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Old Town Square -Staroměstské náměstí is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge.
Buildings
The square features various architectural styles including the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn, which has been the main church of this part of the city since the 14th century; the church's towers are 80 m high. Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located on the Old Town Hall. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still in operation.
The Baroque St. Nicholas Church is another church located in the square, while the tower of the Old Town Hall offers a panoramic view of Old Town. An art museum of the Czech National Gallery is located in Kinský Palace.
Statues and memorials
The square's center is home to a statue of religious reformer Jan Hus, who for his beliefs was burned at the stake in Constance, this led to the Hussite Wars. The statue known as the Jan Hus Memorial was erected on July 6, 1915 to mark the 500th anniversary of his death.
In front of the Old Town Hall is also a memorial to martyrs (including Jan Jesenius and Maxmilián Hošťálek) beheaded on that spot during the Old Town Square execution by Habsburgs, after the Battle of White Mountain. Twenty-seven crosses mark the pavement in their honour. The crosses were installed during the repairs of Old Town Hall after the WW2, while a nearby plaque which lists the names of all 27 victims dates from 1911.
On November 3, 1918, a Marian Column that had been erected in the square shortly after the Thirty Years' War was demolished in celebration of independence from the Habsburg empire.[3]
Old Town Square
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Prague Christmas Markets
At Christmas and Easter, markets are held on the square; they resemble medieval markets.
The Christmas Markets on the Old Town Square are the largest Christmas markets in the Czech Republic and are visited by hundreds of thousands of visitors from the Czech Republic and abroad. A tall decorated tree and a musical stage are set up.
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Old Town Square
Staroměstské náměstíOld Town Square -Staroměstské náměstí is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge.
Buildings
The square features various architectural styles including the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn, which has been the main church of this part of the city since the 14th century; the church's towers are 80 m high. Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located on the Old Town Hall. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still in operation.
The Baroque St. Nicholas Church is another church located in the square, while the tower of the Old Town Hall offers a panoramic view of Old Town. An art museum of the Czech National Gallery is located in Kinský Palace.
Statues and memorials
The square's center is home to a statue of religious reformer Jan Hus, who for his beliefs was burned at the stake in Constance, this led to the Hussite Wars. The statue known as the Jan Hus Memorial was erected on July 6, 1915 to mark the 500th anniversary of his death.
In front of the Old Town Hall is also a memorial to martyrs (including Jan Jesenius and Maxmilián Hošťálek) beheaded on that spot during the Old Town Square execution by Habsburgs, after the Battle of White Mountain. Twenty-seven crosses mark the pavement in their honour. The crosses were installed during the repairs of Old Town Hall after the WW2, while a nearby plaque which lists the names of all 27 victims dates from 1911.
On November 3, 1918, a Marian Column that had been erected in the square shortly after the Thirty Years' War was demolished in celebration of independence from the Habsburg empire.[3]
Old Town Square
Markets]
Prague Christmas Markets
At Christmas and Easter, markets are held on the square; they resemble medieval markets.
The Christmas Markets on the Old Town Square are the largest Christmas markets in the Czech Republic and are visited by hundreds of thousands of visitors from the Czech Republic and abroad. A tall decorated tree and a musical stage are set up.
The Charles Bridge - Karlův most is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or the Prague Bridge (Pražský most) but has been the "Charles Bridge" since 1870. As the only means of crossing the river Vltava (Moldau) until 1841, the Charles Bridge was the most important connection between Prague Castle and the city's Old Town and adjacent areas. This "solid-land" connection made Prague important as a trade route between Eastern and Western Europe.
The bridge is 621 metres (2,037 ft) long and nearly 10 metres (33 ft) wide, resting on 16 arches shielded by ice guards.[2] It is protected by three bridge towers, two of them on the Lesser Quarter side and the third one on the Old Town side. The Old Town bridge tower is often[vague] considered to be one of the most astonishing civil gothic-style buildings in the world[according to whom?]. The bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, most of them baroque-style, originally erected around 1700 but now all replaced by replicas.
Through the 19th century
Old Town bridge tower during 1848 revolution
Throughout its history, the Charles Bridge suffered several disasters and witnessed many historic events. Czech legend has it that construction began on Charles Bridge at 5:31am on 9 July 1357 with the first stone being laid by Charles IV himself. This exact time was very important to the Holy Roman Emperor because he was a strong believer of numerology and this specific time, which formed a numerical bridge (1357 9, 7 5:31), would imbue Charle's Bridge with additional strength. Given the bridge's long life perhaps the Emperor's belief holds some weight, though the bridge has seen its fair share of tragedy. A flood in 1432 damaged three pillars. In 1496 the third arch (counting from the Old Town side) broke down after one of the pillars lowered, being undermined by the water (repairs were finished in 1503). A year after the Battle of White Mountain, when the 27 leaders of the anti-Habsburg revolt were executed on 21 June 1621, the Old Town bridge tower served as a deterrent display of the severed heads of the victims to stop Czechs from further resistance. During the end of the Thirty Years' War in 1648, the Swedes occupied the west bank of the Vltava, and as they tried to advance into the Old Town the heaviest fighting took place right on the bridge. During the fighting, they severely damaged one side of the Old Town bridge tower (the side facing the river) and the remnants of almost all gothic decorations had to be removed from it afterward. During the late 17th century and early 18th century the bridge gained its typical appearance when an alley of baroque statues was installed on the pillars. During a great flood in 1784, five pillars were severely damaged and although the arches did not break down, the traffic on the bridge had to be greatly restricted for some time.
Charles Bridge during 1872 flood
The original stairway to Kampa Island was replaced by a new one in 1844. The next year, another great flood threatened the bridge, but the bridge escaped major damage. In 1848, during the revolutionary days, the bridge escaped unharmed from the cannonade, but some of the statues were damaged. In 1866, pseudo-gothic gas lights were erected on the balustrade; they were later replaced with electric lighting. In the 1870s, the first regular public-transport (omnibus) line went over the bridge (officially called "Charles Bridge" after 1870), later replaced by a horse tram. The bridge towers underwent a thorough reconstruction between 1874 and 1883.
