Welcome To Prague Winter 2015-2016 by Helvetica & Tempora

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WELCOMETO Prague & the Czech Republic Guidebook

CONTENTSWINTER2015–2016

Prague Castle: Tiziano Vanitas 22–23 National Gallery: th 220 Anniversary of the National Gallery in Prague. Generosity 24 Charles IV (1316–1378) 25 Without Borders, Ai Weiwei 26 Gallery of Dancing House 27 National Theatre: The Nutcracker; Madama Butterfly; Juliette 28 Laterna magika 29 Some Best Buys 32 Fashion 33 Sweet Moments with a Chocolate Fairy 35–37 Glass Inspiration for your Senses 38

CzechTourism – Events Calendar 8–10 Prague Castle Information 30–31 10x Briefly about Prague 52 Tourist Information Centres; Prague Sight-seeing Tours; Excursions; Guides; Public Holidays 72

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Health Care Tram, Taxi, Bus, Train Car Break-down?, Rent-a-Car Airplaine Accommodation and Travel Agencies Good Food, Good Drink Entertainment

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Advance Booking, Theatres Museums Concert Halls Prague Cultural Events Program Galleries and Exhibitions Cultural and Sport Events

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Prague Towers Langweil’s Model of Prague; Ctěnice Chateau Kampa Museum: Libor Fára Prague Spring Music Festival Czech Touches of Music Festival

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One-day Trips: UNESCO Landmarks 89–92 The Terezín Memorial 93 Kutná Hora – a UNESCO family member for 20 years! 94–95 Hradec Králové Region 96–97 Krkonoše Mountains 98 Ore Mountains 100–101 Porcelan Trails 102–103 Karlovy Vary Region, known and unknown 104–105 Gastro Fair Wine & Delicacies 106 Jan Becher Museum 107 UNESCO Czech Heritage 108

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Prague Castle How to reach Prague Castle; Promenade at Prague Castle City Map Subway and Tram Routes Scheme

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Cover photo: CzechTourism – Church of Our Lady before Týn on the Old-Town Square WELCOME TO PRAGUE AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC Tourist guide-book issued quarterly in German and English. Published by TRIANGL Edition • Editors: Alena Helclová, Daniela Krištůfková. Photos: CzechTourism, Josef Kaliba, Milan Šusta, Zdeněk Thoma and Archives. Painting: Josef Kaliba. Layout: Kateřina Vlčková. © Triangl Edition. Translation: Aleš Dočkal, Max Bahnsson. Printed by: fronte, s. r. o., Sezemice. • © Triangl Edition All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for the content of the texts supplied by the advertisers. The date of issue: 28. 11. 2015, IČO: 257 28 601, INDEX ISSN 47 745MK ČR E 13231 The date of next issue: 28. 2. 2016

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Dear visitors! In 2016, the Czech Republic will celebrate the anniversary of one of the most important figures of its history. It will commemorate the 700th anniversary of the birth of the “Father of the Homeland”, The King of Bohemia and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Charles IV (1316 – 1378). This is the right moment to claim the heritage of one of the most significant rulers of both Czech and European history. Charles IV is appreciated mostly for his wisdom, education, and diplomatic skills. He was a big reformer and statesman, with unique perspective and abilities. He ranked among the most significant personalities of the 14th century. However, his cultural influence has remained. It applies not only to the lands he once ruled, even if the informal title “Father of the Homeland” ties him mainly to the Czech Lands. During his reign, the Czech Lands enjoyed an extraordinary economic and cultural boom. Prague became a true metropolis of the Holy Roman Empire, and his legacy has maintained its significance, and can still be appreciated to these days: we can admire the monumental beauty of the St. Vitus Cathedral, we can stroll on the Charles Bridge or contemplate in the halls of the Karlštejn Castle. Charles’s reign also affected irreversibly other spheres of society. Education was promoted with the founding of the famous Charles University – the first university north of the Alps, and the founding of the Prague Archdiocese was very important in the ecclesiastical area, as put an end to the subordination to the Archdioceses in Germany.

CHARLES IV 1316–2016 King of Bohemia and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire St. Vitus Cathedral

The celebration will also present the Czech ruler as a key figure in the whole of 14th century Europe. It will highlight his diplomatic skills as a counterweight to the wars, and will present the Czech Republic as a country with a deep and strong European tradition and an appreciation for timeless values. Charles’s vision of a warless Europe is still modern and vivid. Throughout the Czech Republic, starting in May 2016, various events relating to this anniversary will take place: grand exhibitions, musical performances, literature, medieval fairs with costumes, music and shows of the period, and culinary experiences from the long-gone times. With respect to the special significance of the celebrations, it will be possible to see artworks only seldom exhibited, if at all. In the extensive list of events, all visitors will find the most suitable to their interests.

St. Wenceslas Crown

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PRAGUE CASTLE CELEBRATES THE 700th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF CHARLES IV Prague Castle, once the seat of Charles IV, will be the location of one of the most extensive projects of the festivities. After his stay in France (1323 – 1330), where he had been sent by his father, John of Luxembourg, the 17 year-old Prince Charles returned to Bohemia in 1333. In Paris Charles had learned how a royal city and coronation church should look like, and how to represent the royal majesty. Prague Castle remained Charles’s seat even after he was crowned Roman King in 1346, and Roman Emperor in 1355. Even if the administration of the Holy Roman Empire, diplomatic activities and military campaigns kept him traveling much of the time, the construction and artistic activities at Prague Castle never slowed down during his reign. Charles IV influenced the shape of Prague Castle for centuries to come, and left many traces behind.

event of the project is a symbolic opening of the inner and outer triforium, in a simplified 3D replica. The triforium, the richly decorated gallery with sculptures on both the inner and outer side of the cathedral is a most guarded landmark, not open to public.

III. The Crown of the Mother of Cities:

Completion of the St. Vitus Cathedral in photographs The Theresian Wing of the Old Royal Palace The Crown of the Mother of Cities exhibition relates to the cathedral as the “First Building in the Land”, and will present unknown photographs from the Prague Castle Archive documenting the final construction works on the cathedral in the 19th and 20th centuries.

IV. The Kingless Crown: the Story

of the Bohemian Crown Jewels after 1918 Romananesque floor of the Old Royal Palace The “Kingless Crown” exhibition will bring visitors to the modern history, in the rooms where the Bohemian Crown Jewels were immured during WW II, presenting the story of this most precious national relic in the dramatic 20 th century.

The six exhibitions related to the Charles IV anniversary will be open to visitors from 13 May until 28 September, 2016 all around the Prague Castle Complex.

I. The Scepter and the Crown:

V. A Crown in a Palm:

Charles IV and the Czech Royal Coronations The Imperial Stables at Prague Castle The pilot event of the extensive project at Prague Castle focuses on the millennium-long history of coronations of Czech kings, whose binding rules were set by Cherles IV in the mid-14th century. The main exhibit will be the most significant symbol of the Czech royal power – the St. Wenceslas Crown. It was a state and sacral symbol already at the time of its origin, before 1346. Maybe it is the reason why – unlike many other medieval crowns – this crown has been preserved, even in the shape imprinted by Charles IV. For the first time in modern history, instead of the famous Scepter and Orb from the Renaissance, it will be supplemented with replicas of the Gothic insignia made especially for the occasion.

The Eternal Royal Coin Rožmberk Palace The exhibition in Rožmberk Palace will take visitors to the period of Charles IV, presenting the “Prague Groschen” as an eternal coin of the Kingdom of Bohemia.

VI. Architecture for the Crown

St. George Monastery The architecture of the period will be presented especially for children through the interactive exhibition “Architecture for the Crown”, in the St. George Monastery. Along with the above-mentioned exhibitions, Prague Castle is preparing a rich program: The Year of Charles IV starts together with the Prague Castle season opening of the tourist season, on 2 April, 2016. The spirit of the era of Charles IV will also be present during the 2nd edition of The Days of the Knights Festival in Jelení příkop (Steg Moat). Visitors will also follow the steps of Charles IV footprints in the “Charles Circle”.

II. The Crown of the Kingdom:

the Cathedral of Charles IV. The Prague Castle Riding School The exhibition is dedicated to the St. Vitus Cathedral, the most significant building of Charles IV. It will present it as an extraordinary architectonic work, the coronation and funeral temple of Czech kings, and the spiritual center of the medieval Czech state. The main

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TIPSFORTRIPS Czech Touches of Music Prague, 16 December 2015 – 6 January 2016 The 17th issue of the Czech Touches of Music International Festival takes place at the turn of year in rooms of significant Prague landmarks. Listening to classical music performed by the best Czech artists, you will once again have the chance to visit the Spanish Hall at Prague Castle, the Maisel Synagogue, the New Town Hall, and the Art-Nouveau Municipal House. You can look forward to violin virtuoso, Václav Hudeček; the Grand Duetto Concentrate will present the roots of Jewish music, and the Prague Symphonic Ensemble brings music from Oscar-awarded films. The program also includes the Music Fairy Tales prepared for children. (See p. 18–21)

Advent fairs in Pilsen

Pilsen, 27 November – 23 December 2015

You can enjoy the Christmas atmosphere throughout the Czech Republic. In Pilsen, the Advent program is related to the end of the Pilsen – European Capital of Culture 2015 project. Nám. Republiky (Republic Square) will see presentations of traditional crafts, and you can look forward to the ever-present smell of Christmas cookies and the popular winter drink: mulled wine. Get to the fair right on 29 November and witness the festive lighting of the Christmas tree. You can also experience a collective singing of Christmas carols, and a live Nativity on 24 December, from 11. Throughout the Christmas fair, the stands will open daily from 8 am to 6 pm.

Austerlitz 2015 – the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Austerlitz Slavkov u Brna (Austerlitz), 4 – 6 December 2015 Austerlitz 2015 is the main commemorative event of Napoleonic history in Central Europe, taking place annually at the Austerlitz battlefield in South Moravia. The highlight of the program is a reconstruction of the battle under the Santon hill by up to 2000 “soldiers” from 15 European countries in French, Austrian, Russian and allied uniforms of the period; 120 cavalry, and 20 guns, on Saturday, and the ceremony at the Cairn of Peace Memorial on Sunday, at the location of the heaviest fight of the Three Emperors Battle. The program also includes events during the week © David Marvan, CzechTourism before, in Brno and at other locations.

New Year’s Eve in Prague Prague, 31 December 2015 and 1 January 2016 If you plan to spend the last day of 2015 in the rush of a city, get to Prague. The Municipal House has prepared a special New Year’s Eve concert of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, and the National Theater will also present numerous performances. You can see the popular Christmas ballet The Nutcracker, and Gala Night at the State Opera, with the performance © CzechTourism of the Fledermaus. The best place to be at midnight is the Letná park, with a unique view of Prague sparkling with fireworks in many city quarters. However, the official New Year fireworks will be fired on 1 January at 6 pm.

Prague – European Capital of Sports 2016 Prague, 1 January – 31 December 2016 In 2016, the capital of the Czech Republic will live in the sign of sports. It has been awarded the title European Capital of Sports by the ECS Association. You can look forward to numerous sports and educational programs that aim to increase the public interest in sports, active recreation, and healthy lifestyle – a uniting element across generations, regardless health barriers.

Jizerská 50

Bedřichov, 7 – 10 January 2016

This legendary cross-country ski race at the feet of the Jizerské (Iser) Mountains will take place for the 49th time. The program also includes a 25 kilometers race, sprint, race for children, and relay. The organizers have included a novelty in Saturday’s program: a 10 kilometers race in classic style for individuals and families with children who would like to experience the atmosphere of this legendary event themselves. This race, which also has a summer version, will once again welcome both adults and children. The grand opening will include a ceremony commemorating the doomed Peru Expedition of 1970 and © CzechTourism fireworks.

GO – REGIONTOUR Brno 2016

Brno, 14 – 17 January 2016

Are you looking for trips in the Czech Republic and abroad? Get to the South-Moravian metropolis in midJanuary. The GO – REGIONSTOUR Brno are two travel industry fairs taking place traditionally at the same time. You will see exhibitions of Czech regions, and regions of Central Europe and more distant countries. You can also find tips for destinations for entertainment, culture or natural beauties. Visit also the fourth edition of RegFoodFest, a festival of regional food and specialties. Taste Czech and foreign treats that you can also buy there.

Carnival in the Hlinsko Region Hamry, Veselý Kopec, Studnice, Vortová, 30 January and 6 February 2016 Cold January days in East Bohemia will spark with carnival parades, feasts and fun. The traditional masquerade processions, included in the UNESCO List, have their origin in the 19th century, and have remained unchanged ever since. The procession of masques is led by the “motley” and his spouse, who wish well and sing at every house. Four Turks dance, and the © CzechTourism procession culminates with the “slaughter of a mare”. All masques have their traditional look and function, and are worn mostly by men. The carnival is inseparable from hearty feast that includes doughnuts, sandwiches, and liquors.

International Beer Festival České Budějovice, 1 – 6 February 2016 The 26 edition of this International Beer Festival that ranks among the grandest events of its kind in the Czech Republic, and takes place at the České Budějovice fairgrounds. The festival is unthinkable without two competitions: the Golden Seal for the brewers, and the Golden Czech Spring for the producers of mineral waters. This year, ciders will also be © CzechTourism awarded for the first time. You can look forward to tasting the products of about 50 Czech and foreign companies, on 4 February, accompanied by musical performances, and going on until late night. th

Febiofest

Prague and other locations throughout the Czech Republic, 17 – 25 March 2016

The 23rd edition of the Febiofest International Film Festival Prague is scheduled for 17 through 25 March, 2016. Last year, the festival took place at CineStar Prague – Anděl, and later went on as the Regional Febiofest Echoes in České Budějovice, Hradec Králové, Pardubice, Liberec, Mladá Boleslav, Pilsen, Brno, Olomouc, Děčín, Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Mikolov, Karviná, Jihlava, and Zlín, and was visited by more than 687 thousand people. Quite a new audience found its was to the Febiofest Culinary Cinema section, presented in cooperation with the Berlinale festival, at an especially created restaurant in the Barrandov Studios, where visitors enjoyed films with culinary themes and exclusive dinners.

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LIBOR FÁRA: RHYTHM Libor Fára: Rhythm 7 November 2015 – 7 February 2016 The Kampa Museum presents a cross cut of works by leading Czech artist, Libor Fára On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the birth of Libor Fára (12 September 1925 – 8 March 1988), the Kampa Museum has prepared an exhibition named “Rhythm”, where you can see surrealistic pictures from the Fára’s early works, wooden assemblages composed of used items, as well as collages, stage design, and typographic works in a free style spirit. Visitors can also look forward to selected books that won several awards. The exhibition captures Fára’s lifetime development: from the beginnings, influenced by surrealism, through a period of figural paintings, to free creations typical for artists of the 1970s and 1980s. Fára’s artistic works reflect his close relation to jazz, and have tensions, clashes, accents, and rhythm found all around. Fára emphasized the use of various materials: wood, metal, paper, photographs, resulting in the diversity of his artworks.

No name The set of works is supplemented with a selection of theatrical and film posters and book covers. The artist made dozens of such works and their creative language is very special. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue published by the RETRO GALLERY in cooperation with the Kampa Museum, which has prepared a rich additional program.

Rhythm, 1958, oil on canvas

More info: Museum Kampa – Nadace Jana a Medy Mládkových (The Kampa Museum, the Jan and Meda Mládek Foundation) U Sovových mlýnů 2, 118 00 Prague 1 Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm

www.museumkampa.cz Magnetic Woman

“The name name of the exhibition – “Rhythm” – comes from one of the fundamental principals of Fára’s works, in both free and applied art. On spectacular wooden assemblages, on magazine and book covers, theatrical or cinema posters, Fára applies playfulness everywhere, the principle of collage, changes of tensions, and clashes” says prof. Vojtěch Lahoda, the exhibition curator.

THE PRAGUE The Prague SpringSPRING 2016 International Music Festival 2016

The Prague Spring International Music Festival brings 50 concerts of classical music in 17 concert halls, from 12 May to 4 June, 2016. Prague is to welcome 98 orchestras, chamber ensembles, and soloists from 23 countries. If you like first class performances of classical music, jazz, and world music, you should not miss the 71st edition of the Prague Spring International Music Festival. It is the oldest, most famous, and biggest festival in to the number of concerts in the Czech Republic. In 2016, it will offer an excellent blend of tradition and experiment. The 1946 – 2016 jubilee will be celebrated on 12 May with the opening concert in the Smetana Hall, at the Municipal House. The traditional My Country by Bedřich Smetana will resound under the baton of Paavo Järvi from Estonia, conducting the Czech Philharmonic who stood at the birth of the festival, in 1946.

Violeta Urmana

The cornerstone of the program dwells traditionally on great personalities of the world music scene, and top-class orchestras: Daniel Barenboim & Staatskapelle Berlin, Gil Shaham & Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Maurizio Pollini, Andreas Scholl & Collegium 1704, Murray Perahia & Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sakari Oramo & BBC Symphony Orchestra, New London Consort, etc.

THE BALTIC AND SPANISH ACCENT

This edition’s specialty is the emphasis on music from the Baltic countries, together with the introduction to a three-year series focusing on music productions from Spain and Latin America, who are sending excellent representatives. The Baltic region will be represented by Baiba & Lauma Skride, the mezzo -soprano Violeta Urmana, the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, the Kaunas State Choir, and the Čiurlionis Quartet, who will be bringing music from this unique artistic region. If you prefer the southern temperament, do not miss the Spanish set, featuring baroque compositions of Spanish and Italian composers Maurizio Pollini © Mathias Bothor/DG discovered in America, and performed by the awarded Al Ayre Español and the soprano Raquel Andueza. The Flamenco legends La Lupi and Antonio Canales, the singer Gabriel de la Tomasa, and other participants of the RETOrno project, will take you to a breathtaking journey through the centuries, to the very roots of traditional flamenco, while the pianist Javier Perianes will perform in the Noches en los jardines de España by Falla, nominated for the Latin Grammy for its recording in 2012.

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SPECIALTIES OF PRAGUE SPRING 2016 Visitors with a taste for the exotic can look forward to a unique two hour show by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe, who won

the national Chinese competition of Chinese opera in 2014. The festival will present SeongJin Cho, the fresh winner of the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.

Andreas Scholl

A true treat awaits all jazz lovers: 18 year old guitarist Andreas Varády. The visionary Quincy Jones marked him as one of the most talented musicians on Earth. His Prague debut is scheduled for 30 May, in the unique rooms of Forum Karlin.

HOMAGE TO CHARLES IV Prague Spring won’t forget the significant 700th anniversary of the birth of Charles IV. The walls of the St Agnes of Prague convent will resound with monastic music from the Charles IV era, presented by the Tiburtina Ensemble, on 18 May. One day later, this project will be carried on by the excellent Belgian ensemble Graindelavoix, who will bring a unique program from 15th century Cyprus.

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PRAGUE SPRING 2016 DEBUT

Raquel Andueza

The Prague Spring 2016 Debut has been assigned to the baton of a young Czech conductor, Jiří Rožeň, the laureate of the Nestlé and Salzburg Festival of Young Conductors Award 2015, and Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition 2014. The concert will also feature 18-year old South Korean flutist Yubeen Kim, the winner of the Prague Spring International Music Competition 2015, and the Geneva Competition 2014.

METAMORPHOSES OF ROMANTICISM Chamber music enthusiasts can enjoy the third edition of the Chamber Music Weekend, this time themed as “Metamorphoses of Romanticism”. The program features Opernhaus Zürich soloist Martina Janková, with the pianist Gérard Wyss; the Guarneri Trio Prague; the first clarinetist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Martin; the harpist Kateřina

Gil Shaham

Baiba Skride More info and on-line tickets at: www.festival.cz

Englichová; fama Q, violinist Ivan Ženatý; the Armida Quartett – winner of the ARD International Competition 2012 – and others. Visitors can look forward once again to unusual and beautiful concert locations like the Dvořák and Suk Halls at Rudolfinum, the New Town Hall, Liechtenstein Palace, the St Agnes of Prague Convent, and other places. The 71st edition of the Prague Spring Festival is organized under the auspices of the President of the Czech Republic.

PRAGUE 17th edition

The “Czech Touches of Music International Music Festival” will resound for the 17 th time in Prague during the Christmas and New Year holidays. As in previous years, the audience will enjoy 12 musical experiences in significant cultural and spiritual gems of Prague’s architecture – the Spanish Hall and Rudolph’s Gallery at Prague Castle, the Municipal House, the House at the Stone Bell on Old Town Square, the New Town Hall, the Maisel Synagogue and the National House in Vinohrady.

Václav Hudeček

“The goal of the festival is to offer classical works of orchestral, chamber, and recital music, together with works by 20th century composers,” says Miroslav Matějka, the director of the festival and member of the Ensemble Martinů quartet. After three years, Václav Hudeček, the violin virtuoso and the honorable president of the festival, returns to the inaugural concert stage in the Spanish Hall, on 16 December, 2015. He is has invited Michaela Fukačová, the renowned violoncellist, to come back to the Czech stage for the famous Double-Concerto by Johannes Brahms. The program also includes the energetic Rhapsody by Bohuslav Martinů, performed by viola virtuoso, Jitka Hosprová.

