THEATRES AND VENUES

Prague State Opera House

This one is the most beautiful and inspiring opera houses in the world. Built in 1887, it has undergone many changes of name but has always maintained its commitment to offering high-quality performances. The theatre has presented some of the most celebrated and talented singers. A selection of performances you can look forward to seeing include "Nabucco", "Carmen", "La Traviata", "Sleeping Beauty", "Tosca", and "Carmina Burana".

National Theatre

Opened in 1883, this theatre is the glorious result of a battle for a truly independent theatre by those involved in the Czech national revival. Funds were raised throughout the country and many difficulties had to be overcome before this neo-Renaissance style theatre was opened. Today the National Theatre continues with a rich programme of opera and ballet. Forthcoming productions include "The Bartered Bride", "Rusalka", "Jenufa", "The Nutcracker", "Tristan & Isolde" and "La Bohème".

The Estates Theatre

The Theatre of the Estates is one of the most beautiful historic theatres in Europe. This theatre is forever linked with the name of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. For it was the scene of the world premieres of two of his operas: the famous "Don Giovanni" (1787 - which Mozart himself conducted) and the opera "La Clemenza di Tito" (1791 - on the occasion of the coronation of Leopold II), as well as other works by him.

Rudolfinum

The neo-Renaisance building of Prague Rudolfinum has been duly appreciated in the history of European architecture as this building got ahead of others of their kind by almost a century by its design of a multi-purpose cultural center. Since the end of the World War II the Czech Philharmonic has been residing in the Rudolfinum and it serves the music lovers and public for concerts and art exhibitions.

Municipal House

The Municipal House one of the most remarkable constructions of Prague Art Nouveau was built as a center for Czech official and social undertakings. This building is highly admired as a unique harmony of architectural and painting styles of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Neo-¬Baroque, neo-Renaissance, and both Western and Oriental influences melts together with Czech Art Nouveau.

Laterna Magica

This eclectic company presents a varied number of performances with a unique blend of classical and black-light theatre, film, dance and pantomime.