On 2–5 September 1890, another disastrous flood struck Prague and severely damaged the Charles Bridge. Thousands of rafts, logs and other floating materials that escaped from places upstream gradually formed a huge barrier leaning against the bridge. Three arches were torn down by the great pressure and two pillars collapsed from being undermined by the water, while others were partly damaged. With the fifth pillar, two statues – St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Xavier, both by Ferdinand Brokoff – also fell into the river. The former statue was replaced by a statuary of Saints Cyril and Methodius by Karel Dvořák; the latter was replaced by a replica of the original. Repair works lasted for two years (the bridge was reopened on 19 November 1892) and cost 665,000 crowns.
The statue of John of Nepomuk. On 20 March 1393 he was thrown into the river Vltava from the Charles Bridge at the behest of Wenceslaus, King of the Romans and King of Bohemia.
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Charles Bridge
Karlův mostThe Charles Bridge - Karlův most is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or the Prague Bridge (Pražský most) but has been the "Charles Bridge" since 1870. As the only means of crossing the river Vltava (Moldau) until 1841, the Charles Bridge was the most important connection between Prague Castle and the city's Old Town and adjacent areas. This "solid-land" connection made Prague important as a trade route between Eastern and Western Europe.
The bridge is 621 metres (2,037 ft) long and nearly 10 metres (33 ft) wide, resting on 16 arches shielded by ice guards.[2] It is protected by three bridge towers, two of them on the Lesser Quarter side and the third one on the Old Town side. The Old Town bridge tower is often[vague] considered to be one of the most astonishing civil gothic-style buildings in the world[according to whom?]. The bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, most of them baroque-style, originally erected around 1700 but now all replaced by replicas.
Through the 19th century
Old Town bridge tower during 1848 revolution
Throughout its history, the Charles Bridge suffered several disasters and witnessed many historic events. Czech legend has it that construction began on Charles Bridge at 5:31am on 9 July 1357 with the first stone being laid by Charles IV himself. This exact time was very important to the Holy Roman Emperor because he was a strong believer of numerology and this specific time, which formed a numerical bridge (1357 9, 7 5:31), would imbue Charle's Bridge with additional strength. Given the bridge's long life perhaps the Emperor's belief holds some weight, though the bridge has seen its fair share of tragedy. A flood in 1432 damaged three pillars. In 1496 the third arch (counting from the Old Town side) broke down after one of the pillars lowered, being undermined by the water (repairs were finished in 1503). A year after the Battle of White Mountain, when the 27 leaders of the anti-Habsburg revolt were executed on 21 June 1621, the Old Town bridge tower served as a deterrent display of the severed heads of the victims to stop Czechs from further resistance. During the end of the Thirty Years' War in 1648, the Swedes occupied the west bank of the Vltava, and as they tried to advance into the Old Town the heaviest fighting took place right on the bridge. During the fighting, they severely damaged one side of the Old Town bridge tower (the side facing the river) and the remnants of almost all gothic decorations had to be removed from it afterward. During the late 17th century and early 18th century the bridge gained its typical appearance when an alley of baroque statues was installed on the pillars. During a great flood in 1784, five pillars were severely damaged and although the arches did not break down, the traffic on the bridge had to be greatly restricted for some time.
Charles Bridge during 1872 flood
The original stairway to Kampa Island was replaced by a new one in 1844. The next year, another great flood threatened the bridge, but the bridge escaped major damage. In 1848, during the revolutionary days, the bridge escaped unharmed from the cannonade, but some of the statues were damaged. In 1866, pseudo-gothic gas lights were erected on the balustrade; they were later replaced with electric lighting. In the 1870s, the first regular public-transport (omnibus) line went over the bridge (officially called "Charles Bridge" after 1870), later replaced by a horse tram. The bridge towers underwent a thorough reconstruction between 1874 and 1883.
On 2–5 September 1890, another disastrous flood struck Prague and severely damaged the Charles Bridge. Thousands of rafts, logs and other floating materials that escaped from places upstream gradually formed a huge barrier leaning against the bridge. Three arches were torn down by the great pressure and two pillars collapsed from being undermined by the water, while others were partly damaged. With the fifth pillar, two statues – St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Xavier, both by Ferdinand Brokoff – also fell into the river. The former statue was replaced by a statuary of Saints Cyril and Methodius by Karel Dvořák; the latter was replaced by a replica of the original. Repair works lasted for two years (the bridge was reopened on 19 November 1892) and cost 665,000 crowns.
The statue of John of Nepomuk. On 20 March 1393 he was thrown into the river Vltava from the Charles Bridge at the behest of Wenceslaus, King of the Romans and King of Bohemia.
If during your stay in dynamic Prague you yearn for an oasis of calm, simply turn off from the Lesser Town (Malá Strana) end of the Charles Bridge and you will immediately find yourself in the magical world of Prague’s answer to Venice. On Prague’s biggest island you can picnic with friends, walk its romantic lanes, visit an outstanding museum of modern art, or pay tribute to one of the greatest singers of all time. Kampa is simply a place that you cannot miss!
Kampa (also Na Kampě) is an island in the Vltava river in central Prague on the side of Malá Strana. Charles Bridge crosses its northern tip and is connected to the island by the street Ulice na Kampě. It is separated from Malá Strana
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Kampa Island
If during your stay in dynamic Prague you yearn for an oasis of calm, simply turn off from the Lesser Town (Malá Strana) end of the Charles Bridge and you will immediately find yourself in the magical world of Prague’s answer to Venice. On Prague’s biggest island you can picnic with friends, walk its romantic lanes, visit an outstanding museum of modern art, or pay tribute to one of the greatest singers of all time. Kampa is simply a place that you cannot miss!
Kampa (also Na Kampě) is an island in the Vltava river in central Prague on the side of Malá Strana. Charles Bridge crosses its northern tip and is connected to the island by the street Ulice na Kampě. It is separated from Malá Strana
Lobkowicz Palace
The Lobkowicz Palace, the only privately owned building in the Prague Castle complex, is home to the highly acclaimed The Lobkowicz Collections, The Lobkowicz Palace Café, Midday Classic Concert and Museum Shop, as well as numerous elegant venues for private functions.
The Museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore the history of Europe through the unique perspective of The Lobkowicz Collections and the Lobkowicz family. Set in 22 beautifully appointed galleries, the Museum displays a selection of some of the finest pieces from The Collections, including many of international significance.
