Welcome To Prague Winter 2016-2017

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Winter 2016–2017

WELCOMETO Prague & the Czech Republic Guidebook

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CONTENTSWINTER2016–2017 The Prague Spring – International Music Festival Collegium 1704 Jiří Anderle – Cabinet of Curiosities JKOK Infinity of Jan Kaplický National Gallery: American Prints; Olivier Adam: Daughters of Buddha Lucas Cranach; Douanier Rousseau The Convent of St. Agnes National Theatre Laterna magika Some Best Buys Fashion Sweet Moments with a Chocolate Fairy Glass Inspiration for your Senses

CzechTourism – Events Calendar 10–12 Prague Castle Information 30–31 10x Briefly about Prague 52 Tourist Information Centres; Prague Sight-seeing Tours; Excursions; Guides; Public Holidays 74

TOURIST INFORMATION

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

PRAGUE DIRECTORY

MINI-GUIDE

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

CULTURE

The City of Prague Museum Prague of Charles IV City Gallery Prague: Jaroslav Horejc – Master of the Czech Art Deco

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One-day Trips: UNESCO Landmarks The Terezín Memorial Kutná Hora – UNESCO family member A trip to Pilsen Adolf Loos Pilsen Invitation to the Czech Mountains Beskydy Mountains Krkonoše Mountains Karlovy Vary Region Jan Becher Museum UNESCO Czech Heritage

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

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Cover photo: Charles Bridge and Prague Castle (photo: CzechTourism)

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: 30. 11. 2016, IČO: 257 28 601, INDEX ISSN 47 745MK ČR E 13231 The date of next issue: 28. 2. 2017

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Infinity of Jan Kaplický Dancing House Gallery Jiráskovo náměstí 6, Praha 2 The exhibition will run from 8 November 2016 to 12 March 2017 For more informanion, please see p. 24–25.

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CONCERTO GLASSICO Czech Center, Rytířská 12, Prague 1 6 – 31 January 2017 Open daily: Mon–Fri: 11 am–6 pm, Sat: 11 am–5 pm, Free admission

The Concerto Glassico projects present the Czech glass and glass jewellery-making. It was first opened in 2014 and thanks to its great success, it has become a regular biennial.

The presentation in the Czech Center in Prague carries on the successful exhibition that took place for three months, in 2016, in the Tuscany Palace in Prague. Its fundamental motif is the encounter of photographs of works of excellent artists with personalities of the Czech glass of art. The photographic part called the “Glass Dialogues”, by prof. Miroslav Vojtěchovský is complemented perfectly with works of the students of the School of Glassmaking in Nový Bor. Visitors can also look forward to audio-visual interactive programs and workshops for those who would like to try out the true work of the glassmakers and create their own glass jewellery and stained glass. The exhibition also presents the most admired works from the Concerto Glassico 2016.

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DEAR FRIENDS, The tradition of glassmaking in the Czech lands goes back one thousand years. Ever since its origins, glass and glass jewellery became icons and significant country products that spread the fame of Czech glassmakers all over the world. The uniqueness of Czech glass was shaped by the historical tradition, the legacy of many generations of glassmakers, and the natural, economical and social conditions of the country. The mastery of the glassmakers and special quality material, along with numerous other elements, resulted in a special and specific “Bohemian style”, clear cut, marked with organic harmony prevailing over the glass substance, its outer shape and decoration. The term “Bohemian glass” started to be used to denote the technique of cutting and grinding crystal in 17 th century. "Bohemian Crystal" indicated clear glass that resembled geniune mountain crystals.

Bohemian glass has been traditionally considered and excellent trade commodity, topquality and specific trademark on foreign markets.

The production of crystal chandeliers started in 1724. The French King Louis XI equipped the palaces in Versailles and Fontainebleau with Czech chandeliers, setting an example to other royal courts in Europe.

Today you can find Czech crystal chandeliers, for example, in the Royal Opera in Rome, La Scala in Milan, and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.

Glass jewellery has been inseparable from the Czech lands. The centers of their production have been located near Jablonec nad Nisou and the Iser Mountains, in North Bohemia, for more than 600 years. Glass jewellery from Bohemia has always been a symbol of high quality that satisfied the taste of customers from all corners of the planet. Czech fashion jewellery decorates many Czech and foreign celebrities; iconic fashion brands like Nina Ricci, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Prada, and Karl Lagerfeld do not hesitate to use Czech glass jewellery. You probably won’t resist their miraculous beauty, either.

One of the key factors that influenced the historical and contemporary success of Bohemian glass was the development and the high standard of a glassmaking education system. In Kamenický Šenov, the first School of Glassmaking in the world was opened in 1856.

The Czech glass school gained world renown thanks to the extraordinary sense of Czech master glassmakers and artists for the specific character of the glass, the cultivated artistic expression, and the original production techniques. Glassmaking in the Czech lands has never been limited to just plain reproduction. Thanks to its creative character, it has always had a close relationship with fine arts; the skills and craftsmanship of Czech glassmakers helped numerous excellent Czech artists to reach their world fame. At the beginning of the 1960s, exhibitions and presentations abroad (Milano Triennale 1957 and 1960, World Expo in Brussels 1958) brought Czech glass onto a leading position among the glass worldpowers.

When you visit the Czech Republic, let yourselves to be charmed by the beauty of traditional Czech glass products, their originality, gracious shapes, play of lights and colors, excellent design, and high quality. Along with memories, you can acquire a little piece of a Czech cultural heritage.

Jirˇí Rˇíha The Czech Art of Glass Association, Chairman

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DISCOVERTHESECRETSOFGLASS The Glass Art Center, documenting Czech glasswork tradition, was founded in 2013 at the František Glassworks in the city of Sázava. The facility preserved in its original state was built 134 years ago.

• glasswork demonstrations • artist in residence • a cultural program • conferences, meetings, and team-buildings • studio glass auctions – “Glass Treasure” • a gift shop and a cafe

The Glass Art Center in Sázava offers: • a permanent, international exhibition of studio glass MAKE YOUR DAY • a gallery of contemporary artists and designers A tour to the Glass Art Center (52 kilometers from Prague, 40 minutes from the • master classes Prague city center) • workshops

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HOT SHOP TRIP /// EXCLUSIVE • transportation from Prague to Sázava and back • a tour through the studio glass exhibition, guided in English • blowing of your own glass product from hot glass (e.g. a vase, beer mug or a glass flower) • refreshments • a glass gift

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• sandblasting a decoration of your choice on a glass, and a glass desk print (vitrography) • refreshments • a glass gift

GLASS ART CENTER IN SÁZAVA Opening hours: May – October: Tue–Sun, 10 am–6 pm November – April: Tue–Sat, 10 am–4 pm

COLD SHOP TRIP /// COMFORT • transportation from Prague to Sázava and back • a tour through the studio glass exhibition, guided in English

More info and reservations at: Tel.: +420 727 934 166, +420 607 049 677

info@cestyskla.cz, www.cestyskla.cz

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TIPSFORTRIPS The longest skating track in the world Lipno Reservoir, from December 2016 to March 2017 Skating is a popular winter activity. The Lipno Reservoir, the largest in the Czech Republic, frozen from December to March, has the best skating track in the country, as soon as the ice gets thick enough.

It is 11 kilometers long, 6–8 meters wide, and free of charge. It is the longest groomed natural skating track in the world.

The frozen Lipno Reservoir and its surroundings are also suitable for cross-country skiing. You can also visit the unique “Treetop Trail”.

Biathlon World Cup Nové Město na Moravě, 15 – 18 December 2016 In the Vysočina Arena, the world’s best biathlonists will compete for four days. The third round of the World Cup of this popular winter sport opens on Thursday 15 December with the men’s 10 km sprint. Women start their 7,5 km race with two shootings on Friday. Visitors can look forward to chase and mass-start races, and a rich accompanying program.

Advent and Christmas in Český Krumlov Český Krumlov, 25 November 2016 – 6 January 2017 In Český Krumlov, a UNESCO landmark in South Bohemia, you can stroll through picturesque lanes, see the festive lighting of the Christmas tree, sing carols, expect the “Christ Child Mail”, and welcome the Three Wise Men. Until 6 January, an OldBohemian Christmas Fair will be held on the Svornosti Square, with the aroma of punch, mulled wine, and Christmas sweets. Visitors can purchase traditional crafts products at the craftsmen fair in the Český Krumlov chateau courtyard. The Advent program will be accompanied with attractive events for both children and adults, such as a live Nativity, the biblical story in songs and dances.

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New Year’s Eve in Prague Prague, 31 December 2016 and 1 January 2017 If you are planning to spend the last day of 2016 in a city come to Prague, the “City of the Hundreds of Spires”. You can attend the New Year’s Eve concert of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra in the Art-Nouveau Municipal House or several performances at the National Theatre, like the popular Christmas ballet “The Nutcracker”. A unique experience will be brought to you by the “New Year’s Eve Gala Night with Mozart” at the Estate Theater, where Mozart himself conducted the world premiere of his opera Don Giovanni. For midnight we recommend to visit the Letná Park to have a unique view of Prague, glittering with fireworks in all city corners. The official New Year fireworks, however, are on 1 January at 6 pm.

International Beer Festival České Budějovice, 13 – 18 February 2017 More than 50 breweries will be presented at this festival, where beer connoisseurs can taste the best from Czech and foreign breweries and microbreweries – both the famous and popular lagers as well as stouts, porters, ales, lambics, and wheat beers. The festival includes concerts, and the greatest and most prestigious Czech tasting competition known as the “Golden Beer Seal”.

Jizerská 50 (Iser Mountains 50) Bedřichov, 17 – 19 February 2017 The legendary race is taking place for the 50 th time in 2017. The program also includes a 25 kilometer race in classic style, 30 kilometers free-style and sprint, a race for children, and relay. The Saturday afternoon program will once again include the 10 kilometers classic style race for families, giving them the chance to experience the atmosphere of a legendary race, first-hand. This race, which also has its summer version, once again welcomes both adults and children. The grand opening includes a memorial of the Expedition Peru 1970, and fireworks.

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Carnevale Prague 2017

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Prague, 18 – 28 February 2017

Prague is one of the world metropolises that organize city carnival festivals, celebrations of human joy and togetherness.

The festivities include a wide range of activities: ceremonies, parades, artistic workshops, street theater performances in historical squares and public spaces, concerts, balls, stage performances, and a festival of traditional carnival culinary specialties; while a festival of baroque culture organized in authentic locations of the Prague carnival history will be an important part of the program.

Sportissimo ½Marathon Prague

Prague, 1 April 2017

This is not a Fool’s Day joke.

You can run through the center of Prague in your running shoes.

You do not have to break world records (this belongs to the awesome runners from Kenya and Ethiopia). The 19 th edition of the Prague ½Marathon will be again beautiful, thanks to the breathtaking views, and, above all, the participants. The capacity of the race is 11.500 runners, and it usually fills up way in advance. The runners are guaranteed a top-quality race, marked with the Golden Label by the International Association of Athletic Federations. Those who think 21 kilometers too short can try the full Prague Marathon in May.