Jekaterina Monisova

Tomáš Brauner

The specialty of the 17th edition of the festival is the “Movie Time One – Music from Oscar Movies” audio-visual project in the Smetana Hall, at the Municipal House, on 4 January 2016. The famous melodies will be performed by the Prague Symphonic

Panocha Quartet

16. 12. 2015 – 6. 1. 2016 Ensemble conducted by Jérôme Kuhn, from Switzerland, and the singer Ester Pavlů. The closing concert of the festival will be in the hands of the “Czech Touches of Music Festival Orchestra”, conducted by Pavel Fischer. The program presents the Brahms’s String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, a gem of orchestral chamber music, and the Dvořák’s String Quintet No. 2 in G Major. The Sinfonietta da camera No. 3 for strings is a symbolic homage to Otmar Mácha (1922–2006), the Czech music genius of the 20th century. The concert of the chamber quartet Ensemble Martinů at the House at the Stone Bell, on 21 December, 2015, is also dedicated to this composer.

Jitka Hosprová

The festival is organized under the auspices of the President of the Czech Republic, Miloš Zeman, the Senate and the House of the Representatives chairmen, the Minister of Culture, and Cardinal Dominik Duka. Tickets are available at: New Town Hall, Karlovo náměstí 1/23, Prague 2 (the office of the Czech Touches of Music festival) from 9 am to 5 pm, bookings and info +420 224 947 131, +420 739 433 171 Historical ticket office of the Municipal House (Náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1) Online sales: www.ceskedotekyhudby.cz, www.czechculture.cz, and the Ticketpro network

Lukáš Klánský

More info on the program:

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Jérôme Kuhn

PRAGUE 17th edition

16. 12. 2015 – WEDNESDAY – 7 PM 27. 12. 2015 – SUNDAY – 7 PM PRAGUE CASTLE – SPANISH HALL Inaugural Concert V. Hudeček, J. Hosprová, M. Fukačová & T. Brauner CZECH RADIO SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA Tomáš BRAUNER – Conductor Václav HUDEČEK – Violin Jitka HOSPROVÁ – Viola Michaela FUKAČOVÁ (CR/Denmark) – Violoncello Marek VAŠUT – Introductory word Antonín Dvořák, Bohuslav Martinů, Johannes Brahms

19. 12. 2015 – SATURDAY – 7 PM NEW TOWN HALL PANOCHA QUARTET Jiří PANOCHA – 1st Violin Pavel ZEJFART – 2nd Violin Miroslav SEHNOUTKA – Viola Jaroslav KULHAN – Violoncello Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bohuslav Martinů, Bedřich Smetana

21. 12. 2015 – MONDAY – 7 PM HOUSE AT THE STONE BELL In memory of Otmar Mácha MEETING – DEPARTING ENSEMBLE MARTINŮ: Štěpán KOS – Piano Miroslav MATĚJKA – Flute Anna VEVERKOVÁ – Violin Bledar ZAJMI – Violoncello Antonín Dvořák, Maurice Ravel, Jiří Matys, Bohuslav Martinů, Otmar Mácha

PRAGUE CASTLE – RUDOLPH GALLERY Ivan Klánský – LEGEND OF CZECH PIANO Ivan KLÁNSKÝ – Piano Robert Schumann, Fryderyk Chopin

29. 12. 2015 – TUESDAY – 7 PM NATIONAL HOUSE IN VINOHRADY – MAJAKOVSKY HALL DASHA SYMPHONY Dasha – Voice MOONDANCE ORCHESTRA of Martin Kumžák PAJKY PAJK GROUP PARDUBICE CHAMBER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Empire State of Mind, Sway, At Once, Don’t You Worry ’Bout a Thing, Prayer, Get The Party Started, It Is You I Have Loved, Palladio, Adagio, Sunny, Fields of Gold, Symbol of Women, Get Here, Mercy, The River of Love, Fantasy

1. 1. 2016 – FRIDAY – 5 PM MUNICIPAL HOUSE – SLADKOVSKY HALL EVENING OF GERMAN ROMANTICISM Caroline Isabel MERZ (German) – Soprano Jaromír KLEPÁČ – Piano Robert Schumann, Hugo Wolf, Johannes Brahms

3. 1. 2016 – SUNDAY – 7 PM MUNICIPAL HOUSE – SMETANA HALL SOUTH EUROPEAN INSPIRATIONS IN RUSSIAN MUSIC

16. 12. 2015 – 6. 1. 2016

HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Gudni A. EMILSSON (Germany) – Conductor Lukáš KLÁNSKÝ – Piano Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev, Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka, Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov

4. 1. 2016 – MONDAY – 7 PM MUNICIPAL HOUSE – SMETANA HALL MOVIE TIME ONE – MUSIC FROM OSCAR MOVIES

Prague Castle – Spanish Hall

A music and film project from the compositions of world-renowned composers of film scores and classical music PRAGUE SYMPHONIC ENSEMBLE Jérôme KUHN (Switzerland) – Conductor Jiří ŠESTÁK – Artistic Leader Ester PAVLŮ – Voice Star Wars, Jaws, Schindler’s List, Robin Hood, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, James Bond, Gladiator, Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean

Municipal House – Smetana Hall

6. 1. 2016 – WEDNESDAY – 7 PM MUNICIPAL HOUSE – SMETANA HALL SPECIAL CLOSING CONCERT A. DVOŘÁK & J. BRAHMS “CZECH TOUCHES OF MUSIC” FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA Pavel FISCHER – Violin, Artistic Leader Antonín Dvořák, Otmar Mácha, Johannes Brahms

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National House – Majakovsky Hall

PRAGUE CASTLE Prague Castle

Prague Castle brings an exhibition of works by the famous Italian painter, Titian For the first time ever, the historical rooms of the Imperial Stables at Prague Castle will host an exhibition of the Venetian Renaissance painter known as Titian. This is unprecedented for the Czech Republic as it will be the first time so many of the works of this painter are exhibited together.

Allegory of love, private collection

Self-Portrait of Titian with Francesco Zuccato

“Tiziano – Vanitas. The Poet of the Image and the Shade of Beauty” will take place between 26 November 2015 and 20 March 2016 and will offer a unique opportunity to present the works by this world-renowned artist and genius to the public. Thanks to his extraordinary talent for using colors and chiaroscuro, he influenced both his contemporaries and the painters of the generations that followed. The exhibition brings a new view of the artist’s works, emphasizing the line that made Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) famous – the portraits, specially the images of delicate female beauty like “Vanitas”. His works rank among the most precious gems of the world art heritage. The curators of the exhibition are Art Historian Lionello Puppi, one of the most renowned experts of Renaissance art, and Professor Serena Baccaglini. The coordinator of the exhibition is Doc Monica Burian Jourdan, who has organized important exhibitions all over the world. The exhibition has the support of the Italian Embassy and the Italian Ambassador, Mr. Aldo Amati, the Italian Institute in Prague and his director, Giovanni Sciola, and the Italian Ministry of Culture; and it's organized in cooperation with the Prague Castle Administration and the Art for Public. The Italian painter Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) is one of the most significant figures of the Venetian School of the 16th century, and one of the most characteristic artists ever. The extent of his themes moves from portraits to landscapes, and to the mythological and religious. The “Tiziano – Vanitas. The Poet of the Image and the Shade of Beauty” exhibition puts Prague together with Rome, Paris, Vienna, among others, as one of the cities famous for its art tourism. The exhibition is aimed at a wide audience: the lay public, art enthusiasts, students, and art experts.

photo: Jan Gloc Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist

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Prague Castle, Imperial Stables Open daily 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.

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THE POET OF THE IMAGE AND THE SHADE OF BEAUTY

NATIONAL GALLERY PRAGUE National Gallery in Prague 220 th Anniversary of the National Gallery in Prague. Generosity: On the Art of Giving 5 February – 3 July 2016 Location: Main exhibition on the second floor of the Kinsky Palace, related displays and individual artworks in the permanent exhibitions of the Kinsky Palace, Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia, Trade Fair Palace, Sternberg Palace, Salm Palace and Schwarzenberg Palace On February 5th, 2016, 220 years will have passed since the National Gallery’s historical moment of its founding. Unlike in the past, when similar occasions were usually commemorated in a rather historical and retrospective way, this time, the National Gallery will celebrate the event with an exhibition on the politics of generosity, devoted to topics like togetherness, sharing, donating, patronizing and friendship in the arts. Assumpta Lannova, South Bohemia, around 1450

Toyen (Marie Čermínová): Horror, 1937

A series of shows prepared by the collections of the National Gallery will attempt to present a biography of the institution and its identity, which is based on and fundamentally linked to the principle of generosity. A multi-layered and diverse display will be placed in all of the buildings of the National Gallery. The topic of generosity will permeate through the whole Gallery not only from a historical perspective, but will also be set into a linguistic, poetic and social context, thus providing an insight into the mechanics of the precious habit of giving and its consequences. Here, the museum is a gift, and the collection is perceived as a collective property. When perceiving the show as a whole, we will meet the personalities of the people who contributed significantly to the establishment and development of the institution and its collections. The main exhibition will be composed of six chapters: I. Generosity of the founding fathers, II. Institutional generosity as the foundation principle of the museum’s collections, III. Generosity of donors and benefactors, IV. Generosity of the world as a source of life, V. Love and compassion in philosophy and religion, VI. Love and friendship as conditions of human existence. Further, in order to build up a unified narrative body, the selection will also be incorporated into the permanent exhibitions of the five collections that the National Gallery consists of. Additionally, each of the six buildings will also host interventions and site-specific works of contemporary art created specifically for this occasion. In order to contextualize the display within a contemporary perspective, artworks, installations and performances by Jiří Kovanda, Klára Kristalová, Matts Leiderstam, Yoshihiro Suda, Prinz Gholam, Edmund de Waal, Jaromír Novotný, Hiroshi Sugimoto and a number of others will also be included in the exhibition.

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Jü Fei-an: Two Peonies and Two Bumblebees, 1954

NATIONAL GALLERY PRAGUE National Gallery in Prague Charles IV (1316–1378) – Bavarian-Czech state Exhibition on the Occasion of the 700th Birthday

and private collections. Artistic ventures of Charles IV and members of his imperial court, which were undertaken in Prague, Nuremberg, Aachen, Frankfurt am Main or in any other artistic centre of the Holy Roman Empire will be displayed alongside their inspirational models of Byzantine, Italian or French origin.

14 May – 25 September 2016 Waldstein Riding School Daily except Monday 10 am–6 pm The organizers of the exhibition are the National Gallery in Prague and Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte, in cooperation with Geisteswissenschaftliches Zentrum Geschichte und Kultur Ostmitteleuropas an der Universität Leipzig.

Coronation of Virgin Mary

This significant exhibition will present the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and the Czech King Charles IV as a unique figure of Europe’s political and cultural history, a pious, well-educated, single-minded and judicious ruler, who did not hesitate to use a wide range of diplomatic means. One of the typical features of Charles’ ruling concept was the programmatic use of arts and architecture to promote the imperial majesty. Charles IV has gone down in history as one of the most generous patron of the arts, as well as one of the most often depicted rulers in mediaeval Europe’s history. Antependium with Jesus and Throne of Devine Mercy

The exhibition will be accompanied by a large multifarious program of activities in both venues, Prague and Nuremberg. The viewers will be able to see a number of exhibition projects in the partner museum institutions in Bohemia and Bavaria; they will be able to follow in Charles IV’s footsteps in the places linked with his life and admire the royal architecture and art in their original milieus.

The exhibition seeks to show Charles IV devoid of distorting layers of ideological prejudice and offer to the public a multi-faceted portrait of the historical figure with his positive as well as negative qualities. Charles IV will be presented against the kaleidoscopic background of a broad contemporary cultural-historical 14th-century context. The admirable prosperity of arts and architecture of Charles IV will be set in this historical context with conspicuous overlaps to the present. How did his contemporaries perceive Charles IV? Where did he get the money for the spectacular and costly imperial presentation? How were the holy relics acquired and what was the role of arts in the service of Charles’ imperial policy? Who were the people who acted in the Emperor’s name and secured the support he needed?

Crown of Charles IV from the coronation of the Holy Roman King in Bohemia

The exhibition seeks answers to such questions through 170 exhibits of all disciplines in art culturalhistorical documents loaned by more than a hundred prestigious European and U.S. museums, churches

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Without Borders, Art in the Ore Mountains 1250–1550 27 November 2015 – 28 March 2016 National Gallery – Waldstein Riding School

The more than 200 works of art shown at the “Without Borders” exhibition offer the visitor an extraordinary artistic experience, with 500 year-old historical facts that have had a significant effect on the current appearance of the North Bohemian towns (city planning, roads, etc.).

During the high and late Middle Ages, the cross border region of the Ore Mountains was the scene of an intense business and cultural exchange between the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Principality of Saxony. The unprecedented wealth of urban centres like Litoměřice, Ústí nad Labem, Louny, Žatec, Most, Teplice, etc. at the end of the Middle Ages – late 15, early 16 centuries – was reflected in a strong need to artistically represent towns, aristocracy, monasteries and even individuals with the highest criteria. Each of the sections dedicated to the culture of the above mentioned towns include an exhibition of treasures of sculpture and painting (altars and their conserved parts), objects of precious metals used in liturgy (chalices, monstrances, reliquaries), liturgical books or works that decorated buildings (portals). Mining in the Ore Mountains brings us closer not to objects related to the activity (hoes, hammers, burners), but also to coins (Jáchymov Tolars) and medals made in the Jáchymov Mint.

Master IW – Votive plaque with Assumpta so-called “Mostecka” UOM 0368 – UOM 0368 – Area Museum in Most

Ai Weiwei: Zodiac Heads The Czech Republic will be one of the few places in Europe to exhibit the work (along with Denmark, Germany, Russia and Spain). By exhibiting the work in front of the Trade Fair Palace, the gallery will contribute to discussions about the role of art in Prague’s public space. That the Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads will be exhibited as part of the National Gallery’s 220th anniversary and that it will occupy the space in front of the Trade Fair Palace, an example of Czech modern architecture, makes this display a unique curatorial project.

5 February – 31 August 2016 Place: in front of the Trade Fair Palace Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads by contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, will be displayed as one of the projects accompanying the exhibition Generosity: On the Art of Giving, devoted to themes like sharing, generosity and patronage, and is organized in celebration of the 220th anniversary of the National Gallery’s predecessor, the Picture Gallery of the Society of Patriotic Friend of the Arts in Bohemia. Ai Weiwei’s Zodiac Heads is the first and long-awaited work by this acclaimed artist to be exhibited in the Czech Republic. The space in front of the Trade Fair Palace will house twelve bronze zodiac-animal heads, copies of sculptures designed for the Garden of Perfect Brightness (Yuanmingyuan) near Beijing, which were destroyed by foreign troops in 1860 during one of the Opium Wars. The 1.5-meter-wide heads are each attached to a three-meter-high slender post, forming a semicircle. The artist originally made them as “public sculptures”. The concept was extremely successful and Weiwei’s Zodiac Heads became one of the most famous works of contemporary Chinese art. It is perhaps the only contemporary Chinese artwork.

NATIONAL THEATRE National Theatre The Nutcracker and the Cuddly Mouse Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Premired on 3 and 4 December 2015 The National Theatre After 10 years of performing, the stage director and choreographer Youri Vàmos’ singular and extremely successful version, the National Theatre has prepared a brand-new production, created by Petr Zuska, Artistic Director of the Czech National Ballet. The legendary Christmas tale, based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s spellbinding story and adapted by the choreographer Marius Petipa, is presented in a new, original spirit. A story abounding in poetics, humour, images and magic will unfurl to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s

celebrated and sublime music. The magic of winter, Advent and Christmas, the mystery of Prague, Czech and Central European Yuletide traditions, and, unlimited freedom, imagination of the child’s soul and dreams.

Madama Butterfly

dified quotations of the US national anthem, as well as giving a forcible depiction of the local colour of Japan, where the story is set. This new production, which replaces the current one, performed for three decades, is prepared by the conductor and music director of the State Opera, Martin Leginus, together with the renowned opera director Jiří Heřman.

Giacomo Puccini

Premiered on 4 and 9 February 2016 Prague State Opera “Butterfly” is indisputably one of the most popular and most artistically valued operas of all time. Notwithstanding the fact that it has perhaps the simplest plot of all Puccini’s operas. In this work, Puccini eschewed intricate action and boisterous dramatic events, opting instead for an intimate story and highlighting the psychology of the characters, fleshing out by his music the tiniest details, oscillations and extreme emotional surges, the essential contrast between the Japanese and “Western” mentality, which he also aptly renders by means of many a time surprisingly mo-

Juliette (The Key to Dreams)

a dream, in which nothing makes sense yet concurrently everything comes across as real and bearing a certain meaning. The young Paris bookseller Michel arrives in a strange small town, in search of a young woman named Juliette, whose voice he once heard somewhere. His dream, however, gets out of hand, living a life of its own…

Bohuslav Martinů

Premiered on 24 and 25 March 2016 The National Theatre Bohuslav Martinů’s opera Juliette (The Key to Dreams) is closely linked to the National Theatre in Prague, which gave its premiere on 16 March 1938, conducted by Václav Talich and directed by Jindřich Honzl, both major Czech artists of the first half of the 20th century. The libretto, written by Martinů himself, in French, was based on the Surrealist author Georges Neveux’s play Juliette ou la Clé de songes, first performed at the Théâtre de l’Avenue in Paris in 1930. In the spring of 1936, Martinů plunged into writing the Czech libretto and composing the music for Juliette, and completed the opera the next January. The story takes places in the poetic and fantasy atmosphere of

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS Prague Castle Picture Gallery • The 2nd courtyard of Prague Castle The permanent exhibition presents collections originally owned by Emperors Rudolph II and Ferdinand II, Archduke Leopold Wilhelm, acquisitions by the Masaryk National Fund during the First Republic period between 1918 and 1939, and new acquisitions from recent times. Open daily 9 am–5 pm (IV–X), 9 am–4 pm (XI–III)

The Story of Prague Castle • Old Royal Palace – Gothic floor This unique project introduces to the history of Prague Castle, from prehistoric times up to the present. It is the story of a complex that conceals within itself the mystery of the final resting place of the most important Bohemian rulers and saints, a place that houses the Czech crown jewels and the St Vitus Treasury, but also a place that serves as the dignified seat of the Head of state of the Czech Republic. Open daily 9 am–5 pm (IV–X), 9 am–4 pm (XI–III)

St. Vitus Treasury • St. Cross Chapel on the second Courtyard

It consists of some 140 works of supreme artistic quality from the temple collection of the church, later the cathedral, of St. Vitus ever since the 11th century. Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm

Armory – The Mihulka Powder Tower

Open daily 9 am–6 pm (IV–X), 9 am–4 pm (XI–III) The ground and first floor are dedicated to the development of warfare in the 17th and 18th centuries. Castle Guard permanent exhibition This exhibition, bearing the subtitle “From Duke’s Train to President’s Castle Guard”, maps the historic evolution and present situation of the unit that secures the president of the republic.

OVERVIEWOFCULTURALEVENTSATPRAGUECASTLE DECEMBER2015–FEBRUARY2016 TIZIANO – VANITAS. The Poet of the Image and the Shade of Beauty EXHIBITIONS

Imperial Stables 15/12/2015 – 20/3/2016 The exhibition is organized by Prague Castle Administration in collaboration with the association Art for Public. For the first time in art exhibitions’ history, the subject of “Young woman with mirror”, will be on display at Prague Castle mostly interpreted as the allegory of the “Vanitas”, next to artworks from Barcelona, Borromeo’s collection and other rare paintings from private collections. Seeing these paintings together is a special opportunity because they will be exhibited with other Titian masterpieces representing “Beauty”, for example the fascinating “Flora”, one of the Titian’s most amazing paintings, which will be an exceptional loan by the Uffizi Gallery. The curators of the exhibition are emeritus Professor Lionello Puppi, one the greatest experts of Modern Art, recognized worldwide, and Professor Serena Baccaglini, who was dedicated all her life to organise art exhibitions all over the world. (see p. 22–23)

Tiziano Vecelli: Woman at her Toilet, National Gallery in Prague

ST. VITUS TREASURE

After 24 years, the permanent exhibition of St. Vitus treasure has returned to the former Holy Cross court chapel. It consists of some 140 works of supreme artistic quality from the temple collection collected at the church, later cathedral, of St. Vitus ever since the 11th century. The St. Vitus treasure experienced its grandest blossom in the era of Charles IV, who endowed the cathedral with an extensive collection of relics of saints for whom leading goldsmiths and silversmiths manufactured precious shrines. Among those, an impressive golden reliquary cross, also known as the coronation cross, was actually used during coronation ceremonies, along with the reliquary busts of the principal saints of the St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas, and St. Vojtěch (St. Adalbert) cathedral, acquired by King Vladislaus Jagiellon at the end of the 15th century. The treasure was further enriched during the baroque era, and even more in the 19th and 20th centuries. Along with the goldsmiths’ works, the exhibition also presents Gothic paintings and samples of textiles which were included in the collections in the oldest times. The exhibition documents the extraordinary riches of the temple collections preserved, despite serious losses experienced during times of social unrest.