Highlights from the Museum include works by masters such as Canaletto, Brueg
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Lobkowicz Palace
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The Lobkowicz Palace, the only privately owned building in the Prague Castle complex, is home to the highly acclaimed The Lobkowicz Collections, The Lobkowicz Palace Café, Midday Classic Concert and Museum Shop, as well as numerous elegant venues for private functions.
The Museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore the history of Europe through the unique perspective of The Lobkowicz Collections and the Lobkowicz family. Set in 22 beautifully appointed galleries, the Museum displays a selection of some of the finest pieces from The Collections, including many of international significance.
Highlights from the Museum include works by masters such as Canaletto, Brueg
Maisel Synagogue (Czech: Maiselova synagoga) is one of the historical monuments of the former Prague Jewish Ghetto. It was built at the end of the 16th century which is considered to be the golden age of the ghetto. Since then its appearance has changed several times, its actual style is neo-gothic. Nowadays the synagogue belongs to the Jewish Community of Prague and is administered by the Jewish Museum in Prague as a part of its expositions.
The origin and first appearance of the synagogue
The construction of the synagogue was initiated by Mordechai Maisel. First, in 1590, this renowned businessman and benefactor of the ghetto gained the building site. One year later he obtained from the
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Maisel Synagogue
Maisel Synagogue (Czech: Maiselova synagoga) is one of the historical monuments of the former Prague Jewish Ghetto. It was built at the end of the 16th century which is considered to be the golden age of the ghetto. Since then its appearance has changed several times, its actual style is neo-gothic. Nowadays the synagogue belongs to the Jewish Community of Prague and is administered by the Jewish Museum in Prague as a part of its expositions.
The origin and first appearance of the synagogue
The construction of the synagogue was initiated by Mordechai Maisel. First, in 1590, this renowned businessman and benefactor of the ghetto gained the building site. One year later he obtained from the
Malá Strana (Czech for "Little Quarter", German: Prager Kleinseite) or more officially Menší Město pražské (English: Lesser Town of Prague) is a district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic, and one of its most historic regions.
In the Middle Ages, it was a dominant center of the ethnic German (and since 16th century also Italian) citizens of Prague.[citation needed] It also housed a large number of noble palaces while the right-bank towns were comparatively more bourgeois and more Bohemian Czech.
The name Malá Strana translated into English literally means "Little Side", though it is frequently referred to as "Lesser Town", "Lesser Quarter", or "Lesser Side". This name derives from it
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Malá Strana
Malá Strana (Czech for "Little Quarter", German: Prager Kleinseite) or more officially Menší Město pražské (English: Lesser Town of Prague) is a district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic, and one of its most historic regions.
In the Middle Ages, it was a dominant center of the ethnic German (and since 16th century also Italian) citizens of Prague.[citation needed] It also housed a large number of noble palaces while the right-bank towns were comparatively more bourgeois and more Bohemian Czech.
The name Malá Strana translated into English literally means "Little Side", though it is frequently referred to as "Lesser Town", "Lesser Quarter", or "Lesser Side". This name derives from it
The Lennon Wall or John Lennon Wall is a wall in Prague, Czech Republic. Once a normal wall, since the 1980s it has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles' songs.
In 1988, the wall was a source of irritation for the communist regime of Gustáv Husák. Young Czechs would write grievances on the wall and in a report of the time this led to a clash between hundreds of students and security police on the nearby Charles Bridge. The movement these students followed was described ironically as "Lennonism" and Czech authorities described these people variously as alcoholics, mentally deranged, sociopathic, and agents of Western capitalism.
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John Lennon Wall
Velkopřevorské náměstíThe Lennon Wall or John Lennon Wall is a wall in Prague, Czech Republic. Once a normal wall, since the 1980s it has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles' songs.
In 1988, the wall was a source of irritation for the communist regime of Gustáv Husák. Young Czechs would write grievances on the wall and in a report of the time this led to a clash between hundreds of students and security police on the nearby Charles Bridge. The movement these students followed was described ironically as "Lennonism" and Czech authorities described these people variously as alcoholics, mentally deranged, sociopathic, and agents of Western capitalism.
Come and experience the unique atmosphere of the golden age of Art Nouveau. Immerse yourself in the refinement of this era bygone. This Art Nouveau treasure, located in the very heart of Prague, dominates the site of the former Royal Court. It was from here that Bohemian kings ruled the Bohemian Crown lands, starting with Wenceslas IV up through Vladislaus Jagiellon, who decided to leave this seat, which was located on an important trade route to Kutná Hora, the main source of silver and wealth of medieval Bohemia. The beautiful Gothic Powder Tower, adjoining the Municipal House, remains as an exquisite testament to this era.
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Municipal House
5 Náměstí RepublikyCome and experience the unique atmosphere of the golden age of Art Nouveau. Immerse yourself in the refinement of this era bygone. This Art Nouveau treasure, located in the very heart of Prague, dominates the site of the former Royal Court. It was from here that Bohemian kings ruled the Bohemian Crown lands, starting with Wenceslas IV up through Vladislaus Jagiellon, who decided to leave this seat, which was located on an important trade route to Kutná Hora, the main source of silver and wealth of medieval Bohemia. The beautiful Gothic Powder Tower, adjoining the Municipal House, remains as an exquisite testament to this era.
The Old New Synagogue or Altneuschul (Czech: Staronová synagoga; German: Altneu-Synagoge) situated in Josefov, Prague, is Europe's oldest active synagogue. (The Scolanova Synagogue in Italy, also 13th century, was converted to a church by 1380 but was restored to synagogue use in 2006.) It is also the oldest surviving medieval synagogue of twin-nave design.
Completed in 1270 in gothic style, it was one of Prague's first gothic buildings. A still older Prague synagogue, known as the Old Synagogue, was demolished in 1867 and replaced by the Spanish Synagogue.
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The Old-New Synagogue
ČervenáThe Old New Synagogue or Altneuschul (Czech: Staronová synagoga; German: Altneu-Synagoge) situated in Josefov, Prague, is Europe's oldest active synagogue. (The Scolanova Synagogue in Italy, also 13th century, was converted to a church by 1380 but was restored to synagogue use in 2006.) It is also the oldest surviving medieval synagogue of twin-nave design.
Completed in 1270 in gothic style, it was one of Prague's first gothic buildings. A still older Prague synagogue, known as the Old Synagogue, was demolished in 1867 and replaced by the Spanish Synagogue.
The Prague astronomical clock, or Prague orloj - Pražský orloj , is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still operating.
