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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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PublicPrague holidays in the Czech Republic 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
Prague’s Parks and Gardens
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
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Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 Showing: The Arts in Czechoslovakia 1918–1989 (from 28 Oct 2018) D2
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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
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
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Emergency phone line: 112 Czech Republic dialling code: +420 x Václav Havel Airport Prague (Letiště Václava Havla Praha) w www.prg.aero, 30 minutes from city centre
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
Airport access: Hlavní nádraží (y C) j Airport Express, trip length approx. 33 minutes Nádraží Veleslavín (y A) j 119, trip length approx. 17 minutes Zličín (y B) j 100, trip length approx. 16 minutes Anděl (y B) j 191, trip length approx. 51 minutes Night bus j 910 Public transport w www.dpp.cz z +420 296 19 18 17 Tourist passes for 24 (t CZK 110) or 72 hours (t CZK 310) Municipal Health centre Prague (Městská poliklinika Praha) q Spálená 12, Prague 1 z +420 222 924 295 D3 24 hour Pharmacy q Palackého 5, Prague 1 z +420 224 946 982 D3 Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); 1 euro = approx. 26 CZK coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 CZK banknotes: 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 CZK p Most shops, restaurants, hotels and other services accept major international payment cards. Cash available via a dense network of ATMs.
Main Post Office q Jindřišská 14, Prague 1 z +420 954 211 000 w www.ceskaposta.cz daily 2:00–24:00 D3
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
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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
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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
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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
Top Prague Sights 1 Jan – New Year’s Day, Czech State Day Good Friday and Easter Monday (moveable feast) 1 May – Labour Day 8 May – Victory Day 5 July – Day of the Slavic missionaries Cyril & Methodius 6 July – Master John Hus Immolation Day 28 Sept – Czech Statehood Day 28 Oct – Czechoslovak State Inception Day 17 Nov – Freedom and Democracy Day 24 Dec – Christmas Eve 25 Dec – Christmas Day 26 Dec – St Stephen’s Day
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Museum & Galleries
The National Museum (Národní muzeum):
Old Town Hall (Staroměstská radnice) q Staroměstské náměstí 1 D3 Rytířská 12 q corner of Na Můstku street D3 Wenceslas square (upper part) q corner of Štěpánská street D3 Václav Havel Airport Prague q Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 z +420 221 714 714 f tourinfo@prague.eu
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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Our trained, licensed guides will give you an engaging, but historically accurate walking tour of t 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 Evropská vodní doprava – Prague Boats q Čechův bridge wharf, w www.evd.cz D2 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
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
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
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
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
DOX – Centre for Contemporary Art q Poupětova 1, Prague 7 w www.dox.cz Presenting contemporary art, architecture and design E1
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 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. 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 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
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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
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
Our TICs, located at key places in the historical centre and at the international airport, serve to advise you about Prague, with informative brochures and maps (free of charge) and a wide range of tourism-oriented services, such as tourist benefit cards, accommodation, public transport travel, admission tickets to cultural events etc. Open daily.
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
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 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
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
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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
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
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
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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 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
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 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 historical building (Historická budova Národního muzea) q Václavské náměstí 68, Prague 1 Closed for refurbishment until 28 Oct 2018 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Old Town Hall, q Old Town Square No. 1, Prague 1 r daily 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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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 historical building (Historická budova Národního muzea) q Václavské náměstí 68, Prague 1 Closed for refurbishment until 28 Oct 2018 D3
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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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Our TICs, located at key places in the historical centre and at the international airport, serve to advise you about Prague, with informative brochures and maps (free of charge) and a wide range of tourism-oriented services, such as tourist benefit cards, accommodation, public transport travel, admission tickets to cultural events etc. Open daily.
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
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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
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
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 Evropská vodní doprava – Prague Boats q Čechův bridge wharf, w www.evd.cz 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 synagoga), Klausen synagogue (Klausová synagoga), and the Robert Guttmann Gallery. 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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The National Museum new building (Nová budova Národního muzea) q Vinohradská 1, Prague 1 Showing: “Noah’s Ark” natural history exposition D3
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
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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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.