José Carreras

Brno, 5 May 2017

The famous opera singer and legendary tenor, José Carreras, famous for his performances of works by Verdi and Puccini, and for his work in the all-star Los Tres Tenores, has announced his last world tour for 2017 – “Final World Tour” – which includes a concert in Brno, making it Carrera’s first and, obviously, last performance in South Moravia.

Pilsner Urquell Draft Beer Workshop Pilsen, throughout the year Enjoy unforgettable moments with your friends and become beer experts. Visit the traditional premises of the Pilsner Urquell brewery and have fun learning the proper way to tap a beer. You will learn how to tap it “up to the level”, as well as the meaning of “čochtan”, “šnyt” and “mlíko” terms. As a gift, you will receive a certificate of completion of the Pilsner Urquell Draft Beer Workshop and a half-liter beer glass with your name on it. (see p. 98–101)

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CITY GALLERY City Gallery Prague PRAGUE Jaroslav Horejc (1886–1983) / Master of the Czech Art Deco

28 September 2016 – 8 January 2017 The House at Stone Bell (U Kamenného zvonu) Old Town Square 13, Prague 1 Open Tue–Sun, 10 am to 8 pm Jaroslav Horejc is without doubt one of the most significant Czech personalities of the 20th century arts.

He has always been appreciated for his versatility, which impacted both the sculpting and applied arts.

His work, however, remained a solitary point of view without followers. The isolationism stigma was ruptured in the 1980s when his work became part of the Art Deco international phenomenon. The exhibition in the House at Stone Bell presents Horejc’s work for the first time in a special set interlinking both spheres.

It also commemorates an extensive set of works presented at the Czech section of the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris in 1925.

Chalice Cannan-Land of Affluence and Fruits, 1919–1922, Museum of Decorative Arts, Prague

It includes four famous engraved chalices that rank among the most significant artworks of Czech glass of the 20th century, which awarded the artist the Grand Prix in the glass category.

The Czechoslovak pavilion exhibition also presented four glass chandeliers whose allegoric decorations were designed by Jaroslav Horejc. The chandeliers can still be seen in the World Trade Organization building in Geneva. The art potential of Jaroslav Horejc found its use in numerous architectonic assignments, and the exhibition presents his works for the St. Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, namely his famous four seasons allegories, and a relief with candelstand for the Johann Amos Comenius mausoleum in Naarden, the Nederlands (1937).

Fireplace grille with Bacchus, 1916, Arthouse Hejtmánek

Head – The colours of autumn, 1933, Museum of Decorative Arts, Prague

More information on:

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THE PRAGUE The Prague SpringSPRING 2017 International Music Festival 2017

12 May – 2 June 2017

The program of the 72 nd edition of the Prague Spring International Music Festival includes about 45 concerts and its diversity will satisfy both the big orchestra and chamber music enthusiasts, contemporary music lovers and those whose hearts beat for the authentic interpretation of music from the past.

The showcase of prominent overseas symphonic orchestras and the festival itself will be opened by an orchestra considered by many to be the world’s best: The Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Daniel Barenboim. It is the seventh time this orchestra is attending Prague Spring, but the first time to receive the honor of opening the festival.

Daniel Barenboim © Ivan Malý

The two concerts of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with its chief-conductor Peter Oundjian promise a special experience. The orchestra presented its extraordinary qualities on its opening concert of the Prague Spring Festival in 2013. Interestingly, this orchestra was led by Czech conductor Karel Ančerl after his emigration from Czechoslovakia in 1969.

Both concerts will feature excellent soloists: Maxim Vengerov, the legendary violinist who returns after 18 years, and Jan Lisiecki, a pianist star of the emerging soloists generation, just 21 years old.

Maxim Vengerov

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The program of foreign symphonic orchestras will be closed by the famous Orchestre de Paris, with its German conductor Thomas Hengelbrock. The Czech audience remembers him – and Oundjian – for the excellent interpretation of the Bedřich Smetana’s My Coutry at the opening concert in 2015.

The festival will commemorate the 450 th anniversary of the birth of Claudio Monteverdi with a concert of a leading Italian ensemble dedicated to authentic interpretation of old vocal music styles: the La Compagnia del Madrigale.

Jan Lisiecki

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After 22 years, Prague Spring will welcome one of the founding fathers of the movement of scholarly interpretation of ancient music: William Christie, who heads the British Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

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The theme of the 2017 program focuses on music of the Hispanic circle. The Forma Antiqva ensemble will present the audience a truly unique genre of the musical-theatrical art of the turn of the 18 th and 19 th centuries: the “Tonadilla Escénica”. The Zapico Brothers trio will be bringing gems of Spanish instrumental works from the 18 th century for cembalo, teorba, and baroque guitar, and the singer Rocío Márquez, a star of Spanish flamenco, will perform songs with lyrics by Federico García Lorca.

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William Christie

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In 2017, the festival will once again include the “Chamber Music Weekend” project, this time titled “Prejudices, Obstacles, Persecution”. The ten weekend concerts will feature pianist and artist in residence Alexander Lonquich, violinist Vilde Frang, violoncellist Nicolas Altstaedt, the Sacconi Quartet, Wihan Quartet and David Oistrach Quartet, among others.

Zapico Brothers

A concert prepared together with the Berg Orchestra will focus on the younger audience with the world premiere of a composition by Petr Wajsar commissioned by the Prague Spring Festival, which intends to follow up the Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra with a perspective of the contemporary young listeners of the beginning of the 21st century.

Alexander Lonquich

An original concert is being prepared in cooperation with the the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague. It will take place in the National Technical Museum and will present the world premiere of a composition by Jan Trojan, also commissioned by the Prague Spring Festival, that will use a combination of live musicians, electro-acoustic music, and “robotic” speakers moving among the listeners.

© Francesco Fratto

The festival’s closing concert will meet all the parameters of a unique event.

The festival will culminate under the baton of Krzysztof Penderecki, one of the greatest personalities of the second half of the 20 th century. He will present his own famous symphony, the Seven Gates of Jerusalem, composed to celebrate the 3000 th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (see p. 3)

Diana Damrau

© Rebecca Fay

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COLLEGIUM Collegium 1704 1704 Season 2016–2017 combined the best of both series into one which applies for the coming season, too.

During its existence, Collegium 1704 succeeded in establishing two concert series, being awarded prizes for its CDs, and attracting scholars as well as numerous enthusiasts.

Collegium 1704 will return to the Dvořák Hall in Rudolfinum with increased intensity. The ever-growing interest by the public is reflected in the repetitions of all concert programmes.

Starting with the recently finished season 2015–16, where the ensemble celebrated its 10 anniversary, it th

Christmas Oratorio

ditional New Year’s Eve concerts on 31 December will present perfectly sounding works by Antonio Vivaldi, Nisi Dominus, and by Jan Dismas Zelenka, Dixit Dominus, and a new world premiere of Litaniae Xaverianae.

J. S. Bach In a festive spirit, the concerts on 20 and 21 December 2016 will bring the brilliant Christmas Oratorio, one of Bach’s most famous compositions. The tra-

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past seasons, reviving the glory of the royal festivities of the age of the Sun King. Visitors can look forward to Le Divertissement Royal, by J.-B. Lully, and In Convertendo Dominus Grand Motet, by Jean-Phillipe Rameau and others.

The programme held on 2 and 3 February 2017 focuses on music from the royal chapel in Versailles, and carries on the tradition of successful and soughtafter performances of the French repertory of the

Miserere

be presented by the velvet voice of bass singer Jan MartinĂ­k, member of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, on 16 and 17 March 2017.

J. D. Zelenka The timeless works by J. D. Zelenka a J. S. Bach will

St John Passion

by J. S. Bach, conducted exceptionally by Lars Ulrik Mortensen, one of the most significant conductors, and the head of the Concerto Copenhagen from Denmark.

J. S. Bach The season will culminate with the Easter concerts on 6 and 7 April, 2017, presenting the St John Passion,

More info at: www.collegium1704.com

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COLLEGIUM1704–PROGRAMME2016–2017 The 5 th season of the concert series Collegium 1704 & Collegium Vocale 1704 Václav Luks – conductor and artistic director

7 December, 7:30 pm La Virtuosissima – a special concert, Rafaella Milanesi – soprano Program: J. D. Zelenka – Sonate a 2 Oboi, Fagotto e 2 Bassi Obligati Church of St Simon and Jude

20 and 21 December, 7:30 pm Christmas Oratorio Program: J. S. Bach – Weihnachtsoratorium Dvořák Hall, Rudolfinum

31 December, 2 pm and 6 pm New Year’s Eve concert Program: J. D. Zelenka – Litanieae Xaverianae – new world premiere Church of St Simon and Jude

2 and 3 February 2017, 7:30 pm Royal Festivities in Versailles Program: M. R. de Lalande – Te Deum, J. B. Lully – Le Diverissement Royal, J. J. de Mondoville – Grand motet Dominus Regnavit, J. P. Rameau – Grand motet In convertendo Dominus Dvořák Hall, Rudolfinum

16 and 17 March 2017, 7:30 pm Miserere, Jan Martiník – bass Program: J. D. Zelenka – Miserere in C minor Dvořák Hall, Rudolfinum

6 and 7 April 2017, 7:30 pm Easter Concert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen – conductor Program: J. S. Bach – St John Passion Dvořák Hall, Rudolfinum

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JIŘÍAnderle ANDERLE CABINET Jiří – Cabinet– of Curiosities 15 September 2016 – 15 January 2017 Municipal House, Prague

The Municipal House in Prague hosts a retrospective exhibition of works by worldfamous graphic artist and painter Jiří Anderle, honoring the artist’s 80 th birthday. The extensive and diverse body of work which Jiří Anderle (born 1936) has created over more than fifty years includes prints, drawings, paintings and sculptures. The varied forms and techniques used by Anderle share a common denominator: critical humanist perception focused on specific historical phenomena and universal human themes. In a specific and timeless way, his graphic and picture series express the existential anxiety of man. At the same time, he perceives the world as a theater (Theatrum Mundi), and his works are unified by his belief in humanity.

Since he first appeared on the Czech art scene in the mid-1960s, Jiří Anderle has earned a unique place not only in the Czech cultural context, but internationally as well. The number of Anderle’s individual exhibitions is getting close to one hundred. He has received around 40 pres-

tigious awards and his work is represented in the collections of many Czech museums and galleries and around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

He gained his renown primarily through his graphic art, in which he developed unmistakable artistic expression based on the mastery and combining of various printmaking techniques. The current exhibition makes it possible to form one’s own opinion on the artist’s development. However, Richard Drury, the curator, points that he could only present the “tip of the iceberg” of Anderle’s work; though he has tried to present the most various themes and periods of the artist’s career.

The exhibition is held under the patronage of the Prague Mayor Adriana Krnáčová.