The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town Hall in the Old Town Square. The clock mechanism itself is composed of three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; "The Walk of the Apostles", a clockwork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures.
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Old Town Hall
1/3 Staroměstské nám.The Prague astronomical clock, or Prague orloj - Pražský orloj , is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still operating.
The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town Hall in the Old Town Square. The clock mechanism itself is composed of three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; "The Walk of the Apostles", a clockwork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures.
Old Town Square -Staroměstské náměstí is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge.
Buildings
The square features various architectural styles including the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn, which has been the main church of this part of the city since the 14th century; the church's towers are 80 m high. Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located on the Old Town Hall. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still in operation.
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Old Town Square
Staroměstské náměstíOld Town Square -Staroměstské náměstí is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge.
Buildings
The square features various architectural styles including the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn, which has been the main church of this part of the city since the 14th century; the church's towers are 80 m high. Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located on the Old Town Hall. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still in operation.
Petřín (327 m) is a hill in the center of Prague, Czech Republic. It rises some 130 m above the left bank of the Vltava River. The hill, almost entirely covered with parks, is a favorite recreational area for the inhabitants of Prague.[1] The hill (in German known as Laurenziberg) is featured prominently in Franz Kafka's early short story "Description of a Struggle" and briefly in Milan Kundera's novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
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Petrin Park
Petřín (327 m) is a hill in the center of Prague, Czech Republic. It rises some 130 m above the left bank of the Vltava River. The hill, almost entirely covered with parks, is a favorite recreational area for the inhabitants of Prague.[1] The hill (in German known as Laurenziberg) is featured prominently in Franz Kafka's early short story "Description of a Struggle" and briefly in Milan Kundera's novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
Prague Castle
Castle in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century and the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. Wikipedia
Address: 119 08 Prague 1
Opened: 870 AD
Phone: 224 373 368
Function: Castle
Construction started: 1880
Current tenant: Miloš Zeman
Architects: Jože Plečnik, Peter Parler, Bořek Šípek, Benedikt Rejt, Matthias of Arras
Architectural styles: Renaissance architecture, Baroque, Mannerist style, Mannerism, Gothic architecture
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Pražský hrad
Prague Castle
Castle in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century and the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. Wikipedia
Address: 119 08 Prague 1
Opened: 870 AD
Phone: 224 373 368
Function: Castle
Construction started: 1880
Current tenant: Miloš Zeman
Architects: Jože Plečnik, Peter Parler, Bořek Šípek, Benedikt Rejt, Matthias of Arras
Architectural styles: Renaissance architecture, Baroque, Mannerist style, Mannerism, Gothic architecture
Golden Lane (in Czech Zlatá ulička) is a street situated at the Prague Castle, Czech Republic. Its name is connected with 16th century alchemists, who had to look there, according to legends, for a reaction to produce gold. Even though the lane was temporarily called the Street of Alchemists or Alchemists' Alley, alchemists have never worked or lived there.
Golden Lane consist of tiny colored houses. Today it is a part of small and big castle ring (i.e. entrance is available for paying a fee), while from the closing hour of Prague Castle interiors it is open for free.
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1 Zlatá ulička u DaliborkyGolden Lane (in Czech Zlatá ulička) is a street situated at the Prague Castle, Czech Republic. Its name is connected with 16th century alchemists, who had to look there, according to legends, for a reaction to produce gold. Even though the lane was temporarily called the Street of Alchemists or Alchemists' Alley, alchemists have never worked or lived there.
Golden Lane consist of tiny colored houses. Today it is a part of small and big castle ring (i.e. entrance is available for paying a fee), while from the closing hour of Prague Castle interiors it is open for free.
The Spanish Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת הספרדי, Czech: Španělská synagoga, German: Spanische Synagoge) is the newest synagogue in the area of the so-called Jewish Town, yet paradoxically, it was built at the place of the presumably oldest synagogue, Old School (also known as Altshul). The synagogue is built in Moorish Revival Style. Only a little park with a modern statue of famous Prague writer Franz Kafka (by Jaroslav Róna) lies between it and the church of St Spirit. Today, the Spanish Synagogue is administered by the Jewish Museum in Prague.
Eastern wall with stained-glass window, Torah Ark and bema
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Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague
1 VězeňskáThe Spanish Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת הספרדי, Czech: Španělská synagoga, German: Spanische Synagoge) is the newest synagogue in the area of the so-called Jewish Town, yet paradoxically, it was built at the place of the presumably oldest synagogue, Old School (also known as Altshul). The synagogue is built in Moorish Revival Style. Only a little park with a modern statue of famous Prague writer Franz Kafka (by Jaroslav Róna) lies between it and the church of St Spirit. Today, the Spanish Synagogue is administered by the Jewish Museum in Prague.
Eastern wall with stained-glass window, Torah Ark and bema
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus and Adalbert is a Roman Catholic metropolitan cathedral in Prague, the seat of the Archbishop of Prague.
Address: III. nádvoří 48/2, 119 01 Praha 1
Opened: 1929
Height: 97 m
Diocese: Prague
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St. Vitus Cathedral
48/2 III. nádvoříThe Metropolitan Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus and Adalbert is a Roman Catholic metropolitan cathedral in Prague, the seat of the Archbishop of Prague.
Address: III. nádvoří 48/2, 119 01 Praha 1
Opened: 1929
Height: 97 m
Diocese: Prague
Vyšehrad
Built mid-10th century
Architectural style(s)Romanesque, Gothics, Neo-Gothic, Baroque
This article is about a place in the Czech Republic. For the Prague Metro station, see Vyšehrad (Prague Metro). For other similarly named places, see Visegrad (disambiguation).
Vyšehrad (Czech for "upper castle") is a historical fort located in the city of Prague, Czech Republic. It was built, probably in the 10th century, on a hill over the Vltava River. Situated within the castle is the Basilica of St Peter and St Paul, as well as the Vyšehrad Cemetery, containing the remains of many famous people from Czech history, among them Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, Karel Čapek, and Alphonse Mucha
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Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad
Built mid-10th century
Architectural style(s)Romanesque, Gothics, Neo-Gothic, Baroque
This article is about a place in the Czech Republic. For the Prague Metro station, see Vyšehrad (Prague Metro). For other similarly named places, see Visegrad (disambiguation).