CHRISTMAS WITH CHOREA

CONCERT CYCLE “PRAGUE CASTLE MUSIC 2015” Traditional Christmas program with the Chorea Bohemica ensemble The Ballgame Hall, Prague Castle 11 December 2015, 7 pm 12 and 13 December 2015, 11 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm In a rare symbiosis of traditional music, songs, dance, rural theater, and creativity, the Chorea Bohemica ensemble enlivens the naive characters of Czech nativities, painted glass, old engravings, and the pure joy of life. The Czech Christmas program features an ongoing mutual relationship of artificial and folklore music, and breathes with the charm of baroque songbooks, pastorals, and shepherds’ horns. Through contemporary means of expression, Chorea Bohemica interprets the eternal charms of Czech Christmas. Changes possible. For more info, please, go to: www.kulturanahrade.cz

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Studio 1 • Dušní 10 Hana Havelková if… Ivana Follová 1 • Mezibranská 9 designer’s shop Beata Rajská 1 • Dlouhá 924/3 – boutique – original and luxury models ▼ GLASS, PORCELAIN AND CERAMICS Rott Crystal 1 • Malé náměstí 3 Moser 1 • Na Příkopě 12 1 • Staroměstské n. 603/15 Sale of products, brands Moser, Meissen, Herend and Bernardaud ▼ MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Daniel Berdych 1 • Nekázanka 20 (Violin Maker) Hudební nástroje 1 • Jungmannovo n. 17 1 • Saská 3 ▼ SHEET MUSIC Talacko Music 1 • Rybná 29 Kanzelsberger 1 • Václavské náměstí 42 (The House of Books) The Czech Museum 1 • Karmelitská 2/4 of Music

Name Quarter • Street/Square Martina Nevařilová Boutique-Showroom 1 • E. Krásnohorské 4/11 Boutique Navarila 1 • Haštalská 8 (see p. 33)

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▼ SHOPPING CENTRES Arkády Pankrác 4 • Na Pankráci 1727/86 Underground line C, stop Pankrác Debenhams 1 • Václavské nám. 21 Underground line A, stop Můstek or Muzeum Dětský dům 1 • Na Příkopě 15 Underground line A, stop Můstek Fénix Galerie 9 • Freyova 945/33 Underground line B, stop Vysočanská Galerie Florentinum 1 • Na Florenci Underground line B, stop Náměstí Republiky Metropole Zličín 5 • Řevnická 121/1 Underground line B, stop Zličín Nový Smíchov 5 • Plzeňská 233/8 Underground line B, stop Anděl

Choco-story (see p. 35, 37)

Name Quarter • Street/Square ▼ CD RECORDS • CASSETTES Bontonland Megastore 1 • Václavské nám. 1 Musicland (Palladium) 1 • nám. Republiky ▼ FISHERMEN AND HUNTER I TEM S Kajman 1 • Petrské náměstí 1 Arms and Ammo 1 • Opletalova 37 ▼ CHOCOLATE PARADI SE Viva Praha 1 • Celetná 10 (see p. 36)

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Underground line A, stop Malostranská Pasáž Myslbek 1 • Na Příkopě 19-21 Underground line A, stop Můstek ▼ M ARKETS River Town Prague 7 • Bubenské nábřeží 306 Fruits, vegetables Underground line C, stop Vltavská (cca 300 m) Havelské tržiště 1 • Havelská Fruits, vegetables, small ceramic items, rustical products ▼ BOOKSHOPS Kanzelsberger 1 • Václavské nám. 42 (Palladium) 1 • nám. Republiky Neoluxor 1 • Václavské nám. 41 Knihkupectví Fišer 1 • Kaprova 10

Underground B, stop Národní třída Obchodní dům Kotva 1 • náměstí Republiky 8 Underground line B, stop náměstí Republiky Palác Flora 3 • Vinohradská 151 Underground line A, stop Flora Palladium 1 • náměstí Republiky (see p. 2) Underground line B, stop náměstí Republiky Pilsner Urquell Gallery – Experience Shop 1 • U Lužického semináře 11

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Savour the Gastronomy Museum Prague!

This unique exposition packed with period illustrations and 3D reconstructions will guide you through the history of cooking from prehistoric to the present times. Explore the history of beer and distillates in the 100 year old tavern. Discover the life stories and recipes of the world's most famous chefs. Miniature models of ancient kitchens and shops will delight adults and children alike. All this and much more await you in the Gastronomy Museum. Come and be surprised!

SWETT CHOCOLATE FAIRY Sweet moments with a chocolate fairy

In 2008, the company Viva Praha – The Finest Belgian Chocolate opened a retail store with the best Belgian chocolate in the very center of Prague, just a few steps from the Old Town Square, in Celetná. The store specializes in Belgian chocolate, hand-made by the best chocolatiers from the chocolate capital, Bruges, in Belgium. The freshness of chocolate plays a great role, and that is why at the Viva store you can find only the best products imported directly from artisan producers. Together with classical chocolate products, such as pralines, figures, and bars, at the Viva store you can also buy novelties of the chocolate world, for example chocolate with high content of antioxidants, organic chocolate, and pralines with unusual flavors and combinations. Those who do not like chocolate can enjoy nougat, marzipan, or homemade fudge. Right at the store, while sitting over a cup of coffee in the Jungle bar, you can enjoy cakes, original Belgian wafers, fresh fruits dipped in chocolate, and the original hot chocolate that boasts several awards. The selection is now also supplemented with a section of Belgian beer specialties. Besides chocolate, the store produces the so-called “Rock Candy”. The store has tables prepared for the manufacture of this treat, so you can see the process, which dates back more than 400 years. The store is joined to the ChocoStory chocolate museum – a member of an international network of museums with branches in Bruges, Paris, and Mexico. In the museum you can dive into the 3,000-year-old history of chocolate. You can learn when, where, and who used it for the first time, who brought it to Europe, how it spread, and how it is made today. You can also learn that chocolate is good for your health, and remember the good old times over a collection of chocolate wraps. In the showroom, our chocolatiers will show how pralines are made; and you can also taste them or to try the work with the chocolate yourselves in one of the workshops. Along with that you can see the largest chocolate cascade in the Czech Republic. In Celetná 10, you can dive into the fabulous world of chocolate and candy with all your senses.

VIVA Prague brings the best of Belgian Chocolate from the heart of the chocolate world – the city of Brugge. Great choice, Belgian wafers, live demonstrations of praline manufacturing

Open daily 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Celetná 10 Prague 1

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Our chocolate fairy invites you to discover the more than 3,000 year history of chocolate.

Open daily 10 a.m.–7 p.m. In summer season 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Celetná 10, Prague 1

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GLASS INSPIRATION YOU Glass inspiration for yourFOR senses

Czech glass is a traditional, sought-after product all over the world. Its high quality stems from a rich and centuries-long glasswork tradition, which – in North Bohemia – dates back to the 13th century. This is the home of CRYSTALEX, the largest and most famous Czech manufacturer of table glassware, one of the leading glass manufacturers in Europe, too. Its portfolio includes numerous table glassware sets, decanters, vases, and loads of decorative items. Most CRYSTALEX products that bear the “Bohemia Crystal” trade mark are exported to more than 60 countries all over the world. The most famous traditional sets are Angela and Claudia. The Angela set is characteristic with its modern elegance combined with classic elements. The Claudia set is inseparably linked to the CRYSTALEX

Angela tion with leading Czech designers, numerous interesting new sets that can satisfy a wide range of customers have been included in the portfolio, such as Viola, Sandra, Giselle, Victoria, Elisabeth, Ideal, and Gina, to name at least some. These sets are classical and modern, older and designed just recently. However, all of them are successful.

Love name. It has been manufactured since 1974, and leads sales to the present. So far, more than 200 million sets have been made, and it is obvious that this number is to grow. The glassworks pays great attention to the development of new products. In coopera-

Neon CRYSTALEX is extremely successful with its decorative items – the list of decorating techniques includes paint decoration (an old, recently revived technique), painting, silk-screen printing, labelling, sanding, spraying, and – of course – combinations of those. Creativity, high quality, modern technology, and a satisfied customer – these are the principal items in the strategy of CRYSTALEX, this exclusive owner of the world famous Bohemia Crystal trade mark, and a burgeoning successor to the Czech glasswork traditions. Waterfall

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MINIGUIDE PRAGUEUNESCOHERITAGE

The historical core of the capital of the Czech Republic was declared a Prague Monument Reserve in 1992 and is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Over 60 information signs mark the perimeter of the reserve taking the form of 30x70 cm format D43 traffic signs with a UNESCO sign and the label “Prague Monument Reserve – UNESCO”.

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St. George Convent

The St. George Convent was established in 973 by Prince Boleslav and his sister Mlada for the Benedictine order. It was dissolved in 1782, and reconstructed and newly opened in 1976. Open daily: 9 am to 5 pm (IV–X), 9 am–4 pm (XI–III)

St. Vitus Cathedral

This Gothic Cathedral, which was built over nearly six centuries, was finally completed in 1929. In the 10th century a rotunda originally stood in its place. Construction of the cathedral was begun in 1344 by Mathias Arras and Petr Parléř, who also built the St. Wenceslas Chapel, which is adorned with frescoes and semi-precious stones; in the catacombs underneath there are tombs of Czech kings.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m2. The site of the castle was established in the 9th century, and in the 12th century the Romanesque palace was built. In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV, it was rebuilt in the Gothic style, and the last reconstruction of the Royal Palace was carried out under the rule of the Jagellons at the end of the 15th century, At that time (1497 to 1500) the famous Vladislav Hall was built in the late Gothic style. The castle was enlarged in the 16th century following the great fire in 1541. After World War I, the interior and gardens of the castle were redesigned by the architect J. Plečnik. The castle is the seat of the president of the republic and the historical and political centre of the city and the state. The changing of the guards takes place at Prague Castle every hour on the hour from 5:00 am to midnight (April to October), from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm (November to March), and the guard changes at noon are accompanied by a solemn fanfare. See the map on page 44. There is additional information on pages 30–31. www.hrad.cz

Open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm, Sunday, noon to 4 pm (November–February); Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday, noon to 5 pm (March–October)

Golden Lane

Golden lane features tiny houses from the 16th century, built into late Gothic fortifications.

Daliborka Tower

The fortified Daliborka Tower was built in 1496 by Benedikt Rejt as a part of the castle’s fortifications. It was converted into a jail until the end of the 18th century.

Mihulka Powder Tower

In the 15th century this tower, which is 20 meters in diameter, was used to store gunpowder. A permanent exhibition by the Castle Guard. Open daily: 9 am–4 pm (XI–III); 9 am–6 pm (IV–X) Admission: 70/40/140 CZK

Prague Castle Picture Gallery

Where there were once stables a gallery was built for the art collections at Prague Castle. Pictures from Rudolf’s gallery were discovered and designated in 1961–1962 (Tizian, Tintoretto, Rubens, and others). Open daily: 9 am to 5 pm (IV–X); 10 am to 4 pm (XI–III) Admission: 100/50/200 CZK

make music. The fountain was designed and built by Tomáš Jaroš from 1564 to 1568.

Loretto

Prague 1, Loretánské náměstí 7 Loretto was once a goal of pilgrims, with a copy of Santa Casa; it was built from 1626 to 1631. The Baroque Church of the Nativity of Our Lord was built in 1734–35. The front façade was rebuilt from 1720 to 1722 by K. I. Dienzenhofer. The tower houses 27 Loretto bells which play the melody of the Our Lady Chorus. The most valuable item is the liturgical treasury, with a diamond monstrance called Prague Sun; it weighs over 12 kg and is adorned with more than 6,000 diamonds. Open daily: 9:30 am – 4 pm; closed: 12., 13. 12. 2015 The bells are rung every hour, starting at 9 am and ending at 6 pm. Admission: 150 CZK

St. George Basilica

The Romanesque St. George Basilica was built in 920, close to the Benedictine monastery; it was reconstructed in the 10th and 12th centuries.

Royal Summer Palace (Belvedere)

This is the most remarkable Renaissance building in Prague. It was built from 1538–1552 following the design of Paolo della Stella, and completed in 1563 by the architect B. Wohlmut. Its garden contains the Singing Fountain, where drops of water

Royal Garden with Ball Game Hall (Míčovna)

The Royal Garden was laid out in 1534 under the reign of Ferdinand I and refined under the rule of Rudolf II. The Ball Game Hall was once used as a barracks and is now used to house exhibitions. Open to the public only in the summer season (April to October), and the Ball Game Hall is open only for exhibitions.

along with the Church of Our Lady and the Strahov Library. The historical library contains the early Baroque Theological Hall (1671–1679) and Classicist Philosophical Hall (1785–1794), adorned by frescoes of A. Maulbertsch. Open daily: 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm Closed 24., 25. 12. Admission: 100 CZK

Lobkowicz Palace

Černín Palace

Prague 1, Jiřská 3 Construction of this palace was begun in the middle of the 16th century by the Pernstein family. In 1627 it became the property of Po-lyxena of Lobkowicz. It was rebuilt by Carlo Lurago from 1651 to 1668 and has appeared as it does now since that time. Permanent exhibition: The Princely Collections Open daily: 10 am to 6 pm Admission: 275 CZK

Prague 1, Loretánské náměstí 5 This is an early Baroque palace that was built from 1669 to 1687 by Francesco Caratti. It currently serves as the seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Strahov Monastery

Prague 1, Strahovské nádvoří 1/132 This monastery of the Premonstratensian order at Strahov was originally built in the Romanesque style,

ThePalaceGardensunderPragueCastle was bankrolled by governmental funds with a substantial contribution by the Prague Herita ge Fund, under the supervision of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and Václav Havel, the Czech president. During the first phase, the Ledebour and Small Pálffy Gardens underwent reconstruction. These gardens were opened to the public in June 1995. The second phase – finished in August 2000 – covers the three remaining gardens (the Great Pálffy Garden was opened in 1997). In the location of the Small and Great Pálffy Gardens, vineyards and gardens are documented as early as 1454. An engraving from 1685 depicts a large,

The palace gardens on the southern slopes of the hill crowned with the Prague Castle complex consist of five historic gardens: the Ledebour Garden, the Small Pálffy Garden, the Great Pálffy Garden, the Kolowrat Garden and the Small Fürstenberg Garden. These gardens represent a unique historic complex which is one of most significant Baroque garden works in Europe. Due to the lack of maintenance, these beautiful and historically priceless objects reached a state of catastrophe, and were closed to the public in the seventies. It was not until 1989 that reconstruction commenced, led by the new owner – the State Preservation Institute. The reconstruction

here in 1580. In 1784, Lady Marie Barbora Černínová applied a highly-demanding concept of a Baroque garden, designed according to Italian models by architect Ignatius Palliardi. The Prague palace gardens are linked and are accessible from both the Wallenstein street and the Prague Castle garden called “Na Valech.” They offer their visitors relaxation, pleasant strolls in a cultivated environment, and unforgettable views of the capital. www.palacove-zahrady.cz

terrace-like Renaissance-Italian garden at this location. Today’s design – or rather the architectural concept of what has been preserved – goes back to 1751. It is the result of a reconstruction carried out by the aristocratic Fürstenberk family. Despite several reconstructions that followed, the original Baroque design remained preserved; namely, the terrace-like setting, the axis location of the central stairs, the alteration of vacant and planted sections and many remarkable architectural motifs, including many wellpreserved relics of art decoration, etc. Unlike other decorative and entertainment gardens, the Kolowrat Garden has a four purpose character. Its concept is much more modest and far less demonstrative. Also, where the Small Fürstenberg Garden is located, there used to be a vineyard and a utility garden in 1517. However, a decorative garden was founded

Ledebour Garden is a Baroque, terrace garden from the first third of the 18 century, in about 1787 styled most probably by I. J. Palliardi. In between the salla terrena and the opposite–side wall, flat with the staircase and the fountain with the statue of a giant, a parterre with a recently-built basin. The Palace gardens are open daily: 10 am–6 pm (IV, X), 10 am–7 pm (V, VI, VII, VIII, IX) Admission: 80/55/215 CZK th

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I = 1st Courtyard (Cour d’honneur):

7 = Katedrála sv. Víta (St Vitus Cathedral) 8 = Staré proboštství (The Old Deanery) 9 = Socha sv. Jiří (Statue of St George) 10 = Starý královský palác (Old Royal Palace) 11 = Vladislavský sál (Vladislav Hall) 12 = Kaple všech svatých (All Saints’ Chapel)

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2 = Kaple sv. Kříže (Chapel of the Holy Cross) 3 = Kholova kašna (Baroque Fountain) 4 = Obrazárna Pražského hradu (Prague Castle Picture Gallery) 5 = Španělský sál (Spanish Hall) 6 = Rudolfova galerie (Rudolf’s Gallery)

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1 = Matyášova brána (Matthias’s Gateway)

Prašná věž – Mihulka (The Powder Tower) Bílá věž (The White Tower) Daliborka (The Daliborka Tower) Černá věž (The Black Tower)

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13 = Basilika sv. Jiří (Basilica of St George) 14 = Klášter sv. Jiří (St George’s Convent) 15 = Ústav šlechtičen (Institute of Gentlewomen) 16 = Zlatá ulička (Golden Lane) 17 = Nejvyšší purkrabství (The Highest Burgrave’s House) 18 = Lobkovický palác (Lobkowicz Palace) 19 = Belvedere (Royal Summer Palace) 20 = Míčovna (Ball Game Hall) 21 = Arcibiskupský palác (Archbishop’s Palace)

LesserTown (MaláStrana) The St. Nicolas’s Church

church is famous thanks to the Spanish wax effigy of the Prague Child Jesus gifted by Polyxena of Lobkovic and brought to Prague at the end of the 16th century. Open: ❶–❻ 8:30 am–7 pm, ❼ 8:30 pm–8 pm

Malostranské nám. 556/29 The construction of this church started in 1704 on the site of a small, older Gothic church. The frontispiece was finished in 1710 and the nave, with its wreath of chapels, was consecrated in 1711. This part was clearly built by Christopher Dienzenhofer. The sanctuary and the cupola were built in 1737–1752 based on Dienzenhofer’s design, and the structure was finished by A. Lurago between 1751 and 1756. The interior is an example of the high Baroque style; the decorations were created by Jan Lukáš Kracker. The Crucifixion (1646) in St. Barbara’s chapel and Christ’s Passion series (1670), all pictures by Karel Škréta, originally created for the Jesuit Profession House,

The Petřín Observation Tower

The construction of the Petřín observation tower was initiated by the Czech Tourist Club on the occasion of the Jubilee Land’s Exhibition. It is a scale model (1:5) of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, designed by Ing. František Prášil from the famous ČKD factory. Its construction started on 16 March 1891 and was finished on 20th August of the same year. The tower is located at an altitude of 324 m above sea level and is 60 m tall. It

form the most significant part of the interior decoration. Most of the sculptures in the church are works by I. F. Platzer. The oldest sculpture in the church is Our Lady of Foyen on the left altar, brought by the Jesuits from Belgium in 1629. The tower of the church (the baroque belfry) actually never was an integral part of the church as it was an independent property owned by the Lesser Town of Prague. It served as the bell- and observation-tower. Important facts about the church: Height of the cupola: 50 m inside; 70 m outside; 79 m with the clerestory Width of the church: 40 m • Width of the nave: 30 m Length of the church: 60 m (without the stairs) Surface area of the murals: 3000 m 2 The church is open daily: 9 am–5 pm (III–X), 9 am–4 pm (XI–II) The Observation Tower open daily: 10 am–6 pm (XI–II), 10 am–8 pm (III, X), 10 am–10 pm (IV–IX) Admission: 70 CZK (the Church); 90 CZK (the Belfry)

weighs about 168 tons and the base of the tower is formed by an octagon with a diameter of 20 m. The observation point is at a height of 50.98 m and you can get there climbing up 299 spiral stairs. Senior citizens and handicapped persons can use the lift. Open daily: 10 am–6 pm (XI–II), 10 am–8 pm (III, X), 10 am–10 pm (IV–IX). Admission: 120 CZK

The Petřín hill funicular railway

After its renewal in 1985, the Petřín hill funicular railway (lanovka) was integrated into Prague’s public transportation system. You may transfer onto it at the Újezd tram stop – it takes you up to Nebozízek and Petřín. To ride the funicular railway, you need a valid Prague transportation ticket which is good for transfers. Under reconstruction till 18 March 2016

Petřín Mirror Maze

Church of Our Lady Victorious – Prague Child Jesus

A Maze with mirrored path set up originally for the Jubilee Exhibition and the diorama-Battle of the Praguers with the Swedes in 1648 on Charles Bridge. Open daily: 10 am–6 pm (XI–II), 10 am–8 pm (III, X), 10 am–10 pm (IV–IX). Admission: 90 CZK

Prague 1, Karmelitská 9 Early Baroque building from 1611, rebuilt in 1644. The

CharlesBridge (Karlůvmost) The Charles Bridge was built in 1357 by Charles IV. It is the oldest bridge in Prague, and the work was carried out by Petr Parléř. 30 baroque statues and the groups of statues are mostly from the 18th century. The wellknown are works of M. B. Braun and F. M. Brokof. It is 520 m long and 10 m wide. The construction consists of 16 arches. The bridge was fortified at both its ends by towers.

Lesser-Town Bridge Towers

The lower one dates from the 12th century, in Romanesque style, the higher one is 200 years younger and was erected in the 15th century. The latter one is accessible for the public. Open daily: 10 am–6 pm (XI–II), 10 am–8 pm (III, X), 10 am–10 pm (IV–IX). Admission: 90 CZK

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Island under the Charles Bridge giving a view of the River Vltava and the National Theatre.