OBECNÍ DŮM/MUNICIPAL HOUSE Náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1 Open: 10 am–7 pm Admission: CZK 170/85/350

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JKOK INFINITY JKOK Infinity of OF JanKAPLICKÝ Kaplický 8 November 2016 – 12 March 2017 Dancing House, Prague Open daily, 9 am–8 pm

JK 2008, London, Future Systems, © A. Jungrová

Jan Kaplický (1937–2009) was a Czech architect who lived in the United Kingdom since his emigration in 1968. Together with David Nixon, he founded the Future Systems architecture studio. He received the Stirling Prize – the most prestigious British prize for architecture – for the Lord’s Media Center at the cricket stadium in London. He designed the Docklands Floating Bridge in London and the Selfridges

JK 2008, Budvar, © Richard Davies place in the future” says Eva Jiřičná, author of the exhibition, famous architect herself, and Kaplický’s former partner.

Department Store in Birmingham, among others.

Along with his work in architecture and design, he taught at universities in Great Britain, France, and Germany.

The exhibition presents the best of Kaplický’s lifetime works, including some never exhibited pieces and exhibits from his estate. It includes famous projects and structure models, as well as his less-known fashion and design works. The exhibition is divided into three sections. The first shows the visitors the architect’s iconic works; the second, his sources of inspiration, family background and projects created before his

The Dancing House Gallery invites you to an exhibition of works by Jan Kaplický, organized at the occasion of the 80th birthday of this significant Czech architect and visionary. The retrospective has been prepared by architect Eva Jiřičná, together with the Al-DESIGN Ltd. and the KAPLICKÝ CENTRE Foundation. “Infinity aims at the future. All his thought took

JK 2006, National Library, © Jan Kaplicky

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JK 2007, Villa E, © Jan Kaplicky

structure to his homeland at the end of his life. He did not succeed, his National Library project was never realized.

emigration to Britain, as well as his works in the Czech Republic after 1989. You can also see his “Numbfish” concert house for České Budějovice, one of his last projects, and those from the 1960s that caught attention after his arrival at Great Britain. The final section shows the creative process of the projects with models of lesser-known office blocks, and experimental and futuristic projects like the house of a helicopter pilot and remarkable structures of organic shapes designed for a sea coast.

When leaving the gallery, visitors should not miss the cast of Kaplický’s hands: “He created his projects in his head but his thoughts were transferred to his hands. He did not create with a computer, but with his hands”, remarks Eva Jiřičná.

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The exhibition also presents Kaplický as designer of furniture, jewelry, table wear and fashion. It highlights his aims to create in an environmentally responsible way and his ambitions to dedicate a significant

All photos by courtesy of The Kaplicky Centre, Foundation

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NATIONAL GALLERY PRAGUE National Gallery in Prague Three Centuries of American Prints from the National Gallery of Art in Washington 5 October 2016 – 8 January 2017 Trade Fair Palace

The U.S. Embassy in Prague provides auspices for the exhibition “Three Centuries of American Prints from the National Gallery of Art in Washington”.

The exhibition Three Centuries of American Prints from the National Gallery of Artin Washington offers a broad perspective on the history of American print production, from its outset, at the beginning of the 18 th century, until the present. The 140 prints on display represent graphic art production from the colonial and the Revolution periods, to iconic works of the 20 th century. The exhibition introduces works by artists such as John Simon, James McNeill Whistler, Fanny Palmer, Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, George Bellows, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Jackson Pollock.

Conception: Amy Johnston, Judith Brodie (National Gallery of Art) Andy Warhol: Marilyn Monroe

The exhibition comes to the National Gallery in Prague from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, where its curators, Amy Johnston and Judith Brodie, have been working on its preparation. The catalogue contains a comprehensive study by Professor Michael Lewis, from Williams College, and thirteen texts by curators, academics, historians, art historians and American-culture experts.

Olivier Adam: Daughters of Buddha who intensively supports equality for women, will be present at the ceremony.

19 October 2016 – 28 February 2017 Kinsky Palace Stables Open daily except Monday, 10 am–6 pm

You can support the project purchasing special photographs at the exhibition or through www.buddhovydcery.cz. The revenues will be used to support the education and improvement of the basic life conditions of Buddhist nuns in North India.

The National Gallery in Prague is hosting a charity exhibition documenting the life of Buddhist nuns in the Himalayas. It is organized in cooperation with the Most Pro Tibet (Bridge for Tibet) non-profit organization, and was included into the accompanying program of the Forum 2000 Conference – a Festival of Democracy, which took place in Prague, in midOctober. The Forum was founded by former Czech President, and Dalai Lama’s close friend, Václav Havel. The exhibition was organized under auspices of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

The photographer Olivier Adam, together with his partner and journalist Dominique Butet, spent more than eight years documenting the path of Buddhist nuns in five monasteries in the Himalayas, in North India.

The Tibetan Nuns Project was founded in 1987, and has helped to open primary and secondary schools.

In December 2016, for the first time ever, 20 nuns will be awarded the title “geshema”, similar to a doctorate of Buddhist philosophy, allowing them to become teachers in convents. His Holiness the Dalai Lama,

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Cranach from all sides 23 June 2016 – 22 January 2017 Sternberg Palace

shop as a ingeniously organized unit based on precise working methods. The exhibition stands out for the significant element of active participation by visitors, who will have the chance to paint their own copy of Cranach’s work, using reproduction techniques of the artist’s period.

Paintings by Lucas Cranach and His Circle from the Collections of the National Gallery in Prague The exhibition “Cranach from All Sides” will present the German Renaissance painter and his circle not only via unique works from the collections of the National Gallery in Prague, but also via the most interesting results of research conducted by a team of experts from the Cranach Digital Archive Düsseldorf, headed by Gunnar Heydenreich. The group of the Prague works linked with the artist’s name is extraordinarily heterogeneous and includes very attractive and popular scenes such as The Old Fool, Christ and the Adulteress and The Original Sin (Adam and Eve).

The research has revealed many yet unknown facts about these and other works, as well as information about their technological process and, especially their copies. The exhibition in the Sternberg Palace will introduce visitors to the most recent discoveries linked with the most precious works held by the National Gallery in Prague, and also present the Cranach work-

Lucas Cranach – the Elder: The Mass of St. Gregory

Douanier Rousseau: Painter’s Paradise Lost the works of Czech artists such as Otto Gutfreund, Jan Zrzavý or Toyen, which demonstrate the painter’s impact on the Czech environment. For this exhibition, works will be on loan from a number of prestigious Czech and foreign institutions and also from private collections.

15 September 2016 – 15 January 2017 Kinsky Palace Open daily except Monday, 10 am–6 pm Henri Rousseau, known as the Customs Officer (1844–1910), is one of the most important artists of the turn of the 19 th and 20 th centuries. His works attracted not only intellectuals like Guillaume Apollinaire and collectors such as Wilhelm von Uhde, but also many artists. In his paintings he anticipated or resolved similar problems as Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Frida Kahlo, etc. He was highlighted as a source of inspiration in particular by the group known as Der Blaue Reiter, headed

by Vassily Kandinsky.

The Snake Charmer, 1907

This exhibition has been realised in cooperation with the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, on the basis of a concept prepared by Gabriella Belli (Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia) and Guy Cogeval (Musée d’Orsay). The authors place Rousseau in the context of other, no less famous artists and try to trace the stimuli linked with archaism, classicism and his original vision of realism. The National Gallery in Prague will present Henri Rousseau in the autumn of 2016, after the exhibition in the Musée d’Orsay has closed. The selection from the Paris exhibition will be supplemented by

© RMN-Grand Palais / Hervé Lewandowski Photo: © Národní galerie v Praze

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NATIONAL GALLERY PRAGUE National Gallery in Prague The Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia Comes Alive A historical jewel in the metropolis center After almost two years, the National Gallery in Prague has finished the revitalization of its oldest building, the St. Agnes of Bohemia Convent.

This national cultural landmark has metamorphosed from purely gallery and historical rooms, into a place for relax and various cultural experiences.

The convent opened its gates to the public for the first time on 25 October 2016.

a busy city; a remnant of the original gardens. Although the monastery was closed down in 1782, its unique Gothic architecture has been remarkably well preserved. The National Gallery in Prague acquired the complex in 1963 and opened the north gate garden in the 1980s, only to be closed down by the floods in 2002. Visitors now have the chance to see for the first time the remnants of the monastery of the Friars Minor, and relax in the gardens.

The St. Agnes Convent, the former seat of the Poor Clares and the Friars Minor, and the first Clarisses convent beyond the Alps, is one of the most significant Gothic structures in Prague. It was founded in the 1230s by the Přemyslid Princess Agnes of Bohemia, together with her brother King Wenceslas I. She joined the order in the new monastery and lived there as head of the community until her death. Visitors can see the most important rooms, including the St. Agnes oratory, the St.Salvatore Shrine, and the St. Frances Church, where the remains of King Wenceslas I rest.

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The upper level of the complex holds a permanent exhibition titled “The Medieval Arts in Bohemia and Central Europe 1200–1550”, showing a selection of the best from the medieval arts collections of the National Gallery. Ever since it was opened in the 1980s, the complex lacked a permanent sightseeing tour dedicated to the its architecture and the personality of its founder, the patron of the Czech lands, St. Agnes of Bohemia of the Přemyslid dynasty, who spent almost five decades of her life there.

of the former monastery a friendly and vivid place, both for Prague residents and foreign visitors.

Opening hours: Garden Behind the Churches June – August: 9 am–7 pm March – May, and September – October: 9 am–6 pm November – February: 10 am–4 pm Garden at the Northen Gate June – August: 9 am–10 pm March – May, and September – October: 9 am–6 pm November – February: 10 am–4 pm

The National Gallery in Prague will now open a new sightseeing tour that includes the lapidarium, a guided tour focusing on the architecture of the Clarisses and Friar Minor monastery, and a special tour for children. The lapidarium exhibition presents the most precious artifacts found during the decades of archaeological survey on the location. The monastery gardens are enlivened with new furnishing and almost two dozens sculptures by contemporary Czech artists, creating an attractive open-air gallery. The design of the Garden Behind the Churches and in the Friar Minor monastery are quite new, as well as the Garden at Northen Gate.

Klášter sv. Anežky České (Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia) U Milosrdných 17, Prague 1 Transportation: Metro A – Staroměstská Metro B – Náměstí republiky Tram 6, 8, 15, 26 – Dlouhá třída Bus 207 – Dlouhá třída

The gardens are open to the public for free all year long. In summer, the Clarisses and Friar Minor monastery, the St. Salvatore Shrine and the presbytery of the St. Frances Church will be accessible through the gardens. The autumn opening, which completes a project supported by grants from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, is only the first step in a number of the activities prepared to create in the gardens

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PRAGUECASTLEINFORMATION www.hrad.cz The Prague Castle Complex is open every day from 6 am to 10 pm Prague Castle gardens: The Royal Garden, the Garden on the Ramparts, the Paradise Garden, and the Upper Stag Moat are open daily in the summer tourist season (from 1 April to 31 October) from 10 am to 6 pm.

The Bastion Garden is open at the same time as the Prague Castle Complex. In the winter season the gardens are closed.