Vyšehrad (Czech for "upper castle") is a historical fort located in the city of Prague, Czech Republic. It was built, probably in the 10th century, on a hill over the Vltava River. Situated within the castle is the Basilica of St Peter and St Paul, as well as the Vyšehrad Cemetery, containing the remains of many famous people from Czech history, among them Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, Karel Čapek, and Alphonse Mucha
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9AM–8PM
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Quickwash
1389/8 VladislavovaVladislavova 1389/8, 110 00 Nové Město
quickwash.cz
601 506 575
Sunday
9AM–8PM
Monday
7AM–9PM
Tuesday
7AM–9PM
Wednesday
7AM–9PM
Thursday
7AM–9PM
Friday
7AM–9PM
Saturday
9AM–8PM
Food Scene
If you want to experience the best of authentic Czech fresh produce, visit this street or should I say riverbank market.
Open every Saturday morning, check what's new and cook for yourself an amazing treat back at the apartment.
http://www.farmarsketrziste.cz/en/
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Farmers Market
NáplavkaIf you want to experience the best of authentic Czech fresh produce, visit this street or should I say riverbank market.
Open every Saturday morning, check what's new and cook for yourself an amazing treat back at the apartment.
http://www.farmarsketrziste.cz/en/
RESTAURANTE BRASILEIRO – for real meat lovers
Churrasco is a traditional method of cooking various kinds of meat on a big skewer, especially beef. Large and small pieces alike are grilled in a special grill.
Rodizio is a way of serving meat whereby the „passadores de carne“ slice the meat off the skewers directly onto your plate. You will also find a paper circle on your table. Turning the green side up sends a signal saying "Fill my plate!"
Address:
U Radnice 8/13
110 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 224 234 474
Website: http://brasileiro-uradnice.ambi.cz/en/#index
E-mail: brasileiro@ambi.cz
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday11a.m. – 12p.m.
U Radnice 13/8
8 U RadniceRESTAURANTE BRASILEIRO – for real meat lovers
Churrasco is a traditional method of cooking various kinds of meat on a big skewer, especially beef. Large and small pieces alike are grilled in a special grill.
Rodizio is a way of serving meat whereby the „passadores de carne“ slice the meat off the skewers directly onto your plate. You will also find a paper circle on your table. Turning the green side up sends a signal saying "Fill my plate!"
Address:
U Radnice 8/13
110 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 224 234 474
Website: http://brasileiro-uradnice.ambi.cz/en/#index
E-mail: brasileiro@ambi.cz
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday11a.m. – 12p.m.
CAFÉ LOUVRE – great place to go for brunch or lunch
This place has been a restaurant – café for over 100 years with rich history. Visited by many famous persons such as world famous Czech writers Franz Kafka and Karel Čapek, mathematic Albert Einstein or first Czech-Slovakian president Tomáš G. Masaryk just among few. This used to be a place where artists, scientists, hummanists, politicions meet together.
Come and feel the atmosphere of old times. You will enjoy Czech cousine at very reasonable price. Ideal place for brunch or lunch.
Address:
Národní 22
110 00 Praha 1
Phone: +420 724 054 055, +420 224 930 949
Website: www.cafelouvre.cz
E-mail: info@cafelouvre.cz
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday8a.m. – 11,30p.m.
Saturday and Sunday9a.m. – 11,30p.m.
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Národní 1987
22 NárodníCAFÉ LOUVRE – great place to go for brunch or lunch
This place has been a restaurant – café for over 100 years with rich history. Visited by many famous persons such as world famous Czech writers Franz Kafka and Karel Čapek, mathematic Albert Einstein or first Czech-Slovakian president Tomáš G. Masaryk just among few. This used to be a place where artists, scientists, hummanists, politicions meet together.
Come and feel the atmosphere of old times. You will enjoy Czech cousine at very reasonable price. Ideal place for brunch or lunch.
Address:
Národní 22
110 00 Praha 1
Phone: +420 724 054 055, +420 224 930 949
Website: www.cafelouvre.cz
E-mail: info@cafelouvre.cz
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday8a.m. – 11,30p.m.
Saturday and Sunday9a.m. – 11,30p.m.
LA SCALA – best italian restaurant by the Old Town Sq.
Pizzeria in the Týn’s Parish will certainly engross your attention both by its interesting interior design and by its excellent Italian cuisine. The name of the restaurant was borrowed from Italian (la scala = stairs) and the choice we made was deliberate. The name, however, doesn’t refer to the renowned Italian opera-house as it might seem, but to the dominant feature of the restaurant itself – to the impressive stone staircase, down which you go from the entrance area to the main part of the dive.
Ristorante – pizzeria LA SCALA is situated in the ground-floor rooms and in the cellars of Týn’s Parish next to the Týn Church in Štupartská Street.
Pizzeria provides Children´s menu as well.
Address:
Staroměstské náměstí 14
110 00 Praha 1
Phone: +420 224 810 024, +420 724 332 192
Website: www.lascala.cz
E-mail: info@lascala.cz
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday11.a.m. – 12p.m.
Staroměstské nám. 604/14
14 Staroměstské náměstíLA SCALA – best italian restaurant by the Old Town Sq.
Pizzeria in the Týn’s Parish will certainly engross your attention both by its interesting interior design and by its excellent Italian cuisine. The name of the restaurant was borrowed from Italian (la scala = stairs) and the choice we made was deliberate. The name, however, doesn’t refer to the renowned Italian opera-house as it might seem, but to the dominant feature of the restaurant itself – to the impressive stone staircase, down which you go from the entrance area to the main part of the dive.
Ristorante – pizzeria LA SCALA is situated in the ground-floor rooms and in the cellars of Týn’s Parish next to the Týn Church in Štupartská Street.
Pizzeria provides Children´s menu as well.
Address:
Staroměstské náměstí 14
110 00 Praha 1
Phone: +420 224 810 024, +420 724 332 192
Website: www.lascala.cz
E-mail: info@lascala.cz
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday11.a.m. – 12p.m.
Best breakfast in the Old Town. Open: 7am-9pm, offering freshly baked pastries and cakes (baked through the night). 7pm-9pm 50% off for pastries. Try almond croissant and cheesecake or carrot cake!
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Bakeshop
1 KozíBest breakfast in the Old Town. Open: 7am-9pm, offering freshly baked pastries and cakes (baked through the night). 7pm-9pm 50% off for pastries. Try almond croissant and cheesecake or carrot cake!