OldTown (StaréMěsto) Old-Town Bridge Tower

The Municipal House

Designed by Petr Parléř, the entrance gate to the Charles Bridge from the Old Town. At the tower are copies of the enthroned figures of Charles IV and Wenceslas IV, over the archway is a row of carved emblems of the territories belonging to Charles’s empire. Open daily: 10 am–6 pm (XI–II), 10 am–8 pm (III, X), 10 am–10 pm (IV–IX). Admission: 90 CZK

Prague 1, náměstí Republiky 5 One of the most precious memories of the period of “Art Nouveau” style containing the rich in door and outdoor decorations (Alfons Mucha).

Holy Cross Pilgrimage Rotunda

Prague 1, ul. Karoliny Světlé Romanesque rotunda with rare Gothic fresco of the Adoration of the Magi. The rotunda is open Mon–Fri with prior reservation at: 224 319 528. Free admission

Clementinum

Prague 1, Mariánské náměstí The building dates from mid 17th century, former Jesuit college, as a currently, there is a complex of significant libraries. Astronomic Tower, Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel. Open daily: 10 am–6 pm (XI–XII), 10 am–7 pm (III–X), 10 am–4:30 pm (I–II) Tel.: 733 129 252. Admission: 220 CZK

Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia

Open daily: 10 am–7 pm e-mail: info@obecnidum.cz www.obecnidum.cz Exhibition, concerts, social events Guided tours: tel.: +420 222 002 107 Admission: 290 CZK

Prague 1, Anežská 12 The ensemble of ecclesiastical and living quarters, founded by St. Agnes of Bohemia and King Wenceslas I in 1234. Presently there is an exposition of the National Gallery and the concert hall. Open: ❷–❻ 10 am–6 pm. Admission: 150/80 CZK

The Royal Mile

Carolinum

The unique complex of architectural and historic memories, connecting today’s centre of the town (Powder Tower via Celetná Street, Old-Town Square, Karlova Street, Mostecká and Nerudova Streets) with past, several coronation processions and the messengers from foreign countries followed this same path.

Prague 1, Ovocný trh 5 Charles University building, established in 1348. Gothic bay chapel of 1370, rebuilt in Baroque style in 1718. At present Charles University graduation ceremonies take place there.

Bethlehem Chapel

The Estates Theatre

Prague 1, Betlémské náměstí 4 Originally a Gothic chapel of 1391, where Master John Huss preached. It was completedly damaged and reconstructed again, after old engravings and pictures, in 1950–1953. Open daily: 10 am–5:30 pm (XI–III); 10 am–6:30 pm (IV–X). Admission: 60 CZK

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The House of the Lords from Kunštát and Poděbrady

Prague 1, Řetězová 3 Romanesque building probably of 2 half of 12th century, once the seat of the Land Administrator Jiří of Poděbrady. Open daily: 3 pm–8 pm (Café), 3 pm –8 pm (Beer Gallery). Admission: 100 CZK nd

Prague Ghetto

Prague 1, Old Town Seven synagogues are the remnants of the old settlement, the Jewish Town Hall and the Old Jewish cemetery, the most remarkable in Europe. Originally called Nostic Theatre, founded in 1783. On October 29, 1787 it was the venue for a première of Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni.

Prague Jewish Museum

Prague 1, U Staré školy 141/1 Ticket reservation: +420 222 749 464 (461) IRC@jewishmuseum.cz Prague 1, Maiselova 38/15 Klaus Synagogue – of 1694, Jewish Traditions and customs The Spanish Synagogue – The history of Jews since emancipation to the present Pinkas Synagogue – established in 1475 Memorial of Victims of Nazism

Powder Tower

Prague 1, nám. Republiky 5 Gothic building of 1475 constructed by Matěj Rejsek, once used for storing gun-powder. In 1875–86 modified. Open daily: 10 am–6 pm (XI–II), 10 am–8 pm (III, X), 10 am–10 pm (IV–IX). Admission: 90 CZK

Maisel Synagogue – History of Jews in Bohemia and Moravia Former Ceremonial Hall – Jewish Traditions and customs Jubilee Synagogue Prague 1, New Town, Jeruzalémská 7 – the most recent and largest synagogue in Prague. It was built in the socalled Moorish style. It was consecrated in September 1906. Open: 11 am–5 pm (III–X), except Saturdays and Jewish Holy Days. Jewish Holy Days 2016: April 22, 24, 29; June 10, 12, 13; July 24; October 2–4, 11, 12, 16–18, 23–25. Admission: 80 CZK The Old Jewish Cemetery – with a tomb of Rabbi Löw The Old-New Synagogue – the early Gothic building of 13th century Prague 1, Červená Open daily, except Saturdays and Jewish Holy Days 9 am–5 pm (XI–III); 9 am–6 pm (IV–X). Jewish Holy Days 2016: April 22, 24, 29; June 10, 12, 13; July 24; October 2–4, 11, 12, 16–18, 23–25. Admission: 200 CZK

Open: ❶ 11 am–6 pm ❷–❼ 9 am–6 pm The Tower ❶ 11 am–10 pm ❷–❼ 9 am–10 pm Admission: 100 CZK, the Tower 120 CZK

Old-Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí)

Church of Our Lady before Týn

The historical centre of the town, the place of the most significant events, a unique complex of architectural and historic memories. In the middle there is a monument of Master John Huss by Ladislav Šaloun.

After St. Vitus Cathedral it is the most remarkable Prague Gothic church with Baroque interior. In the church there is the tomb of Danish astrologer Tycho Brahe. Open: ❷–❻ 10 am–1 pm and 3 pm–5 pm ❼ 10:30 am–noon. Visits of groups are possible with reservations. Admission: 25 CZK

The Old-Town Hall with the Astronomical Clock (horologe)

House At the Stone Bell

The Town Hall was built in 1338, in 1364 adjoining the tower with the chapel, in 1470 the Town Hall was reshaped in the late Gothic style. The horologe (orloj) is from the beginning of the 15th century; in the upper part every hour (9 am–11 pm) the procession of the 12 apostles in succession appears at the window, in the lower part is a copy of 12 internal medallions with the signs of the zodiac by Josef Mánes.

The most precious burgess house of medieaval age, originally Romanesque, whose rare Gothic form and two-storey front face of 14th century was renovated in 1988. Currently it serves as an exhibition hall (City Gallery Prague). Open: ❷–❻ 10 am–8 pm. Admission: 120 CZK

NewTown (NovéMěsto)

The National Museum

Prague 1, Václavské náměstí 68 Neo-Renaissance building designed by architect Josef Schulz in 1885–90. During its reconstruction visit the New Building on the opposite: Prague 1, Vinohradská 1. Open daily: 10 am–6 pm; first Wednesday of every month 10 am–8 pm. Admission: 160 CZK

Wenceslas Square

(Václavské náměstí) Prague 1, New Town Shopping centre of Prague; at the top of the square is the statue of St. Wenceslas with four patrons of Bohemia (St. Prokop, St. Adalbert, St. Ludmila and St. Agnes) by Josef Václav Myslbek.

The National Theatre

New Town City Hall

Prague 1, Národní 2 Neo-Renaissance building of 1868 to 1881 built according to plans of J. Zítek. In 1881 the finished theatre burnt, and was reconstructed by architect Josef Schulz in 1883.

Prague 2, Karlovo náměstí 23 A complex of Gothic buildings from the turn of the 14th and the 15th centuries, reconstructed in the Renaissance style during the years 1520–1526. They include a tower with the Holy Virgin Chapel, two Gothic Halls and a Renaissance Hall. Here was the seat of the Administration Offices of the New Town of Prague from 1377 to 1784. The defenestration of Catholic city councellors by Prague Hussites occurred here on July 30, 1419. The Tower is open for tourists daily except Mondays from 10 am–6 pm (May – September), halls can be visited while exhibitions are held there. Daily visits, except Mon., from 10 am to 6 pm (IV–XI). Admission (the Tower): 50/30/120 CZK

Emmaus

Prague 2, Vyšehradská 49 The Emmaus Monastery was founded by Charles IV in 1347 for Slavonic Benedictines with the Church of Our Lady and Slavonic patrons. At the end of World War II it was burnt by bombing. Two asymmetrical spires were finished in 1967. Open: ❶–❺ 11 am–2 pm (XI–III), ❶–❻ 11 am–5 pm (V–IX), ❶–❺ 11 am–5 pm (IV, X). Admission: 50 CZK

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1918 Prague became the capital of the independent Czechoslovak Republic 1939–1945 Occupation by Nazi Germany 1948 First year of the Communist régime 1968 Prague Spring – attempt to create socialism with human face, military intervention of five member states of the Warsaw Pact 1989 Velvet Revolution, Václav Havel elected President 1990 Free elections January 1, 1993 After the split of the Federation, founding of the Czech Republic March 12, 1999 the Czech Republic joined NATO May 1, 2004 the Czech Republic joined the EU December 21, 2007 the Czech Republic joined the Schengen zone

after 870 Founding of Prague Castle 965–966 First written news of merchant Ibrahim Ibn Jacob about Prague 973 Founding of Prague Bishopric 1085 First Bohemian king – Prince Vratislav II after 1230 Founding of the Old Town quarter 1257 Founding of the Lesser Town quarter about 1320 Founding of the Hradčany quarter 1344 Prague Bishopric promoted to Archbishopric 1348 Charles IV founded first University in Central Europe 1419–1437 Hussite movement 1618–1620 Prague Defenestration and the Battle of White Mountain – first signals for the 30 years’ war 1883 Opening of the National Theatre

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Prague 2, Štulcova The Vyšehrad cemetery gained its current shape in 1869. It ranks among the most important Prague cemeteries. A cemetery stood in its place as early as

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Prague 2, V Pevnosti 159/5 On a rock over the River Vltava, this is the oldest seat of the Přemyslid princes. The most ancient building in Vyšehrad is the rotunda of St. Martin. In the vicinity of St. Peter and Paul’s Church is the residence of canons, casemates, a park, and a cemetery with the tombs of famous representatives of Czech culture (Slavín). From the southern part of the fortifications is a beautiful view of Prague. Visits to casemates are provided by Prague Information Service excursions. All objects are open daily: 9:30 am–6 pm (IV–X); from 9:30 am–5 pm (XI–III). Admission: 60 CZK

Within the Czech Republic, the use of highways and speedways by motor vehicles with at least four wheels or vehicles plus trailers is from 1995 subject to a fee. A proof of payment of the fee is a 2part stickers. Part one of the sticker is to be stuck inside windscreen. Part two of the sticker is to be retained. Sales points: border crossings, filling stations, post offices. Validity and prices of the coupons: Annual – from 1. 12. 2014 to 31. 1. 2016. 1500 CZK (motor vehicle with total weight up to 3.5 tons). Coupon for 1 month: 440 CZK; 10 days: 310 CZK. In total weight of the motor vehicle above 3.5 tons: these vehicles are liable to electronic toll system.

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Unforgettable views of Prague offer the following spots: Smetanovo nábřeží – Novotného lávka • Tower of the Old-Town Hall • Powder Tower • Old-Town and Lesser-Town Bridge Towers • Tower of St Vitus’ Cathedral • Ramp at Hradčany square • Petřín Observation Tower • Letenský park by Hanavský pavillion • Žižkov TV Tower in Mahler park • Vyšehrad • St. Nicholas Church Bell Tower

VÁCLAV HAVEL AIRPORT PRAGUE (LETIŠTĚ VÁCLAVA HAVLA PRAHA)

Area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496 km Population: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 261 715 (30. 3. 2015) Situation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50°05'19" latitude N • 14°25'17" longitude E 235 m (average) height above sea level The very beginning of history: . . . . . . . . . . . 9th century – foundation of Prague Castle Historical parts: . . . . . . . Old Town, New Town, Vyšehrad, Hradčany and Lesser Town Administrative division: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 administrative areas, 57 city quarters operated by municipal authorities Vltava River: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in Prague territory 30 km, the widest 330 m, 9 islands, 18 bridges Number of spires: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . about 500 Parks and gardens: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870 ha

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5 am–9 pm

● The most important border crossings (non-stop)

1260. Its importance grew with the founding of “Slavin”, the final resting-place of the most significant personalities of the Czech nation. Slavín was built between 1889 and 1893. Above the central memorial at Slavín is a sarcophagus with an allegorical winged statue the Genius Patriae. The motto of the Slavín cemetery is engraved above the name plates: Though dead, they still speak. To date, more than 600 personalities from the world of Czech culture and education are buried here. They include, for example, the composers Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák, the painter Alfons Mucha, the opera singer Ema Destinnová, the writer Karel Čapek, the Nobel Prize winner Jaroslav Heyrovský and many others. The Slavín-Cemetery is open daily: 8 am–5 pm (I–IV, XI, XII), 8 am–7 pm (V–IX), 8 am–6 pm (X)

Subway and Tram Routes Scheme

Karlova 8, Prague 1 predprodej@tafantastika.cz On LINE SALES: www.tafantastika.cz

“Aspects of Alice” is a classical Black Light Theatre performance based on motifs of “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. Audiences in more than 30 countries on three continents have admired this theatrical performance for its imaginativeness, poetics, and perfect technical tricks. With a help of your imagination, Alice will go through all the beautiful and sweet moments of maturing, first loves, awakening adultery, knowledge of life, laughs, tears, joy, and sorrow. All of it takes place against the background of ancient Prague, its architectural jewels, its rich history, and Prague as a crossroads of Christian and Jewish cultures. Large-screen projections, animated film, puppets, unique on-stage tricks, black theatre effects, beautiful contemporary and classical music, and your imagination unite in a breathtaking show unseen in any other theatre.

Daily at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

BLACK LIGHT THEATRE

Estates Theatre Image Black Light Theatre (see p. 61) Musical Theatre Karlin – www.hdk.cz Ta Fantastika Black Light Theatre (see p. 59)

Name National Theatre (see p. 28) Prague State Opera (see p. 28) Laterna magika (see p. 29)

Theatres

CZECH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (Česká filharmonie) PRAGUE TOURIST CENTER

Place PRAGUE INFORMATION SERVICE

Advance Booking

CULTURE

Stavovské divadlo Černé divadlo Image Hudební divadlo Karlín Černé divadlo TA Fantastika

Operetta, musical Clasical black light theatre performance

Original title Národní divadlo Státní opera Praha Laterna magika

Opera, drama Black light theatre, pantomime

Note – genre Opera, ballet, drama Opera, ballet The very first multimedia theatre in the world!

1 • náměstí Republiky 5 ☎ 222 002 101 www.obecnidum.cz ❶–❼ 10 a.m.–7 p.m. e-mail: info@obecnidum.cz BOHEMIA TICKET 1 • Na Příkopě 16 Tel/fax: 224 215 031 1 • Malé náměstí 13 ☎ 224 227 832 www.bohemiaticket.cz Fax: 224 218 167 SEE ALSO: www.ticketportal.cz; www.ticketstream.cz; www.sazkaticket.cz www.eventim.cz; http://vstupenky.ticket-art.cz

MUNICIPAL HOUSE (Obecní dům) (Culture and Information Centre)

Quarter • Street/Square Telephone • Fax 1 • Národní 2 224 901 448 • 224 931 544 1 • Wilsonova 4 224 227 266 • 224 212 243 1 • Národní 4 224 931 482 e-mail: novascena@narodni-divadlo.cz; www.novascena.cz, www.laterna.cz 1 • Ovocný trh 1 224 901 448 • 224 931 544 e-mail: image@imagetheatre.cz www.imagetheatre.cz 8 • Křižíkova 10 221 868 666 1 • Karlova 8 222 221 366 • 222 220 384 (sales on line: www.tafantastika.cz)

Quarter • Street/Square 1 • Old-Town Hall 1 • Lesser-Town Bridge Tower Charles Bridge (IV–X) 1 • Rytířská 31 1 • Alšovo nábřeží 12 ☎ 227 059 227 www.czechphilharmonic.com 1 • Rytířská 12 www.ticketpro.cz

The Custom House na Výtoni 2 • Rašínovo nábřeží 412 History of water-rafting, boats and steamboats on the river Vltava Ctěnice Castle 9 • Bohdanečská 1 (see p. 14) e-mail: ctenice@muzeumprahy.cz

100

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Exhibitions: ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (IV–X) ❷–❺ 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (XI–III) ❻❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (XI–III)

❷❹+❻❼ (by previous agreement only 10 a.m., noon–2 p.m., 4 p.m.) (XI–III) 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 13 p.m., 15 p.m., 17 p.m. (IV–X) ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

300

286 001 366

❷–❼ 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (Every last Wednesday of the month 9 a.m.–8 p.m.)

120

❷❹–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ❸ 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

❶❸–❼ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

100

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–1.30 p.m., 2 p.m.–5 p.m.

❸ 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ❹–❼ noon–6 p.m. ❶❸–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Open ❶–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. First Wednesday of every month 10 a.m.–8 p.m. ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

120/60/190

50/30/80

Admission (CZK) 110

224 919 833

Quarter • Street/Square Telephone • Fax 1 • Vinohradská 1 224 497 111 • 222 246 047 www.nm.cz The National History Museum – Musaion 5 • Letohrádek Kinských 257 214 806 Traditional Czech culture Kinského zahrada 98; e-mail: narodopis@nm.cz Lapidárium Stone and sculpture monuments 7 • Výstaviště, pavilion 422 702 013 372 in the Czech lands, 11th till 19 th century (Prague Exhibition Grounds) The Czech Museum of Music 1 • Karmelitská 2/4 257 327 285 • 257 322 216 Permanent exhibition: Man/Instrument/Music e-mail: c.muzeum.hudby@nm.cz; www.nm.cz Antonín Dvořák Museum 2 • Ke Karlovu 20 224 918 013 (The Amerika baroque summerhouse) e-mail: a_dvorak_muzeum@nm.cz The Life and Work of Czech Composer Antonín Dvořák – permanent exhibition Bedřich Smetana Museum 1 • Novotného lávka 1 222 220 082 e-mail: b_smetana_muzeum@nm.cz The Life and Work of Czech Composer Bedřich Smetana – permanent exhibition Náprstek Museum 1 • Betlémské nám. 1 224 497 500 • 222 221 418 (Asian, African and American cultures) The City of Prague Museum 8 • Na Poříčí 52 224 816 772 (see p. 12–13 – Prague Towers) e-mail: muzeum@muzeumprahy.cz; www.muzeumprahy.cz Permanent exhibition: The history of Prague and its people from ancient times until 1784 Langweil’s Model of Prague made from paper 1826–1837, area 20 m 2 Villa Müller (Loos) 6 • Nad Hradním vodojemem 14 224 312 012 e-mail: vila.muller@muzeumprahy.cz; www.mullerovavila.cz

Name NATIONAL MUSEUM

Museums

Name Rudolfinum, Dvořák Hall – Czech Philharmonic Lichtenstein Palace, Martinů Hall Mirror Chapel of Clementinum National Museum – Historical stairs Congress Centre Prague St. Simon and St. Juda Church

Concert Halls

Quarter • Street/Square 1 • Alšovo nábřeží 12 1 • Malostranské nám. 13 1 • Klementinum 190 1 • Václavské nám. 68 4 • 5. května 65 1 • Dušní street

Telephone 227 059 227 257 534 206 www.ticketpro.cz 224 497 111 261 172 222 222 321 068

the sightseeing tours start at: ❶–❺ 11 a.m.–2 p.m. ❻❼ 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. (duration 60 minutes)

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (V–X) ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ❻❼ 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (VI+IX) ❷–❼ 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (VII+VIII) ❶–❺ 9 a.m.–7 p.m. ❻❼ 10 a.m.–7 p.m. (1. 4.–14. 10.) ❶–❺ 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ❻❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (15. 10.–31. 3.) ❷–❼ 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ❶–❼ 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

❶–❺+❼ 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (I–III, XI, XII) ❶–❺+❼ 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (IV–X) ❶–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

❷–❺ 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ❻❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. First Thursday of every month 9 a.m.–8 p.m. ❷ 10 a.m.–7 p.m. ❸–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Open ❶–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Spanish Hall 1 • Prague Castle 224 371 111 Municipal House-Smetana Hall (Obecní dům) 1 • náměstí Republiky 5 222 002 101 Information and ticket sales: Culture and Information Centre of the Municipal House nám. Republiky 5, 111 21 Prague 1 Open daily 10 a.m.–7 p.m., tel.: +420 222 002 101 e-mail: info@obecnidum.cz, www.obecnidum.cz

