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Flavours of Autumn
Wine and Vintage
Autumn in Central Europe is a right royal feasting season. With dropping temperatures comes a growing appetite, and local dishes that were too heavy for a hot summer take on a new appeal, wonderfully warm and satisfying. Autumn and winter are thus an ideal time to combine a trip to Prague with a foodie adventure, exploring Czech cuisine.
Autumn is inseparably linked with wine-harvest festivals – the vintage. Wine is definitely not a newcomer to the Prague scene. The first mention of a local vineyard dates from the 10th century. (The vineyard at Prague Castle was supposedly founded by Saint Wenceslas himself), but it was Emperor Charles IV (1316-1378) who literally besieged Prague with vineyards. His city is now belatedly repaying its debt to him (and wine) not only by restoring the former vineyards, but with the burgeoning of local viticulture and the wine trade. There are generally a whole range of domestic wines to be sampled in the metropolis throughout the year, including both natural and amber varieties, as well as Central European and world wines. At the beginning of the vintage, this range is enhanced with a seasonal speciality – the burčák, which is a partially fermented grape must or Federweisser. At the end of autumn, it gives way to St Martin’s Wine, the first wine from the autumn vintage, which is quite inseparable from roast goose, cabbage and “lokše” potato flatbreads. The St Martin’s Feast menu of 11th November features in many Prague restaurants.
Autumn is also a favourable time for picking mushrooms (one of the most popular outdoor hobbies among nature-loving Czechs), or harvesting fruit (especially plums, apples and pears) and looking for game on the restaurant menu – with roe-deer or red-deer venison but also the more exotic fallow-deer or wild boar meat.
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Certainly, a most beautiful and quite mystical mood comes over the cemeteries every 2nd November, All Souls‘ Day (popularly called Dušičky), when people remember their deceased relatives, adorn the graves with flowers and light candles there. After dark, every necropolis glimmers with tens, hundreds, thousands of flickering lights. If you’re staying in our capital during this period and have missed Halloween, say, why not visit one of Prague’s cemeteries as a worthy alternative.
A walk through the Olšany Cemeteries is an experience that only the most insensitive would not find touching. The seemingly endless series of manicured gravestones alternate with ancient tombs eerily covered by swathes of creeping ivy. You can also admire a number of interesting edifices in the cemetery – monuments, chapels, ceremonial halls, columbarian walls or even a compact Orthodox church. All this, perfectly enveloped in the lush greenery of mature trees. The Military burial ground, housing the mortal remains of victims of numerous European wars is undoubtedly worthy of attention. The New Jewish Cemetery in the eastern part of the grounds is a whole chapter in itself. By its size and the number of tombstones it is the largest of its kind in the Czech Republic. Here, too, many leading figures of politics, culture, science, and industry have their final resting place. Probably the most sought-out location is the tomb of writer Franz Kafka (tombstone number 21-14-21). As already mentioned in the introduction, the progressive improvement of access to the cemeteries and public edu-
“The Greats” Cemetery Vyšehrad, with the prominently visible Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul is a magical place, firmly part of the history of Prague and the whole Czech nation. So it is no surprise that the grounds here are an oasis of quiet remembrance, commemorating Czech greats – writers, composers, actors, artists, athletes and politicians. The Vyšehrad Cemetery with its noble arcades and an unmissable landmark – the Slavín tomb – is literally a pantheon of resounding names. The composers Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák, sculptor Josef Václav Myslbek (author of the statue of St Wenceslas on the eponymous square) are buried here, alongside the writer Karel Čapek or the conductor Rafael Kubelík. This most signifi cant place for many (not only) Prague residents is also a great ‘gallery of glory’ and a reminder of how many outstanding personalities the Czech nation has given to the world. p N e a r t h e O l š a ny C e m e te ri e s t h e re i s a n o t h e r l a rg e p l a c e of piety, in Vinohradská Street – the Vinohrady Cemetery. Buried here, among others, are the last Czechoslovak and fi rst Czech President Václav Havel and his wife Olga.
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If you want to try at least one of the domestic culinary masterpieces, we’d recommend either roast duck or ‘svíčková’ (beef sirloin in a creamy vegetable sauce). The duck is typically slow roasted to a crispy finish and served with two types of dumplings – potato and bread-dough – and stewed red or white cabbage, or both. This simple, but taste-wise quite brilliant combination is an archetypal Czech dish. As with most Czech dishes, roast duck goes down smoothly with a beer.
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Autumn Vintage and St Martin’s festivities:
If you should see goose on the menu, mostly served in a similar arrangement as the duck, do not hesitate. Goose tastes similar, but a little more tender. Traditionally, goose with potato curls and cabbage is served on 11th November on the Feast of St Martin, the first tasting day of a young wine from the current vintage, the Czech equivalent of a Beaujolais Nouveau.
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Although duck is rather a Sunday-roast kind of dish, the svíčková sirloin is quite a special-occasion meal in Czech households; its preparation is both laborious and timeconsuming. Fortunately, you do not have to wait for such an invitation, with a delicious svíčková on the menu in quite a few restaurants. In essence the lean beef sirloin is marinated and then slowly roasted (it can be wild boar or fallow deer, in season) stippled with bacon. It is then covered in a special creamy sauce, sweet and sour, blending the flavours of root vegetables with several kinds of spices. Svíčková is also served with bread-dough dumplings, which do come in useful for mopping up the tasty sauce.
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It is no surprise then that at some Prague cemeteries you’ll find more tourists than those visiting the graves of their loved ones. Fear not – cemetery tourism has no mass appeal; the symbiosis of piety and discovering the ‘bygone world’ remains untroubled. There are several reasons why people are increasingly searching for the genius loci of Prague cemeteries. Not least, being drawn to some sort of sacred calm, rest, relaxation in the greenery, or to take pause; looking for answers to fundamental questions of life and death, the finality of being... while others perceive these places as a shrine to the nation’s collective memory, seeking out the graves and life-stories of famous personalities, or just appreciating the funerary monuments. But you’ll also find mothers pushing strollers, couples in love, photo enthusiasts or students doing their reading beneath the canopies of ancient trees.
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That’s the name of our new Prague City Tourism brochure to mark the turbulent year 1989 and the 30th anniversary of the collapse of Communism, cogently, clearly and in context. It covers all the basic facts, sums up the historical setting and the main protagonists and calendarizes relevant key events in Prague.