Fun restaurant with great Czech and international meals for a reasonable price
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Restaurace Kolonial
Fun restaurant with great Czech and international meals for a reasonable price
The perfect place for breakfast, snack or lunch.
Italian Bistro created by Riccardo Lucque offers the very best of what Italy can provide from a gastronomic point of view. Great experience for fans of delicious fresh quality food.
You will find there huge selection of fresh breads, pasta, deserts, meats, cheeses….everything what a 1st class bistro can offer. Higher price range but definitely worth the dining
http://www.bistroteka.cz/en/about-us
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La Bottega Bistroteka
39 DlouháThe perfect place for breakfast, snack or lunch.
Italian Bistro created by Riccardo Lucque offers the very best of what Italy can provide from a gastronomic point of view. Great experience for fans of delicious fresh quality food.
You will find there huge selection of fresh breads, pasta, deserts, meats, cheeses….everything what a 1st class bistro can offer. Higher price range but definitely worth the dining
http://www.bistroteka.cz/en/about-us
Great Italian food - an oasis of calm and excellent Italian dishes every day. On weekends you can enjoy real Italian homemade specialties, prepared with fresh ingredients.
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La Piccola Perla
412/1 PerlováGreat Italian food - an oasis of calm and excellent Italian dishes every day. On weekends you can enjoy real Italian homemade specialties, prepared with fresh ingredients.
LA SCALA – best italian restaurant by the Old Town Sq.
Pizzeria in the Týn’s Parish will certainly engross your attention both by its interesting interior design and by its excellent Italian cuisine. The name of the restaurant was borrowed from Italian (la scala = stairs) and the choice we made was deliberate. The name, however, doesn’t refer to the renowned Italian opera-house as it might seem, but to the dominant feature of the restaurant itself – to the impressive stone staircase, down which you go from the entrance area to the main part of the dive.
Ristorante – pizzeria LA SCALA is situated in the ground-floor rooms and in the cellars of Týn’s Parish next to the Týn Church in Štuparts
La Scala
601 CeletnáLA SCALA – best italian restaurant by the Old Town Sq.
Pizzeria in the Týn’s Parish will certainly engross your attention both by its interesting interior design and by its excellent Italian cuisine. The name of the restaurant was borrowed from Italian (la scala = stairs) and the choice we made was deliberate. The name, however, doesn’t refer to the renowned Italian opera-house as it might seem, but to the dominant feature of the restaurant itself – to the impressive stone staircase, down which you go from the entrance area to the main part of the dive.
Ristorante – pizzeria LA SCALA is situated in the ground-floor rooms and in the cellars of Týn’s Parish next to the Týn Church in Štuparts
Happy meal for happy people.
"Happy meal" is our philosophy according to which the cook. Since we want bring us food filled not only physically, but also emotionally the dishes are imaginative, well presented and easily digestible. Simply put, these are foods that make us confident that
THE LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.
Great food - moderately expensive
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La Veranda
2/10 Elišky KrásnohorskéHappy meal for happy people.
"Happy meal" is our philosophy according to which the cook. Since we want bring us food filled not only physically, but also emotionally the dishes are imaginative, well presented and easily digestible. Simply put, these are foods that make us confident that
THE LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.
Great food - moderately expensive
Historic setting for a veggie restaurant decorated with night sky murals & designer lampshades - suggest that you book +420 222 220 665
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Clear Head
280/2 BoršovHistoric setting for a veggie restaurant decorated with night sky murals & designer lampshades - suggest that you book +420 222 220 665
http://podoli.restauracepodolka.cz/
Podolské Nábřeží - přístav 1, 147 00 Praha 4
This restaurant is very special for us – not only because of its unique location right on the Vltava river bank but mainly because of great food that is prepared in open kitchen using just fresh ingredients and made in a healthy style.
You will find there healthy choice meals, meals for vegetarians, but also meat, fish, sushi, pasta etc. What we like about the place is that they use new modern super-food ingredients for common meals. You could try their Quinoa veggie burger, sweet potato Aglio Olio spaghetti or beetroot steak with balsamic onion. All really yummy! Prices are reasonable, tram no. 3 or 17 stop
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Podoli
Podolskáhttp://podoli.restauracepodolka.cz/
Podolské Nábřeží - přístav 1, 147 00 Praha 4
This restaurant is very special for us – not only because of its unique location right on the Vltava river bank but mainly because of great food that is prepared in open kitchen using just fresh ingredients and made in a healthy style.
You will find there healthy choice meals, meals for vegetarians, but also meat, fish, sushi, pasta etc. What we like about the place is that they use new modern super-food ingredients for common meals. You could try their Quinoa veggie burger, sweet potato Aglio Olio spaghetti or beetroot steak with balsamic onion. All really yummy! Prices are reasonable, tram no. 3 or 17 stop
RESTAURANTE BRASILEIRO – for real meat lovers
Churrasco is a traditional method of cooking various kinds of meat on a big skewer, especially beef. Large and small pieces alike are grilled in a special grill.
Rodizio is a way of serving meat whereby the „passadores de carne“ slice the meat off the skewers directly onto your plate. You will also find a paper circle on your table. Turning the green side up sends a signal saying "Fill my plate!"
Address:
U Radnice 8/13
110 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 224 234 474
Website: http://brasileiro-uradnice.ambi.cz/en/#index
E-mail: brasileiro@ambi.cz
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday11a.m. – 12p.m.
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Brasileiro U Zelené žáby
8/13 U RadniceRESTAURANTE BRASILEIRO – for real meat lovers
Churrasco is a traditional method of cooking various kinds of meat on a big skewer, especially beef. Large and small pieces alike are grilled in a special grill.
Rodizio is a way of serving meat whereby the „passadores de carne“ slice the meat off the skewers directly onto your plate. You will also find a paper circle on your table. Turning the green side up sends a signal saying "Fill my plate!"
Address:
U Radnice 8/13
110 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 224 234 474
Website: http://brasileiro-uradnice.ambi.cz/en/#index
E-mail: brasileiro@ambi.cz
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday11a.m. – 12p.m.