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 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
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 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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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
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
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
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 Showing: The Arts in Czechoslovakia 1918–1989 (from 28 Oct 2018) D2
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 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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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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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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g Permanent exhibition q The City of Prague Museum – House at the Golden Ring, Týnská 6, Prague 1 – Old Town w muzeumprahy.cz This second part of the exhibition follows on from the initial successful exhibition: “A Grandiose Building Site in Europe”. The emphasis is laid on bringing us closer to the life of medieval citizenry, to the intimacy of private life in a medieval house. Contributing to the exhibition’s appeal are a variety of models (physical and virtual), computer visualization, and ever-popular videomapping.
We bring you a selection of the most interesting events taking place in Prague from September to mid November 2018. Dozens of others are listed on our website prague.eu, where you can also find more detailed information, programmes, tickets, etc.
Libuše g premières on 14 & 16 Sep and other dates per the website q The National Theatre, Národní 2, Prague 1 – New Town w narodni-divadlo.cz The masterpiece of Czech national composer Bedřich Smetana. The role of Libuše is sung alternately by National Theatre soloists Dana Burešová and Iveta Jiříková; while that of Přemysl is sung by famous Adam Plachetka alternating with Svatopluk Sem. The performance is provided with English surtitles.
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Fidelio g premières on 22 & 23 Sep and other dates per the website q The Estates Theatre, Železná, Prague 1 – Old Town w narodni-divadlo.cz The only opera by Ludwig van Beethoven. It fell flat with the audience with its first and second performance, but its revised third version scored a clear triumph. This new production under the baton of the Music Director of the State Opera Prague, Andreas Sebastian Weiser is based around the successful final revision of the opera, from 1814. The performance is provided with English surtitles.
PKF - Prague Philharmonia: Opening concert g 14 Sep q Prague Castle – Spanish Hall, Prague 1 – Hradčany w pkf.cz This leading Czech orchestra opens its 25th season under the baton of French conductor Emmanuel Villaum. On the agenda are a symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven No. 4 in B flat major, a violin concerto by Max Bruch and Ravel’s Ma mère l´Oye.
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František Kupka (1871–1957) g 7 Sep-20 Jan q National Gallery Prague, Wallenstein Riding Hall, Valdštejnská 3, Prague 1 – Lesser Town w ngprague.cz An extensive exhibition presenting the work of this Czech painter of world renown in all its scope, from his early works of the 1890s to the abstract works of the 1950s. This chronologically conceived exhibition is divided into thematic units, allowing you to follow the artist’s progression from symbolism to abstraction, a movement Kupka co-founded. The retrospective focuses on his symbolist paintings, his first expressionist portraits, his journey toward abstract art, colourful verticals, the language of shapes and colours, machinism and geometric abstraction. In addition to works held by the National Gallery Prague, numerous works on show here are on loan from the Paris Pompidou Centre, New York’s Guggenheim Museum or the Viennese Albertina Museum.
Exhibitions Cecil Beaton g to 7 Oct q Museum Kampa, U Sovových mlýnů 2, Prague 1 – Lesser Town w museumkampa.cz Being introduced to the Czech public for the very first time are the complete works of the British photographer Cecil Beaton, one of the most famous British photographers of the last century. Between the 1930s and 1970s he documented the private moments of the British Royal family and key figures of culture and politics.
g 15 Sep q Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží embankment 79/12, Prague 1 – Old Town w dvorakovapraha.cz One of the cornerstones and most extensive of Dvořák’s works. This monumental oratorio is characterized by extraordinary melodic inventiveness, a rich polyphony and beautiful soundscapes. It can be regarded as a historical portrayal of a new stage of Czech history in the making, uniting Christian symbolism with patriotism.
well as celebrities, pets and cars. The essential elements of the sculptures on show are bits of scrap metal such as cogwheels, parts of gearboxes, brake pads, chains, bolts and nuts.
g 10 & 11 Oct q Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží embankment 79/12, Prague 1 – Old Town w ceskafilharmonie.cz The music of Gustav Mahler will ceremoniously launch the new concert season of the Czech Philharmonic. The ‘Resurrection’ Symphony No. 2 in C minor is under the baton of chief conductor and music director Semyon Bychkov, with Christianne Karg and Elisabeth Kulman as soloists. The choral section is the Prague Philharmonic choir, under the direction of Lukáš Vasilek.