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In search of ‘Saintly’ Annie It is not easy to pick highlights among the large number of memorial sites in Prague, but let us try to cover some unmissable places. The first of these is the beautiful Malostranský Cemetery, after its recent extensive revitalization. The name itself is somewhat misleading, for it does not lie in the Lesser Town itself, but in present-day Smíchov District (Prague 5), somewhat hidden between Plzeňská and Duškova streets near the Anděl metro station. It was founded during the plague epidemic in 1680, and ceased to be a burial ground 200 years later. The charm of the ‘Lesser Town’ cemetery lies mainly in the high artistic quality of its statues, tombstones and funerary sculptures in general. Distinctive among them is undoubtedly the tombstone of kneeling Czech prince and Passau Bishop, Leopold Thun-Hohenstein, owner of the nearby Cibulka manor. Many other prominent personalities are buried here, such as the father-and-son Czech Baroque architectural duo, the Dientzenhofers, or the leading Czech painter Antonín Mánes. Surprisingly, the most famous tombstone commemorates no titan of Czech history, but is instead the 1851 tomb of Anna Degen, with a sculpture of a girl lying on a stone pedestal. Her story comes in several different versions. In perhaps the likeliest, Annie was killed accidentally when she fell out of a window; another account tells of her dying of tuberculosis at a tender age. Over the years, the stone girl has become a minor pilgrimage icon – especially for children who still believe that ‘saintly’ Annie will grant their secret wishes, and so they bring flowers, toys and pictures to the grave as a thank-you.
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An ever more popular and distinctive trend among tourists and residents is to go exploring the cemeteries. There are some eighty of them on the territory of the capital, from neglected but poetic church graveyards through the Jewish cemeteries to major burial sites of several dozen hectares. The cemeteries’ more welcoming attitude to the public goes hand in hand with the gradual transformation of their functions. They have long since ceased to be just places of piety for the bereaved, but have oft become a tourist draw, of huge cultural, historical and spiritual value.
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We bring you a selection of top-line events taking place in Prague this autumn. Dozens of others are listed on our website w prague.eu, where you can find more details about programmes, tickets, etc.
Lazarus g Premières 12 & 13 Oct; other dates per the theatre website q Divadlo Komedie, Jungmannova 15/1, Prague 1 – New Town w mestskadivadlaprazska.cz This is the last work by David Bowie, a compact musical about solitude, hope and the need to return, full of immortal hits by this extraordinary musical personality. You will also hear songs from the album Blackstar, released shortly before the singer’s death. The performance has English surtitles. Bowie’s songs are in their English original with Czech surtitles.
g 13 Nov (Premiere), 14 & 15 Nov q National Theatre, Národní 2, Prague 1 – New Town w narodni-divadlo.cz Over the course of three remarkable evenings, the ballet of the National Theatre presents not only the works of leading Czech choreographer Jiří Kylián, but also of a notable guest troupe – the Korean National Ballet. The evening medley presents four opuses to the audience under the names Forgotten Land, Gods and Dogs, Petite Mort and Six Dances.
Design The Mad Silkman Zika & Lída Ascher: Textiles and fashion g to 15 Sep q Museum of Decorative Arts, 17. listopadu 2, Prague 1 – Old Town w upm.cz The personal story of a couple, Zika and Lída Ascher, who, after leaving Czechoslovakia before the outbreak of World War II built a textile empire in England serving the leading French HauteCouture houses (Dior, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent).
g 23 & 24 Oct q Municipal House – Smetana Hall, náměstí Republiky Square 5, Prague 1 – Old Town w fok.cz You will hear three iconic compositions of classical music – the “Alleluia” Symphony No. 30 in C Major by Joseph Haydn, the Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No. 1 by Bohuslav Martinů and as the final flourish of the evening, Dvořák’s “English” Symphony.
Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov g 7 Nov q Municipal House – Smetana Hall, náměstí Republiky Square 5, Prague 1 – Old Town w berin-iglesias.art Soprano Anna Netrebko and Tenor Yusif Eyvazov sing together with the National Theatre Orchestra and the Prague State Opera. The famous operatic couple will offer the audience their own interpretation of world-renowned classics.
Dyzajn Market – Autumn g 21 & 22 Sep q Václav Havel Square, Prague 1 – New Town w dyzajnmarket.com A sales exhibition of original creativity by Czech designers, taking place outdoors once again. The main segment is again about jewellery and clothing. You can, however, also look forward to porcelain, home furnishings, creative paper products and natural cosmetics. The event also comes with a food zone full of refreshments. Admission free.
Daniel Sloss: X g 4 Nov q Divadlo Broadway, Na Příkopě 31, Prague 1 – Old Town w fource.cz The internationally acclaimed Scottish comedy star and holder of several awards arrives in Prague with his successful stand-up show “X”.
g to 31 Dec q Museum of Decorative Arts, 17, listopadu 2, Prague 1 – Old Town w upm.cz Come and see modern designer glassmaking from the exceptionally valuable collections of the Museum of Decorative Arts. It is a collection of the best and most renowned studio glass sculptures, illustrating the varied development of artistic glassmaking in the 2nd half of the 20th century by leading figures in the field.
Lohengrin g 9 & 23 Nov q National Theatre, Národní 2, Prague 1 – New Town w narodni-divadlo.cz Richard Wagner’s magnificent romantic opera about the struggle of good against evil is set in an atmosphere full of mystery shrouding the unknown hero who has come to defend the honour of the Brabant Princess Elsa. Czech and English surtitles are used in the performances.
Exhibitions French Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Ordrupgaard Collections
Helmut Newton in Dialogue. Fashion and Fiction
Classical music
g to 28. Oct q Museum Kampa, U Sovových mlýnů 2, Prague 1 – Lesser Town w museumkampa.cz Museum Kampa, in cooperation with Kicken Berlin, presents images by the famous German-Australian photographer Helmut Newton, in the context of inter-war photography and the works of his contemporaries.
g to 13 Oct q National Gallery Prague – Kinský Palace, Old Town Square 12, Prague 1 – Old Town w ngprague.cz A French Impressionism exhibition extraordinary in scope, probably the most important Fine Arts event of this year in the Czech Republic. Sixty works of light and colour on loan from the Danish museum Ordrupgaard. Represented with masterly paintings are the greats of the era, such as Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Edgar Degas, Pierre Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro.
PKF – Prague Philharmonia: Opening Concert of the 26th Season
Salm Modern #1: Dimensions of Dialogue g to 1 Dec q National Gallery Prague – Salm Palace, Hradčanské náměstí 1, Prague 1 – Hradčany w ngprague.cz The exhibition centers on a selection from the collections of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, with a profile of artistic creation since the 1990s to the present. It is supplemented by the current works of Czech artists, creating logical and surreal interconnections between artists of different generations, lan-
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Alberto Giacometti g to 1 Dec q National Gallery Prague – Trade Fair Palace, Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 – Holešovice w ngprague.cz A retrospective exhibition of works by one of the most prominent artists of the 20th century, the sculptor and painter Albert Giacometti (1901-1966). He was notable for the existentially compelling elongated figures he created after World War II, but also works from the inter-war period, when he was one of the core representatives of Parisian avant-garde.
g to 30 Sep q Prague – various venues w sculptureline.cz The organizers of this offbeat festival are showing sculptures and art objects by leading domestic and international artists, installed in the open in the city’s streets and public places. The aim of the exhibition is to enliven public spaces and offer a new perspective on urban sprawl and works of art.