PREMISES REQUIRING TICKETS – daily 9 am–5 pm (summer season), 9 am–4 pm (winter season) Admission: full/discounted/family Prague Castle – Tour A – Old Royal Palace, permanent exhibition “The Story of Prague Castle”, St. George’s Basilica, Powder Tower, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane – CZK 350/175/700 Prague Castle – Tour B – Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane – CZK 250/125/500 Prague Castle – Tour C – Prague Castle Picture Gallery, St. Vitus Treasury – CZK 350/175/700 Permanent exhibition “The Story of Prague Castle” – CZK 140/70/280 Permanent exhibition St. Vitus Treasury – CZK 300/150/600 Prague Castle Picture Galley – CZK 100/50/200 Powder Tower – CZK 70/40/140 Great South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral – CZK 150 Discounts apply to: youth from 6–16, secondary school students accompanied by a teacher, school and university students, family (1–5 children up to 16 years of age and no more than 2 adults), seniors past 65. Admission is free for children under six. All tickets are valid for two days.

Visitors can pay for services in euro and all sales points accept all major credit cards. Cash-free purchase of tickets (acceptance of travel vouchers) is widely expected.

PRAGUE CASTLE INFORMATION CENTRES Information, guide services, admission tickets for the historic buildings Second Courtyard – tel.: +420 224 372 423, +420 224 372 419 Third Courtyard – tel.: +420 224 372 434, +420 224 372 435 Open daily 9 am–5 pm (winter season 9 am–4 pm) e-mail: info@hrad.cz, fax: +420 224 373 238

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 5 pm (XI–III), 10 am–6 pm (IV–X)

Armory – The Mihulka Powder Tower

Open daily 9 am–5 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.

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OVERVIEWOFCULTURALEVENTSATPRAGUECASTLE DECEMBER2016–FEBRUARY2017 PERMANENT EXHIBITION IN THE GOLDEN LANE

Prague Castle – Golden Lane The Golden Lane is probably the most romantic place of Prague Castle.

Along with restored, tiny, colorful houses, it offers a new permanent exhibition presenting the life in the Lane throughout its 500 years of existence.

Visitors can peek in the household of a famous seer, learn about the dwellings of the goldsmiths, the shooter, and the castle healer, while others have traditional little shops and a small exhibition of items discovered during the most recent archaeological survey.

The exhibition in the Golden Lane can be visited as part of two sightseeing tours. The access to the Lane is free from 4 pm to 9 pm but the exhibitions are closed.

THE CROWN IN THE PALM THE ETERNAL CURRENCY OF THE KINGDOM

Palais Rosenberg – In progress, till 7 January 2017 Open daily: 9 am–4 pm This poetically named exhibition will present the most famous Czech coin, the PRAGUE GROSCHEN, believed to be an eternal coin. Its minting was made possible in 1300 by the discovery of silver in the area around Kutná Hora. A fiscal reform then laid down the legal, artistic and technical basis for its issuance. The exhibition at the Rožmberk Palace presents the minting of Charles IV, also taking us to other times than the period of his rule. You can also see two recently discovered coin treasures.

CHRISTMAS WITH CHOREA BOHEMICA

Ballgame Hall at Prague Castle The Chorea Bohemica ensemble will play, sing, and dance in the Ballgame Room at Prague Castle. In a rare synthesis of traditional music, songs, dance, popular theater, and creative feelings, Chorea Bohemica seems to give life to the naïve figures of the Czech nativities.

Together with Christmas songs and carols, the program includes an unforgettable staging of old Czech legends.

9 December 2016 – 7 pm 10 December 2016 – 11 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm 11 December 2016 – 11 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm Tickets at: Infocenter at the 2 nd courtyard of the Prague Castle, and at: www.ticketpro.cz, www.ticketportal.cz Admission: CZK 360/180

GABRIELA DEMETEROVÁ & BEETHOVEN’S “FATE” Spanish Hall 16 December 2016, 7 pm Grand opening concert of the Czech Touches of Music Festival Bohuslav Martinů Symphonic Orchestra JAKUB KLECKER – conductor GABRIELA DEMETEROVÁ – violin Zdeněk Fibich (1850–1900): At Twilight, Idyll for orchestra, Op. 39 Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904): Concerto A minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 53 B 108 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Symphony No. 5 C minor, “Fate”, Op. 67

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NATIONAL THEATRE National Theatre Tosca

been a permanent part of the repertoire on the stage ever since. The renowned French director Arnaud Bernard has been invited to stage the new production of Tosca.

Giacomo Puccini Premiered on 27 and 28 January, 2017 The National Theatre In 1889, Puccini saw in Florence a performance of La Tosca, an acclaimed play by the French author Victorien Sardou, an engrossing melodrama about love and hate, passion and death, against the backdrop of political intrigues and the struggle for freedom. The premiere of the opera, on 14 January 1900 at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome, was a resounding success. Today, the opera-thriller set in 1800, in Italy, is one of the most popular worldwide. Puccini’s Tosca was first staged in Bohemia by the National Theatre in Prague, on 21 November 1903 and has

Viva la Mamma Gaetano Donizetti

Premiered on 9 and 10 February, 2017 The Estates Theatre An opera about opera – thus can be briefly characterised Donizetti’s dramma giocoso Conventions and Inconveniences of the Stage, also known as Viva la Mamma. The action takes place during the preparations and rehearsals for a new opera production, featuring singers, artists, theatre-makers and staff, both on stage and backstage. The conduct of the protagonists is funny, annoying, but also moving. And equally funny, annoying and moving is the behaviour of today’s descendants of Donizetti’s characters.

The timelessness of this operatic farce is actually what makes it so enthralling. In addition to an amusing plot, the audiences can also savour Donizetti’s brilliant bel canto music at its peak.

Nacho Duato

Multiplicity. Forms of Silence and Emptiness.

Premiered on 2 and 3 March, 2017 The National Theatre Music: Johann Sebastian Bach Choreography & Stage direction: Nacho Duato Every choreographer has a signature piece – the one work that particularly stands out in an artist’s ouevre; the basis of the worldwide reputation of an exceptional talent. The signature piece of the globally renowned Spanish creator Nacho Duato, the current artistic director of the Staatsballett Berlin, is indisputably the modern choreography Multiplicity.

The piece is made up of two parts, with the rapid first, Multiplicity, dominated by a wealth of choreographic variations, as they result from the very different musical excerpts of Bach’s music, The second half, Forms of Silence and Emptiness, is based solely on Bach’s Art of Fugue.

Forms of Silence and Emptiness, created for the European Capital of Culture 1999, Weimar. Behind the somewhat unwieldy title hides a unique tribute to the composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

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Name Quarter • Street/Square ▼ GOL DSM IT H’S, J E WE LLE RY Boucheron boutique 1 • Křižovnická 3 Cartier 1 • Pařížská 2 Diamonds & Pearls 1 • Týnská 21 Frey Wille 1 • Havířská 3 Golden & Silver 1 • Pařížská 5 Granát 1 • Dlouhá 28–30 1 • Panská 1 1 • Na Příkopě 23 Halada 1 • Pařížská 7 1 • Na Příkopě 16 Christian Dior 1 • Pařížská 4 Pandora Jewelery 1 • Na Příkopě 13 Studio Šperk 1 • Dlouhá 19 J. Drahoňovský Swarovski 1 • Pařížská 16 1 • Malé náměstí 1 1 • Celetná 11 ▼ PHI LAT E LY • N UM ISMAT IC SHOPS Dům filatelie 1 • Klimentská 6 Jiří Vandas 1 • Na Příkopě 25 ▼ FA SHIO N Hugo Boss 1 • Pařížská 6 Gianni Versace 1 • U Prašné brány 3 Alfred Dunhill 1 • Pařížská 14 Christian Dior 1 • Pařížská 4 Louis Vuitton 1 • Pařížská 13 Prada 1 • Pařížská 16

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 • Karoliny Světlé 9 Muziker 5 • Radlická 14 ▼ 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. 35)

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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. 37, 39)

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. 38)

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Underground line B, stop Národní třída Obchodní centrum 1 • Spálená 22 Quadrio – Underground line 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 Pasáž Černá Růže 1 • Na Příkopě 12 Underground line A, stop Můstek Pasáž Myslbek 1 • Na Příkopě 19-21 Underground line A, stop Můstek ▼ MARKETS 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 ▼ BO O K S H O P S Kanzelsberger 1 • Václavské nám. 42 (Palladium) 1 • nám. Republiky Neoluxor 1 • Václavské nám. 41 Knihkupectví Fišer 1 • Kaprova 10

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The fashion designer, Martina Nevařilová, is one of the top creators of Czech fashion. After graduating from the School of Applied Arts in Prague, she introduced her collections under the brand name NAVARILA®.

Since then, Martina has created her own authorial collections of knitwear for women, which are made with love in limited number by Czech producers in the Czech Republic. The new collections being created regularly twice a year, are designated for every-day wear and for all of you, who are looking for a brand with an individual designer’s touch among collections.

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TIME COFFEE… Time forFOR Coffee…

For 100 years, Prague cafés have been places for pleasant encounters of friends, artists, journalists, and students.

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 delicious espresso. Our pastry shop prepares daily home-made cakes, and we offer quiet breakfasts, business lunches, 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.

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 Open daily: Mon–Fri 8 am to midnight Sat–Sun 9 am to midnight

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LIVE PIANO DAILY FROM 5 PM TO 11 PM

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 am 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 openair 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 Tel.: +420 224 930 949, +420 724 054 055 Open daily: Mon–Fri 8 am–11:30 pm Sat and Sun 9 am–11:30 pm

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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.

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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.

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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 10 pm. The guard changes at noon are accompanied by a solemn fanfare. See the map on page 46.

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)

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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

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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

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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 in the summer tourist season (IV–X) from 10 am to 6 pm.

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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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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.

Time interval: 9 am–23:20 pm on a 15 minute (XI–III)

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

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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.

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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

Kampa

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

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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

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Old-Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) 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.

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Church of Our Lady before Týn

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.

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The Old-New Synagogue – the early Gothic building of 13 th 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 2017: April 11, 12, 17, 18; May 31; June 1; September 21, 22, 30; October 5, 6, 12, 13.

Admission: 200 CZK

Post Office – open 2 a.m.–midnight Prague 1, Jindřišská 14 Call Centrum 840 111 244

The Old Jewish Cemetery – with a tomb of Rabbi Löw

Road Breakdown Service 1230 Prague Ruzyně airport information – 220 111 888 Information on trains 221 111 122

VÁCLAV HAVEL AIRPORT PRAGUE (LETIŠTĚ VÁCLAVA HAVLA PRAHA)

Emergency call 112 Emergency medical aid 155 Police 158 Fire Brigade 150 Municipal Police 156

The Jerusalem (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 2017: April 11, 12, 17, 18; May 31; June 1; September 21, 22, 30; October 5, 6, 12, 13. Admission: 80 CZK

THE MOST IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Václav Havel Airport Prague (Terminal 1 and 2) • stop Náměstí Republiky (underground line B) Masarykovo nádraží (Masaryk Railway Station) (underground line B) stop Hlavní nádraží (Main Railway Station) (underground line C) •

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

Airport Express (bus)

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Toll motorways and express roads Toll roads are signed with the following traffic signs www.ceskedalnice.cz

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Maisel Synagogue – History of Jews in Bohemia and Moravia Former Ceremonial Hall – Jewish Traditions and customs

5 am–9 pm

6:30 am–10 pm

Subway and Tram Routes Scheme

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. 2015 to 31. 1. 2017. 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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Area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496 km Population: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 267 449 (1. 1. 2016) 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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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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“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 a.m.–6 p.m (III, IV, X), 8 a.m.–7 p.m. (V–IX), 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (XI–II)

Vyšehrad

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.