Quarter • Street/Square Telephone • Fax Admission (CZK) 1 • Jiřská 3, Prague Castle 233 312 925 275 e-mail: palace@lobkowicz.cz; www.lobkowiczevents.cz 7 • Kostelní 42 220 399 111 (101) 190 fax: 220 399 200 90 (Pensioners) The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague 1 • 17. listopadu 2 251 093 111 • 251 093 296 120 www.upm.cz The Jewish Museum – reservation centre 1 • U Starého hřbitova 3a 222 317 191 • 222 317 181 290 www.jewishmuseum.cz Franz Kafka Museum 1 • Cihelná 2b 257 535 373 200 THE MILITARY HISTORY INSTITUTE PRAGUE – www.vhu.cz The Aviation Museum Kbely 9 • Mladoboleslavská 902 973 207 504, 973 204 900 free The Army Museum Prague Žižkov 3 • U Památníku 2 973 204 924 • 973 204 900 free The Military Technical Museum Lešany Lešany by Týnec n. Sázavou 973 204 900 free The Prague Towers Museum 1 • Jindřišská 224 232 429 • 261 223 499 110 (Jindřišská věž – Henry’s Tower) www.jindrisskavez.cz National Museum of Agriculture 7 • Kostelní 44 220 308 276 110 Gastronomy Museum 1 • Jakubská 12 273 130 533 180/140/390 (see p. 34) e-mail: info@muzeumgastronomie.cz; www.muzeumgastronomie.cz The Old Wastewater Treatment Plant Museum 6 • Papírenská 6 608 330 024 275 (the site of old wastewater treatment plant) e-mail: staracistirna@gmail.com; www.staracistirna.cz

Name Lobkowicz Palace Museum (arts collections of the Lobkowicz family) National Technical Museum

2 3 THURSDAY 4 FRIDAY 5 SATURDAY

SUNDAY

13 15 TUESDAY

SATURDAY

THURSDAY

10 11 FRIDAY

TUESDAY

SUNDAY

WEDNESDAY

11:00, 19:00 E. Humperdinck 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera HÄNSEL UND GRETEL Opera DON GIOVANNI Ballet 19:00 Opera 19:00 1. premiere P. I. Tchaikovsky A. Dvořák – RUSALKA THE NUTCRACKER 2. premiere 19:00 Opera AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE G. Bizet – CARMEN 11:00, 17:00 E. Humperdinck HÄNSEL UND GRETEL Opera 11:00 Kühn Children’s Choir 14:00 Opera ADVENT CONCERT V. Bellini – NORMA 18:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 19:00 Ballet 19:00 Opera P. I. Tchaikovsky G. Puccini – LA BOHÈME THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 19:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky SWAN LAKE Ballet 19:00 Opera 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera R. Strauss – SALOME DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE 14:00, 18:00 Ballet 19:00 Opera 11:00, 15:00, 18:00 Concert P. I. Tchaikovsky G. Verdi – IL TROVATORE CHRISTMAS CONCERT THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 11:00 Concert 20:00 Opera ADVENT CONCERT R. Strauss – SALOME 20:00 B. Martinů Opera 19:00 Ballet 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera LES TROIS SOUHAITS L. Minkus – LA BAYADÈRE LE NOZZE DI FIGARO

DECEMBER

NATIONAL THEATRE PRAGUE STATE OPERA THEATRE OF ESTATES Národní tř. 2, Prague 1 Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 Ovocný trh 1, Prague 1 DATE www.narodni-divadlo.cz www.opera.cz www.stavovskedivadlo.cz

28 29 TUESDAY MONDAY

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

MONDAY

21 22 TUESDAY 23 WEDNESDAY

20 SUNDAY

11:00 J. Mysliveček Opera OPERA IS FUN 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DON GIOVANNI

19:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky 16:00, 19:00 J. J. Ryba THE NUTCRACKER The Czech Christmas mass AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 19:00 Concert 15:30, 19:00 Ballet CHOREA BOHEMICA 15:00, 19:00 Concert CHOREA BOHEMICA 14:00, 18:00 Ballet 19:00 Opera 19:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky A. Dvořák – RUSALKA METAPHORS OF DANCE THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 15:00 Kühn Children’s Choir CHRISTMAS CONCERT 19:00 G. Rossini Opera IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA 11:00 A. Dvořák Opera 19:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky THE DEVIL AND KATE SWAN LAKE Ballet 19:00 B. Smetana Opera THE BARTERED BRIDE 19:00 Opera 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera G. Bizet – CARMEN DON GIOVANNI 19:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky SWAN LAKE Ballet

19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – RUSALKA 19:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 14:00, 18:00 Ballet 11:00 Concert ADVENT CONCERT

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera COSÌ FAN TUTTE

16 17 THURSDAY 18 FRIDAY 19 SATURDAY WEDNESDAY

THEATRE OF ESTATES

PRAGUE STATE OPERA 13:00, 19:00 Ballet L. Minkus – LA BAYADÈRE 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – MACBETH 19:00 Opera G. Puccini – LA BOHÈME 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – AIDA 19:00 J. Strauss Opera DIE FLEDERMAUS

DATE NATIONAL THEATRE

PRAGUECULTURALEVENTSPROGRAMMEDECEMBER2015 – MACH2016

19:00 L. Janáček Opera THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN 15:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE

THURSDAY

7 8 FRIDAY 9 SATURDAY 10 SUNDAY 11 MONDAY 12 TUESDAY 13 WEDNESDAY 14 THURSDAY

5 TUESDAY

SUNDAY

3 4 MONDAY

2 SATURDAY

FRIDAY

19:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky SWAN LAKE Ballet 19:00 A Gala Evening New Year’s Eve at the Opera: J. Strauss DIE FLEDERMAUS

PRAGUE STATE OPERA

MONDAY

1 2 TUESDAY 3 WEDNESDAY

19:00 1. premiere Opera G. Rossini – LA CENERENTOLA 19:00 2. premiere Opera G. Rossini – LA CENERENTOLA

19:00 Ballet THE CASE OF KAFKA

THEATRE OF ESTATES

19:00 Ballet F. Schubert – VALMONT 19:00 Ballet SVĚRÁKOVINY

19:00 G. Rossini Opera LA CENERENTOLA 19:00 Opera 10:00 G. Rossini Opera A. Boito – MEFISTOFELE LA CENERENTOLA 19:00 Concert MOZART’S BIRTHDAY 2016 20:00 Opera G. Verdi – RIGOLETTO 19:00 Opera G. Bizet – CARMEN 11:00, 17:00 E. Humperdinck 14:00, 19:00 W. A. Mozart HÄNSEL UND GRETEL Opera LE NOZZE DI FIGARO Opera

19:00 Opera G. Verdi – AIDA 14:00, 19:00 Opera L. Minkus – LA BAYADÈRE 16:00 G. Rossini Opera IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA 18:00 Opera G. Puccini – LA BOHÈME 19:00 J. Strauss Opera DIE FLEDERMAUS 19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – RUSALKA 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – NABUCCO 14:00, 19:00 S. Prokofiev ROMEO AND JULIET Ballet 14:00 Opera A. Dvořák – RUSALKA

PRAGUE STATE OPERA

19:00 Opera 20:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky L. Janáček – JENŮFA SWAN LAKE Ballet

FEBRUARY

11:00 L. van Beethoven Opera OPERA IS FUN – C. von Weber 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera LE NOZZE DI FIGARO

19:00 Ballet The Czech Ballet Symphony II 19:00 Ballet The Czech Ballet Symphony II

14:00, 19:00 B. Smetana THE BARTERED BRIDE Opera

19:00 Opera G. Verdi – LA TRAVIATA 19:00 Solo for Three Ballet BREL – VYSOTSKY – KRYL

14:00, 19:00 L. Janáček The Cunning Little Vixen Opera

FRIDAY

29 30 SATURDAY 31 SUNDAY

WEDNESDAY

15 FRIDAY 16 SATURDAY 17 SUNDAY 19 TUESDAY 20 WEDNESDAY 21 THURSDAY 22 FRIDAY 23 SATURDAY 24 SUNDAY 26 TUESDAY

DATE NATIONAL THEATRE

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE

THEATRE OF ESTATES

19:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky Ballet THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 19:00 Opera 19:00 G. Verdi – IL TROVATORE 19:00 Opera 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera G. Verdi – MACBETH DON GIOVANNI

17:00 Opera B. Smetana – LIBUŠE 15:30, 19:00 Ballet 19:00 Opera P. I. Tchaikovsky G. Verdi – NABUCO THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 19:00 Opera V. Bellini – NORMA 19:00 Opera G. Bizet – CARMEN 19:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 19:00 Opera 19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – THE JACOBIN G. Puccini – TOSCA 19:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky SWAN LAKE Ballet 19:00 Opera 19:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky A. Dvořák – RUSALKA SWAN LAKE Ballet 19:00 Opera A. Boito – MEFISTOFELE

JANUARY

31 THURSDAY

30 WEDNESDAY

DATE NATIONAL THEATRE

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

TUESDAY

16 17 WEDNESDAY 18 THURSDAY 19 FRIDAY

14 SUNDAY

SATURDAY

6 7 SUNDAY 9 TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 THURSDAY 12 FRIDAY 13 SATURDAY

FRIDAY

4 THURSDAY

PRAGUE STATE OPERA

THEATRE OF ESTATES

19:00 Opera G. Verdi – RIGOLETTO 19:00 Opera 19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – THE JACOBIN G. Bizet – CARMEN 19:00 Opera G. Puccini – TOSCA 19:00 Concert 19:00 Opera LIEDERABEND G. Verdi – AIDA OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE OPERA SOLOISTS 11:00, 17:00 L. Janáček 16:00 Opera The Cunning Little Vixen Opera G. Verdi – MACBETH

19:00 Opera L. Janáček – JENŮFA

19:00 M. P. Musorgsky BORIS GODUNOV Opera 14:00, 19:00 Ballet BREL – VYSOTSKY – KRYL SOLO FOR THREE

11:00 Carl Orff Opera OPERA IS FUN 19:00 Ballet METAPHORS OF DANCE

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera LE NOZZE DI FIGARO

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DON GIOVANNI 19:00 Opera 19:00 G. Rossini Opera G. Verdi – NABUCCO LA CENERENTOLA 19:00 Opera G. Puccini – LA BOHÈME 11:00, 17:00 E. Humperdinck HÄNSEL UND GRETEL Opera

19:00 I. Stravinsky – THE NIGHTINGALE P. I. Tchaikovsky – IOLANTA 14:00, 18:00 Ballet 20:00 Z. Matějů – KRABAT BALL AT THE OPERA 19:00 A. Chačaturjan Ballet SPARTAKUS 19:00 2. premiere G. Puccini MADAMA BUTTERFLY Opera 19:00 B. Smetana Opera 19:00 G. Rossini Opera THE BARTERED BRIDE IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA

19:00 1. premiere G. Puccini 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera MADAMA BUTTERFLY Opera DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE Opera 19:00 Ballet SVĚRÁKOVINY

DATE NATIONAL THEATRE

2 3 THURSDAY 4 FRIDAY

6 9 WEDNESDAY 10 THURSDAY SUNDAY

SATURDAY

WEDNESDAY

Opera

PRAGUE STATE OPERA

19:00 M. P. Musorgsky 19:00 Opera BORIS GODUNOV Opera G. Verdi – IL TROVATORE 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – RIGOLETTO 19:00 Opera 19:00 G. Puccini Opera I. Stravinsky MADAMA BUTTERFLY – THE NIGHTINGALE P. I. Tchaikovsky – IOLANTA 11:00 A. Dvořák Opera 14:00 Opera THE DEVIL AND KATE A. Boito – MEFISTOFELE 19:00 B. Smetana Opera THE BARTERED BRIDE

19:00 G. Bizet – CARMEN

Opera

19:00 OLIVER TWIST

Ballet

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera COSÌ FAN TUTTE 19:00 premiere Ballet OLIVER TWIST

19:00 G. Rossini LA CENERENTOLA

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DON GIOVANNI

THEATRE OF ESTATES

19:00 Opera G. Verdi – IL TROVATORE 19:00 1. premiere S. Prokofiev THE SNOW QUEEN Ballet 19:00 2. premiere S. Prokofiev 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera THE SNOW QUEEN Ballet DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE 11:00 Concert 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – AIDA MATINEE to the 192th anniversary of the birth of Bedřich Smetana 19:00 M. P. Musorgsky BORIS GODUNOV Opera 14:00, 19:00 S. Prokofiev 17:00 W. A. Mozart Opera THE SNOW QUEEN Ballet DON GIOVANNI 19:00 G. Rossini Opera 19:00 G. Rossini Opera IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA LA CENERENTOLA 19:00 Opera 19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – THE JACOBIN G. Verdi – IL TROVATORE

19:00 Opera G. Verdi – LA TRAVIATA 19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – RUSALKA

MARCH

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

22 MONDAY 23 TUESDAY 24 WEDNESDAY 25 THURSDAY 26 FRIDAY

DATE NATIONAL THEATRE

11 FRIDAY 12 SATURDAY 13 SUNDAY 14 MONDAY 15 TUESDAY 16 WEDNESDAY 17 THURSDAY 18 FRIDAY 19 SATURDAY 20 SUNDAY 22 TUESDAY 23 WEDNESDAY 24 THURSDAY 25 FRIDAY 26 SATURDAY 27 SUNDAY 28 MONDAY 30 WEDNESDAY 31 THURSDAY

PRAGUE STATE OPERA

19:00 B. Smetana Opera 19:00 Opera THE BARTERED BRIDE A. Dvořák – RUSALKA 19:00 Opera G. Puccini – TURANDOT 14:00 G. Puccini Opera MADAMA BUTTERFLY 19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – RUSALKA 19:00 Opera 19:00 Opera G. Bizet – CARMEN G. Verdi – NABUCCO 19:00 L. Janáček Opera 19:00 Opera THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN G. Puccini – LA BOHÈME 19:00 Opera A. Boito – MEFISTOFELE 19:00 S. Prokofiev THE SNOW QUEEN Ballet 14:00, 19:00 S. Prokofiev THE SNOW QUEEN Ballet 11:00 Leoš Janáček Opera 14:00 G. Puccini Opera OPERA IS FUN MADAMA BUTTERFLY 19:00 S. Prokofiev THE SNOW QUEEN Ballet 19:00 Opera 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – LA TRAVIATA G. Bizet – CARMEN 19:00 1. premiere Opera B. Martinů – JULIETTE (The Key to Dreams) 19:00 Opera 19:00 2. premiere G. Puccini – TURANDOT 14:00, 19:00 Ballet BALLETTISSIMO 17:00 B. Smetana Opera 19:00 Opera THE BARTERED BRIDE G. Verdi – LA TRAVIATA 16:00 B. Martinů Opera Juliette (The Key to Dreams) 19:00 Ballet The Czech Ballet Symphony II 19:00 Opera 19:00 Opera L. Janáček – JENŮFA G. Verdi – RIGOLETTO

DATE NATIONAL THEATRE

14:00, 19:00 W. A. Mozart DON GIOVANNI Opera 19:00 W. A. Mozart DON GIOVANNI Opera

19:00 Ballet F. Schubert – VALMONT 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera COSÌ FAN TUTTE

THEATRE OF ESTATES

BLACK BOX: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26/2

BLACK BOX: 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29/1 THE BEST OF IMAGE: 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 30/1

(see p. 29) Národní tř. 4, Prague 1, at 8 pm, www.laterna.cz

AS FAR AS I SEE: 21 (5 pm), 22/2 (10 am) COCKTAIL 012 – THE BEST OF: 20, 25/2

AS FAR AS I SEE: 10/1 (5 pm) • COCKTAIL 012 – THE BEST OF: 9, 16, 17/1 HUMAN LOKOMOTION: 30, 30/1 (5 pm) EXTRAORDINARY VOYAGES OF JULES VERNE: 23/1 (5 pm + 8 pm)

MARCH

AS FAR AS I SEE: 20 (5 pm), 21/3 (10 am) EXTRAORDINARY VOYAGES OF JULES VERNE: 11, 12/3 (2 pm + 8 pm) HUMAN LOKOMOTION: 18, 19/3 LEGENDS OF MAGIC PRAGUE: 4, 5/3 WONDERFUL CIRCUS: 25, 26 (5 pm + 8 pm), 27/3

WONDERFUL CIRCUS: 6/2 (2 pm + 8 pm)

FEBRUARY HUMAN LOKOMOTION: 13, 14/2 (5 pm)

JANUARY

AS FAR AS I SEE: 13/12 (5 pm) EXTRAORDINARY VOYAGES OF JULES VERNE: 11, 12/12 DECEMBER HUMAN LOKOMOTION: 4, 5/12 LEGENDS OF MAGIC PRAGUE: 30, 31/12 (5 pm) WONDERFUL CIRCUS: 25 (5 pm), 26 (2 pm + 5 pm), 27/12 (2 pm + 5 pm)

LATERNA MAGIKA

FEBRUARY THE BEST OF IMAGE: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29/2

JANUARY

31/12 (at 6 pm only)

DECEMBER THE BEST OF IMAGE: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 26, 27, 28/12,

BLACK BOX: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30/12

IMAGE THEATRE (see p. 61) Betlémská 5, Prague 1, at 8 pm, www.imagetheatre.cz

BLACK LIGHT THEATRES

68 100/70/40 140

▼ PRAG UE CAS TL E – E xhibitio n ha lls – see p ag es 30 –3 1: Old Royal Palace 1 • Prague Castle ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Starý královský palác)

100/50

150/80/200

1 • Valdštejnská 3

Wallenstein Riding School (Valdštejnská jízdárna)

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

200/100/250

150/80/200

Admission (CZK)

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

1 • Staroměstské náměstí 12

7 • Dukelských hrdinů 47

Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác)

Kinsky Palace (Palác Kinských)

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

1 • Hradčanské náměstí

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

1 • Hradčanské nám. 2

Schwarzenberg Palace (Schwarzenberský palác) Salm Palace (Salmovský palác)

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

1 • Hradčanské náměstí 15

Sternberg Palace (Šternberský palác)

Name Quarter • Street/Square Open ▼ NAT ION AL GAL L ER Y – P erman en t collections and Exhib itions– www.ngprague.cz Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia 1 • U Milosrdných 17 ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Anežský klášter)

Galleries and Exhibitions

Permanent exhibition: Gothic floor: The Story of Prague Castle The Kingless Crown: the Story of the Bohemian Crown Jewels after 1918 (13 May – 28 September 2016) (see p. 7)

Permanent exhibition: Art of the 19th Century, from Neoclassicism to Romanticism. Exhibition: A Sense of Art (23 October 2015 – 10 January 2016) Permanent exhibition Art of the 19th, 20th and 21th Centuries 220 th Anniversary of the National Gallery Ai Weiwei: Zodiac Heads (5 February – 31 August 2016) (see p. 26) El Hadji Sy: Painting, Performances, Polities (5 February – 22 May 2016) Helena Hladilová (5 February – 22 May 2016) Permanent exhibition: Art of Asia 220 th Anniversary of the National Gallery Generosity: On the Art of Giving – main exhibition of the anniversary of National Gallery (5 February – 3 July 2016) (see p. 24) Without Borders, Art in the Ore Mountains between the Gothic and the Renaissance (27 November 2015 – 28 March 2016) (see p. 26) Charles IV (1376–1378) – Bavarian-Czech state Exhibition on the Occasion of the 700th Anniversay of the Birthday (14 May – 25 September 2016) (see p. 25)

Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe (Permanent exhibition) Master of Hohenfurth – The Vyšší Brod set of nine panel picture European Art from the Classical Era to the Close of the Baroque (Permanent exhibition) Austrian and German Art of the Second Half of the 19th Century Baroque in Bohemia (Permanent exhibition)

Note

❶–❼ 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (IV–X) 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (XI–III) ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

1 • Prague Castle

❶–❼ 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

1 • Prague Castle

The House at Golden Ring (Dům U Zlatého prstenu) ▼ OT HE R GAL LE RIE S Kampa Museum – Sova’s Mills www.museumkampa.cz

The House at the Stone Bell (Dům U Kamenného zvonu) Municipal Library, 2nd floor (Městská knihovna) Bílek Villa (Bílkova vila)

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (IV–X) ❺ 1 p.m.–6 p.m. ❸+❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (XI–III) ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

❶–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

1 • Mariánské nám. 1

6 • Mickiewiczova 1

1 • U Sovových mlýnů 503/2

1 • Týnská 6

❷–❼ 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

1 • Staroměstské nám. 13

▼ CIT Y GAL LE RY PRAG UE – h ttp ://ww w .citygalleryprague.cz Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác) 7 • Dukelských hrdinů 47 ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace 1 • Karlova 2 ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Colloredo-Mansfeldský palác)

Prague Castle Riding School (Jízdárna Pražského hradu) Prague Castle Picture Gallery (Obrazárna Pražského hradu) The Imperial Stables (Císařská konírna)

Name Quarter • Street/Square Open ▼ PRAG UE CAS TL E – E xhibitio n ha lls – see p ag es 30 –3 1: Old Royal Palace 1 • Prague Castle ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Starý královský palác)

240/120 100/50/220

120/60

180/90/240 120/60

120/60/240

100/50/200

100/70/40 140

Admission (CZK)

Permanent exhibition: Toyen (Marie Čermínová): I see for it is Night – an exhibition represents the internally focused art of this surrealist painter (till 3 January 2016) Libor Fára: Rythm – an exhibition of this prominent artist (7 November 2015 – 7 February 2016) (see p. 15)

Art from 2nd half of the 20th century and contemporary art – a long-term exhibition – After Velvet

Květa Pacovská: Maximum Contrast – a retrospective exhibition of the famous artist (11 November 2015 – 27 March 2016) Permanent exhibition: The interior of the villa and works by F. Bílek, an Art Nouveau symbolist

Alfons Mucha: The Slav Epic Sightseeing tour – permanent exhibition Štěpánka Šimlová: The Years of Levitation – new works of the dynamic generation of the 1990s (20 November 2015 – 20 March 2016) Milota Havránková: Milota (2 October 2015 – 17 January 2016)

Tiziano – Vanitas. The Poet of the Image and the Shade of Beauty (15 December 2015 – 20 Mach 2016) (see p. 22, 23, 31) The Scepter and the Crown: Charles IV and the Czech Royal Coronations (13 May – 28 September 2016) (see p. 7)

The Theresian Wing The Crown of the Mother of Cities: Completion of the St. Vitus Cathedral (13 May – 28 September 2016) (see p. 7) The Crown of the Kingdom: the Cathedral of Charles IV (13 May – 28 September 2016) (see p. 7) Permanent exhibition.