Very romantic and tucked away on a narrow lane adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental is U Modre Kachnicky ("Blue Duckling"). You step into the past with this small, cozy restaurant -- heavy drapes, oriental rugs, antique seating. A half dozen different preparations for their duck specialties are only part of the menu. Service is excellent with one Cary Grant look-alike. Soft piano playing in the background. Soup exquisite, as are all Czech starters. A delicious meal in a charming atmosphere, designed for small groups.
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U Modré Kachničky
460/6 NebovidskáVery romantic and tucked away on a narrow lane adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental is U Modre Kachnicky ("Blue Duckling"). You step into the past with this small, cozy restaurant -- heavy drapes, oriental rugs, antique seating. A half dozen different preparations for their duck specialties are only part of the menu. Service is excellent with one Cary Grant look-alike. Soft piano playing in the background. Soup exquisite, as are all Czech starters. A delicious meal in a charming atmosphere, designed for small groups.
CAFÉ IMPERIAL - blend of Czech cuisine and Czech „Chef no.1“ signature dishes
This is a must to eat at. Beautiful interiors and delicate food will just blow you off. We recommend this place for any time of the day - for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just snack during the day.
All dishes are home made without any artificial “improvements”; they are as pure as they can be.
This restaurant is owned and run by a Czech „Chef no.1“ so your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Address:
Na Poříčí 15
110 00 Praha 1
Phone: +420 246 011 440
Website: http://www.cafeimperial.cz/en/
E-mail: cafe@hotel-imperial.cz
Opening hours: 7a.m. – 11p.m.
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Café Imperial
1072/15 Na PoříčíCAFÉ IMPERIAL - blend of Czech cuisine and Czech „Chef no.1“ signature dishes
This is a must to eat at. Beautiful interiors and delicate food will just blow you off. We recommend this place for any time of the day - for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just snack during the day.
All dishes are home made without any artificial “improvements”; they are as pure as they can be.
This restaurant is owned and run by a Czech „Chef no.1“ so your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Address:
Na Poříčí 15
110 00 Praha 1
Phone: +420 246 011 440
Website: http://www.cafeimperial.cz/en/
E-mail: cafe@hotel-imperial.cz
Opening hours: 7a.m. – 11p.m.
Getting Around
InterContinental Prague
30 PařížskáNearest Car Park
The nearest metro station and tram stop is Staroměstská only 5 minutes walk from the apartment. Metro/tram tickets are available from automatic machines at tram and metro stops as well as some convenience stores and tobacconists. Tickets available:
Ticket type:
Adult Short-term 24 CzKr– valid for 30 min.
Basic 32 CzK –valid for 90 min.
1 day pass 110 CzK
3 days pass 310 CzK
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Staroměstská
The nearest metro station and tram stop is Staroměstská only 5 minutes walk from the apartment. Metro/tram tickets are available from automatic machines at tram and metro stops as well as some convenience stores and tobacconists. Tickets available:
Ticket type:
Adult Short-term 24 CzKr– valid for 30 min.
Basic 32 CzK –valid for 90 min.
1 day pass 110 CzK
3 days pass 310 CzK
Arts & Culture
The State Opera (Czech: Státní opera), is an opera house in Prague, Czech Republic. It is part of the National Theatre of the Czech Republic, founded by Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic in 1992. The theatre itself originally opened in 1888 as the New German Theatre and from 1949 to 1989 it was known as the Smetana Theatre. More recently it was known as the Prague State Opera. Currently it is home to approximately 300 performances a year.
The history of the theatre currently known as the Prague State Opera dates back to the late 19th Century. While often overshadowed by the more prominent National Theatre of Prague, the company has its own distinct history. The birth of a magnificent Czech Theatre, the National Theatre, in 1883 indirectly created a longing among the Prague German community for a German-speaking opera house of its own. At that time the Czech lands were part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and there was a large German minority living in Prague. On 4 February 1883 the Deutscher Theaterverein was founded with the goal of raising funds for the new theatre. The plans were developed by the well-known Viennese firm Fellner & Helmer along with Karl Hasenauer, architect of the Burgtheater in Vienna. The resulting Neues deutsches Theater (New German Theatre) was designed by the Prague architect Alfons Wertmüller and built within 20 months. With its spacious auditorium and elaborate neo-rococo décor, the theater was one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Performances commenced on 5 January 1888 with Richard Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. The first director became Angelo Neumann, who brought there distinguished musicians and set high artistic standards so that the Theatre reached soon international recognition. Neumann's successors were Heinrich Teweles, Leopold Kramer, Robert Volkner, Paul Eger, and Pavel Ludikar. Artists associated with the theatre in its first phase included Kurt Adler (Conductor), Alexander Zemlinsky, Georg Széll, Erich Kleiber, Otto Klemperer, Alfred Piccaver, Hans Hotter, Kurt Baum, and Wilhelm Elsner. Guest artists included Nellie Melba, Enrico Caruso, Emma Calvé, Lilli Lehmann, Selma Kurz, Maria Jeritza, Richard Tauber and Leo Slezak.
Nazi era
In the 1930s, with the growing Nazi threat, the New German Theatre in Prague was among the bastions of democracy, serving as a refuge for artists fleeing from Germany. Political developments shortly before signing of the Munich Agreement along with financial problems however led the German Theatre Association to close the theatre in September 1938.
The Czechoslovak state expressed an interest in the building. But the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia on 15 March 1939 and establishment of the "Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia" thwarted its plans. Under the new title Deutsches Opernhaus (German Opera House), the theatre served for political assemblies of the Nazi Party, and for the occasional guest presentations by ensembles from the Reich.
Theatre of the Fifth of May
A radical change came in May 1945 following the fall of the Nazi-led government. A group of Czech artists headed by Alois Hába, Václav Kašlík, and Antonín Kurš founded the Theatre of the Fifth of May in the former German Opera House. For the first time the theatre became a home for Czech, rather than German opera. The first performance was of Bedřich Smetana's Brandenburgers in Bohemia on 4 September 1945. The artistic agenda of the new ensemble strove to create an avant-garde theatre that would serve as an alternative to the more conservative National Theatre. A striking new theatrical production of Jacques Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann on 29 August 1946 and a non-traditional staging of the previously-untouchable Bedřich Smetana's The Bartered Bride, were followed by Alois Hába's quarter-tone opera Mother, Sergei Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery, and others. The theatre's ground-breaking productions aroused attention on the part of the public and media including acclaim from abroad. Unfortunately, the success of the Grand Opera of the Fifth of May began to create unwanted competition for the National Theatre. Starting with the 1948-49 season, by government decree the Grand Opera was incorporated into the National Theatre. Thus the second significant creative period of the theatre ended after only three seasons.
