population and actually opened in 1888, this ornate theatre is second only to the National Theatre amongst Prague's theatres. Velvet and gold decorations make it worthwhile venturing inside for a look. The theatre is right by the National Museum at the top of Wenceslas Square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The theatre of the estates |
Ovocny Trh Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 224 227 981 http://www.estatestheatre.cz/ |
This theatre is the oldest theatre building in Prague. Count F. A. Nostic built the classicist structure with a richly decorated edifice between the years 1781 and 1783. There was extensive reconstruction work undertaken in the late 1980's and the theatre reopened in 1991. The theatre's early performances were works by W. A. Mozart and, since then, it has always been closely associated with the great composer. In December 1834 the song "Kde domov muj" (Where Is My Home) was played here for the first time, later becoming the Czech National Anthem. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of the National Gallery |
Hradcanské námestí 15 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information centre) |
At present, this palace (situated within the castle grounds), houses the art collection of the National Gallery and old European art as well as French art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neo-Renaissance architecture |
Staromestske namesti 8 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 |
Built in 1897, this house on the Old Town Square represents Neo-Renaissance architecture of the period with its murals of Saint Wenceslas painted by L. Novak from a design by M. Ales. The paint-work is an example of what a visitor might miss in Prague by keeping their eyes firmly down to ground level. A real treat on the square considering it's mostly dominated by Easter egg dyed baroque edifices and ominously looming gothic structures such as the Tyn Church. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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12th century building |
Strahovske nadvori 1/132 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2051 6671 http://www.strahovskyklaster.c... |
Famous for its libraries, Strahov houses a collection of frescoes, especially on its ceilings. Closed after the Communists took power, it reopened in 1989. Reconstructed during the 1990s, its Baroque appearance dates from the second half of the 17th century. The monastery was founded in 1140 by the Premonstratensian Order and escaped the dissolution of monasteries in 1783 by Joseph I by virtue of having one of the best libraries in the Czech lands. The monastery lies in a quiet courtyard, which is worth the short, pleasant walk. 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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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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Baroque palace on Castle Hill |
Letenská 10 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Located just below the castle, this baroque palace was built over several years (commencing in 1624) on the orders of Albrecht von Waldstein (1583-1634), a commander of the Imperial Catholic Army from the Thirty Years War. The main hall (the Knights Hall) was built between 1625 and 1630 and is where music recitals are now held. It covers two floors of the palace and adjoins the Leather Hall with its frescoed ceiling by Maxnier. The palace is now occupied by the Ministry of Culture, while the former stables house the Comenius Museum which is dedicated to Czech educational history. 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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Seat of Czech nobility |
V Pevnosti 159/5b Prague 12800 Czech Republic +420 2 4141 0348 / +420 2 4141 0247 http://www.praha-vysehrad.cz/f... |
This fortress was established in the mid-10th century and was the oldest seat of the Czech nobility. Charles IV built a system of walls linking Vysehrad with Nove Mesto but over the years, most of these were gradually destroyed. Upon arriving at Vysehrad, visitors can stroll around the ramparts enjoying excellent views of the Vltava River. Visit the Gothic Church of St Peter and Paul, the Romanesque Rotunda, the underground casemates, the small museum, and the Vysehrad Cemetery, where both Smetana and Dvorak are buried. 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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