November 1989 in the Streets of Prague
g 17-23 Nov q Prague – various venues w firkusny.cz The festival will showcase five first-class pianists. Audiences are sure to appreciate recitals by the great Evgeny Kissin or Marc-André Hamelin. For the first time, the young Italian pianist Beatrice Rana will be performing in front of a Czech audience. Playing for the ‘home team’ will be Jan Bartoš and lovers of Jazz will be delighted to hear award-winning pianist Aaron Diehl and his trio.
4 + 4 days in motion g 4-12 Oct q Prague – various venues w ctyridny.cz ‘Cultural adrenalin’ is about to flood the city. This international festival of contemporary art will present innovative theatre projects, inspiring and stimulating events across genres, from dance and theatre exhibitions, audiovisual performances to discussions and guided walks.
g 11 Sep q Municipal House – Smetana Hall, náměstí Republiky Square 5, Prague 1 – Old Town w pkf.cz Two Viennese masters, two majestic works, two first-class protagonists. Beethoven’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E-flat major and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3 in D minor rank with the most admired and remarkable compositions. All this is brought to you under the energetic baton of chief conductor Emmanuel Villaume, joined by the well-known Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski.
Prague Symphony Orchestra: Mahler – Symphony No. 3 g 2 & 3 Oct q Municipal House – Smetana Hall, náměstí Republiky Square 5, Prague 1 – Old Town w fok.cz Mahler’s third. The longest symphony of the standard repertoire. This colossal work of six movements with eight French horns two choirs and one soloist runs for almost two hours. Chief conductor Pietari Inkinen will be joined by the young singer Ester Pavlů, and from the Organ Gallery a choir of women and children.
The Rasmus
g 24 Oct q Lucerna Palace – Great Hall, Štěpánská 61, Prague 1 – New Town w lucerna.cz The Rasmus, a leading Finnish rock band, arrives in Bohemia to celebrate fifteen years of their most fundamental album, DEAD LETTERS. Don’t miss this great opportunity to remind of hits like In The Shadows, Guilty and more. ‘Good ravens always come back’, this time to Prague!
Sarah Brightman
g 8 Nov q Tipsport Arena Prague, Za Elektrárnou 419, Prague 7 – Holešovice w tipsportarena-praha.cz The most successful soprano in the world, whose unique voice perfectly balances on the boundary between classical music, musicals and pop will perform in Prague’s Tipsport Arena, where she will personally introduce her brand-new album “Hymn” to her Czech fans.
The Lumineers
g 10 Nov q Forum Karlín, Pernerova 53, Prague 8 – Karlín w forumkarlin.cz A Grammy-nominated folk-rock band from Colorado, The Lumineers are getting their third album ready for the autumn, entitled simply “III”, touching on three central themes – love, loss and crime. The Lumineers will perform their newest and their greatest hits (such as Ho Hey) at the Prague Forum Karlín.
Culinary events Street Food Festival – Holešovice g 15 Sep q Cross Club, Plynární 23, Prague 7 – Holešovice w streetfoodfestival.cz Professionals and amateur performers will be outdoing themselves with the best of street food. You can look forward to a simple and unfussy, affordable range of food, inspired either by interesting foreign street-food, or local street-food innovation.
ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup & ICF Extreme Canoe Slalom World Championship
99th President Stakes g 27 Oct q Racecourse Prague – Velká Chuchle, Radotínská 69, Prague 5 – Velká Chuchle w velka-chuchle.cz The programme of the last day of the metropolitan season is dominated by the longest flat race of the year, the President Stakes Cup for three-year-old and older distance runners. Among other races is the ever-popular White Horse Cup of CK Martin Tour, in which only white horses may take part. In all, eight races will be run.
PKF - Prague Philharmonia: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
‘Husobraní’ (Goose harvest) and Cider Festival
g 12 Oct q New Town Hall, Karlovo náměstí Square 1/23, Prague 2 – New Town w nrpraha.cz The historic interiors of the New Town Hall will be the setting for some great culinary experiences from all corners of the world. Sample a little and experience new combinations of tastes that will soon make themselves at home on your plate. p Tips for Prague Autumn Vintage and St Martin’s festivities can be found over in the article Flavours of Autumn.
g 9 Oct-23 Mar q National Technical Museum, Kostelní 42, Prague 7 – Holešovice w ntm.cz What were the technical means utilized by the machinery of totalitarian power in the former Czechoslovakia to suppress the fundamental freedoms and rights of individuals and groups of the populace? And what, conversely, did the opposition use in the fight against dictatorship, in spreading free thought, or leaving the country? Both sides are explored in this remarkable exhibition at the National Technical Museum.
g 5-8 Sep q Prague White Water Centre, Vodácká 789/8, Prague 7 – Troja w slalomtroja.cz Two prestigious water sports challenges in one place on the same date. A fabulous set of competitors on the water, a rich accompanying programme on the shore.
g 27-29 Sep q Vyšehrad, V Pevnosti 159/5b, Prague 2 – Vyšehrad w vegetarianskyfestival.cz A vegetarian festival focused on healthy eating and sustainable lifestyles. It will consist of lectures and workshops about permaculture, natural building methods, healthy eating, home production, zero waste, personal development and others.
Festival of Delicate Flavours
Technology of Dictatorship. Technology in the service of (denying) freedom
g 15 Nov-16 Feb q National Gallery Prague – Trade Fair Palace (5th Floor), Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 – Holešovice w ngprague.cz The aim of the exhibition is to critically evaluate the images taken during 1989 and find the best photographic footage to remind of the events at that time. Imagery from the anti-regime demonstrations will be supplemented by images of everyday life or those reflecting societal challenges and political changes.
Vegefest
g 12 Oct q Náplavka – Hořejší nábřeží embankment, Prague 5 – Smíchov w foodevent.cz The annual Goose Feast comes with a celebration of apple cider on the banks of the Vltava. The menu? Goose thighs, goose broth, goose pate, goose liver, roast goose, goose confit, smoked goose, gooseburger, goose rolade, potato flatbreads with goose lard... and in addition, more than 15 varieties of craft cider on tap.
g 25 Sep-26 Apr q City of Prague Museum, Na Poříčí 52, Prague 8 – Karlín w muzeumprahy.cz Through posters, leaflets, photographs and film footage, you can recall the events of November and December 1989 in Prague. Visitors will get acquainted with the main events and their prime movers who were in the right place at the right time at this historical juncture and actively participated in the dismantling of the totalitarian political system.
Havel for President! The Year 1989 in Photographs
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David Garrett
g 22 Oct q O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 – Vysočany w o2arena.cz This well-known Italian singer, songwriter and composer returns to Prague once again after a long pause. He has embarked on his new tour with fresh energy, new recordings, songs and evergreen hits.
g to 30 Nov q Prague Castle – Queen Anne Summer Palace, Mariánské hradby 1, Prague 1 – Hradčany w kulturanahrade.cz Some seventy Czech and Slovak photographers, together with several international ones, give first-hand accounts of thirty years ago, when the country’s history began to diverge from the Socialist bloc towards democracy and freedom. Among the creators of this unique set of exhibits are names such as Jindřich Šreit, Viktor Kolář, Vladimír Birgus, Pavel Štecha, Herbert Slavík and others.