All objects are open daily: 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (IV–X); from 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (XI–III). Admission: 60 CZK

Slavín

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 1260. Its importance grew with the founding of

SomeimportantdatesfromthehistoryofPrague 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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Stavovské divadlo Černé divadlo Image Hudební divadlo Karlín Černé divadlo TA Fantastika Prague Shakespeare Company

Operetta, musical Clasical black light theatre performance Plays by William Shakespeare (in english)

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 www.bohemiaticket.cz, e-mail: order@bohemiaticket.cz SEE ALSO: www.ticketpro.cz; www.ticketportal.cz; www.ticketstream.cz; www.sazkaticket.cz www.eventim.cz; http://vstupenky.ticket-art.cz; www.ticketon.cz www.colosseumticket.cz; www.nachtigallartists.cz/en MUNICIPAL HOUSE (Obecní dům) (Culture and Information Centre)

Quarter • Street/Square Telephone 1 • Národní 2 224 901 448 1 • Wilsonova 4 (under reconstruction) 1 • Národní 4 224 901 417 e-mail: info@laterna.cz; www.novascena.cz, www.laterna.cz 1 • Železná 24 224 901 448 222 314 448 e-mail: image@imagetheatre.cz; www.imagetheatre.cz 8 • Křižíkova 10 221 868 666 1 • Karlova 8 222 221 366 (sales on line: www.tafantastika.cz) 1 • Ovocný trh (Kolowrat Theatre), e-mail: info@pragueshakespeare.com

Quarter • Street/Square 1 • Old-Town Hall 6 • Václav Havel Airport Prague Terminal 1, Terminal 2 1 • Visitor Centre Na Můstku, Rytířská 12 www.prague.eu 1 • Alšovo nábřeží 12 www.ceskafilharmonie.cz

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Estates Theatre Image Black Light Theatre (see p. 63) Musical Theatre Karlin – www.hdk.cz Ta Fantastika Black Light Theatre (see p. 65) Prague Shakespeare Company

Name National Theatre (see p. 32) Prague State Opera Laterna magika (see p. 33)

Theatres

CZECH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (Česká filharmonie)

Place PRAGUE CITY TOURISM e-mail: tourinfo@prague.eu

Advance Booking

CULTURE

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

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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.

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) ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

❷❹–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ❸ 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Name Quarter • Street/Square Telephone ▼ N ATI ONAL MUSE UM – Pe rma ne nt Exhib ition – w ww.nm.cz Natural History Museum 1 • Vinohradská 1 224 497 111, 224 497 430 (During the reconstruction visit New Building) (The short-term exhibition only) Ethnographic Museum – Musaion 5 • Letohrádek Kinských 257 214 806 Kinského zahrada 98 Lapidárium 7 • Výstaviště, pavilion 422 702 013 372, 724 412 257 Stone and sculpture monuments (Prague Exhibition Grounds) in the Czech lands, 11 till 19 century The Czech Museum of Music 1 • Karmelitská 2/4 224 497 707, 224 497 737 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) The Life and Work of Czech Composer Antonín Dvořák – permanent exhibition Bedřich Smetana Museum 1 • Novotného lávka 1 222 220 082, 221 082 288 The Life and Work of Czech Composer Bedřich Smetana – permanent exhibition Náprstek Museum 1 • Betlémské nám. 1 224 497 500 (Asian, African and American cultures) ▼ T HE C IT Y O F PRAGUE MUSE UM 8 • Na Poříčí 52 224 816 772 (see p. 14 – 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 Villa Müller (designed by Adolf Loos) 6 • Nad Hradním vodojemem 14 224 312 012 e-mail: vila.muller@muzeumprahy.cz; www.muzeumprahy.cz

Museums

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Quarter • Street/Square Telephone 1 • Jiřská 3, Prague Castle 233 312 925 e-mail: palace@lobkowicz.cz; www.lobkowiczevents.cz 7 • Kostelní 42 220 399 111 (101)

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Name Quarter • Street/Square Telephone Congress Centre Prague 4 • 5. května 65 261 171 111 Forum Karlín 8 • Pernerova 51 (Tickets: www.ticketportal.cz; www.ticketpro.cz; ticketstream.cz) Lichtenstein Palace, Martinů Hall 1 • Malostranské nám. 13 257 534 206 Lucerna Palace 1 • Štěpánská 61 222 516 910 Mirror Chapel of Clementinum 1 • Karlova 1 www.dvorak-symphony-orchestra.com

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Municipal House-Smetana Hall (Obecní dům) O2 Arena Rudolfinum, Dvořák Hall – Czech Philharmonic St. Simon and St. Juda Church Spanish Hall Žofín Palace

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❷–❼ 9 a.m.–5 p.m. the sightseeing tours start at: ❶–❺ 11 a.m.–2 p.m. ❻❼ 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. ❷–❼ 10 a.m.–5 p.m. ❶–❼ 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

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1 • náměstí Republiky 5 9 • Českomoravská 2345/17 1 • Alšovo nábřeží 12 1 • Dušní street 1 • Prague Castle 1 • Slovanský ostrov

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) ❶–❼ 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

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18. 5., 5. 7., 28. 9., 26. 10., 18. 12. 2016 – admission 50 CZK ❶–❺+❼ 9 a.m.–4:30 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.

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1 • Maiselova 38/15 222 317 191, 222 749 464 www.jewishmuseum.cz Franz Kafka Museum 1 • Cihelná 2b 257 535 373 THE MILITARY HISTORY INSTITUTE PRAGUE – www.vhu.cz – Kbely Airport The Aviation Museum Kbely 9 • Mladoboleslavská 902 973 207 500, 973 204 951 The Army Museum Prague Žižkov 3 • U Památníku 2 973 204 924 The Military Technical Museum Lešany Lešany by Týnec n. Sázavou 973 296 161, 973 204 951 The Prague Towers Museum 1 • Jindřišská 2022/33 777 102 517 (Jindřišská věž – Henry’s Tower) www.jindrisskavez.cz National Museum of Agriculture 7 • Kostelní 44 220 308 200 The Old Wastewater Treatment Plant Museum 6 • Papírenská 6 777 790 219 (the site of old wastewater treatment plant) e-mail: prohlidky.info@gmail.com; www.stara-cistirna.cz Czech Police Museum 2 • Ke Karlovu 1 974 824 855 Choco-Story – The Chocolate Museum 1 • Celetná 10 224 242 953 (see p. 37, 39)

The Jewish Museum – reservation centre

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

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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

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15:30, 19:00 Z. Matějů Ballet THE LITTLE MERMAID

17:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE

17:00 E. Humperdinck Opera HÄNSEL UND GRETEL 14:00, 18:00 Opera 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera E. Humperdinck LE NOZZE DI FIGARO HÄNSEL UND GRETEL

13:00, 19:00 Concert CHOREA BOHEMICA

Concert 18:00 E. Humperdinck Opera 19:00 HÄNSEL UND GRETEL CHOREA BOHEMICA

19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – RUSALKA

Opera

11:00, 15:00, 18:00 Concert CHRISTMAS CONCERT

20:00 G. Rossini LA CENERENTOLA

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15:30, 19:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – MACBETH 14:00, 18:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 11:00 Concert ADVENT CONCERT 19:00 L. Janáček Opera 19:00 J. Strauss From the House of the Dead DIE FLEDERMAUS 19:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 15:30, 19:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 19:00 L. Janáček Opera From the House of the Dead 14:00, 18:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 11:00 Concert ADVENT CONCERT

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19:00 Opera G. Verdi – AIDA 19:00 Opera G. Puccini – LA BOHÈME 19:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 14:00, 18:00 Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 11:00 Concert ADVENT CONCERT

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NATIONAL THEATRE KARLÍN MUSIC THEATRE THEATRE OF ESTATES Národní tř. 2, Prague 1 Křižíkova 10, Prague 8 Ovocný trh 1, Prague 1 DATE www.narodni-divadlo.cz www.hdk.cz www.stavovskedivadlo.cz

PRAGUECULTURALEVENTSPROGRAMMEDECEMBER2016 – MARCH2017

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17:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DON GIOVANNI

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Opera 11:00 G. Donizetti OPERA IS FUN! 19:00 L. Janáček Opera 19:00 S. Prokofiev Ballet From the House of the Dead ROMEO AND JULIET 19:00 S. Prokofiev Ballet 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera ROMEO AND JULIET DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE 19:00 L. Janáček Opera From the House of the Dead 19:00 G. Rossini Opera LA CENERENTOLA 14:00, 19:00 Ballet L. Minkus – LA BAYADÈRE 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DON GIOVANNI 19:00 Opera 19:00 Z. Matějů Ballet G. Bizet – CARMEN THE LITTLE MERMAID 19:00 B. Smetana Opera THE BARTERED BRIDE 14:00, 18:00 Z. Matějů Ballet 19:00 1. premiere Opera G. Puccini – TOSCA THE LITTLE MERMAID 19:00 2. premiere Opera G. Puccini – TOSCA 19:00 U. Giordano Opera ANDREA CHÉNIER 19:00 J. Strauss Opera 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DIE FLEDERMAUS LE NOZZE DI FIGARO

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14:00, 18:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE

19:00 G. Bizet – CARMEN

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17:00 B. Smetana Opera THE BARTERED BRIDE 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – LA TRAVIATA

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19:00 Opera G. Verdi – LA TRAVIATA Ballet 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – LA TRAVIATA

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19:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE 19:00 L. Janáček Opera 19:00 S. Prokofiev Ballet THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN ROMEO AND JULIET 19:00 S. Prokofiev Ballet 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera ROMEO AND JULIET DON GIOVANNI 15:00 Ballet 15:00 J. Strauss Opera 19:30 Opera Gala P. I. Tchaikovsky DIE FLEDERMAUS NEW YEAR’S EVE THE NUTCRACKER WITH MOZART AND THE CUDDLY MOUSE

JANUARY

SATURDAY

31

THURSDAY

29 30 FRIDAY

28 WEDNESDAY

27 TUESDAY

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14:00, 19:00 S. Prokofiev ROMEO AND JULIET Ballet 19:00 B. Smetana Opera 19:00 Opera THE BARTERED BRIDE G. Verdi – RIGOLETTO 19:00 Opera 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera G. Verdi – IL TROVATORE DON GIOVANNI 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – MACBETH 19:00 G. Donizetti Opera VIVA LA MAMMA 19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – RUSALKA 11:00 A. Dvořák Opera 16:00 Ch. Gounod Opera 11:00 Opera THE DEVIL AND KATE ROMÉO ET JULIETTE OPERA IS FUN! 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – LA TRAVIATA