Note

4 January 2016

1 January 2016, 6 pm

1 January 2016

31 December 2015 3 pm and 5 pm

27 December 2015, 6 pm

18 December 2015

7 – 11, and 14 – 16 December 2015 10 – 13 December 2015

7, 14, and 21 December 2015

Till 25 January 2016

Term Till 17 January 2016

Magnetic Festival 2015 – the 8 th edition of on of the grandest electronic music festivals in Central Europe. A Dance floor for 10,000 dancers; www.magneticfestival.com Christmas concert at Karštejn Castle – the Chaire ensemble sings and plays old folklore and Christmas songs on baroque and Renaissance musical instruments. Bach’s Secular Cantatas – a New Year’s Eve concert of the Collegium 1704, and Collegium Vocale 1704 ensembles in the former St. Anna convent church, refurbished by the Vize 97 Dagmar and Václav Havel Foundation. Tickets at: www.collegium1704.cz New Year concert of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra – Program: Cuban Overture by George Gershwin, Aranjuez Concert by Joaquin Rodrigo, and Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, cond.: Jakub Hrůša Prague New Year’s fireworks – The fireworks can be seen best from the Charles, Mánes, Čech, and Legií bridges, and from the Smetana and Dvořák riverbanks Concert honoring the 120th anniversary of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Program: Othello (concert overture), Biblical Songs, and New World Symphony No. 9 by Antonín Dvořák, conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek; Tickets at: www.ceskafilharmonie.cz

Name The Charm of the Nativities – a traditional Christmas exhibition of nativities at Chateau Třebíč The chateau complex includes the St. Procopius basilica, included in the UNESCO Heritage List in 2003 www.mesto-trebic.cz Brave New World – an exhibition of works by artists from the Czech Republic, Austria, Great Britain. Germany, USA, Japan, and other countries, dealing with the themes of the media world and consumerism Happy Mondays at the Prague ZOO – On Mondays 7, 14 and 21 December the admission to the ZOO is only a symbolic CZK 1. (Applies only for entry between 9 am and 10 am) Christmas in the Village – in the open-air museum of rural architecture (for groups, only with reservation); muzeum@vmp.cz; www.vmp.cz Sinatrology – a series of concerts honoring the 100 th anniversary of the birth of the King of Swing, Frank Sinatra, featuring Czech pop and jazz stars and foreign guests. The concert in Prague is followed by a party at the American Bar of the Municipal House. www.ticketstream.cz

Rudolphinum, Prague

The Knights’ Hall at Karlštejn Castle, Central Bohemia Tickets at: www.hradkarlstejn.cz The Pražská Křižovatka (Prague Crossroads) International Spiritual Center, St. Anna church, Zlatá Street, Prague 1 Rudolphinum, Prague Tickets at: www.ceskafilharmonie.cz Prague

10 December 2015 – Bobbycentrum, Brno, South Moravia 11 December 2015 – the Gong multi-purpose hall (reconstructed gas balloon), Ostrava, North Moravia, 8 pm 12 and 13 December 2015 – Municipal House, Prague, náměstí Republiky 5, 8 pm Prague, the PVA Expo Letňany hall

DOX Contemporary Arts Center Poupětova 1, Prague 7; www.dox.cz The Prague ZOO, U Trojského zámku 120/3, Prague 7 www.zoopraha.cz Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, East Moravia

Place Chateau Třebíč, Vysočina (Highland) Region (see p. 90)

CULTURALANDSPORTSEVENTSINPRAGUEANDOTHERCZECHCITIESDECEMBER 2015 – FEBRUARY2016

24 February 2016 10 am and 7:30 pm 25 February 2016, 7:30 pm

6 February 2016

3 February 2016, 7 pm

2, 3, and 4 February 2016

29 January 2016

26 January 2016

23 – 24 January 2016

15 January 2016

Term 7 – 10 January 2016

Paul Anka – a concert of this international music star in Prague Tickets at: www.ticketportal.cz Opera Ball 2016 – The Opera Ball 2016 takes place in one of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe, at the neo-rococo State Opera Prague. The theme: British monarchy. The program includes a charity auction. Organised under the auspices of the British Ambassador. Info and tickets at: www.plesvopere.cz Crystal Ball 2016 (Grand Ball des Masques) – a grand baroque masked ball at a Prague baroque palace. Dress code: baroque ball gown and masque www.operabarocca.cz; Tickets at: www.colosseumticket.cz Pietari Inkinen & Barry Souhlas – The Finnish chief conductor and the British pianist, together with the Prague Symphony Orchestra, present compositions by Ludwig van Beethoven and Anton Bruckner More info and tickets at: www.fok.cz

Name Jizerská 50 – the 49 th edition of the most popular classic style cross-country ski race in the Czech Republic, for amateur and professionals, part of the Worldloppet’s Long Distance Cross-Country Skiing World League since 1999. The 50 km track goes through the Jizerské hory (Iser Mountains) in North-East Bohemia; the starting point is in the ski center Bedřichov Ennio Morricone – a concert of the legendary composer of film music, part of the 60 Years of Music Tour, featuring the Czech National Symphonic Orchestra, vocal choir, and soprano Susanna Rigacci; Tickets at: www.ticketportal.cz Golden Ski – FIS Cross-Country World Cup Free admission. www.vysocina-arena.cz Questa o Quela? – a united concert of three stars of the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala: Maria Asgresta, Angel Joy Blue, and Stephen Costello with the PKF Prague Philharmonia conducted by Francesco Ciampa; Tickets at: www.nachtigallartists.cz Wine Salon of the Czech Republic 2016 – the finals the national competition of Czech and Moravian wines, and grand opening of a new vintage wine tasting exhibition at the cellars of Chateau Valtice, where you can taste and buy the prize-winning wines throughout the year www.salonvin.cz Best of Broadway – The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra plays the most famous tunes from musicals. www.ceskafilharmonie.cz

Smetana Hall, Municipal House náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1

Clam-Gallas Palace, Husova 20, Prague 1

State Opera Prague, Wilsonova 101/4, Prague 2

2 February 2016: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 2345/17, Prague 9 3 February 2016: DRFG Arena, Brno, South Moravia 4 February 2016: ČEZ Arena, Ostrava, North Moravia Congress Centre, 5. května 65, Prague

The National Viticulture Center, Chateau Valtice, South Moravia (see p. 106)

Smetana Hall, Municipal House náměstí Republiky 5, Prague

Vysočina Region, Nové Město na Moravě

O2 Arena, Českomoravská 2345/17, Prague 9

Place North-East Bohemia, Jizerské Mountains, Bedřichov www.jiz50.cz (see p. 9)

Quarter • Street/Square Telephone Fax 1 • Na Příkopě 18 221 447 242 224 216 324 e-mail: cedok.services@cedok.cz; www.cedok.cz/incoming DC Service 1 • Břehová 3 224 816 346, 224 811 274 222 325 420 Prague Information Service 1 • Staroměstské nám. 1 personally 1 • Rytířská 31 Prague Passenger Shipping 2 • Rašínovo nábřeží 224 931 013, 224 930 017 224 930 022 (Pražská paroplavební společnost) (Steamer landing-place between Palacký and Železniční bridge)

Name ČEDOK TRAVEL AGENCY

Prague Sight-seeing Tours • Excursions

❶–❺ 8:30 a.m.–noon, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. ❶–❺ 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ❻❼ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

❶–❼ 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

❶–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ❶–❼ 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ❶–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Open IV–X ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Day of the Re-establishment of the Independent Czech State 27–28/3/2016 Easter 1 May Labour Day 8 May Liberation Day (1945) 5 July The Slavic Missionaries Saints Constantine and Methodius Day 6 July Day of the Burning of Master John Hus at the Stake (1415)

1 January

28 September Day of the Czech Statehood 28 October Day of the Establishment of the Independent Czechoslovakia 17 November Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy 24 December Christmas Eve 25 December Christmas 26 December Christmas

Public Holidays in the Czech Republic

Quarter • Street/Square • Telephone • Fax Open XI–III 1 • Staroměstské nám. 1, (Old-Town Hall) • 221 714 444 ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Guides: 236 002 562 • 236 002 569 1 • Rytířská 31 • 221 714 444 ❶–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 6 • Prague Airport, Terminal 2 ❶–❼ 8 a.m.–8 p.m. 1 • Lesser-Town Bridge Towers • 221 714 444 Tourist services and information of Prague and the Czech Republic, Prague Card – four days ticket for more than 50 monuments, etc. Information Centre of Prague Castle 1 • 3rd Courtyard • 224 372 434 • 224 372 435 ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–4 p.m. ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (see p. 30–31) 1 • 2nd Courtyard • 224 372 423, 419 Service of guides for all the Prague Castle monuments e-mail: tourist.info@hrad.cz; www.hrad.cz CzechTourism 2 • Vinohradská 46 • 221 580 611-2 ❶–❺ 8:30 a.m.–noon, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. (see p. 8–11) 1 • Old-Town Square 5 • 224 861 476 • 224 861 587 ❶–❺ 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ❻❼ 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.czechtourism.cz Information of the Czech Republic www.czechtourism.com

Name Prague City Tourism (PIS) www.prague.eu

Tourist Information Centres • Guides

TOURISTINFORMATION

Quarter • Street/Square Ambulance Meditrans International transport of injured and ill persones by ambulance and air plane – 4 • Modřanská 307/98 Pharmacy with emergency service 1 • Palackého 5 – open: nonstop 2 • Belgická 37 – open: nonstop Pharmacy – Hospital Thomayerova 4 • Vídeňská 800 (Krč) – open: nonstop Pharmacy – Hospital Motol 5 • V Úvalu 84 – open: Mo–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (the blue building), nonstop (the building of directorate) Pharmacy BENU 6 • Vítězné náměstí 13 – open: nonstop Pharmacy BENU 7 • Františka Křížka 22 – open: Mo–Fri 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Sa 8 a.m.–1 p.m., then emergency service till 8 a.m. Královské Vinohrady Hospital Pharmacy 10 • Vinohrady, Šrobárova 50 – open: Mo–Fri 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sa–Su 7:30 a.m.–noon., 00:30 p.m.–4 p.m. First Aid 1 • Spálená 12 (New Town) 4 • Vídeňská 800 (Hospital Thomayerova) 5 • V Úvalu 84/1 (Hospital Motol), Foreign Department 6 • U Vojenské nemocnice 1200 (Hospital Vojenská), building CH 2 8 • Budínova 2 (Hospital Bulovka) 10 • Šrobárova 50 (Hospital Vinohradská) Stomatological First Aid 1 • Spálená 12 – open: Mo–Thu 7 p.m.–6 a.m., Fri 4 p.m.–6 a.m., Sa–Su nonstop

Emergency call First aid service

222 924 268

222 924 295 261 082 520 224 433 682, 224 433 681 973 203 571 266 083 301 267 161 111, 267 162 312

267 162 823

731 638 010

224 325 520

224 435 714, 224 435 736

261 084 019

224 946 982 222 513 396

nonstop 124 12; 244 471 072

☎

☎ 112 ☎ 155

The medical treatment or any other medical care for foreigners is executed at the respective health centres nearest to the hotel or the place of accommodation. The treatment is done under contract prices in CZK. Patients to receive receipts for insurance companies in their own countries.

Health care

Tram No: 3, 9, 14, 24 – Václavské náměstí Metro – Line A, B – Můstek stop Line C – Muzeum stop

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

www.doctor-prague.cz e-mail: info@doctor-prague.cz

3rd schodiště (entrance), 2nd floor

Vodičkova 28, Prague 1

24 HRS SERVICE 603 433 833

“Home Care Abroad”

All Branches of Medicine

HEALTH CENTRE PRAGUE

English and Other Languages Western Standard Medical Assistance

The maximum prices for taxi services in the district of the capital city of Prague: Fare for 1 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CZK Basic fee for one ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 CZK Waiting time for 1 minute . . . . . . . . . . 6 CZK Taxis ordered throught the Dispatcher are cheaper. The driver is obliged to issue a receipt. The fare must be marked inside and outside the car.

Taxi

Ticket prices: Basic ticket valid 90 minutes: 32 CZK, children 6–15 years of age 16 CZK. Short-term ticket valid 30 minutes: 24 CZK, children 12 CZK.

AAA Radiotaxi . . . . . . ☎ 140 14, 222 333 222 (see p. 75) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729 331 133 Taxi – Praha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 111 000 City Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 257 257 Halotaxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 114 411 Profi Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 15 Speed Cars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 234 234

Internet: www.dpp.cz Magistrát – Prague 1, Jungmannova 29 Mon–Fri 7 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Transport Inquiries Tel.: 296 191 817, daily 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Underground lines A and C, station MUZEUM, daily 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Underground line C, station HLAVNÍ NÁDRAŽÍ, daily 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Underground line B, station ANDĚL, Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sa 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Airport Ruzyně, Terminal I, Terminal II, daily 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

Other bus stations in Prague Na Knížecí (Underground line B, Anděl stop) 5 • Nádražní Roztyly (Underground line C, Roztyly stop) 4 • Ryšavého Holešovice (Underground line C, Nádraží Holešovice stop) 7 • Partyzánská Černý Most (Underground line B, Černý Most stop) 9 • Chlumecká Želivského (Underground line A, Želivského stop) 3 • Želivského

all international trains (train and seat reservation tickets abroad, berths, sleeping wagons)

Main Railway Station (Hlavní nádraží) (Underground line C) 2 • Wilsonova 80 ☎ 840 112 113

Holešovice Railway Station (Underground line C) – 7 • Partyzánská

Smíchov Railway Station (Underground line B) – 5 • Nádražní

Masaryk Railway Station (Underground line B) – 1 • Hybernská

Information about train connections (in english, germain and russian) ☎ 221 111 122 (non-stop)

Train

Florenc Central Bus Station (Underground line B, C, Florenc stop) 8 • Křižíkova 4-6 ☎ nonstop 900 144 444 (14 CZK/1 min.)

Tickets and seat tickets abroad Eurolines (Florenc Central Bus Station) Call centre: 245 005 245, 602 387 672 E-mail: info@eurolines.cz On line sales: www.eurolines.cz

Information about bus connections (domestic and international) ☎ nonstop 900 144 444 (14 CZK/1 min.)

Buses link the capital city not only with individual parts of the Czech Republic but also with all of Europe. Regular lines run to all the significant places in the European Union as well as outside of it. The most important bus depot is the Florence Central Bus Station, which is located in the very centre of the city.

The tickets are available at some Underground stations, at Transport Inquiries, at shops selling newspapers and cigarettes (with inscription Tabák), at some groceries, at the reception desks, at some travel services, at yellow vending machines by the transport means stations. All lines of the underground operate from 5.00 a.m. till midnight. Tram and bus timetables are placed at all stops. Funicular [(Prague 5-Újezd), stop of trams 6, 9, 12, 20, 22, 23 – Nebozízek – Petřín)] operates from 9 a.m. till 11:30 p.m. (IV–X); from 9 a.m. till 11:20 p.m. (XI–III), daily. Transport fee and tickets are identical for all public transport means. (24 CZK/12 CZK).

Tourist tickets: 1 day – 110 CZK – child (6–15) – 55 CZK, 3 days – 310 CZK. The tickets valid 24, 72 hours.

Bus

TRANSPORT

☎ 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency call ☎ 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Brigade ☎ 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency medical aid ☎ 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Police ☎ 261 104 477 . . . . . . . . . . . Nonstop Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (for buses and camions) ☎ 1230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonstop Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Road Assistance ☎ 800 290 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonstop technical service

Break-down? Accident?

Quarter • Street/Square Telephone AVIS 6 • Václav Havel Airport 235 362 420 BUDGET 1 • Main Railway Station 222 319 595 6 • Václav Havel Airport 220 113 253 CZECHOCAR CS a. s. 4 • 5. května 65 261 172 432 6 • Václav Havel Airport 220 113 454 EUROPCAR 6 • Václav Havel Airport 220 113 207 1 • E. Krásnohorské 9 232 000 600 HERZ 6 • Václav Havel Airport 225 345 021

Type/Name

Rent-a-Car

Postage prices: Domestic postcards 13 CZK. Local and domestic letters 13 CZK. Postcards in Europe 25 CZK. Letters (20 g) in Europe 25 CZK.

Post Office with customs office: Plzeňská 139, Praha 5, tel.: 257 019 111

The Post Office: Hybernská 15, Praha 1, tel.: 224 219 714

The General Post Office: Jindřišská 14, Praha 1, tel.: 221 131 445

Mail services in Prague are offered by 115 post offices in all parts of the city.

POSTTELEPHONE

Public Parking Garages – selection Praha 1, náměstí Jana Palacha Praha 1, Ostrovni (the National Theater) Praha 1, nám. Republiky 8 (Kotva department store) Praha 1, V Celnici 7 (Hotel Hilton Prague Old Town) Praha 1, V Celnici 10 (Millenium Plaza) Praha 1, náměstí Curieových 5 (InterContinental Hotel) Praha 1, Opletalova 9 (near Wenceslas Square) Praha 1, Wilsonova (Main Railway Station) Praha 1, nám. Republiky 1 (Palladium)

motorway tax: see page 52 it is forbidden to drink alcohol and drive headlights of motor vehicles must be turned on for 24 hours ● when driving, it is forbiden to make telephone calls unless you are using a hands-free set ● children under 36 kg and/or smaller than 150 cm of height must ride in safety seats ● drivers must yield to pedestrians on marked crossings

Czech transport regulations are mostly identic with those of other European countries. It is necessary to remember: ● keep right ● use safety belts (obligatory) ● the highest speed is 90 km/hr, in aglomeration only 50 km/hr ● on highway 130 km/hr ● the highest speed for motorcycles is 90 km/hr; in aglomeration 50 km/hr; on highway 130 km/hr

● ● ●

Parking in prague

Car

International direct-dial calls: 00 + country code + respective telephone number.

Telephone cards are available at post office, at shops called “Tabák” or “Trafika”, at newspaper and cigarette kiosks, etc.

Telephone: International telephone numbers info: 1181 Information for Prague and Czech Republic numbers: 1180

Letters (20 g) and postcards for other continents (air mail) 30 CZK Information on postal services is available on: http://www.ceskaposta.cz

More info: www.dpp.cz/en/p-r-facilities

Praha 2, Wilsonova 77 (near State Opera) Praha 2, Vinohradská 151 (Flora) Praha 4, 5. května 65 (Congress Centre) Praha 6, Studentská 2 (Metro Station Dejvická) Selected Watched Car Parks (City, selection) Praha 1, Wilsonova (the Main Railway Station) Praha 1, Alšovo nábřeží Praha 1, Na Florenci Praha 1, Malostranské náměstí

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LEAVES EVERY 30 MINUTES TICKET CAN BE BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM THE DRIVER

• NEXT TO METRO LINE B • • 40 METRES FROM NÁMĚSTÍ REPUBLIKY •

Bus stop – CITY CENTRE V CELNICI Street

Airport bus stop – Arrival terminals T1 exit F or T2 exit E

COMFORTABLE AND DIRECT TRANSPORT FROM PRAGUE AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTRE OR BACK

REGULAR SHUTTLE BUS • AIRPORT ➟➟ CITY CENTRE

Airline Companies (Selection) AEROFLOT AIR FRANCE AIR LITUANICA AIR MALTA AIR ONE AER LINGUS AUA AUSTRIAN AIRLINES BRITISH AIRWAYS DELTA AIRLINES EASY JET EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES EMIRATES FINNAIR GERMANWINGS IBERIA JET2 JETAIRFLY KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES LOT-POLISH AIRLINES LUFTHANSA NORWEGIAN RUSSIAN AIRLINES RYANAIR SAS SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES SMARTWINGS (TRAVEL SERVICE) SN BRUSSELS AIRLINES

www.aeroflot.com www.airfrance.com www.airlituanica.com www.airmalta.com www.flyairone.com www.aerlingus.com www.austrian.com www.britishairways.com www.delta.com www.easyjet.com www.elal.co.il www.emirates.com www.finnair.com www.germanwings.com www.iberia.com www.jet2.com www.jetairfly.com www.klm.com www.lot.com www.lufthansa.com www.norwegian.com www.rossiya-airlines.com www.ryanair.com www.flysas.com www.smartwings.com www.brusselsairlines.com

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www.swiss.com http://book.flytap.com www.transavia.com www.turkishairlines.com www.flyuia.com www.vueling.com www.wizzair.com

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Flying to Europa, Africa, America and Asia www.brusselsairlines.com Václav Havel Airport Prague tel.: +420 220 114 323, e-mail: infocz@brusselsairlines.com

ČSA (Czech Airlines) Internet: www.csa.cz Information, reservation and booking tickets: 1 • V Celnici 5 • Open: ❶–❺ 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Call centre nonstop: ☎ +420 239 007 007, call.centre@csa.cz Václav Havel Airport Prague – Ticketing service: CSA office, Terminal 1: CSA office, Terminal 2: Mon: 7 a.m.–0:30 a.m. Mon–Fri: 5 a.m.–10 p.m. Tue–Fri: 5 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sat: 5 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sat: 5 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.–0:30 a.m. Sun: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun: 5 a.m.–0:30 p.m.

SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES TAP PORTUGAL TRANSAVIA.com TURKISH AIRLINES UKRAINE INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES VUELING WIZZ AIR

Prague airport is situated in the suburb called Ruzyně, at north-west direction, approximately 20 km out of the centre. Except taxi and public transport – bus number 100 from Zličín underground stop, line B, number 119 from the nádraží Veleslavín underground stop, line A, number 191 from the Anděl underground stop, line B) or bus AE (Airport Express) from the Hlavní nádraží (Main Railway Station) underground stop, line C, you can also use a bus shuttle service CEDAZ (see p. 77) or AAA Radiotaxi (see p. 75).

Airplane – Václav Havel Airport Prague – www.prg.aero

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Accommodation for groups and individuals Central Europe round trips Transport City tours and excursions Guides

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Terasa U Zlaté Studně

1 • Malá Strana 257 533 322 U Zlaté Studně 166/4 e-mail: resturant@goldenwell.cz

1 • Malá Strana, Tržiště 23 257 532 461, 606 612 979 e-mail: info@baracnickarychta.cz Hybernia 1 • Hybernská 7 224 226 004, 777 344 005 e-mail: hybernia@hybernia.cz Lokál Dlouhá 1 • Dlouhá 33 222 316 265 e-mail: lokal@ambi.cz Malostranská Beseda 1 • Malostranské nám. 35/21 257 409 112 e-mail: puor@malostranska-beseda.cz Plzeňská restaurace 1 • náměstí Republiky 5 222 002 780 • 222 002 778 Restaurant Sarah Bernhardt 1 • U Obecního domu 1 222 195 195 (Hotel Paris) e-mail: fboffice@hotel-paris.cz; www.sarah-bernhardt.cz T-Anker Sluneční terasa 1 • náměstí Republiky 8 722 445 474 e-mail: info@t-anker.cz

Baráčnická rychta

Aureole

Name Altány Kampa

❶–❼ 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Restaurant and beer bar on the roof terrace of the Kotva department store, view of the Old Town, selection of Czech and inported beers, Czech and international cuisine Micherlin Star awarded luxurious restaurant, international cuisine, view of the historical part of Prague

❶–❼ 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

❶–❼ 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. ❶–❼ noon–4 p.m., 6 p.m.–11 p.m.

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Open – days, hours ❶–❼ 11 a.m.–midnight

Czech cuisine specialities, Pilsner beer Excellent French and Czech cuisine

Pisner Urquell Art Restaurant, Czech and international cuisine, cafe, open-air section, Pilsner Urquell on tap Czech cuisine prepared from fresh Czech ingredients, Pilsner Urquell on tap Pilsner Urquell Original Restaurant, Classical Czech cuisine

Traditional Czech cuisine, Pilsner Urquell and Svijany beers on tap

Characteristic • Note Czech and international cuisine, open-air grill, view of the Čertovka chanel on the river Vltava Michelin Star awarded Fusion Restaurant & Lounge on the 27th floor of the City Tower, the tallest building in Prague, European and Asian cuisine

More than 2,000 Prague restaurants and pubs invite you to taste good food and good drink. Do not hesitate to try “české knedlíky” (Czech dumplings), roast pork, fine sauces and delicate desserts decorated with whipped cream, and don’t forget to ask for a pint of well cooled beer or a glass of Moravian or Slovak wine. Of course you can try specialites from other countries, too. Enjoy it!

Restaurants • Taverns

GOODFOODGOODDRINK

Meloun (music club) Reduta Jazz Club (founded in 1958) Rock Café (music club) Roxy (music club) Ungelt Jazz & Blues Club Vagon (music club)

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Double Trouble 1 • Melantrichova 17 (Show music bar) Duplex (disko club) 1 • Václavské nám. 21 Futurum Music Bar 5 • Zborovská 7 Charles Bridge Jazz 1 • Saská 3 and Blues Club (music club, live music) Jazz Dock 5 • Janáčkovo nábř. 2 (jazz and blues, café) Jazz Club U Staré paní 1 • Michalská 9 Karlovy Lázně 1 • Novotného lávka (music café, discotheque) Klub Lávka 1 • Novotného lávka 1 (music club, garden restaurant) Lucerna Music Bar 1 • Vodičkova 36

Open – days, hours ❶–❼ modern jazz 9 p.m.–midnight ❶–❼ 11 a.m.–01 a.m. Live music (every day 8 p.m.–11 p.m.) ❼–❹ 8 p.m.–4 a.m. ❺❻ 8 p.m.–5 a.m. ❸–❻ 10 p.m.–5 a.m. ❶–❼ 8 p.m.–1 a.m. ❶–❼ 8 p.m.–midnight

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Name Quarter • Street/Square Telephone Agharta (Jazz club) 1 • Železná 16 222 211 275 (see p. 83) e-mail: info@agharta.cz; www.agharta.cz Bílý koníček 1 • Staroměstské n. 20 221 421 160 (Jazz club, Restaurant) e-mail: rezervace@bilykonicek.com

MUSIC CLUBS

JUST 99 METRES FROM THE OLDTOWN SQUARE

MAKE A STOP HERE FOR A PERFECT JAZZ NIGHT OUT

LIVE MUSIC DAILY FROM 9 P.M. • jazz club & bar daily 7 p.m.–1 a.m.

When visiting Prague, make sure you experience: the ultimate atmosphere of a historic basement dating back to the 14th century affordable prices for beverages, including Original AghaRTA mixed drinks world famous Pilsner Urquell Lager beer on tap a CD store with a complete collection of Czech jazz artists and a wide selection of international recordings AghaRTA T-shirts designed by Jiří Votruba a first-rate local jazz band show

THE MOST POPULAR JAZZ VENUE IN DOWNTOWN PRAGUE

PIVOVARSKÝ KLUB RESTAURANT AND BEER BOUTIQUE CZECH BAR AWARDS 2011 WINNER Open daily 11.30 a.m.–11.30 p.m. – 240+ beer brands in bottles – 6 beer brands on tap – Traditional Czech cuisine – Specialties prepared with beer – Pork knuckles – Treats from the oven and grill Křižíkova 17° 186 00 Prague 8 – Karlín Tel.: +420 222 315 777 pivoklub@iol.cz www.gastroinfo.cz/pivoklub

1 • Smetanovo nábřeží 1022 224 218 493 e-mail: info@cafeslavia.cz; www.cafeslavia.cz 1 • Staroměstské náměstí 22 221 632 522 1 • Ovocný trh 19 224 224 240

Café & Restaurant Slavia (see p. 87) Grand Café Praha Grand Café Orient

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Café Louvre (see p. 87) Café Montmartre

Quarter • Street/Square Telephone • Fax 1 • U Obecního domu 1 222 195 195 www.sarah-bernhardt.cz 1 • Štupratská 7 224 828 686 1 • Na Poříčí 15 246 011 440 e-mail: cafe@hotel-imperial; www.cafeimperial.cz 1 • Valdštejnské náměstí 3 257 010 412 fax: 257 010 411 1• Národní 22 224 930 949 www.cafelouvre.cz 1 • Řetězová 7 602 277 210

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View of the Old Town astronomical clock, home-made pastries First (in 1912) and last cubist café in the world

Café and restaurant opened in 1893, favorite cafe of Franz Kafka, close to the National Theatre and Kampa Centre of cultural and intellectual life, one of Prague’s legends

Founded in 1911, reopened 2000, specialty: home-made apple strudel

❶–❼ 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Social events can be organised in the adjacent Ledebour Gardens under Prague Castle Founded in 1902, top café culture, summer terrace

❶–❺ 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m. ❺❻ 9 a.m.–11:30 p.m. ❶–❺ 10 a.m.–11 p.m. ❻❼ noon–11 p.m. (July and August noon–11 p.m.) ❶–❺ 8 a.m.–10:30 p.m. ❻❼ 9 a.m.–10:30 p.m. ❶–❺ 8 a.m.–midnight ❻❼ 9 a.m.–midnight Open daily ❶–❺ 9 a.m.–10 p.m. ❺❻ 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ❸–❻ 4 p.m.–7 p.m. live piano music

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Smoke-free café, high-quality coffee, artistic works on exhibit Founded in 1914, reopened in 2007, Art-deco style with cubist elements

❶–❺ 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. ❻ 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. ❼ noon–10 p.m. ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–11 p.m. ❶–❼ 11 a.m.–11 p.m. ❶–❹ 11 a.m.–11 p.m. ❺–❼ noon–11 p.m.

Open – days, hours ❶–❼ 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Open – days, hours ❶–❼ 8 a.m.–2 a.m.

Brewery and restaurant, 13° Flek stout, Cabaret, Brewery museum Radegast beer, Pilsner Urquell 12° beer, black Gambrinus beer Brewery and restaurant

New Town Lager

Characteristic • Note Pilsner Urquell beer

Characteristic • Note Located in the Art-Nouveau Paris hotel, excellent desserts

Name Quarter • Street/Square Telephone • Fax Malostranská beseda 1 • Malostranské nám. 21 257 533 968 (Pilsner Urquell Original Restaurant) Novoměstský pivovar 1 • Vodičkova 20 222 232 448 • 222 231 662 www.npivovar.cz; e-mail: sales@npivovar.cz; tel.: 602 459 216 U Fleků 1 • Křemencova 11 224 934 019 • 224 934 805 U Kalicha 2 • Na Bojišti 12 296 189 600 • 224 912 557 U Medvídků 1 • Na Perštýně 7 224 211 916

Beer Halls • Pubs

For 100 years, Prague cafés have been places for pleasant encounters of friends artists, journalists, and students. Café de Paris, located in the Art-Nouveau Paris hotel, definitely lives up to its name – the original interior and decorations reflect the culture and refined taste of famous Parisian cafés since the beginning of the 1920s, while elements of modern design and free WIFI connection offer guests maximal comfort. Franz Kafka loved our excellent desserts. You can bet that we faithfully follow our tradition. For a century people have enjoyed the famous “Paris” cake in a unique atmosphere. The menu of our café is extensive, with excellent salads, snaks, delicious soups and sandwiches, and other treats tempting guests for a light lunch and/or dinner. It’s up to you whether you choose the Café de Paris for a friendly appointment over a cup of coffee, and/or a business meeting. In the bar located in the back part of the café, our bartenders prepare excellent cocktails for you. The selection is truly wide, and you don’t have to hurry – we don’t close until early morning. U Obecního domu 1 Prague 1 Tel.: +420 222 195 195 www. sarah-bernhardt.cz Open daily: 8 a.m.–2 a.m.

Café Imperial has always been a heavily frequented hot-spot ever since 1914 when the Imperial hotel was built. Prague doesn’t have many places like this. Nowhere else you can find such a unique interior in the Art Deco style with cubist elements, and top Art-Nouveau mosaics. The recent successful reconstruction (the *****hotel and café were reopened in 2007) even improved the firstrate quality of the café, and – at the same time – it succeeded in preserving the atmosphere, which is inseparable from the Grand Café style. Breakfast, dinner, afternoon cup of tea or coffee, night celebration with friends – everything will be taken care of to the slightest detail by the friendly staff. The menu presents the best of the Czech culinary art. The famous chef Zdeněk Pohlreich and his team are ready to fulfil all the wishes of all their guests. Café Imperial offers a unique chance to dine right in the kitchen and observe how your menu is prepared while you discuss the served wines with your sommelier. The Best Hotel Restaurant of the year 2009 (awarded by the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of the Czech Republic) Café Imperial is looking forward to your visit. Na Poříčí 15, Prague 1 Tel.: +420 246 011 440 cafe@hotel-imperial.cz www.cafeimperial.cz Open daily: 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Some have vanished, but some still offer elegant interiors, comfort, morning newspapers, and – of course – good coffee. The Slavia Café is one of Prague’s legends. It is a centre of cultural and intellectual life. Its traditional atmosphere and unique interior – accented with the famous picture “Absinth Drinker” – invite you for a cup of hot and savoury espresso. Our pastry shop prepares daily home-made cakes, and we offer quiet breakfasts, business lunches, and/or romantic evening moments over a glass of wine with a view of the National Theatre, Prague Castle, and the river Vltava. Of our 320 seats, the one with the best view awaits you, and we’ll do our best to make the Slavia Cafe a special place for you, too. Live piano daily from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Café & Restaurant Slavia, a. s. Smetanovo nábřeží 1022/2, Prague 1 Tel.: +420 224 218 493 Fax: +420 224 216 244 E-mail: info@cafeslavia.cz www.cafeslavia.cz Open daily: Mon–Fri 8 a.m. to midnight Sat–Sun 9 a.m. to midnight

The Louvre café was founded in 1902. We are honoured to carry on the tradition of this establishment, which has been a top café culture and cultural life centre ever since its origin. We are proud to have experienced repeated visits by personalities of world-wide significance such as Franz Kafka, Karel Čapek, Albert Einstein, and many others. The café opens at 8 a.m. and offers a wide selection of breakfasts and newspapers. The restaurant serves traditional Czech cuisine, and light fare specialties. The non-smoking part of the restaurant, and several salons, seat parties of up to 15–20 guests. We maintain the tradition of “café sports” – thus you can borrow chess sets and play pool on one of five pool tables. On hot days you can enjoy a stay on an open-air summer terrace. Covering 400 sq m, our newly opened Louvre Photogallery displays the best works of leading Czech photographers. Café Louvre – your meeting point Národní 22, Prague 1 www.cafelouvre.cz Tel.: +420 224 930 949, +420 724 054 055 Open daily: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–11:30 p.m.

CZECHREPUBLIC DISCOVER ITS BEAUTIES

Terezín (93) Karlovy Vary (107) Karlovy Vary Region (104–105)

Praha

Hradec Králové Region (96–99)

Karlštejn Castle (89) Kutná Hora (89, 94–95)

Litomyšl (90)

Třebíč (90) Telč (91)

Kroměříž (92) Brno (91) Lednice-Valtice Area (92)

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KUTNÁ HORA

267 18 Karlštejn Tel.: +420 311 681 617 e-mail: karlstejn@npu.cz

www.hradkarlstejn.cz

Kutná Hora was an ancient mining town at the end of the 13th century. In the 14th century it was the second most significant town after Prague. In Kutná Hora, there are plenty of precious Gothic constructions such as the Cathedral of St Barbora (1388 to 1565), one of the most beautiful Czech Gothic buildings, and the Church of St James (1340–1420). A direct witness to the mining glory of Kutná Hora is the late Gothic style Italian Court (Vlašský dvůr) where the famous Prague grosches were minted. (see p. 94–95)

Karlštejn Castle was mitt in the middle of the 14th century by Charles IV for the safe-keeping of the coronation jewels. In the 16th century, it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style and in the 19th century was renovated in the Pseudo-Gothic style. In the Chapel of the Holy Rood, where the treasury is kept, is a unique collection of Gothic paintings by Master Theodoric which were done in 1360.

www.kutnahora.cz St Barbora’s Cathedral – Open daily: I–II.........................................................10 am–4 pm III, XI, XII ................................................10 am–5 pm IV–X ........................................................9 am–6 pm Admission: 85 CZK

Open (except Monday): XII (2015) ..............................................10 am–3 pm (5, 6, 12,, 13, 19, 20, 26–31/12) I+II (2016) .............................................10 am–3 pm (1–10/1; 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28/2) III ....................................9:30 am–4 pm (28/3 open) IV.......................................................9:30 am–5 pm V ..................................................9:30 am–5:30 pm VI.......................................................9 am–5:30 pm VII, VIII .....................................9 am–6:30 pm (daily) IX.......................................................9 am–5:30 pm X...................................................9:30 am–4:30 pm XI..........................................................10 am–3 pm (1–13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 27/11) XII .........................................................10 am–3 pm (3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 26–31/12)

Italian Court – Open daily: XI–II.......................................................10 am–4 pm III, X.......................................................10 am–5 pm IV–IX .......................................................9 am–6 pm Admission: 85 CZK Direction from Prague: Kostelec nad Černými Lesy, 68 km from Prague. Take train from Masaryk railway station

Admission: guided tour (other than Czech) 330 CZK (booking – rezervace@hradkarlstejn.cz) Directions from Prague: R4 speedway – Černošice – Dobřichovice, 28 km south-west; by train from the Praha-Smíchov railway station

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TŘEBÍČ Třebíč is a picturesque town with rich history and a lot of valuable architectural monuments. The most remarkable have been included in the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List – the St. Procopius Basilica and the Jewish Quarter with the Jewish Cemetery.

Litomyšl, a small town in Eastern-Bohemia, is going through a second renaissance. In recent years, twelve of the buildings on the hill of the château have been restored, and they are well worth a look. A visit to Litomyšl would not be complete without the complex of the château, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Besides guided tours that include a unique theatre,you can see the château houses with the Municipal Picture Gallery, a permanent exhibition of sculptures by Olbram Zoubek and A Heart for Václav Havel, and the birth family apartement of composer Bedřich Smetana. Other places worth a visit are the Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross, with a lookout tower and the exhibition Angels on the Hill, and the former Bishop’s Gymnasium, which today houses a successfully restored museum. To relax a little take a walk in the Monastery gardens and then full steam ahead to another places of interest.

The Basilica, built in the Romanesque style with some early Gothic features, is one of the treasures of medieval architecture. The most valuable part of the Basilica is the crypt. The Jewish Quarter is the only evidence of Jewish culture outside the territory of Israel included in the UNESCO list and it’s a unique complex of 123 buildings, among them the Front and Rear Synagogue, and the Seligmann Bauer’s House, with an exhibition of a typical Jewish household.

www.visittrebic.eu St. Procopius’ Basilica VI–IX.......................Mon–Fri .....................9 am–5 pm Sat, Sun ..................10 am–6 pm X–V ........................Mon–Thu...................9 am–5 pm Fri..............................9 am–3 pm Sat, Sun ..................10 am–5 pm

www.litomysl.cz

Jewish Quarter Open daily: I–VI, IX–XI .................................................9 am–5 pm VII–VIII ......................................................9 am–6 pm XII.............................................................9 am–4 pm

Château IV, X – weekends and holidays 10 am–4 pm Open (except Monday) V – 10 am–4 pm, VI, IX – 10 am–5 pm VII, VIII – 10 am–6 pm Municipal Picture Gallery V ............................Tue–Sun ....10 am–noon, 1–4 pm VI–IX.......................Tue–Sun ....10 am–noon, 1–5 pm

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TELČ Telč is one of the most sought-after cultural destinations, where you can pleasantly spend your free time. You can visit historical landmarks and the Telč undergrounds, now open to the public, located below most of the houses on the Zacharias of Hradec square and part of the chateau complex. You can also visit festivals, concerts, exhibitions at the city gallery, or a historical festival organized every year, moderated by the historical personalities Zacharias of Hradec, and Katerina of Wallenstein.

Photo: Villa Tugendhat by David Židlický It is said that Brno is a living gallery of functionalist architecture, where not a single one of the important names of that era is missing. From Adlof Loose, who was born here, through Bohuslav Fuchs or Ernest Wiesner, to the German Ludwig Miese van der Rohe, the designer of the world famous Villa Tugendhat, a masterpiece of Functionalism from 1930, included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The residential and utility rooms and the beautiful garden of this unique house, with its flowing space, are open to the public, and the villa offers a fantastic view to the city.

Together with the chateau, the city square constitutes a unique architectonic complex, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992.

Bookings required. www.tugendhat.eu

Part of the undergrounds and underground corridors oriented toward the square were opened to the public in September 2014. Visitors can peek in the Telč undergrounds in their “raw” condition that continues along the entire square. They can also enter the renovated rooms, where modern projection technology present the city of Telč and its surroundings, as well important points of the history of its development.

Other houses in Brno open to the public: Villa Jurkovič, Villa Stiassni and Villa Löw-Beerov. You can learn more about the city’s architecture with Brno’s Architectural Manual

www.bam.brno.cz

High tourist season opening hours of the undergrounds: June – September: .................Tue–Sun 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm During the off-season you can arrange a visit at the Information Center, nám. Zachariáše z Hradce 10 (the ground floor of the Town Hall) Tel.: +420 567 112 407–8 e-mail: info@telc.eu

www.telc.eu

Photo: Villa Jurkovič More information at www.GOtoBRNO.cz Arriving from Prague Car – 200 km on Motorway D1 Excellent train and bus connections

ONEDAYTRIPSFROMPRAGUE LEDNICE-VALTICE AREA

FLORAL GARDEN KROMĚŘÍŽ Generála Svobody 767 01 Kroměříž Tel.: +420 723 962 891

www.zamek-kromeriz.cz

The towns of Lednice and Valtice are located in the heart of the Lednice-Valtice Complex, which in 1996 was included in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites. They offer a lot of cultural and sports activities. The surroundings are criss-crossed with cycling trails, where you can admire the uniqueness, charm and history of the region. Lednice is a popular tourist destination thanks to its fairy-tale château and the surrounding landscape. Though, in recent years, also thanks to its successfully developing spas. The main therapeutic source are the mineral waters rich in iodine-bromide sourced from a nearby well. Thanks to its iodine contents, its quality is one of the best of its type in Europe. In 2009, the Lednice Spas were granted the status of therapeutic spa.