Rudolf Firkušný Piano Festival
g 17 Sep q O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 – Vysočany w o2arena.cz After more than five years, this Canadian music star returns to the Czech Republic to present (not only) the songs from his new album. Michael Bublé has five sold-out world tours to his name, has won four Grammy awards and sold more than 60 million recordings during his extraordinary career.
Eros Ramazzotti
1989: Fall of the Iron Curtain
g 15 Oct-13 Nov q Prague – various venues w strunypodzimu.cz The Festival will again bring a very distinctive selection of quality music. This year, the British singer and pianist Laura Mvula will be opening the festival at Forum Karlín, while legends of the hip-hop scene De La Soul will see to the finale at the Lucerna. The programme encompasses over a dozen concerts in various Prague halls, and is inspired by connections between contemporary classical, jazz, hip-hop and electronic music.
Michael Bublé
g 1 Oct q O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 – Vysočany w www.o2arena.cz This charismatic violinist of German-American descent has been active on the music scene for 10 years. In addition to classical melodies, listeners just love his variations on famous pop or rock songs. Garrett is not afraid to cherry-pick the repertoire of Coldplay, Prince or Nirvana. David Garrett’s world tour will bring him to the O2 Arena for the first time.
This autumn, the Czech Republic recalls the events of 30 years ago that fundamentally transformed the lives of Czechs and Slovaks, and after 40 years of Communist oppression led to the restoration of freedom and democracy. To mark the occasion, numerous exhibitions, concerts and happenings are going on, some of them listed below. More detailed information on the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution can be found at w prague.eu/1989.
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g 17-21 Oct q Prague Exhibition Grounds, Prague 7 – Holešovice w designblok.cz The largest fashion parade of selected designs in Central Europe, traditionally showing designer creations and tailoring from the old continent, showcasing the latest from prestigious brands as well as prototypes by young designer hopefuls and leading studios. Each year, the event attracts over 200 exhibitors.
Pleiad of Glass 1946-2019
g 10-13 Oct q Prague – various venues w signalfestival.com During these four evenings the streets, buildings, churches and public spaces of Prague transform into offbeat art objects and spaces under the direction of Czech and international stars of lighting design. Visual, site-specific, 3D and interactive installations, screenings and video-mappings will light up the better-known as well as the darker nooks and give original forms of ‘rendering’ to the diverse facets of the metropolis. This year show is themed with the Velvet Revolution and the collapse of Communism.
g 14 Sep q Ladronka Park, Tomanova 1028, Prague 6 – Břevnov w ladronka-fest.cz The largest leisure festival in Central Europe, aiming to encourage children and young people to spend their leisure time actively and for their well-being. The programme brings together sport, movement, adrenalin, entertainment and art.
Other musical genres
Designblok 2019 / Prague International Design Festival
Signal Festival
Ladronkafest
g 8-23 Sep q Prague – various venues w dvorakovapraha.cz Two weeks of beautiful music, star performers and extraordinary experiences. The selection of works by Antonín Dvořák will focus on his instrumental concerts, with the modern-day première of the first arrangements of Dvořák’s opera ‘The King and the Charcoal Burner’. Taking up the baton at the festival are, among others, the legendary Zubin Mehta, Neeme Järvi and Christoph Eschenbach. The audience will enjoy the solo performances by Ivo Pogorelich, brothers Gautier and Renaud Capuçon, Nicola Benedetti, Jiří Bárta or Gil Shaham. The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra under Semyon Bychkov will perform compositions by Dvořák’s friend P. I. Tchaikovsky.
Struny podzimu (Strings of Autumn)
Prague Symphony Orchestra: Antonín Dvořák – The ‘English’ Symphony No. 8
Kylián – Bridges of time
Dvořák Prague 2019
Jan Dostál, The Creature, steel © Sculpture Line
g Premières 3 & 5 Oct; other dates per the theatre website q Estates Theatre, Železná, Prague 1 – Old Town w narodni-divadlo.cz The operatic version of the American bestseller about the passionate sexual relationship of an educated forty-year-old man, the literary scholar and writer Humbert, with twelve-year-old Lolita, a free-and-easy, insolent and lascivious American, raised a storm of controversy when published. The performances have Czech and English surtitles.
30th anniversary of the fall of Communism – 1989/2019
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g 9, 10 & 11 Oct q Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží 79/12, Prague 1 – Old Town w ceskafilharmonie.cz The ultimate Czech classic. Smetana’s My Homeland is bound up with the history of the Czech state and with the Czech Philharmonic as firmly as perhaps no other work except Dvořák’s New World Symphony.
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guages and media; the curators took their inspiration from the Jan Švankmajer´s film, Dimensions of Dialogue. The original exhibition also transforms over time – some of the works are replaced by others during the project’s lifespan.
FMX Gladiator Games 2019 g 2 Nov q O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 – Vysočany w o2arena.cz The roar of engines, adrenaline in the blood and an actionpacked atmosphere. The biggest freestyle motocross celebration brings the world FMX scene to Prague. Spectators can look forward to a thrilling show, motorbikes, snowmobiles, a flying car, and other surprises.
Global Champions Prague PlayOffs g 21-24 Nov q O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 – Vysočany w o2arena.cz A show-jumping gala. An exceptional sports event, with the best riders and horses of the show-jumping world. 16 top teams and 19 of the world’s best riders will battle it out.
g 13 Nov q O2 Universum, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 – Libeň w pkf.cz At the opening concert of one of the largest multifunctional cultural centres, the O2 Universum, you will hear Beethoven’s 9th Symphony performed under the baton of chief conductor Emmanuel Villaume. Enhancing the programme are stars like Joyce El-Khoury with a pianissimo that critics have likened to the renowned Maria Callas, the mezzo-soprano Stéphanie d’Oustrac or ‘Wagnerian tenor’ Simon O’Neill.
Student Ensembles: Concert to commemorate Students’ Day g 16 Nov q Rudolfinum – Dvořák Hall, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1 – Old Town w ceskafilharmonie.cz The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra will welcome Joachim Gauck, the former President of the Federal Republic of Germany, to give a speech on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the events of autumn 1989 that brought down totalitarianism in Central and Eastern Europe.
Concert for the Future g 17 Nov q Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 – New Town w festivalsvobody.cz The culmination of events held as part of the Freedom Festival will be a concert programme in the upper part of Wenceslas Square. This packed programme full of concerts and speeches by figures of cultural and public life promises to bring a euphoric finale to the 30th anniversary. More detailed information about the performers will be published during September.