19:00 Opera G. Bizet – CARMEN 19:00 Carl Orff Opera DIE KLUGE / DER MOND

11:00 Concert MATINEE TO THE 193 rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF BEDŘICH SMETANA

WEDNESDAY

1 2 THURSDAY 3 FRIDAY 4 SATURDAY 5 SUNDAY 6 MONDAY 7 TUESDAY

19:00 L. Janáček Opera THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN 19:00 1. premiere Ballet NACHO DUATO 19:00 2. premiere Ballet NACHO DUATO 14:00 Opera G. Puccini – TOSCA 15:00, 19:00 Ballet NACHO DUATO 19:00 Carl Orff Opera DIE KLUGE / DER MOND

MARCH

SUNDAY

26 27 MONDAY 28 TUESDAY

25 SATURDAY

22 23 THURSDAY 24 FRIDAY WEDNESDAY

21

TUESDAY

20

MONDAY

19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – RUSALKA 19:00 Opera I. Stravinsky THE NIGHTINGALE / P. I. Tchaikovsky – IOLANTA 19:00 Opera G. Puccini – LA BOHÈME

DATE NATIONAL THEATRE

Opera

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE

19:00 G. Donizetti VIVA LA MAMMA

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera LE NOZZE DI FIGARO 19:00 G. Donizetti Opera VIVA LA MAMMA

11:00, 17:00 E. Humperdinck HÄNSEL UND GRETEL Opera 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – RIGOLETTO 19:00 Ch. Gounod Opera 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera ROMÉO ET JULIETTE LE NOZZE DI FIGARO

19:00 Opera G. Verdi – IL TROVATORE 19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – RUSALKA

19:00 Opera G. Verdi – RIGOLETTO 19:00 J. Strauss Opera DIE FLEDERMAUS

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Opera

Opera 19:00 1. premiere G. Donizetti – VIVA LA MAMMA 19:00 2. premiere Opera G. Donizetti – VIVA LA MAMMA 19:00 Ballet CHAPLIN

11:00, 17:00 E. Humperdinck 17:00 G. Rossini HÄNSEL UND GRETEL Opera LA CENERENTOLA

19:00 Ch. Gounod Opera ROMÉO ET JULIETTE Opera 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – LA TRAVIATA

Opera

19:00 Opera G. Verdi – AIDA 19:00 G. Puccini Opera MADAMA BUTTERFLY

19:00 U. Giordano ANDREA CHÉNIER

19:00 U. Giordano ANDREA CHÉNIER

19:00 Opera G. Puccini – TOSCA 14:00, 19:00 Ballet BREL – VYSOTSKY – KRYL SOLO FOR THREE

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE

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SUNDAY

5 6 MONDAY 7 TUESDAY 8 WEDNESDAY 9 THURSDAY 10 FRIDAY 11 SATURDAY 12 SUNDAY 13 MONDAY 14 TUESDAY 16 THURSDAY 17 FRIDAY 18 SATURDAY

4 SATURDAY

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17 18 SUNDAY 19 MONDAY 20 TUESDAY 21 WEDNESDAY 22 THURSDAY 23 FRIDAY

16 THURSDAY

SUNDAY

12 13 MONDAY 14 TUESDAY 15 WEDNESDAY

11 SATURDAY

FRIDAY

10

19:00 Opera A. Dvořák – RUSALKA 19:00 J. Strauss Opera DIE FLEDERMAUS 19:00 Opera G. Verdi – LA TRAVIATA

19:00 Z. Matějů Ballet THE LITTLE MERMAID

19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera DON GIOVANNI

19:00 G. Donizetti Opera VIVA LA MAMMA 19:00 Ch. Gounod Opera 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera ROMÉO ET JULIETTE LE NOZZE DI FIGARO 19:00 B. Smetana Opera 19:00 Opera THE BARTERED BRIDE G. Verdi – IL TROVATORE 19:00 S. Prokofiev Ballet ROMEO AND JULIET 19:00 B. Martinů Opera JULIETTE (The Key to Dreams) 19:00 Ballet NACHO DUATO

19:00 Opera I. Stravinsky THE NIGHTINGALE / P. I. Tchaikovsky – IOLANTA 19:00 Opera G. Puccini – TOSCA 11:00, 19:00 S. Prokofiev THE SNOW QUEEN Ballet

19:00 H. Berlioz Opera LA DAMNATION DE FAUST

11:00 W. A. Mozart Opera OPERA IS FUN 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera LE NOZZE DI FIGARO

19:00 Opera 19:00 W. A. Mozart Opera G. Verdi – NABUCCO DON GIOVANNI

8 WEDNESDAY 9 THURSDAY

19:00 H. Berlioz Opera LA DAMNATION DE FAUST 19:00 Opera I. Stravinsky THE NIGHTINGALE / P. I. Tchaikovsky – IOLANTA

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DATE NATIONAL THEATRE (see p. 63) Národní 25, Prague 1, at 8 pm, www.imagetheatre.cz

AFRIKANIA: 7, 14, 21, 28/2 • BLACK BOX: 2, 9, 16, 23/2

AFRIKANIA: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31/1 • BLACK BOX: 5, 12, 19, 26/1 CABINET: 6, 13, 20, 27/1 • GALAXIA: 4, 11, 18, 25/1 THE BEST OF IMAGE: 1, 7, 14, 21, 28/1

MARCH

For the updated program, please, go to: www.laterna.cz

HUMAN LOKOMOTION: 16, 17/2 • WONDERFUL CIRCUS: 3, 4, 18, 19/2 (5 pm)

FEBRUARY EXTRAORDINARY VOYAGES OF JULES VERNE: 11 (+5 pm), 12/2

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AS FAR AS I SEE: 26/2 (5 pm)

AS FAR AS I SEE: 29/1 (5 pm) • COCTAIL 012 – THE BEST OF: 13, 14/1 CUBE: 16/1 • EXTRAORDINARY VOYAGES OF JULES VERNE: 21, 22/1 (5 pm) HUMAN LOKOMOTION: 7, 8/1 (5 pm) • LITTLE PRINCE: 28/1 (+4 pm)

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JANUARY

AS FAR AS I SEE: 11 (5 pm), 12/12 (10 am) EXTRAORDINARY VOYAGES OF JULES VERNE: 9, 10/12 DECEMBER HUMAN LOKOMOTION: 15/12 LITLE PRINCE: 25 (+2 pm), 26 (+2 pm), 27/12 (4 pm) WONDERFUL CIRCUS: 29, 30, 31/12 (5 pm)

(see p. 33) Národní tř. 4, Prague 1, at 8 pm, www.laterna.cz

For the updated program, please, go to: www.imagetheatre.cz

THE BEST OF IMAGE: 4, 11, 18, 25/2

LATERNA MAGIKA

MARCH

FEBRUARY CABINET: 3, 10, 17, 22/2 • GALAXIA: 1, 8, 15, 22/2

JANUARY

AFRIKANIA: 6, 13, 20, 26, 27/12 • BLACK BOX: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/12 DECEMBER CABINET: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/12 • GALAXIA: 7, 14, 21, 28/12 THE BEST OF IMAGE: 3, 10, 17, 25, 31/12

IMAGE THEATRE

BLACK LIGHT THEATRES

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❷–❼ 10 am–6 pm

1 • Hradčanské náměstí 15

7 • Dukelských hrdinů 47

Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác)

300/150 200/100/400

300/150

300/150

300/150

300/150 240/140/500

300/150

Admission (CZK)

European Art from the Classical Era to the Close of the Baroque (Permanent exhibition) Cranach from all Sides, Paintings by Lucas Cranach and His Circle from the Collections of the National Gallery in Prague (23 June 2016 – 22 January 2017) (see p. 27) Permanent exhibition Art of the 19th, 20th and 21th Centuries Against Nature: Young Czech Art Scene – The exhibition is a survey of the emerging scene in the Czech Republic (5 October 2016 – 15 January 2017) Three Centuries of American Prints from the National Gallery of Art in Washington – The exhibition will offer a broad perspective of the history of American print (5 October 2016 – 8 January 2017) (see p. 26)

Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe (Permanent exhibition) Master of Hohenfurth – The Vyšší Brod set of nine panel picture Permanent exhibition: Art of Asia Douanier Rousseau: Painter’s Paradise Lost – This exhibition has been realised in cooperation with the Musée d’Orsay (15 September 2016 – 15 January 2017) (see p. 27) Olivier Adam: Daughters of Buddha – A charity exhibition documenting the life of the Buddhist nuns in the Himalayas (19 October 2016 – 28 February 2017) (see p. 26) Permanent exhibition: Art of the 19th Century, from Neoclassicism to Romanticism Baroque in Bohemia (Permanent exhibition)

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❷–❼ 10 am–6 pm

❷–❼ 10 am–6 pm

1 • Hradčanské nám. 2

1 • Hradčanské náměstí

Salm Palace (Salmovský palác)

❷–❼ 10 am–6 pm

Schwarzenberg Palace (Schwarzenberský palác) Sternberg Palace (Šternberský palác)

1 • Staroměstské náměstí 12

Kinsky Palace (Palác Kinských)

Name Quarter • Street/Square Open ▼ N ATI ONAL GALL ERY – Per man en t collections and Exhibitions– www.ngprague.cz Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia 1 • U Milosrdných 17 ❷–❼ 10 am–6 pm (Anežský klášter)

Galleries and Exhibitions

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Kampa Museum – Sova’s Mills www.museumkampa.cz

❷–❼ 10 am–8 pm

1 • Staroměstské nám. 13

1 • U Sovových mlýnů 503/2

❶–❼ 10 am–6 pm

❶–❼ 9 am–8 pm

❷–❼ 10 am–6 pm

1 • Týnská 6

240/120 80/40

190/100/380

120/60

120/60

120/60

60/30

120/60

JKOK/ Infinity of Jan Kaplický (8 November 2016 – 12 March 2017) (see p. 24–25) Jiří Valenta and the Mystery of Artistic Rebirth – Informel tendencies in the 50’s nad 60’s of the 20 th century (till 15 January 2017)

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❷–❼ 10 am–6 pm

1 • Mariánské nám. 1

The Crown in the Palm – The exhibition presents the most famous Czech coin, the Prague Groschen (till 7 January 2017) (see p. 31)

150/80/300

Permanent exhibition: The interior of the villa and works

by F. Bílek, an Art Nouveau symbolist Exhibitiion: Early Sketches Sightseeing tour – permanent exhibition Radek Brousil: Black and White in photo (21 September 2016 – 5 February 2017) “Gallery” – Lukáš Jasanský and Martin Polák presents Jan Merta (2 November 2016 – 12 March 2017) Art from 2nd half of the 20th century and contemporary art – a long-term exhibition – After Velvet Jaroslav Horejc (1886–1983) – The exhibition presents one of the most significant personalities of Czech sculpture (28 September 2016 – 8 January 2017) (see p. 17)

Permanent exhibition: Gothic floor: The Story of Prague Castle The Theresian Wing Permanent exhibition.