Smetana Theatre
In November 1949, the building was renamed the Smetana Theatre, now functioning as a second house of the National Theatre under the Czech Communist Party government. Given the stage facilities, it was suitable for large-scale works from the worldwide operatic repertoire. Ballet was given a prominent place. Opera productions mounted at the Smetana Theatre could moreover enlist the services of all soloists, conductors and directors.
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Wilsonova 4
4 WilsonovaThe State Opera (Czech: Státní opera), is an opera house in Prague, Czech Republic. It is part of the National Theatre of the Czech Republic, founded by Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic in 1992. The theatre itself originally opened in 1888 as the New German Theatre and from 1949 to 1989 it was known as the Smetana Theatre. More recently it was known as the Prague State Opera. Currently it is home to approximately 300 performances a year.
The history of the theatre currently known as the Prague State Opera dates back to the late 19th Century. While often overshadowed by the more prominent National Theatre of Prague, the company has its own distinct history. The birth of a magnificent Czech Theatre, the National Theatre, in 1883 indirectly created a longing among the Prague German community for a German-speaking opera house of its own. At that time the Czech lands were part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and there was a large German minority living in Prague. On 4 February 1883 the Deutscher Theaterverein was founded with the goal of raising funds for the new theatre. The plans were developed by the well-known Viennese firm Fellner & Helmer along with Karl Hasenauer, architect of the Burgtheater in Vienna. The resulting Neues deutsches Theater (New German Theatre) was designed by the Prague architect Alfons Wertmüller and built within 20 months. With its spacious auditorium and elaborate neo-rococo décor, the theater was one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Performances commenced on 5 January 1888 with Richard Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. The first director became Angelo Neumann, who brought there distinguished musicians and set high artistic standards so that the Theatre reached soon international recognition. Neumann's successors were Heinrich Teweles, Leopold Kramer, Robert Volkner, Paul Eger, and Pavel Ludikar. Artists associated with the theatre in its first phase included Kurt Adler (Conductor), Alexander Zemlinsky, Georg Széll, Erich Kleiber, Otto Klemperer, Alfred Piccaver, Hans Hotter, Kurt Baum, and Wilhelm Elsner. Guest artists included Nellie Melba, Enrico Caruso, Emma Calvé, Lilli Lehmann, Selma Kurz, Maria Jeritza, Richard Tauber and Leo Slezak.
Nazi era
In the 1930s, with the growing Nazi threat, the New German Theatre in Prague was among the bastions of democracy, serving as a refuge for artists fleeing from Germany. Political developments shortly before signing of the Munich Agreement along with financial problems however led the German Theatre Association to close the theatre in September 1938.
The Czechoslovak state expressed an interest in the building. But the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia on 15 March 1939 and establishment of the "Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia" thwarted its plans. Under the new title Deutsches Opernhaus (German Opera House), the theatre served for political assemblies of the Nazi Party, and for the occasional guest presentations by ensembles from the Reich.
Theatre of the Fifth of May
A radical change came in May 1945 following the fall of the Nazi-led government. A group of Czech artists headed by Alois Hába, Václav Kašlík, and Antonín Kurš founded the Theatre of the Fifth of May in the former German Opera House. For the first time the theatre became a home for Czech, rather than German opera. The first performance was of Bedřich Smetana's Brandenburgers in Bohemia on 4 September 1945. The artistic agenda of the new ensemble strove to create an avant-garde theatre that would serve as an alternative to the more conservative National Theatre. A striking new theatrical production of Jacques Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann on 29 August 1946 and a non-traditional staging of the previously-untouchable Bedřich Smetana's The Bartered Bride, were followed by Alois Hába's quarter-tone opera Mother, Sergei Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery, and others. The theatre's ground-breaking productions aroused attention on the part of the public and media including acclaim from abroad. Unfortunately, the success of the Grand Opera of the Fifth of May began to create unwanted competition for the National Theatre. Starting with the 1948-49 season, by government decree the Grand Opera was incorporated into the National Theatre. Thus the second significant creative period of the theatre ended after only three seasons.
Smetana Theatre
In November 1949, the building was renamed the Smetana Theatre, now functioning as a second house of the National Theatre under the Czech Communist Party government. Given the stage facilities, it was suitable for large-scale works from the worldwide operatic repertoire. Ballet was given a prominent place. Opera productions mounted at the Smetana Theatre could moreover enlist the services of all soloists, conductors and directors.
The National Theatre (Czech: Národní divadlo) in Prague is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art.
The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions, with a rich artistic tradition, which helped to preserve and develop the most important features of the nation–the Czech language and a sense for a Czech musical and dramatic way of thinking.
Today the National Theatre consists of three artistic ensembles: opera, ballet and drama. They alternate in their performances in the historic building of the National Theatre, in the Theatre of the Estates and in the Kolowrat Theatre. All three artistic ensembles select
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Národní divadlo
The National Theatre (Czech: Národní divadlo) in Prague is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art.
The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions, with a rich artistic tradition, which helped to preserve and develop the most important features of the nation–the Czech language and a sense for a Czech musical and dramatic way of thinking.
Today the National Theatre consists of three artistic ensembles: opera, ballet and drama. They alternate in their performances in the historic building of the National Theatre, in the Theatre of the Estates and in the Kolowrat Theatre. All three artistic ensembles select
Entertainment & Activities
Prague Zoo
120/3 U Trojského zámkuInternationally famous zoo - great for a day out
Drinks & Nightlife
Like most modern European cities, the Czech capital of Prague has an ancient soul. This history is experienced best in Old Town—the medieval heart of an ever more progressive city. After a long day exploring, there’s no better way to start off the night than with a cold brew or a freshly shaken cocktail at one of this neighborhood’s hidden joints.
On Dlouha you will find just the right bar for you!
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Dlouhá
DlouháLike most modern European cities, the Czech capital of Prague has an ancient soul. This history is experienced best in Old Town—the medieval heart of an ever more progressive city. After a long day exploring, there’s no better way to start off the night than with a cold brew or a freshly shaken cocktail at one of this neighborhood’s hidden joints.
On Dlouha you will find just the right bar for you!