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Daniel Barenboim: Beethoven’s Sonatas
g to 24 Feb q National Museum – New Building, Vinohradská 1, Prague 1 – New Town w nm.cz You’ll learn about not only the spiritual and everyday life of the Celtic tribes, but also become acquainted with the abundant and exciting Iron Age period in Central Europe, and its advanced La Tène culture. You can look forward to many singular objects, long-unshown originals and innovative audiovisual presentations.
g 15 Oct q Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží 79/12, Prague 1 – Old Town w nachtigallartists.cz Argentinian pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim is, without exaggeration, a living legend of classical music. His lifelong connection to Beethoven has led to a number of exceptional projects. The artist’s piano recital with sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven will be no less exceptional.
Mozart & Haydn g 23 Oct q Church of Sts Simon and Jude, Dušní, Prague 1 – Old Town w fok.cz The finest compositions by two classical music geniuses, brought to you by the Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK and the Kühn Choir of Prague under the baton of conductor Tomáš Brauner.
g to 21 Oct q Museum of Decorative Arts – House at the Black Madonna, Ovocný trh 19, Prague 1 – Old Town w upm.cz Since the 1960s the photographer Gabriel Urbánek has built a reputation as one of the greats of the Czech glass photography elite. This exhibition brings more than 160 impressive images capturing contemporary artistic sculptures and designs as well as historical cups, vases and other stunning pieces made by master craftsmen.
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g to 20 Jan q City Palais, 28.října 13, Prague 1 – Old Town w galleryofsteelfigures.com An unusual collection of almost a hundred hand-made exhibits. The steel figurines depict heroes of fairy tales and sci-fi films, as
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g première on 21 Oct and other dates per the website q Jatka78, Bubenské nábřeží embankment 13, Prague 7 – Holešovice w jatka78.cz A new-cirque slapstick, poem, depiction and night terror as presented by the highly original Circus La Putyka. The performance is without any language barrier.
The Night of the Theatres g 17 Nov q various venues w nocdivadel.cz This popular project presents theatres in creative ways and in an innovative format. The Night of the Theatres offers extraordinary experiences, such as workshops for children and adults, behind the scenes theatre tours, discussions with the actors, set designers and directors and other theatre meeting formats of the kind you won’t find on the usual programme.
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g premières on 11 & 12 Oct and other dates per the website q The National Theatre, Národní 2, Prague 1 – New Town w narodni-divadlo.cz With its ‘Bridges of Time’ project the Ballet of the National Theatre pays tribute to a famous Czech native, the choreographer Jiří Kylián, a man who undoubtedly become an icon of world dance. The well-composed evening will feature four pieces entitled the Psalm Symphony, Bella Figura, Petite Mort, and Six dances.
g 12 Nov q Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží embankment 79/12, Prague 1 – Old Town w rozhlas.cz A concert by the fabulous pianist Lukáš Vondráček, winner of the Brussels Queen Elizabeth Competition 2016, presenting his rendition of the extremely demanding Piano Concerto by Antonín Dvořák, not often included in the repertoire of the world’s top soloists.
Santiago Calatrava: Art and Architecture g to 16 Sep q The Prague City Gallery – The House at the Stone Bell, Old Town Square 13, Prague 1 – Old Town w ghmp.cz This internationally renowned architect, sculptor and painter will present both his free-form work and his architectural models representing his most important implementations from around the world. One of his works is the enigmatic terminal of the World Trade Center in New York, taking the form of uplifted wings.
