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shopping and beauty
You might think that shopping in shopping malls has nothing to surprise you. It‘s still the same impersonal style, lots of cold metal and glass and not much warmth. Palladium is different. Its history and distinctive character make it a remarkable landmark in the heart of Prague that is well worth a visit, as evidenced by the fact that more than 250 million satisfied visitors have passed through Palladium since its inception.
The Palladium building bears interesting testimonies of past centuries and is at the same time a pleasant stop for shopping, relaxation, fast food, or gourmet experiences in classic restaurants. The center is open 7 days a week and all year round, including holidays, and is one of the most popular stops for visitors, tourists and Prague residents heading downtown for work, study, or meetings.
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Palladium is a modern shopping center with the widest range of almost 200 shops, restaurants and services in the very heart of Prague. It is located on Náměstí Republiky Square (at the metro or tram station of the same name), opposite the Municipal House, just a few minutes’ walk from Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.
For visitors who prefer to drive their own vehicle, the underground garage with 600 parking spaces is the ideal solution. They can also wash their vehicle or charge their electric car. Current availability can be checked on the website www.palladiumpraha.cz.
A very popular offer for customers is also the purchase of Palladium gift vouchers, which are a great gift for Christmas or whenever. The vouchers are valid in 110 stores and visitors can buy them daily at the Info Kiosk on Level 0 of the shopping center or conveniently from home on the e-shop (https://eshop.palladiumpraha.cz).

A Little History
The history of the site on which the complex now stands dates back to the 12th century, the Romanesque period, when the first stone buildings were built here. The remains of the stone Romanesque palaces have become part of the interior of the present building and can be admired, for example, in the Luxor bookshop. The complex and the spacious stables were used by the army from the 1880s onwards. Incidentally, this is also the building where Josef Kajetán Tyl wrote the Czech national anthem in 1834. The Palladium was created by the reconstruction and extension of the former Jiří z Poděbrad barracks on Náměstí Republiky Square, and this combination of historical elements with modern architecture creates a unique atmosphere that has made the building a distinctive landmark of the city center, an attractive destination for many visitors, and a real shopping experience.
ZAHRADA CHUTÍ (Tasty Garden)
The +2 floor is dedicated to gastronomy and is presented under the Tasty Garden brand after the reconstruction. From classic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Czech) to fast food restaurants and specialties such as freshly prepared waffles or fruit juices and ice creams, there is something for everyone.
„RELAX-ART-FASHION“ ZONE
If customers are tired and want to relax, they can use the „Relax-Art-Fashion“ Zone, which can be found on the +2 floor next to the fitness center. Here, visitors to Palladium can enjoy comfortable seating, charge their mobile phones, borrow and read a book from the library, browse the latest trends in fashion or enjoy the art on display. The zone is open daily from 11am to 6pm. Admission is free.
náměstí Republiky 1, 110 00 Praha 1 | Prague 1 metro Náměstí Republiky www.palladiumpraha.cz | /PalladiumPraha.cz /palladiumpraha
Opening hours: Shopping: 9:00–21:00 h Parking: nonstop, 600 parking places