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With Prague City Tourism maps and guides, you’ll feel right at home in Prague. Prague A city of magic and romance, a gem of architecture down the centuries; full of captivating ambience, resounding with the melodies of great composers, but also a modern metropolis pulsating with life; Prague is all these, one of the finest cities in the world. In 1992 its historical centre was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Clementinum q Mariánské náměstí 5, Prague 1 w www.klementinum.com An extensive complex, originally a Jesuit College. The guided tour includes the Astronomical Tower and Baroque Library Hall. The Mirrored Chapel distinctively beset with mirrors is used as a concert hall. C3 The Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) q Červená st., Prague 1 w www.kehilaprag.cz Among the oldest and most valuable European and World Jewish monuments, the oldest synagogue in Central Europe. The early Gothic, building is still the temple for Prague’s Jewish late 13th century community. D2
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Prague Castle Gardens (Zahrady Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle, Prague 1 w www.hrad.cz Historically most notable is the Royal Garden from 1534, with its singing fountain, which belongs among the finest Renaissance water fountains in Europe. From the Southern gardens, stretching beneath the Castle frontage, you get breathtaking views over Prague’s historical centre. C2 The Palace Gardens under Prague Castle (Palácové zahrady pod Pražským hradem) q Valdštejnská 12 – 14, Prague 1 w www.palacove-zahrady.cz On the southern slopes below Prague Castle is a showpiece complex of interrelated historical gardens with rich architectural decor, lookout terraces and pavilions set among the vegetation to charming effect. C2
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 Showing: The Arts in Czechoslovakia 1918–1989 (from 28 Oct 2018) D2
Sternberg Palace (Šternberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 15, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall C2
Salm Palace (Salmovský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The TBA21 Contemporary Arts Centre (from 6 Jun 2018) C3 Kinský Palace (Palác Kinských) q Staroměstské nám. 12, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3 p More information at w www.ngprague.cz (we recommend keeping an eye on the websites in case of exhibition and venue changes)
Vrtba Garden (Vrtbovská zahrada) q Karmelitská 25, Prague 1 w www.vrtbovska.cz One of the most important and finest Baroque gardens, though compact, architecturally original on its awkward slope, with sculptural artistic merit that makes it a garden of European importance. C3 Vojanovy sady gardens q U Lužického semináře 17, Prague 1 A little mysterious and unjustly overlooked. The pensiveness of Vojanovy sady has lingered since the Middle Ages, when it was a monastery garden. C3 The Church of Our Lady before Týn (Chrám Matky Boží před Týnem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.tyn.cz One of the most impressive Gothic sacral buildings in Prague with an extensive gallery of Gothic, Renaissance and early Baroque works, e.g. fine altarpieces by Karel Škréta and the tomb of astronomer Tycho Brahe. D3
Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia (Klášter sv. Anežky České) q U Milosrdných 17, Prague 1 Showing: Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe 1200–1550 D2
Schwarzenberg Palace (Schwarzenberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The Baroque in Bohemia (till August 2018) C3
Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) q Letenská st., Prague 1 A geometrically set out early Baroque garden with monumental sala terrena and artificial grotto with a distinctive atmosphere. Free ranging peacocks accompany your walk. C2
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Petřín park (Petřínské sady) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban expanses of greenery and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the centre of Prague. Atop stands Petřín lookout tower, which offers an enchanting view of the whole city. C3/B3
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Troja Chateau (Trojský zámek) q U Trojského zámku 4/1, Prague 7 Showing: The architecture and decor of Chateau Troja C1 Bílek Villa q Mickiewiczova 1, Prague 6 Showing: The Studio of František Bílek, Czech symbolist sculptor and graphic artist C2
The House at the Stone Bell (Dům U Kamenného zvonu) q Staroměstské náměstí 13, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3 Municipal Library (2nd floor) q Mariánské náměstí 1, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3 House of Photography (Dům fotografie) q Revoluční 5, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D2 p More information at w www.ghmp.cz Picture Gallery of Prague Castle (Obrazárna Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle – II. nádvoří, Prague 1 w www.kulturanahrade.cz Showing: Paintings from the Castle collections C2
Municipal House (Obecní dům) q náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1 w www.obecnidum.cz Early 20th century Prague Art Nouveau at its best, the work of major artists of the period headed by none less than the renowned painter Alfons Mucha. The Smetana Concert Hall dominates the stunning interior. D3
The Strahov picture gallery (Strahovská obrazárna) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz Showing: A collection of Czech and European art from Gothic to romanticism B3
Powder Tower (Prašná brána) q Na Příkopě, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz A landmark of late Gothic Prague, the start of the so-called Royal route to Prague Castle. It used to be a gunpowder warehouse. D3
DOX – Centre for Contemporary Art q Poupětova 1, Prague 7 w www.dox.cz Presenting contemporary art, architecture and design E1
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Vyšehrad – V Pevnosti, Prague 2 w www.praha-vysehrad.cz According to ancient legend the oldest seat of Czech princes, in fact the fortress dates back to the 10th century. Its parks encompass architectural treasures like the Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, the neo-Gothic church of Sts Peter and Paul, the National Cemetery and other places of note. D4
Modern architecture Petřín Lookout Tower (Petřínská rozhledna) q Petřínské sady, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz One of Prague’s unmissable landmarks, built in 1891 as a loose copy of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on a 1:5 scale. C3 Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Srdce Páně) q náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad, Prague 3 w www.srdcepane.cz The prime 20th century Czech sacral building by the Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik. The distinctive and monumental edifice is inspired by ancient Christian designs. E3
Müller’s villa (Müllerova vila) q Nad Hradním vodojemem 14, Prague 6 w www.muzeumprahy.cz The villa is a world masterpiece of architectural avant-garde. The outside seems curtly functionalist, the internal layout being more remarkable, ‘flowing’ one into another. B2
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The Dancing House (Tančící dům) q Jiráskovo náměstí 6, Prague 2 w www.tancici-dum.cz This exceptional building is a pillar of modern Prague architecture; Inspired by the dancing skill of that famous movie couple – Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. C3
Franciscan garden (Františkánská zahrada) q Jungmannovo náměstí, Prague 1 The cosy green nook in the heart of the city invites you to stop and take a breath when walking around Prague. The local herbaceous beds are a treat. D3 Rieger’s park (Riegrovy sady) q Prague 2 – Vinohrady This park, over a hundred years old, has many half-hid nooks, wooded glades, open leas and uncommon vistas of Prague. E3/D3 Vyšehrad park (Vyšehradské sady) q Prague 2 – Vyšehrad A magical place of myths and legends, with romantic hideaways and beautiful vistas of the Vltava River. D4 Royal Park (Královská obora) – Stromovka q Prague 7 – Bubeneč The sprawling park covers an area of 95 ha in close proximity to Holešovice Exhibition grounds. It is the ideal place for romantic walks, picnics, sport and leisure. D1,D2/C1,C2
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Letná park (Letenské sady) q Prague 7 – Holešovice An extensive park with large grassy areas, mature trees and a varied mix of tree species and a long plane-tree avenue, providing a nice place to sit and great city views. D2/C2
Prague’s Riverbanks (Náplavky) w www.prazskenaplavky.cz Prague’s riverbanks are some of its favourite promenades, and during the summer they become the centres of Prague’s cultural life and leisure-time activities.
Sightseeing cruises River Cruises offer an unforgettable view of the historic centre of Prague and many novel experiences.
