Houses
National Theatre
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The National Theatre is the Czech Republic’s representative stage. Built with funds from nationwide collections, it was first opened in 1881 and then in 1883 for the second time after a devastating fire. The spectacular exterior and interior decoration, richly embellished with gold, consists of masterpieces of 19th century Czech painters – Aleš, Ženišek, Hynais, Myslbek, and others. Seeing a drama, opera or ballet performance here together with the beautiful spaces of the theatre is an unforgettable experience.
Learn more at Prague.eu, the Official Tourist Website for Prague.
Municipal House
This Art Nouveau building, built from 1905 to 1911, is proof of unprecedented artistic and craft skills and quality. The café, the French and the Pilsner restaurants, the American bar, the Lord Mayor’s Salon and the Smetana Hall are all examples of perfectly executed Art Nouveau interiors, decorated by leading artists and sculptors such as Alfons Mucha, Jan Preisler, Ladislav Šaloun, and others. Lovers of Art Nouveau can take a guided tour of the whole building.
Learn more at Prague.eu, the Official Tourist Website for Prague.