European Art Nouveau Glass g to 30 Sep q Czech Savings Bank Gallery, Rytířská 29, Prague 1 – Old Town w galerieceskesporitelny.cz Visitors to the exhibition can admire the creations of Czech and European glassmakers at the turn of the 19th and 20th century. The fashionable style of the time, L’Art Nouveau – is characterized by curvaceous lines and stylized plants, flowers or tendrils.
Designblok 2018 / Prague Design and Fashion Week g 25-29 Oct q Prague Exhibition Grounds, Výstaviště, Prague 7 – Holešovice w designblok.cz The largest fashion parade of selected design items 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. Prague design week attracts over 200 exhibitors each year.
Design in the Service of Democracy / Krásná jizba 1927-1948 g 13 Sep-6 Jan q Museum of Decorative Arts, 17. listopadu 2, Prague 1 – Old Town w upm.cz “Krásná jizba” (beautiful room) was a movement in the vanguard of Czech residential culture and design in the first half of the 20th century. The exhibition shows artefacts from a variety of
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Glass as Art g permanent exhibition q Villa Portheimka – Museum of Glass, Štefánikova 12, Prague 5 – Smíchov w museumportheimka.cz This new permanent exhibition in the Baroque summer house is focused on modern and contemporary glass. It came about as a joint project of Museum Kampa and the Museum of Decorative Arts and presents not only the collections of these two institutions, but also loaned artworks from incipient glass artists
Ladronkafest g 15 Sep q Ladronka, 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 well. The programme brings together sport, movement, adrenalin, entertainment and art.
Golden Prague g 19-22 Sep q various venues w ceskatelevize.cz An incomparable international festival presenting the best television, music and dance shows and movies of all genres. The rich accompanying programme offers a video library, workshops, concerts, TV company presentations, projections, getting to meet renowned directors, producers and choreographers and their works.
Miluše Roubíčková (CZ, 1922-2015): Banquet, 1960’s-1980’s, blown, hot-shaped glass
Sculpture Line g to 30 Sep q 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 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.
g 28 Oct q Racecourse Prague-Velká Chuchle, Radotínská 69, Prague 5-Velká Chuchle w velka-chuchle.cz The final day of the metropolitan racing season, which programme offers all the usual attractive elements: the longest flat race of the year, the 12th season of the popular CK Martin Tour White Horse cup, only open to white horses. In all, the day will feature eight races.
The First Republic’s jubilee runs a common thread through 2018. From countless events held to this year’s national anniversary we’ve picked out the following autumn tips for you.
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g 3 Nov q O2 arena, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 – Vysočany w fmxgladiatorgames.com Roaring engines, adrenaline in the blood and a supercharged atmosphere. The greatest freestyle motocross event comes to Prague, bringing the world’s FMX stars. Spectators can look forward to a thrilling show, motorbikes, snowmobiles, a flying car, and other surprises.
Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Česko – USA g 10 & 11 Nov q O2 arena, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 – Vysočany w ceskasportovni.cz The final of the prestigious women’s Team Tennis competition. This global tournament with nearly 100 participating nations is the largest among regular ladies’ competitions worldwide. Thanks to their fabulous performances in recent seasons, Czech players are champions five times over.
Signal – a festival of light g 11-14 Oct q various venues w signalfestival.com Light projection and images cast on historical and modern buildings or public spaces make for a dazzling interplay of creativity, latest technology and public space – but above all, for a great spectacle.
Culinary events Grébovka vintage g 21 & 22 Sep q Grébovka (Havlíčkovy sady park), Prague 2 – Vinohrady w vinobraninagrebovce.cz A popular and well-attended event with striking views of the city and the local vineyards. You can sample and choose wine at 80 vintner, craft and bio stalls. The pinnacle of the accompanying programme are concerts by singers Anna K. and Tonya Graves. Admission is free on both days.
g 4 Oct q Lucerna Palace – Great Hall, Štěpánská 61, Prague 1 – New Town w lucerna.cz This legendary band is heading to Prague. You can look forward to one of the biggest hits in music history – Forever Young, which Czech version was popularized by Karel Gott.
g 28 Oct q Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží embankment 79/12, Prague 1 – Old Town w rozhlas.cz A special occasion concert by the Radio Symphony Orchestra under the direction of highly respected horn player and conductor Radek Baborák. You will hear Janáček’s Sinfonietta, Dvořák’s From the New World Symphony and the Symfonietta rustica of the leading Slovak composer of the last century, Eugen Suchoň.