The National Museum historical building (Historická budova Národního muzea) q Václavské náměstí 68, Prague 1 Closed for refurbishment until 28 Oct 2018 D3
Rental boats and pedalos Popular pedalos or boats are an interesting and romantic alternative way to spend summer leisure time in Prague.
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The National Museum new building (Nová budova Národního muzea) q Vinohradská 1, Prague 1 Showing: “Noah’s Ark” natural history exposition D3 Czech Museum of Music (České muzeum hudby) q Karmelitská 2/4, Prague 1 Showing: Man – Instrument – Music (400 historical musical instruments, incl. the pianoforte played by W. A. Mozart) C3 Lapidary (Lapidárium) q Výstaviště 422, Prague 7 Showing: The monuments of stone carving in Bohemia, 11–19th centuries D1 p For other National Museum exhibits, see w www.nm.cz The City of Prague Museum (Muzeum hlavního města Prahy) q Na Poříčí 52, Prague 8 w www.muzeumprahy.cz Showing: The Langweil model of Prague, the history of Prague from prehistory to the Middle Ages and the present day D2 The House at the Golden Ring (Dům U Zlatého prstenu) q Týnská 6, Prague 1 Showing: Prague under Charles IV (a burgeoning European Medieval City) D3
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 w www.ngprague.cz Once the largest building of its kind in the world, the first functionalist building in Prague, impressively sized at 140 x 75 m. Today it holds the National Gallery’s modern art collections. D2
Museum Kampa q U Sovových mlýnů 2, Prague 1 w www.museumkampa.cz Showing: A collection of Central European modern art and artworks by pioneering abstract painter František Kupka, and Czech Cubist sculptor Otto Gutfreund. C3
The Prague Steamboat Company (Pražská paroplavební společnost) q Rašínovo embankment and Čechův bridge wharf w www.paroplavba.cz – also trips to the ZOO (April – September) C3;D2
Jewish Museum in Prague (Židovské muzeum v Praze) q Maiselova 15, Prague 1 w www.jewishmuseum.cz One of the oldest and continuously run Jewish museums in the world, documenting the history, traditions and customs of the Jewish population in the Czech lands. Also under the Museum’s care are: The Old Jewish Cemetery (Starý židovský hřbitov), Spanish synagogue (Španělská synagoga), Pinkas synagogue (Pinkasova synagoga), Ceremonial Hall (Obřadní síň), Maisel synagogue (Maiselova synagog
Evropská vodní doprava – Prague Boats q Čechův bridge wharf, w www.evd.cz D2 Prague Prague
Venice (Pražské Benátky) q Judita, Čertovka, Mánes and Four Seasons wharfs w www.prazskebenatky.cz C3;C3;C2 and C3
Prague ferry steamers (Parníky Praha) q Dvořákovo embankment, Na Františku w www.parniky-praha.eu D2 Jazzboat q Čechův bridge wharf w www.jazzboat.cz – an exceptional floating jazz club D2
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House at the Black Madonna (Dům U Černé Matky Boží) q Ovocný trh 19, Prague 1 w www.upm.cz The pinnacle of Czech Cubist architecture, exceptional for its façade and Cubist layout design, which goes right into the interior. Also houses a permanent exhibition of Czech Cubism. D3
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Žižkov TV tower (Žižkovská televizní věž) q Mahlerovy sady 1, Prague 3 w www.towerpark.cz Without a doubt towering over Prague at 216 m, the tallest building in the city. Climbing the tower’s exterior are 10 giant baby statues by David Černý. E3
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Charles Bridge (Karlův most) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town, Old Town The oldest and most renowned Prague bridge was built in 1357 by Charles IV. At both ends stand fortified bridge towers – The twin Lesser Town towers and the Old Town tower, which is one of the finest gate towers of Gothic Europe. C3
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St Nicholas Church (Kostel sv. Mikuláše) q Malostranské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.stnicholas.cz A prime example of Prague Baroque, with distinctive dome and bell tower. The Church is a key part of the panorama, not just the left bank of the Vltava River. While staying in Prague, W. A. Mozart played the organ here. C3
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Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz The Premonstratensian monastery dates from 1140. Its grounds include the heritage Strahov library and Strahov picture gallery, with remarkable collections of Central European Gothic, Rudolfine, Baroque and Rococo works of art. B3
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Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) q Prague 1 – Hradčany w www.hrad.cz The Prague Castle panorama is one of the most impressive anywhere. One of the largest castle complexes in the world, with historical palaces, church buildings, extensive gardens and picturesque vistas. Prague Castle has for over a thousand years symbolized Czech statehood. Most notable is the Gothic Cathedral of Sts Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert (1344). C2
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Loreta q Loretánské náměstí 7, Prague 1 w www.loreta.cz A Marian pilgrimage place with replica Holy House, and the Baroque Church of the Nativity. The so-called Loreto treasure is a set of missal objects, the most famous being the Diamond monstrance. B3/2
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The Church of Our Lady Victorious – ‘Child of Prague’ (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné – Pražské Jezulátko) q Karmelitská 9, Prague 1 w www.pragjesu.cz An early Baroque church renowned for its Infant Jesus statue from Spain, donated to the Carmelites by Polyxena of Lobkowitz (1628). C3
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Area: 496 km2 Population: 1,290,000 Geographical location: 50° 05‘ 19‘‘ North, 14° 25‘ 17‘‘ East, 235 m above sea level (avg.) Time zone: Central European Time (GMT +1) – CET daylight saving time +1 (GMT +2) Climate: Central European, temperate with 4 seasons Vltava River flows through the city for 31 km, widest point 330 m Historical centre: Prague Castle (Hradčany), Lesser Town (Malá Strana), Old Town (Staré Město), New Town (Nové Město) and Vyšehrad
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Prague A city of magic and romance, a gem of architecture down the centuries; full of captivating ambience, resounding with the melodies of great composers, but also a modern metropolis pulsating with life; Prague is all these, one of the finest cities in the world. In 1992 its historical centre was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Clementinum q Mariánské náměstí 5, Prague 1 w www.klementinum.com An extensive complex, originally a Jesuit College. The guided tour includes the Astronomical Tower and Baroque Library Hall. The Mirrored Chapel distinctively beset with mirrors is used as a concert hall. C3 The Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) q Červená st., Prague 1 w www.kehilaprag.cz Among the oldest and most valuable European and World Jewish monuments, the oldest synagogue in Central Europe. The early Gothic, late 13th century building is still the temple for Prague’s Jewish community. D2
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Prague Castle Gardens (Zahrady Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle, Prague 1 w www.hrad.cz Historically most notable is the Royal Garden from 1534, with its singing fountain, which belongs among the finest Renaissance water fountains in Europe. From the Southern gardens, stretching beneath the Castle frontage, you get breathtaking views over Prague’s historical centre. C2