140/70/280 100/50/200

František Skála – Riding School (10 March – 3 September 2017)

Note

280/190/500

Admission (CZK)

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▼ O THE R GAL LE RIE S Dancing House Gallery

Municipal Library, 2nd floor (Městská knihovna) The House at Golden Ring (Dům U Zlatého prstenu) The House at the Stone Bell (Dům U Kamenného zvonu)

▼ CI TY GAL L ER Y PRAGUE – h ttp://www .cityga lle ryprague.cz Bílek Villa (Bílkova vila) 6 • Mickiewiczova 1 ❷–❼ 10 am–6 pm (IV–X) ❺ 1 pm–6 pm ❸+❼ 10 am–6 pm (XI–III) Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace 1 • Karlova 2 ❷–❼ 10 am–6 pm (Colloredo-Mansfeldský palác) ❷–❼ 10 am–4 pm (in winter)

Name Quarter • Street/Square Open ▼ N ATI ONAL GALL ERY – Per man en t collections and Exhibitions– www.ngprague.cz Wallenstein Riding School 1 • Valdštejnská 3 ❶–❼ 10 am–6 pm (Valdštejnská jízdárna) ▼ PR AGUE CASTL E – E x hi bit ion h alls (see pages 30–31) – www.kulturanahrade.cz Old Royal Palace 1 • Prague Castle ❶–❼ 9 am–5 pm (IV–X) (Starý královský palác) 9 am–4 pm (XI–III) Prague Castle Picture Gallery 1 • Prague Castle ❶–❼ 9 am–5 pm (IV–X) (Obrazárna Pražského hradu) 9 am–4 pm (XI–III) Rosenberg Palace 1 • Prague Castle ❶–❼ 9 am–5 pm (IV–X) (Rožmberský palác) 9 am–4 pm (XI–III)

American print (5 October 2016 – 8 January 2017) (see p. 26)

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Prague

Prague, Old Town, Husova 20, Clam-Gallas Palace

Prague, Rudolphinum, the Jan Palach Square

10 December 2016 – East Bohemia, Pardubice, Tipsport Arena • 6 May 2017 – South Moravia, Brno, the Rondo Hall (DRFG Arena) (see p. 12) Vysočina Region, Nové Město na Moravě, Vysočina Arena (see p. 10) Prague, Prague Castle, Municipal House, Clementinum, the St. Agnes of Bohemia Convent, the St. Simon and Juda Church Prague 7-Holešovice, Tipsport Arena

Prague 1, Celetná 569/34, Dům U Černé Matky Boží www.upm.cz

Place South Moravia, Brno, Drobného 22 Open: Tue–Sun, 10 am–6 pm

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Name The World of the Brno Bourgeoisie – a permanent exhibition on Brno architecture and the lifestyle of the burghers in the second half of the 19 th century at the Löw-Beer Villa, one of four restored Villas form the turn of the turn of the 19 th and 20 th centuries open to the public (Löw-Beer, Tugendhat, Stiassni, and Jurkovič); www.vilalowbeer.cz Czech Cubism – an exhibition of Cubist furniture, accessories, wallpapers, paintings, and sculptures from the first decades of the 20 th century. The exhibition is at “Dům u Černé Matky Boží” (House at the Black Mother of God), itself a masterpiece of Czech Cubist architecture.

José Carreras – A Life in Music – in his final world tour, the legendary tenor will perform in Pardubice and Brno. The program includes arias from operas, operettas, and musicals.

Tickets at: www.ticket-art.cz and www.ticketpro.cz BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup – sprints, pursuits, and mass start races www.vysocina-arena.cz; Tickets at: www.ticketstream.cz Czech Touches of Music – the 18 th edition of this international music festival oriented at classical music. The concerts take place in the most beautiful concert halls in Prague. www.czechculture.cz Enrique Iglesias – the Spanish pop-star and his Sex and Love show for the first time in the Czech Republic. Tickets at: www.ticketportal.cz Christmas Oratorio – six cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach presented by Collegium 1704 (Prague Baroque Orchestra and choir); www.collegium1704.com; Tickets at: www.ticketstream.cz The Czech Christmas Mass – a special presentation of the popular pastoral mass by Czech composer Jakub Jan Ryba (1765–1815), featuring the Baroque Organ & Orchestra Benedictus & Choir Adalbert & soloists. Tickets at: www.ticketart.cz; www.bohemiaticket.cz 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.

New Year concert of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Program: G. Rossini, G. Verdi, G. Puccini, Ch. Gounod, J. Offenbach, H. Berlioz, A. Dvořák, J. Suk, O. Nedbal, L. Ardini; Soprano: Olga Pereťjaťko; Conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek Tickets at: www.ceskafilharmonie.cz

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1 January 2017, 6 pm

20 and 21 December 2016 at 7:30 pm 22 December 2016 at 6 pm

18 December 2016

16 December 2016 – 6 January 2017

15 – 18 December 2016

10 December 2016, and 6 May 2017

In progress, until 31 December 2017

Term Permanent exhibition

CULTURALANDSPORTSEVENTSINPRAGUEANDOTHERCZECHCITIESDECEMBER2016 – MARCH2017

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23 – 26 March 2017

Prague 4, Congress Center, 5 května 65 Street

Prague (see p. 12) Prague, Rudolphinum, Jan Palach Square

North-East Bohemia, Jizerské (Iser) Mountains, Bedřichov Ski Centre www.jiz50.cz (see p. 11) Prague 9, Českomoravská 2345/17, O2 Arena

Holešovice Fairgrounds, Prague

Prague, Rudolphinum, Dvořák Hall Tickets at: www.tickets.colloseum.eu

Prague 9, Českomoravská 2345/17, O2 Arena

East Moravia, the city of Zlín, Euronics sports hall

South Moravia, Chateau Valtice, the National Viticulture Center www.salonvin.cz

North Moravia, Ostrava, Ostrava Arena

Place South-Moravia, Brno, Ve Vaňkovce 2

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Name Brno Ball – the 7 th edition of this social event in the South-Moravian metropolis takes place in the industrial environment of the former Friedrich Wannieck machinery plant from the second half of the 19 th century. A charity auction is part of the event. www.plesjakobrno.cz European Figure Skating Championship – 170 skaters from 44 European countries compete in the male, female, sport couples, and dance couples categories; www.ostrava23017.eu Czech Republic Wine Salon 2017 – a festive opening of the new edition of the tasting exhibition at the Chateau Valtice cellars, where you can taste and purchase the Bohemian and Moravian wines awarded in the 17 th edition of the National Wine Competition.

The exhibition is open throughout the year, Tue – Sat, closed in January.

HammerFall – a “Built to Tour” concert of the Swedish heavy metal band Tickets at: www.ticketart.cz Ennio Morricone – a concert of this Italian film music icon as part of his “60 Years of Music Tour”, accompanied by the Czech National Symphonic Orchestra. Tickets at: www.ticketportal.cz Chanticleer – an Orchestra of Voices – a unique men’s choir from San Francisco, Grammy Award winner, arrives at Prague’s Rudolphinum with their “My Secret Heart Tour”.

The program includes compositions from Renaissance to contemporary and popular music.

Holiday World 2017 – the 26 th edition of the Central-European travel industry fair www.holidayworld.cz Jizerská 50 – the 50 th edition of the most popular classic style cross-country ski race in the Czech Republic, for amateur and professionals; included in Worldloppet’s Long Distance Cross-Country Skiing World League since 1999. The fifty kilometre track goes through the Jizerské Mountains in North-East Bohemia, starting at the Bedřichov Ski Centre.

Lord of the Rings – The Two Towers – the premiere of the grandiose projection on a more the 150 square meter screen, accompanied by 250 members of a symphonic orchestra, choir, and overseas soloists. Tickets at: www.ticketportal.cz Carnevale Praha 2017 – the 11th edition of Carnival Festival: masques, clowns, and acrobats in the streets of Prague; www.carnevale.cz Rudolphinum Ball – the peak of Prague’s ball season in the Neo-Renaissance Rudolphinum, the seat of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Dress code: black tie. www.plesvrudolfinu.cz West Side Story – Centennial Jubilee Production – a new staging of the original version of this famous musical, directed by Joe McKneely, featuring actors and dancers from Broadway, conductor: Donald Chan. Tickets at: www.ticket-art.cz; www.ticketportal.cz

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18 – 28 February 2017

18 February 2017 at 6 pm

17 – 19 February 2017

16 – 19 February 2017

12 February 2017 at 7 pm

4 February 2017 at 8 pm

3 February 2017 at 8 pm

3 February 2017

25 – 29 January 2017

Term 21 January 2017

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Prague Passenger Shipping 224 930 017 (Pražská paroplavební společnost) (Steamer landing-place between Palacký and Železniční bridge); e-mail: pps@paroplavba.cz

221 714 714 221 714 714

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

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Prague City Tourism e-mail: tourinfo@prague.eu

Day of the Re-establishment of the Independent Czech State 14–17 April ’17 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)

Public Holidays in the Czech Republic 1 January

Telephone 221 447 202

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Quarter • Street/Square 1 • Na Příkopě 18 e-mail: incoming3@cedok.cz; www.cedok.cz 1 • Staroměstské nám. 1 1 • Visitor Centre Na Můstku, Rytířská 12 2 • Rašínovo nábřeží

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 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. ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Name ČEDOK TRAVEL AGENCY

Quarter • Street/Square • Telephone • Fax Open XI–III 1 • Staroměstské nám. 1, (Old-Town Hall) ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

1 • Visitor Centre, Na Můstku, Rytířská 12 ❶–❼ 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Exchange Office, Wi-Fi 6 • Václav Havel Airport Prague, Terminal 1, Terminal 2 ❶–❼ 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

1 • Václavské náměstí (on the corner of Štěpánská st.) ❶–❼ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Tourist services and information of Prague and the Czech Republic, Prague Card – four days ticket for more than 50 monuments, etc.