Czech Philharmonic: Republic Centennial Concert Vegefest
Per Gessle’s Roxette
g 29 & 30 Sep q Vyšehrad, V Pevnosti 159/5b, Prague 2 – Vyšehrad w vegetarianskyfestival.cz This vegetarian festival has been going for seven years and transformed from a catering-oriented event into a lifestyle festival of self-sufficiency and sustainability. It encompasses a series of talks and workshops from the areas of permaculture, natural construction, healthy eating, home production, zero waste, personal development and more.
g 7 Oct q Forum Karlín, Pernerova 53, Prague 8 – Karlín w forumkarlin.cz The frontman and songwriter of the popular Swedish duo Roxette will play their most famous hits and his own solo project compositions.
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g 8 Nov q Lucerna Palace – Great Hall, Štěpánská 61, Prague 1 – New Town w lucerna.cz The greatest living blues star and inspirational role model for the greatest blues and rock guitarists, like Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, going on a tour of Europe, including Prague, after many years.
Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra: To the Nation
g 28 Oct-30 Jun q National Museum – Historical Building, Wenceslas Square 68, Prague 1 – New Town w nm.cz An engaging exhibition telling the story of how the seemingly unrealistic initiative to create Czechoslovakia became a reality. It brings out the history of the common state of Czechs and Slovaks; showing their common ground and differences. The exhibition opening coincides with the reopening of the freshly renovated Historical Building of the National Museum.
g 6 Oct q O2 arena, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 – Vysočany w o2arena.cz This spirited Canadian lady – a five-times Grammy-winner – is one of the most commercially successful singers of all time. Her albums sell millions, her singles occupy the first rungs of the world’s charts, her concerts are quickly sold out.
Buddy Guy
g 28 Oct q Lucerna Palace – Great Hall, Štěpánská 61, Prague 1 – New Town w lucerna.cz The main guest of the gala evening will be the ‘Pražský výběr’ group due to play only the one concert in Prague this year. Taking the stage before their show will be other known rock stars, David Koller and his Kollerband, Vladimír Mišík and ETC ..., the Ivan Hlas Trio, Vltava, and the evening wrapped up by Zdeňek Ducháček’s legendary Garage.
Czech-Slovak / Slovak-Czech exhibition
Shania Twain
g 3 Nov q Lucerna Palace – Great Hall, Štěpánská 61, Prague 1 – New Town w lucerna.cz A tribute to the British rock icon, under the name Floyd Reloaded. This British-German project has already wowed thousands of Pink Floyd fans at home and abroad, not only with the music, but also the high standard of live performance, with a sophisticated light show.
g 7 Oct q Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží embankment 79/12, Prague 1 – Old Town w pkf.cz The dramaturgy of this concert highlights the incredible musical richness of the Czech-Slovak federation, whose music has always managed to stay true to itself, while open to the world. This festive evening will showcase the best classical works to highlight Czech and Slovak national talent.
g 28 Oct q Smetana Hall of the Municipal House, Náměstí Republiky square 5, Prague 1 – Old Town w fok.cz My Country by Bedřich Smetana, performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Tomáš Netopil.
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Floyd Reloaded
PKF – Prague Philharmonia: Czechoslovak Republic Centenary concert
Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK: A Concert for the Republic
Other musical genres
g 27 Oct q Lucerna Palace – Great Hall, Štěpánská 61, Prague 1 – New Town w lucerna.cz The legendary British glam-rock band has been around for over 50 years and won fame all round the world. Twenty-three of their songs have featured in the TOP 20 of the music charts and six of them have occupied the top rungs.
g to 16 Sep q Czech Photo Centre, Seydlerova 4, Prague 5 – Nové Butovice w czechpressphoto.cz The leading Czech photographer Oldřich Škácha came to public prominence as a film-maker documenting key figures of Czechoslovak culture and dissent. His current exhibition, however, presents a unique set of little-known reportage images from the early days of the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the armies of the Warsaw Pact in August 1968.