The Palace Gardens under Prague Castle (Palácové zahrady pod Pražským hradem) q Valdštejnská 12 – 14, Prague 1 w www.palacove-zahrady.cz On the southern slopes below Prague Castle is a showpiece complex of interrelated historical gardens with rich architectural decor, lookout terraces and pavilions set among the vegetation to charming effect. C2 Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) q Letenská st., Prague 1 A geometrically set out early Baroque garden with monumental sala terrena and artificial grotto with a distinctive atmosphere. Free ranging peacocks accompany your walk. C2 Vrtba Garden (Vrtbovská zahrada) q Karmelitská 25, Prague 1 w www.vrtbovska.cz One of the most important and finest Baroque gardens, though compact, architecturally original on its awkward slope, with sculptural artistic merit that makes it a garden of European importance. C3 Vojanovy sady gardens q U Lužického semináře 17, Prague 1 A little mysterious and unjustly overlooked. The pensiveness of Vojanovy sady has lingered since the Middle Ages, when it was a monastery garden. C3
The Church of Our Lady before Týn (Chrám Matky Boží před Týnem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.tyn.cz One of the most impressive Gothic sacral buildings in Prague with an extensive gallery of Gothic, Renaissance and early Baroque works, e.g. fine altarpieces by Karel Škréta and the tomb of astronomer Tycho Brahe. D3
Petřín park (Petřínské sady) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban expanses of greenery and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the centre of Prague. Atop stands Petřín lookout tower, which offers an enchanting view of the whole city. C3/B3
The National Gallery in Prague (Národní galerie v Praze):
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 Showing: The Arts in Czechoslovakia 1918–1989 (from 28 Oct 2018) D2
Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia (Klášter sv. Anežky České) q U Milosrdných 17, Prague 1 Showing: Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe 1200–1550 D2
Sternberg Palace (Šternberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 15, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall C2 Schwarzenberg Palace (Schwarzenberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The Baroque in Bohemia (till August 2018) C3 Salm Palace (Salmovský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The TBA21 Contemporary Arts Centre (from 6 Jun 2018) C3 Kinský Palace (Palác Kinských) q Staroměstské nám. 12, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3 p More information at w www.ngprague.cz (we recommend keeping an eye on the websites in case of exhibition and venue changes)
The Prague City Gallery (Galerie hlavního města Prahy):
Troja Chateau (Trojský zámek) q U Trojského zámku 4/1, Prague 7 Showing: The architecture and decor of Chateau Troja C1 Bílek Villa q Mickiewiczova 1, Prague 6 Showing: The Studio of František Bílek, Czech symbolist sculptor and graphic artist C2 The House at the Stone Bell (Dům U Kamenného zvonu) q Staroměstské náměstí 13, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3 Municipal Library (2nd floor) q Mariánské náměstí 1, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3 House of Photography (Dům fotografie) q Revoluční 5, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D2 p More information at w www.ghmp.cz Picture Gallery of Prague Castle (Obrazárna Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle – II. nádvoří, Prague 1 w www.kulturanahrade.cz Showing: Paintings from the Castle collections C2
Municipal House (Obecní dům) q náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1 w www.obecnidum.cz Early 20th century Prague Art Nouveau at its best, the work of major artists of the period headed by none less than the renowned painter Alfons Mucha. The Smetana Concert Hall dominates the stunning interior. D3
The Strahov picture gallery (Strahovská obrazárna) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz Showing: A collection of Czech and European art from Gothic to romanticism B3
Powder Tower (Prašná brána) q Na Příkopě, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz A landmark of late Gothic Prague, the start of the so-called Royal route to Prague Castle. It used to be a gunpowder warehouse. D3
Prague ferryboats Prague ferries are the greatest way to cross between Prague’s right and left banks. From April to October, and normal Public transport (MHD) tickets apply. More information at w www.dpp.cz or w www.ropid.cz. Vltava River Islands By the waterside you can also enjoy any of Prague’s islands.
Kampa q Prague 1 – an island between the main course of the Vltava River and its Čertovka offshoot, one of the most romantic and lovely places in Prague C3 Slovanský Island (Slovanský ostrov) q Prague 1 – the one island on the Vltava River with a significant park, with its showy neo-Renaissance Žofín palace C3 Střelecký Island (Střelecký ostrov) q Prague 1 – a cosy place shaded by ancient trees, captures the atmosphere of old times with uncommon views of Prague C3
Prague attractions Prague Zoo (Zoologická zahrada hl. m. Prahy) q U Trojského zámku 3, Prague 7 w www.zoopraha.cz Thanks to its prime location Prague Zoo belongs among the loveliest zoos in the world. This beautiful stretch of the outdoors with its animal inhabitants is apt for all generations of visitors. C1
DOX – Centre for Contemporary Art q Poupětova 1, Prague 7 w www.dox.cz Presenting contemporary art, architecture and design E1
Vyšehrad – V Pevnosti, Prague 2 w www.praha-vysehrad.cz According to ancient legend the oldest seat of Czech princes, in fact the fortress dates back to the 10th century. Its parks encompass architectural treasures like the Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, the neo-Gothic church of Sts Peter and Paul, the National Cemetery and other places of note. D4
Modern architecture Petřín Lookout Tower (Petřínská rozhledna) q Petřínské sady, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz One of Prague’s unmissable landmarks, built in 1891 as a loose copy of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on a 1:5 scale. C3 Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Srdce Páně) q náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad, Prague 3 w www.srdcepane.cz The prime 20th century Czech sacral building by the Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik. The distinctive and monumental edifice is inspired by ancient Christian designs. E3 House at the Black Madonna (Dům U Černé Matky Boží) q Ovocný trh 19, Prague 1 w www.upm.cz The pinnacle of Czech Cubist architecture, exceptional for its façade and Cubist layout design, which goes right into the interior. Also houses a permanent exhibition of Czech Cubism. D3 Müller’s villa (Müllerova vila) q Nad Hradním vodojemem 14, Prague 6 w www.muzeumprahy.cz The villa is a world masterpiece of architectural avant-garde. The outside seems curtly functionalist, the internal layout being more remarkable, ‘flowing’ one into another. B2 The Dancing House (Tančící dům) q Jiráskovo náměstí 6, Prague 2 w www.tancici-dum.cz This exceptional building is a pillar of modern Prague architecture; Inspired by the dancing skill of that famous movie couple – Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. C3
Prague Botanical Garden (Botanická zahrada hl. m. Prahy) q Trojská 196, Prague 7 w www.botanicka.cz The garden offers almost 30 hectares of landscaped areas, including the Fata Morgana tropical greenhouse exhibit, letting you enjoy a trip to the tropics at any time of the year. C1
Petřín Funicular (Lanová dráha na Petřín) q Újezd, Prague 1 w www.dpp.cz A popular funicular railway running since 1891. It is integrated into the public transport network and takes you to the top of Petřín Hill. C3
Rieger’s park (Riegrovy sady) q Prague 2 – Vinohrady This park, over a hundred years old, has many half-hid nooks, wooded glades, open leas and uncommon vistas of Prague. E3/D3
Aquapalace Prague q Pražská 138, Průhonice – Čestlice w www.aquapalace.cz The biggest entertainment aqua park in Central Europe, where you’ll enjoy memorable moments in this singular sports and leisure complex awash with aquatic attractions.