The Kroměříž Flower Garden ranks among the most significant gardening masterpieces worldwide, these days being practically the only representation of such kind in Europe.The Flower garden has two main parts – the flower bank with shaped walls and broderiebeds, and the garden nursery with the Strawberry Hills. Every year, the beds in front of the colonnade in the flower bank are planted with twenty thousand summerannuals, grown in greenhouses and hot-beds directly in the Flower Garden.

www.lednice.cz, www.valtice.eu

There are fountains among the colourful flowerbeds and green labyrinths, and the very centre of the garden is dominated by a rotunda with unique artistic decorations and a unique Foucault pendulum. One of the most attractive parts of the Flower garden is a 244-metre-long colonnade with statues of ancient gods and other historical figures of antiquity. The construction according to the design by Giovanni PietroTencalla was completed in 1671.

Lednice Château and Greenhouse II, III, XI, XII .....weekends and holidays....10 am–4 pm IV, X...............weekends and holidays......9 am–4 pm V–VI, IX ..........Tue–Sun ............................9 am–5 pm VII, VIII ...........Mon–Sun ...........................9 am–5 pm Minaret IV, X ..............Tue–Sun ............................9 am–4 pm V, VI, IX..........Tue–Sun ............................9 am–5 pm VII, VIII ...........Mon–Sun ...........................9 am–5 pm Valtice Château IV, X...............Tue–Sun ............................9 am–4 pm V, IX...............Tue–Sun ............................9 am–5 pm VII, VIII ...........Mon–Sun ...........................9 am–6 pm

The Flower Garden offer the visitors many surprising and unforettable moments. Open throughout the whole year. From 1st May ...................................daily 8 am–6 pm Admission fee: 70 CZK (reduced admission: 60 CZK; 50 CZK). Directions from Prague: D1 speedway – Jihlava – Brno – Kroměříž, 269 km from Prague, by bus from Praha Florenc Central Bus Station, by train from Main Railway Station

THETEREZÍNMEMORIAL Small Fortress and National Cemetery Ghetto Museum ● Former Magdeburg Barracks ● Prayer room from the time of the Terezín ghetto and replica of attic ● Russian and Jewish Cemeteries and Crematorium ● Soviet Soldier’s Cemetery ● Memorial Plaque at the former railway siding ● Place of Remembrance on the bank of the River Ohře ● Columbarium with part of the fortifications, Ceremonial Halls and Central Morgue ● Litoměřice concentration camp Crematorium ● ●

▲ National Cemetery at the Small Fortress

▲ Permanent exhibition of the Ghetto Museum

▲ Former Crematorium on the Jewish Cemetery

Open: daily 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (XI–III), 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (IV–X) Closed: December 24–26, January 1 Group visits must be booked in advance Památník Terezín, CZ-411 55 Terezín Tel.: +420 416 782 225, 416 782 442, 416 782 131 Fax: +420 416 782 300, 416 782 245 E-mail: manager@pamatnik-terezin.cz, http://www.pamatnik-terezin.cz 93

St. Barbara’s Cathedral and Jesuit college

KUTNÁHORA – UNESCO family member for 20 years Kutná Hora is one of the most famous Czech towns. The riches from the silver mines made it the second most important city in Bohemia, after Prague; the town’s two Gothic cathedrals – the St. Barbara’s Cathedral, and the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist in Sedlec – are the best proof of that. Both these extraordinary landmarks, along with the historical city center, were included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. In Kutná Hora you can also find the famous Ossuary, an underground chapel of the All Saints Church decorated solely with human bones. Do not miss a visit to the former Royal Mint, and the seat of Bohemian kings in the Italian Court, the Unveiling of the Mysterious Face of Kutná Hora Museum, where you can learn about the criminal history of the city.

“Hrádek” (Little Castle), one of the most famous burghers’ houses in Kutná Hora, houses today the Czech Museum of Silver with exhibitions on silver mining. The museum regularly appears on leading positions of the TripAdvisor travelers’ surveys. Once again, it won the Certificate of Excellence in 2015. The museum also offers a tour through an original medieval silver mine, the so-called St. George drift. Visitors are equipped for the visit with a medieval mining gear, a helmet and torch. The drift is 35 meters deep under the surface, and 250 meters long. During the tour, visitors also pass by rooms filled with crystal clear water. The art lovers should not miss the 2nd largest gallery in the Czech Republic, the GASK Gallery situated next to the St. Barbara’s Cathedral in the Jesuit college. Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady in Sedlec

St. Barbara’s Cathedral in winter

Celebrate with us special anniversary of the silver city! 4 December 2015 6 December 2015 26 December 2015 20 March 2016

Christmas tree lighting and St. Barbara’s fest, with program for children, Christmas fair and flying balloons with Christmas wishes, on Palackého náměstí (Palackého Square). Advent in Malešov – Traditional cultural event at the Malešov stronghold near Kutná Hora that includes musical ensembles, guided tours through the stronghold, and a Christmas fair. Czech Christmas Mass Traditional Czech Christmas Mass from the 18th century composed by Jakub Jan Ryba, performed by the Tyl Teachers’ Choir at the St. Barbara’s Cathedral. Spring Equinox at the Assumption of Our Lady and John the Baptist Cathedral in Sedlec On the spring equinox day the sundown beam moves precisely across the main nave above the altar of the oldest Gothic cathedral in Central Europe. This phenomenon on this day of March is considered the opening day of the tourist season in Kutná Hora.

For families with children we recommend to visit the Alchemy Workshop Museum, and the LEGO Museum in the Sankturin House. More info at: www.kutnahora.cz

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Visit to the medieval silver mine

Spring Equinox in Sedlec

HRADECKRÁLOVÉREGION

The Hradec Králové Region is about 100 kilometers from Prague, in the north-eastern part of the Czech Republic. It is the region where you can find the highest mountain range in the Czech Republic, the Krkonoše Mountains, as well as the smaller but equally popular Orlické hory (Eagle Mountains).

www.hkregion.eu

INVITATION TO THE HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ REGION Krkonoše Mountains – for accomplished skiers only! Krkonoše Mountains is one of the most-visited mountain ranges in the Czech Republic. The most famous ski center is in Špindlerův Mlýn – Svatý Petr, which offers excellent conditions for downhill skiing and adrenaline sports – the Burton Snowpark Svatý Petr, with numerous obstacles, cross track, and a U-ramp.

www.skiareal.cz The SkiResort Černá Hora – Pec is the largest ski resort in the Czech Republic. It consists of five interconnected complexes, each with a different character and downhill courses of different difficulty levels. From Pec you can take a cableway to the highest mountain in the Czech Republic – Sněžka (1603 m above sea level).

www.skiresort.cz

Cross-country skiers can use the 71 kilometers of the Krkonoše main track that goes throughout the mountain range. It branches into 500 kilometers of local cross -country trails and loops. Krkonoše is also the home of the oldest Czech national park. Orlické hory – fun for the whole family The Ski Centre in Říčky in Orlické hory offers a modern cableway and the best downhill courses in the mountain range.

www.skiricky.cz

The Ski Centre in Deštné, Orlické Hory is mostly known among freestyle skiers. The complex hosts a popular freeskiing race every year. It includes the Gravity Snowpark and Your Park, famous among young freestyle skiers and snowboardists.

www.skicentrumdestne.cz In Orlické hory you can join the “Orlické Hory Marathon” (20–40 km), scheduled for 6 – 7 February 2016, or follow its track any time.

ZOO Dvůr Králové

www.orlickymaraton.cz ZOO Dvůr Králové – African safari in the heart of Europe One of the most beautiful ZOOs in the Czech Republic keeps the largest collection of African animal in Europe. During the summer months you can see the animals in a safari that includes a lion safari, the only one in Central Europe. In 2016 the zoo will celebrate its 70th anniversary. On this occasion, it has to extend its giraffe enclosure, a new enclosure for rhinos and hippos, and an expansion of its African village. The traditionally decorated zoo stays open throughout the Christmas and New Year season. You can enjoy special programs to spend a whole day in the role of a zoo-keeper, or to stay overnight in a unique Safari Camp.

www.zoodvurkralove.cz

150th anniversary of the Battle of Hradec Králové In 2016, the region commemorates the anniversary of the largest battle of the Prussian-Austrian war, in 1866. The number of soldiers involved makes it the biggest battle in the history of the Czech Lands: in one day, 435 thousand soldiers – 16 thousand fallen and missing, and 11 thousand dead horses. In the central battlefield you can visit the Battle 1866 Memorial, with a new museum or walk the educational marked trails. You can overlook the battlefield from a watchtower in Chlum. The East-Bohemian Museum in Hradec Králové opened a theme exhibition The Hradec Králové Fortress. Hradec Králové – the biggest city of the region – will host an international conference on the Prussian-Austrian War 1866 during the main week of the commemorative events, from 29 June to 3 July 2016. Battle scene “Königgrätz 1866”

The events will culminate with a battle scene, “The cavalry clash near Střezetice”, the unveiling of a memorial that is to bear the same name, a multimedia program, a concert of the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra on Velké náměstí (Grand Square), on 2 July, and a grand battle scene named “Königgrätz 1866” on the battlefield near Chlum, on 3 July 2016. The event series will be closed with a commemoration of the arrival of Emperor Franz Joseph I, who visited the villages affected by the war in the fall of 1866. The event called “The visit of Emperor Franz Joseph I” is scheduled for 5 November.

www.koniggratz150.eu The war events of 1866 will be commemorated in many locations throughout the Hradec Králové Region. You can learn about the cavalry battle near the city of Náchod and the battle of Jičín on educational marked trails. The General Gablenz memorial in Trutnov serves as a watchtower from where you can oversee the battlefield near the town. A sample of military life in the past can be seen in the fortress city Josefov, where the mighty fortification walls and deep moats have been preserved to the present days.

www.pevnostjosefov.cz

KRKONOŠEMOUNTAINS Krkonoše is the largest and most popular Czech mountain range. As early as the 19th century, Krkonoše became a popular and sought-after tourist destination. Krkonoše is full of skiers and snowboarders today, too.

Lázně, along with numerous smaller, charming centers, are well-equipped with cableways, ski lifts, groomed cross-country trails, and cycling routes, as well as hotels, B & Bs, and everything necessary for a good vacation stay.

In the spring, skiers are replaced by hikers. Their routes lead over mighty mountain ridges, glacier-formed valleys, table lands, and alpine meadows.

Krkonoše – an isle of tundra in the heart of Europe – boasts a unique mosaic of mountainous eco-systems. The slopes are covered with forests and meadows, the upper parts of the flat ridges are home to dwarf pines and knee timber, and peat bogs. For its uniqueness and natural value, the first Czech national park, one of the largest in Europe, was declared in Krkonoše in 1963.

Tourists wander in the restful Krkonoše foothills, and to the source of the river Elbe. Krkonoše and its foothills are also popular with cyclists. The most famous centers, like Špindlerův Mlýn, Pec pod Sněžkou, Harrachov, Rokytnice, and Jánské

www.krkonose.eu

Orea

Resort Sklář

Orea Resort Sklář is located in Harrachov, the popular sports center in Krkonoše, the highest Czech mountains in the Liberec region. Our hotel can fulfill all your dreams of an excellent vaca on. Here you can forget your everyday trouble, enjoy excellent food and beverages, and do something for your health, using any of our numerous sports ac vi es. Harrachov won’t disappoint skiers, cyclists, hikers. Beau ful mountainous countryside, clean, deep forests, downhill and crosscountry trails, and cycling and hiking routes await you. A er a pleasant day you can pamper yourselves in an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam bath, or a whirl-pool, and/or enjoy a massage, rehabilita on procedures, and relaxa on baths in our Relax & Care center. The Orea Resort Sklář **** oﬀers: • most luxurious lodging in Harrachov • excellent dining • various relaxa on and care stays • numerous wellness programmes and plen ful sports ac vi es

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OREMOUNTAINS

Winter and Summer Delight in the Heart of Europe All that skiers long for: Plenty of snow, beautiful tracks, countless cross-country routes.

The entire Ore Mountains region offers some 1,000 kilometers of marked cross-country routes.

Did you know that the most elevated city in Germany lies in the Ore Mountains? This record belongs to the spa town Oberwiesenthal, located at the feet of the Fichtelberg Mountain. Exactly opposite Fichtelberg, is the Klínovec Mountain; with its 1244 meters above sea level it is the highest summit of the Ore Mountains. There you can find the longest pistes in the region, and numerous cableways and ski lifts.

But holidays for skiers in Ore Mountains offer much more. After a busy day you can relax your body and soul. There are plenty of ways: from a sauna in your cozy hotel, to the services of the nearby spa town Jáchymov.

Winter sports enthusiasts appreciate the diverse terrain of the pistes and groomed cross-country routes, as well as U-ramps and snowkiting. The Klíny sports complex at the feet of Šumný důl offers, along with a new cableway, a true specialty: a snowpark designed by professional snowboarders, with a unique BigAir summer facility. The Ore Mountains invites cross-country skiers to its 250 kilometers of groomed tracks.

As soon as the snow melts, the Ore Mountains turn to a cycling and hiking paradise. The Ore Mountains central trail and numerous other hiking and cycling routes take you through the forests along quiet roads. Without loosing elevation, you can cross the entire mountain ridge from Petrovice all the way to Klínovec. The climbs are very mild. If you prefer mountain biking, the trails on the ridge take you to picturesque locations and to places with unworn views. If you get hungry along the way, you can stop by the little pubs and restaurants offering various specialties. And if you get tired, you can use of the lodging possibilities in the quiet mountain environment.

of activities and fun for families. You can try out a climbing wall, rent a scooter, use a sports hall, enjoy a wellness center, and take a ride on a four-seat cableway that runs throughout the year. The Klíny sports complex also offers a surprising number of activities for its visitors. An adrenaline experience awaits you in an adventure park that will test your proficiency and courage. All lodging information can be found at: www.krusne-hory.org There is plenty of space for adventurous expeditions. You can also find three architectural landmarks: The Rýzmburk and Hasištejn castles, and the Jezeří Chateau. All of them are popular destinations for family trips. Children also like the old mining tunnels open to the public: the St. Martin tunnel in Krupka, and the St. Mary the Helpful tunnel near Mědník. Lesná is another location beloved by families. At the local museum you can wander through the life and long-gone world of the old inhabitants of the mountains; you can learn about their traditions, customs, and handcrafts, and also visit an arboretum and a geological park. You can enjoy a full day in a region rich with places of interest. Klíny also offers all kinds

The nearby Javořina watch tower offers a beautiful view of the Ore Mountains; and you can enjoy quiet moments in nature near the Černý rybník lake. The monumental Šumný důl will please your eyes and awake your imagination. In Cínovec you can play golf and, at the same time, enjoy the view of the Central Bohemian Mountain range. At the Fojtkovice farm you can take a horseback ride and learn about the Ore Mountains from a different perspective.

www.krusne-hory.org

PORCELAIN TRAILS PEEK UNDER THE LID OF THE BLUE ONION In North-West Bohemia, under the Ore Mountains, in the Teplice region, you can find plenty of remarkable tourist destinations that you can now visit as part of a unique project called the Porcelain Trails, prepared by the Český porcelán, a. s. Dubí and supported by the Ústí Regional Authority. It is really an interesting inspiration for a trip. It connects all places of interest in the Teplice region whose common denominator is traditionally manufactured porcelain. The Český porcelán, a. s. Dubí has been manufacturing and selling white and decorated porcelain for 150 years. It exports its products all over the world. The most famous porcelain is the “porcelain with blue blood”, known as Blue Onion. To peek under the lid of the porcelain production is a fantastic experience. You can take a guided tour through the factory, focusing on the historical and technological details of the porcelain production in Dubí. The tour also includes a visit to the House of Porcelain with Blue Blood, with a unique exhibition on the history of the porcelain production, in both the vanished and still existing porcelain manufactures under the Ore Mountains. Porcelain lovers can also visit a newly refurbished retail store and buy the famous products of the Český porcelán, a. s. The company has prepared four interesting sightseeing tours, included in the international and border-crossing Porcelain Trail project.

Blue Trail – from Queen Judith to Blue Onion Teplice / Dubí, 10 am–3 pm Itinerary: The Regional Museum in Teplice (an attractive exhibition of porcelain and ceramics, the unique preserved sacral rooms of the disappeared Romanesque monastery founded by Queen Judith), lunch at the Český porcelán, a. s. Dubí, tour of the plant, and visit to the House of Porcelain with Blue Blood.

Porcelain Trail through the Domain of the Dukes of Wallenstein, and Clary-Aldrigen Duchcov / Teplice / Dubí, 9 am–4 pm Itinerary: State chateau Duchcov (unique collections of the Wallenstein family), the Regional Museum in Teplice, lunch at the Český porcelán, a. s. Dubí, tour of the plant, and visit to the House of Porcelain with Blue Blood.

Porcelain Trail from the Osek Monastery to the Gem of Venetian Architecture in Dubí Osek / Dubí, 9 am–3 pm Itinerary: Cistercian monastery in Osek (founded in 1206, with a state-of-the-art Czech organ), dinner at the Český porcelán, a. s. Dubí, tour of the plant, and visit to the House of Porcelain with Blue Blood, visit to the Virgin Mary church in Dubí, the northern -most structure of the so-called Venetian Architecture.

DELICATE BEAUTY FROM THE HANDS OF A MASTER The last of the four trails takes you to Duchcov, where you can find the Royal Dux Bohemia that manufactures porcelain figures, and is included in the production portfolio of the Český porcelán, a. s. Dubí. This factory has been producing and selling figurative and decorative porcelain for 160 years. Its products are mostly exported. It is possible to say that it ranks among the world’s top-class. It is evident from numerous awards. Its trade mark, a pink triangle, guarantees the origin, and the high quality of the figural porcelain produced under the brand Royal Dux Bohemia. The porcelain figures are manufactured in hard porcelain of European type, with a great emphasis on the precise, fine details of the product. During the tour to the plant visitors can learn about the hand production with traditional techniques that guarantee the high quality and special character of the products manufactured in Duchcov. The most interesting item is a life-size Yorkshire terrier figure named Beatrix Bella Venezia, made to the model of the family’s forefathers who lived at the Duchcov chateau at the times of Giacomo Casanova (1785–1798).

In the Footsteps of Giacomo Casanova Duchcov / Dubí, 9 am–3 pm Itinerary: State chateau Duchcov, Royal Dux porcelain manufacture in Duchcov, lunch at the Český porcelán, a. s. Dubí, tour of the plant, and visit to the House of Porcelain with Blue Blood. Reservations: modrodum@cesky.porcelan.cz Tel.: +420 607 078 469 More info at:

www.infocentrum-dubi.cz www.cesky.porcelan.cz

THEKARLOVYVARYREGION known and unknovn We believe that a lot of people abroad know where the Karlovy Vary Region is, as well as its spa towns Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně, Jáchymov and Kynžvart, and that they have visited many of this world renown therapeutic spas and are convinced that the combination of natural medicinal sources (thermal waters, mineral water, therapeutic gases and mud) with modern technology and the latest scientific findings can heal the body and the soul. Most visitors have surely been to some of our beautiful castles and châteaux – Loket, Kynžvart, Bečov, Chyše, Cheb, Vildštejn, Seeberg… and will also know our museums, theatres, colonnades, galleries and concert halls. Now they can reminisce about their stay in our region, and know more about it, at the tourist information web page of the Karlovy Vary Region http://www.zivykraj.cz/en/discover Those who would like to get treated in any of the spa centres of the Karlovy Vary Region can find all the necessary information at: http://www.zivykraj.cz/en/spa-wellness This year, we have prepared a lot of news for visitors to our region: The House of Butterflies, with exotic butterflies from all over the world – around 300 of them flying over more than 100 m2. Its gift-shop offers butterfly-themed souvenirs and the house itself can host wedding ceremonies. Next to it is the romantic observation tower Diana with a gorgeous view to Karlovy Vary.

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It can be reached either by funicular or walking the paths of the spa forests. At its feet is a stylish restaurant built in 1914. Our offer also commemorates the region’s mining past: – The Mauritius Mine, the biggest tin mine on the Czech side of the Ore Mountains, is only a few kilometres from Jáchymov. It was exploited between 1545 and 1944, and now, this Cultural Heritage Site is part of the Czech-German project Montanregion – Mining-cultural region in the Ore Mountains, which aims to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. – The renovated Ostrov Château (located between Karlovy Vary and Jáchymov) has an exhibition of objects made of tin and silver, the metals of the Ore Mountains after centuries of mining. In winter, when some of the landmarks are closed, the ski centres of the Ore Mountains welcome their visitors: Boží Dar, the modernised Klínovec Ski Centre and the brand new facilities in Plešivec.

Courtesy of: www.kvpoint.cz

We look forward to your visit and we will have something new for you, something that will make your relax or therapeutic stay in the Karlovy Vary Region a better one. You can find more information and contacts to spas, hotels, castles, châteaux, museums, galleries and ski centres at www.livingland.eu

The Karlovy Vary Region is an excellent tourist destination. It presents itself under the Living Land slogan, which reflects both the attractiveness of the region and the first-class spa care.

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