100 years of the Republic
4 + 4 days in motion g 5-13 Oct q 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.
100th anniversary of the Czechoslovak Republic
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Sport EVLS Prague Showdown g 28 & 29 Sep q PVA EXPO PRAHA, Beranových 667, Prague 9 – Letňany w evlspraguepro.com The greatest power and fitness festival in Europe. An actionpacked EXPO, professional racing, qualifying amateur tournaments and dozens of competitions, workshops and sundry activities. All in one place.
Prague – Hamburg Rowing Race 2018 g 29 Sep q Prague – Vltava River w praguehamburgrowingrace.com A new extreme stage race of rowing eights, over 850 kilometres. The course is divided into 12 sections, located between the Czech and German cities on the Elbe River. This first season starts off on the Vltava River under Charles Bridge and ends on 13 October in Hamburg.
g 5 & 6 Oct q National Museum of Agriculture, Kostelní 44, Prague 7 – Holešovice w nzm.cz Two days of fun in the Museum courtyard, where you can chat and buy the fruits of their labours from local organic farmers, but also taste organic food, listen to music and learn new things.
Prague Coffee Festival g 20 & 21 Oct q Prague Market, Bubenské nábřeží embankment 306/13, Prague 7 – Holešovice w coffeefest.cz All about, to do with and concerning coffee, with true coffee aficionados. Talks, presentations, tastings and workshops.
St Martin’s Feast and Roast Goose g 11 Nov q Farmers’ Market at Náplavka, Rašínovo nábřeží embankment, Prague 2 – New Town w svatomartinskeslavnosti.cz A wine-tasting celebration of the Feast of St Martin. As ever, you will be drinking young, dry, light and fruity wines; and eating all sorts of goose delicacies to your heart’s content.
g 3 Oct q Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží embankment 79/12, Prague 1 – Old Town w ceskafilharmonie.cz Under the baton of Chief conductor Semyon Bychkov, the most prominent Czech orchestra will play the prelude and dance to Bedřich Smetana’s Bartered Bride, Dvořák’s From the New World Symphony and the double concerto by Bohuslav Martinů.
Founded 1918 / Touchstones of Statehood g to 31 Oct q Prague Castle – Riding Hall, U Prašného mostu 3, Prague 1 – Hradčany w kulturanahrade.cz This exhibition, devoted mainly to the history of the State insignia has quite an exceptional place among the other exhibitions planned for the anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakian State, not only by bringing together quite singular exhibits, but also in its architectural concept.
Alphonse Mucha: The Slav Epic g to 13 Jan q The Municipal House, Náměstí Republiky square 5, Prague 1 – Old Town w ghmp.cz Mucha’s magnum opus, shown in a setting inherently intertwined with the founding of Czechoslovakia. On show are 11 of the smaller canvases, painted for the most part during WWI and shortly after, when Mucha was forced to adapt the original monumental dimensions to the restricted canvas sizes available from Belgium.
Prague 1848-1918 g to 24 Feb q The City of Prague Museum – Main Building, Na Poříčí 52, Prague 8 – Karlín w muzeumprahy.cz The exhibition highlights two important moments in the history of Prague – the events of 1848, and in particular the so-called Pentecostal uprising, and the declaration of the Czechoslovakian State in 1918. It also draws attention to the turbulent transformation of the capital in the second half of the 19th century, turning Prague into a modern city. p Other events and information: w prague.eu/czechoslovakia
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Bethlehem Chapel q Prokopova 10 w prague.eu Inside this block of apartment buildings you can find a discreet but extremely interesting Cubist chapel with late Art Nouveau elements. It was built in 1914 by architect Emil Králíček and today serves as a concert hall and a charitable centre in addition to its religious role. Olšanské Cemetery q Vinohradská 153 w hrbitovy.cz The largest graveyard in Prague spanning over 50 ha (123 acres) with the mortal remains of some two million deceased. The memorial complex is composed of twelve subsidiary cemeteries. It is the final resting place of prominent Czech figures e.g. the student Jan Palach, the writer Arnošt Lustig, Czech painter František Ženíšek or the actors Jan Werich and Jiří Voskovec. One of the most sought-after is the grave of Franz Kafka (tomb 21-14-21) at the New Jewish Cemetery.