Franciscan garden (Františkánská zahrada) q Jungmannovo náměstí, Prague 1 The cosy green nook in the heart of the city invites you to stop and take a breath when walking around Prague. The local herbaceous beds are a treat. D3
Mirror labyrinth at Petřín (Zrcadlové bludiště) q Petřínské sady, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz From the outside it looks like a mini castle, inside, instead of secret passages you’ll meet a maze of mirrors. Spontaneous children’s laughter echoes in the Hall of laughter, with its distorting mirrors. C3
Vyšehrad park (Vyšehradské sady) q Prague 2 – Vyšehrad A magical place of myths and legends, with romantic hideaways and beautiful vistas of the Vltava River. D4 Royal Park (Královská obora) – Stromovka q Prague 7 – Bubeneč The sprawling park covers an area of 95 ha in close proximity to Holešovice Exhibition grounds. It is the ideal place for romantic walks, picnics, sport and leisure. D1,D2/C1,C2 Letná park (Letenské sady) q Prague 7 – Holešovice An extensive park with large grassy areas, mature trees and a varied mix of tree species and a long plane-tree avenue, providing a nice place to sit and great city views. D2/C2
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The National Museum historical building (Historická budova Národního muzea) q Václavské náměstí 68, Prague 1 Closed for refurbishment until 28 Oct 2018 D3
Vltava, and life on the river Prague’s Riverbanks (Náplavky) w www.prazskenaplavky.cz Prague’s riverbanks are some of its favourite promenades, and during the summer they become the centres of Prague’s cultural life and leisure-time activities.
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p For other National Museum exhibits, see w www.nm.cz The City of Prague Museum (Muzeum hlavního města Prahy) q Na Poříčí 52, Prague 8 w www.muzeumprahy.cz Showing: The Langweil model of Prague, the history of Prague from prehistory to the Middle Ages and the present day D2
Museum Kampa q U Sovových mlýnů 2, Prague 1 w www.museumkampa.cz Showing: A collection of Central European modern art and artworks by pioneering abstract painter František Kupka, and Czech Cubist sculptor Otto Gutfreund. C3
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Experiential tours You don’t have to explore the charm of Prague on foot. What not try a fairytale carriage, a vintage car, an ecotrain or a scenic balloon flight? There are plenty of options. For more information, please visit our Tourist Information and Visitor Centres.
Rental boats and pedalos Popular pedalos or boats are an interesting and romantic alternative way to spend summer leisure time in Prague.
Czech Museum of Music (České muzeum hudby) q Karmelitská 2/4, Prague 1 Showing: Man – Instrument – Music (400 historical musical instruments, incl. the pianoforte played by W. A. Mozart) C3 Lapidary (Lapidárium) q Výstaviště 422, Prague 7 Showing: The monuments of stone carving in Bohemia, 11–19th centuries D1
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The House at the Golden Ring (Dům U Zlatého prstenu) q Týnská 6, Prague 1 Showing: Prague under Charles IV (a burgeoning European Medieval City) D3
Jewish Museum in Prague (Židovské muzeum v Praze) q Maiselova 15, Prague 1 w www.jewishmuseum.cz One of the oldest and continuously run Jewish museums in the world, documenting the history, traditions and customs of the Jewish population in the Czech lands. Also under the Museum’s care are: The Old Jewish Cemetery (Starý židovský hřbitov), Spanish synagogue (Španělská synagoga), Pinkas synagogue (Pinkasova synagoga), Ceremonial Hall (Obřadní síň), Maisel synagogue (Maiselova synagoga), Klausen synagogue (Klausová synagoga), and the Robert Guttmann Gallery. D2
Historical Tram Line No. 41 From the Holešovice exhibition grounds or the Střešovice yard, at weekends from April to November, the historical tram sets off on its regular route through the city centre. D2
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The National Museum new building (Nová budova Národního muzea) q Vinohradská 1, Prague 1 Showing: “Noah’s Ark” natural history exposition D3
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 w www.ngprague.cz Once the largest building of its kind in the world, the first functionalist building in Prague, impressively sized at 140 x 75 m. Today it holds the National Gallery’s modern art collections. D2 Žižkov TV tower (Žižkovská televizní věž) q Mahlerovy sady 1, Prague 3 w www.towerpark.cz Without a doubt towering over Prague at 216 m, the tallest building in the city. Climbing the tower’s exterior are 10 giant baby statues by David Černý. E3
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Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) q Prague 1 – Hradčany w www.hrad.cz The Prague Castle panorama is one of the most impressive anywhere. One of the largest castle complexes in the world, with historical palaces, church buildings, extensive gardens and picturesque vistas. Prague Castle has for over a thousand years symbolized Czech statehood. Most notable is the Gothic Cathedral of Sts Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert (1344). C2
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Old Town Hall and Horologe (Staroměstská radnice s orlojem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.prague.eu/oldtownhall The Old Town Hall dates from 1338, presiding over the Old Town. The oldest Gothic part of the complex is the tower and the oriel chapel, as well as the medieval horologe, where every hour between 9:00–23:00 the 12 Apostles are to be seen. D3
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Loreta q Loretánské náměstí 7, Prague 1 w www.loreta.cz A Marian pilgrimage place with replica Holy House, and the Baroque Church of the Nativity. The so-called Loreto treasure is a set of missal objects, the most famous being the Diamond monstrance. B3/2
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Charles Bridge (Karlův most) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town, Old Town The oldest and most renowned Prague bridge was built in 1357 by Charles IV. At both ends stand fortified bridge towers – The twin Lesser Town towers and the Old Town tower, which is one of the finest gate towers of Gothic Europe. C3
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St Nicholas Church (Kostel sv. Mikuláše) q Malostranské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.stnicholas.cz A prime example of Prague Baroque, with distinctive dome and bell tower. The Church is a key part of the panorama, not just the left bank of the Vltava River. While staying in Prague, W. A. Mozart played the organ here. C3
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The Church of Our Lady Victorious – ‘Child of Prague’ (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné – Pražské Jezulátko) q Karmelitská 9, Prague 1 w www.pragjesu.cz An early Baroque church renowned for its Infant Jesus statue from Spain, donated to the Carmelites by Polyxena of Lobkowitz (1628). C3
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Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz The Premonstratensian monastery dates from 1140. Its grounds include the heritage Strahov library and Strahov picture gallery, with remarkable collections of Central European Gothic, Rudolfine, Baroque and Rococo works of art. B3
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Area: 496 km2 Population: 1,290,000 Geographical location: 50° 05‘ 19‘‘ North, 14° 25‘ 17‘‘ East, 235 m above sea level (avg.) Time zone: Central European Time (GMT +1) – CET daylight saving time +1 (GMT +2) Climate: Central European, temperate with 4 seasons Vltava River flows through the city for 31 km, widest point 330 m Historical centre: Prague Castle (Hradčany), Lesser Town (Malá Strana), Old Town (Staré Město), New Town (Nové Město) and Vyšehrad
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