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Prague, the city of a thousand spires and a thousand bell towers, European Capital of Culture, welcomes you with open arms. The city stands out thanks to its rich history and its attachment to classical music.

Prague has indeed enjoyed its heyday and remains linked to composers such as Mozart, Smetana, Dvorák, Janácek and lesser-known figures such as Myslivecek, Kozeluh, Fibich and Suk. For tourists who love culture, the city is a must-see destination. Between Charles Bridge, the Mucha Museum, Malá Strana and the castle, it is a veritable museum. Music resonates everywhere: churches, squares, palaces...

The beauty of this city will captivate you... as will its opera houses! The Stavovské divadlo, Státní opera and Národní divadlo await you for an unforgettable experience.

What to do in Prague?

Prague is full of places to visit and theatres. It has an incredible wealth of architecture. There are Gothic and Romanesque buildings, Art Nouveau, Cubism, Rococo and Baroque styles! All of Prague's various neighbourhoods are worth visiting. Malá Strana is known for its Baroque buildings. St. Nicholas Church and the Church of the Infant Jesus are well worth a visit.

Prague Castle dominates the Old Town and Malá Strana. It houses St. Vitus Cathedral, the presidential palace, exhibition halls and various chapels!

In the Old Town, architectural styles blend together... take a stroll and visit Old Town Square!

The New Town features symbols of Czech nationalism, notably the Národní divadlo theatre and the equestrian statue of Saint Wenceslas.

Music in Prague

The three must-see theaters are the National Theater, the State Opera, and the Estates Theater!

The Národní divadlo (National Theatre) is the most famous theatre in the Czech Republic! The theatre first opened in 1881. After 11 performances, the theatre closed and was destroyed by fire. Josef Schulz rebuilt the building and merged three theatres into one. The Národní divadlo reopened in 1883. An annex was added and a major renovation of the theatre's interior took place in 1977.

The Státní opera (State Opera) has always been the rival of the Národní divadlo! Opened in 1888, the Neue Deutsche Theater was run by the Germans to rival the Czechs. It was not until 1945, after the departure of German troops, that the Neuer Deutscher Theater was acquired by the Czechs, who replaced it with the Grand Opera on 5 May. The theatre was incorporated into the National Theatre and renamed the Smetana Theatre in 1949. After 1989, Karel Drgáč became the first director of the theatre, which was then renamed the Státní opera.

The Stavovské divadlo (Estates Theatre) is older. Opened in 1783, it was intended for German and Italian operas, but it also hosted international and Czech productions. Mozart's Don Giovanni premiered here in 1787 and was a huge success. La clemenza di Tito was also premiered at the Stavovské divadlo in 1791! Some scenes from the film Amadeus, which tells the story of Mozart's life, were shot at the Stavovské divadlo.

Prague, a city of culture, awaits you! Visit the different neighbourhoods and enjoy everything the city has to offer! Tickets for Prague's opera houses and theatres sell out quickly... don't wait any longer!

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