In search of culture and history: The Žižkov Jára Cimrman Theatre q Štítného 5 w zdjc.cz The theatrical stage of the greatest Czech fictional playwright, musician, inventor, crime-fighter and athlete in one. The
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Seifert Memorial q junction of Seifertova, Chelčického and Táboritská streets Žižkov is inextricably tied to the only Czech Nobel Prize winner in literature, Jaroslav Seifert, who was born there and educated at the local grammar school. The renowned poet’s life is commemorated by a plaque on the house of his birth (in Bořivojova street 104) and with an interesting ribbon-styled memorial stone.
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National Memorial on the Vítkov Hill q U Památníku 1900 w nm.cz The dominant symbol of Žižkov, offering panoramic views of Prague. This Functionalist monument was built in honour of Czechoslovak Legionnaires and currently features two
The Church of St Procopius q Sladkovského square w prague.eu This neo-Gothic architectural masterpiece of the Žižkov district dates from 1899-1903 by the architect Josef Mocker. Its main portal bears a relief of the Madonna and Child Jesus, to whom St Procopius is handing a model of the church. Inside can be seen, inter alia, a rare picture of Saint Wenceslas dating from 1649 by Karel Škréta.
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The Old Jewish Cemetery in Žižkov q Mahlerovy sady w prague.eu This served the Prague Jewish community as a major site of remembrance since 1787. There are many wonderful gravestones from the 18th and early to mid 19 th century marking the graves of many prominent Jewish figures. The cemetery lies right beneath Žižkov TV Tower – a seldom-seen and bizarre juxtaposition of an old burial ground and a modern technical building.
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After World War II the building boom resumed, complete with more modern transport and technical infrastructure. The face of Žižkov was marred only by the sweeping redevelopment of the 1980s. Dozens of memorable original buildings were pulled down, and unsightly Socialist high-rises put up in their place. Luckily, the Velvet revolution of 1989 stopped the wholesale devastation of this distinctive district; historical Žižkov was largely reprieved. Although the current construction and reconstruction of historical houses has gradually been giving Žižkov more of a residential air, it remains an unconventional and ‘whimsical’ place, full of its own culture, students and bustling night life, cafés, bars, and pubs, tucked-away courtyards and pawlatsche houses. Žižkov makes no pretence for its visitors, and while it can be a bit rough and ready, it is a no-nonsense, authentic, genuine place in itself – and therein lies its unique appeal.
Žižkov TV Tower q Mahlerovy sady 1 w towerpark.cz An attribute of modern Prague and at 216 meters the tallest building of the metropolis; apart from the technical stuff, it houses a luxurious six-star hotel suite, the One Room Hotel, the Oblaca restaurant, a bar, café and a panoramic viewing room with breathtaking views of the city. The tower is dotted with weird crawling infants sculpted by David Černý.
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The construction of what was then a new city district just beyond the outer boundary of the metropolis began in 1865, but it first appeared as a separate urban complex on the map of Prague only a decade or so later, as the Královské Vinohrady I. ‘Royal Vineyards I’. Its official title “Žižkov”, inspired by the name of the famed Hussite military leader from the 1st half of the 15th century came in 1877, put forward by the ebullient builder and first local mayor, Karel Hartig. The idea was born of his strong patriotic and nationalist sentiments, as documented by the historical names on many local streets. Žižkov was promoted to a town by the decree of Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1881, prompting its meteoric growth – ten years later there were over 42 thousand inhabitants in more than 750 houses. This self-assured enclave soon won itself the epithet of Prague’s Montmartre, after its namesake, the arty district in Paris, mostly due to its hilly aspect full of steep, narrow streets, stairways and small squares, and the local bonviveur community. It was, at one time, home to the ‘king of Czech bohèmes’ the writer Jaroslav Hašek who wrote ‘The Good Soldier Schweik’ (he lived at the Golden Angel house on the corner of Husitská and Jeronýmova streets). His stay at Žižkov is commemorated by a zany equestrian bust on Prokopovo square.
permanent exhibitions – ‘The Crossroads of Czech and Czechoslovak Statehood’ and ‘The Laboratory of Power’. Looming unmissably, the monument to the Hussite military leader Jan Žižka is one of the largest equestrian statues in the world.
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Just 150 years ago, east of the Old Town gates were only vineyards, pastures and some homesteads. The population and industrial boom in the last quarter of the 19th century quickly turned the hilly territory at the foot of Vítkov Hill into an idiosyncratic and picturesque district of apartment buildings, free of any overall architectural concept. Its unmistakably bohemian (with a small b) legacy has always been largely down to its local residents – labourers, hustlers, students, and artists of all kinds. Although the wheel of history has turned a great deal since then, luckily the local ‘freewheeling’ atmosphere remains. Welcome to the district that never sleeps. Welcome to Žižkov!
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distinctive genre of Ladislav Smoljak and Zdeněk Svěrák’s plays has won itself a broad audience spanning the generations, who all love to keep coming back to this famed theatre. Some performances available in English. Bořivojova street Žižkov boasts perhaps the largest concentration of restaurants anywhere in Prague. In this regard, probably the most well known and sought-after among (not only) young people is Bořivojova street, which has amassed some 20 pubs and bars. The choice is all yours. Parukářka Park w parukarka.cz This is a large and secluded park with a beautiful view of Prague, situated on the hill of the Holy Cross between the nearby Vítkov hill and Olšanské Cemetery. In addition to an outdoor pub, the grounds encompass three children’s playgrounds, an agility dog training park and picnic places with a firepit. Palace Akropolis q Kubelíkova 27 w palacakropolis.cz This is the hub of Žižkov’s fringe cultural scene, offering unique community, musical, theatrical and visual arts projects. Domestic and foreign artists at the top of their genres are often to be seen and heard here. The building itself, dating from the First Republic, is quite impressive, with Art Deco elements.
A spot of coffee, lunch or dinner: Lavička q Seifertova 77 w restaurace-lavicka.cz An airy restaurant, offering comfortable seating in a large outdoor garden shaded by trees, or in the winter garden, full of flowers. The cosy entryway will delight you on cold evenings
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with its warm hearth, and for meeting friends or celebration you can also use the lounge on the ground floor. Café Pavlač q Víta Nejedlého 23 w cafepavlac.cz A popular café with a stunning garden in the courtyard. In addition to quality coffee you can also enjoy breakfast, lunch or a light dinner for a reasonable price. A great place for some contemplation, spiced with the bohemian atmosphere of Žižkov. Taverna Olympos q Kubelíkova 9 w taverna-olympos.eu A family restaurant with a summer and a winter garden makes for a friendly island of Greek culture and food in Prague. It brings a dash of magic not just to your plate, but also a genuine Mediterranean mood. La Bottega Gastronomica q Ondříčkova 17 w gastronomica.cz This original gourmet bistro with a store and a great selection of Italian delicacies, has one other exclusive attraction – a kitchen equipped with a ‘rosticceria’, just the place for barbecues and grills. Café Vítkov q U Památníku 1900 w cafevitkov.cz An impressive café with a terrace in the grounds of the National Monument on Vítkov hill, with perfect views of and beyond the Žižkov. An ideal relaxing stop after viewing the local exhibitions.
How to get there Metro y A, Flora or Želivského Tram k 5, 9, 15, 26, 91, 95, 98 – to Lipanská Bus j 136, 175, 207, 908, 909, 913 – to Olšanské náměstí