Information Centres 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: info@hrad.cz; www.kulturanahrade.cz CzechTourism 2 • Vinohradská 46 • 221 580 611-2 ❶–❺ 8:30 a.m.–noon, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. (see p. 10–12) 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 www.prague.eu, e-mail: tourinfo@prague.eu tel.: +420 221 714 714

Tourist Information Centres • Guides

TOURISTINFORMATION

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Quarter • Street/Square ☎ Ambulance Meditrans International transport of injured and ill persones by ambulance and air plane – 4 • Modřanská 307/98 nonstop 124 12; 244 471 072 PHARMACY WITH EMERGENCY SERVICE 1 • Palackého 5 – open: nonstop 224 946 982 2 • Belgická 37 – open: nonstop 222 513 396 Pharmacy – Hospital Thomayerova 4 • Vídeňská 800 (Krč) – open: nonstop 261 084 019 Pharmacy – Hospital Motol 5 • V Úvalu 84/1 – open: Mo–Fri 8 am–4 pm (the blue building), nonstop (the building of directorate) 224 435 714, 224 435 736 Pharmacy Dr. Max 6 • Vítězné náměstí 13 – open: Mo–Fri 8 am–8 pm, Sa 8 am–7 pm, Su 9 am–7 pm, then emergency service 224 325 520 Pharmacy BENU 7 • Františka Křížka 22 – open: Mo–Fri 8 am–7 pm, Sa 8 am–1 pm, then emergency service till 8 am 731 638 010 Královské Vinohrady Hospital Pharmacy 10 • Vinohrady, Šrobárova 50 – open: Mo–Fri 7:30 am–6 pm, Sa–Su 7:30 am–noon., 00:30 pm–4 pm 267 162 823 EMERGENCY 1 • Spálená 12 (New Town) – open: Mo–Fri 7 pm–6 pm, Sa–Su 4 pm–6 am 222 924 295 4 • Vídeňská 800 (Hospital Thomayerova) – open: Mo–Fri 7 pm–6:30 am, Sa–Su nonstop 261 082 520 5 • V Úvalu 84/1 (Hospital Motol) – open: Mo–Fri 7 pm–7 am, Sa–Su nonstop 224 438 590 6 • U Vojenské nemocnice 1200 (Hospital Vojenská), building CH 2 – open: Mo–Fri 7 pm–7am, Sa–Su 7 am–7 pm (next day) 973 203 571 8 • Budínova 2 (Hospital Bulovka) – open: Mo–Fri 7 pm–7am, Sa–Su nonstop 266 083 301 10 • Šrobárova 50 (Hospital Vinohradská – Pavillon S) – open: nonstop 267 163 778 STOMATOLOGICAL EMERGENCY 1 • Spálená 12 – open: Mo–Fri 7 pm–6 am, Sa–Su nonstop 222 924 268

Emergency call First aid service

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.

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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

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

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)

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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.

AAA Radiotaxi . . . . . . ☎ 140 14, 222 333 222 (see p. 81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

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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, 731 222 111 E-mail: info@eurolines.cz On line sales: www.eurolines.cz

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Municipality – Prague 1, Jungmannova 29 Mon–Th 7 am– 6 pm, Fr 8 am–4 pm Internet: www.dpp.cz

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

Transport Inquiries Tel.: 296 191 817, daily 7 am–9 pm Underground line A, station MŮSTEK, daily 7 am–9 pm Underground line C, station HLAVNÍ NÁDRAŽÍ, daily 7 am–9 pm Underground line B, station ANDĚL, daily 7 am–9 pm Václav Havel Airport, Terminal I, Terminal II, daily 7 am–9 pm Underground line A, station NÁDRAŽÍ VELESLAVÍN, Mon–Fr 6 am–8 pm, Sa 9:30 am–5 pm

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.

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.

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

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 am 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 am till 11:30 pm (IV–X); from 9 am till 11:20 pm (XI–III), daily.

Transport fee and tickets are identical for all public transport means. (24 CZK/12 CZK).

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

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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 65 602 219 692 6 • Václav Havel Airport 220 113 454 EUROPCAR 6 • Václav Havel Airport 235 364 531 1 • E. Krásnohorské 9 232 000 600 HERZ 6 • Václav Havel Airport 225 345 021

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(OC = Shopping centre)

Telephone: International telephone numbers info and information for Prague and Czech Republic 1181 Telephone cards are available at post office, at shops called “Tabák” or “Trafika”, at newspaper and cigarette kiosks, etc.

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

Letters (20 g) and postcards for other continents (air mail) 32 CZK Information on postal services is available on: http://www.ceskaposta.cz E-mail: info@cpost.cz

Praha 5, OC Nový Smíchov Praha 6, Studentská 2 (Metro Station Dejvická) Selected Watched Car Parks (Selection) Praha 1, Wilsonova (the Main Railway Station) Praha 1, Alšovo nábřeží Praha 1, Na Florenci Praha 1, Malostranské náměstí Praha 6, Václav Havel Airport Prague P + R facilities are located close tu urban public transport. Underground stops: Černý Most, Depo Hostivař, Chodov, Ládví, Letňany, Nádraží Holešovice, Nové Butovice, Opatov, Rajská zahrada, Skalka, Zličín More info: www.dpp.cz/en/p-r-facilities

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Call centrum: tel.: 840 111 244 The General Post Office: Jindřišská 14, Praha 1 Post Office with customs office: Plzeňská 139, Praha 5, tel.: 257 019 111 Postage prices: Domestic postcards 16 CZK. Local and domestic letters 16 CZK. Postcards in Europe 27 CZK. Letters (20 g) in Europe 27 CZK.

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

POSTTELEPHONE

Parking in Prague Public Parking Garages – selection Praha 1, náměstí Jana Palacha (Rudolfinum) Praha 1, Ostrovni (the National Theater) Praha 1, náměstí 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 (OC Palladium) Praha 2, Wilsonova 77 (near State Opera) Praha 2, Vinohradská 151 (OC Flora)

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

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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

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

CSA office, Terminal 2: Mon–Fri: 5 am–8 pm Sat: 5 am–5 pm Sun: 7 am–8 pm

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

ČSA (Czech Airlines) Internet: www.csa.cz Information, reservation and booking tickets: 1 • V Celnici 5 • Open: ❶–❺ 10 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: Mon, Wed, Fri: 7 am–11:30 pm Tue, Thu, Sun: 5 am–11:30 pm Sat: 5 am–7:30 pm

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. 79) or AAA Radiotaxi (see p. 77).

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

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Hotel reservations • Central Europe trips Coach hire • City tours and excursions • School groups Musical ensembles • Complete itineraries for groups

TC TRAVEL – the Arriva and DB Company groups member

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1 • Václavské nám. 26 1 • Mostecká 2

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1 • Václavské nám. 5–7 1 • Tržiště 368/9 1 • Na Poříčí 15 1 • Panská 12 1 • Jakubská 649/8 1 • Washingtonova 19 1 • Veleslavínova 2a 8 • Pobřežní 1 1 • V Celnici 7 1 • nám. Curieových 43/5 2 • U Zvonařky 1 1 • Nebovidská 459/1 1 • U Obecního domu 1 1 • V Celnici 8 1 • Štěpánská 40 2 • Žitná 8 1 • Hybernská 1002/12 1 • Valdštejnské nám. 20/8 c e ntre 4 • Kongresová 1 1 • Keplerova 6

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Czech cuisine specialities, Pilsner beer A wooden restaurant built in 1945 directly by the Vltava River, between the Jiráskův and Palackého bridges. Czech cuisine, fish, Pilsner Urquell and other Czech beers.

The restaurant was included in the list of cultural landmarks in 1995.

Excellent French and Czech cuisine

Characteristic • Note Czech and international cuisine, 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 Czech and international cuisine, wine bar 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

1 • U Obecního domu 1 222 195 900 e-mail: fboffice@hotel-paris.cz; www.sarah-bernhardt.cz 1 • náměstí Republiky 8 722 445 474 Restaurant and beer bar on the roof terrace of the Kotva department e-mail: rezervace@t-anker.cz store, view of the Old Town, selection of Czech and inported beers, Kotva department store Czech and international cuisine 1 • Malá Strana 722 445 474 Michelin Star awarded luxurious restaurant (2014), U Zlaté Studně 166/4 international cuisine, view of the historical part of Prague e-mail: resturant@goldenwell.cz

Quarter • Street/Square Telephone 1 • Nosticova 2a 257 007 681 e-mail: info@altanykampa.cz 4 • Hvězdova 1716/2b 222 755 380 e-mail: info@aureole.cz 1 • Hybernská 7 224 226 004 e-mail: hybernia@hybernia.cz 777 344 005 1 • Dlouhá 33 222 316 265 e-mail: lokal@ambi.cz 1 • Malostranské nám. 35/21 257 409 112 e-mail: info@malostranska-beseda.cz 1 • náměstí Republiky 5 222 002 780 2 • Rašínovo nábřeží 2084/1 224 930 015

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Restaurant Sarah Bernhardt (Hotel Paris) T-Anker Sluneční terasa

Plzeňská restaurace Restaurace Vltava

Malostranská Beseda

Lokál Dlouhááá

Hybernia

Aureole

Name Altány Kampa

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

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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.)

Double Trouble 1 • Melantrichova 17 221 632 414 ❼–❹ 8 p.m.–4 a.m.

(Show music bar) ❺❻ 8 p.m.–5 a.m.

Duplex (disko club) 1 • Václavské nám. 21 732 221 111 ❸–❻ 10 p.m.–5 a.m.

Futurum Music Bar 5 • Zborovská 7 257 328 571 ❶–❼ 8 p.m.–1 a.m.

Charles Bridge Jazz 1 • Saská 3 602 208 811❶–❼ 8 p.m.–midnight and Blues Club (music club, live music) Jazz Dock 5 • Janáčkovo nábř. 2 774 058 838 ❶–❸ 5 p.m.–4 a.m. (jazz and blues, café) ❹–❼ 3 p.m.–4 a.m.

Jazz Club U Staré paní 1 • Michalská 9 605 285 211 ❶–❼ 7 p.m.–2 a.m.

Karlovy Lázně 1 • Novotného lávka 222 220 502 ❶–❼ 9 p.m.–5 a.m. (music café, discotheque) Klub Lávka 1 • Novotného lávka 1 221 082 278 ❶–❼ 24 hours (music club, garden restaurant) Lucerna Music Bar 1 • Vodičkova 36 224 217 108 ❶–❼ 8 p.m.–3 a.m. every ❺❻ pop music ’80 and ’90 Meloun 1 • Uhelný trh 9 724 010 307 ❸❹ 8 p.m.–4 a.m. (music club) ❺❻ 8 p.m.–5 a.m.

Reduta Jazz Club 1 • Národní 10 224 933 487 ❶–❼ from 9 p.m. (founded in 1958) Rock Café 1 • Národní 20 224 933 947 ❶–❺ 10 a.m.–3 a.m. (music club) ❻ 5 p.m.–3 a.m. ❼ 5 p.m.–01 a.m.

Roxy (music club) 1 • Dlouhá 33 602 691 015 ❶–❼ programme from 8 p.m.

Ungelt Jazz & Blues Club 1 • Týnská ulička 2 224 895 748 ❶–❼ 7:30 p.m.–midnight Vagon 1 • Národní 25 733 737 301 ❶–❻ 7 p.m.–5 a.m. (music club) ❼ 7 p.m.–01 a.m.

Name Quarter • Street/Square Telephone Agharta (Jazz club) 1 • Železná 16 222 211 275 (see p. 85) 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

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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

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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

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Café & Restaurant Slavia (see p. 36) Grand Café Praha Grand Café Orient

257 313 562

5 • Vítězná 128

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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(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

❶–❼ 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

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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

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

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

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

Open – days, hours ❶–❼ 4 p.m.–1 a.m. (Pub) ❶–❼ 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (Restaurant) 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 8 a.m.–2 a.m.

Menu price (CZK) min./max.

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

New Town Lager

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Café Savoy

Café Louvre (see p. 36) Café Montmartre

Café Ledebour

Café galerie Ungelt Café Imperial

Name Café de Paris

Café

Name Quarter • Street/Square Telephone • Fax Malostranská beseda 1 • Malostranské nám. 21 257 409 112 (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

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Lednice-Valtice Area

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ONEDAYTRIPSFROMPRAGUE KARLŠTEJN CASTLE

KONĚPRUSY CAVES

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

www.hradkarlstejn.cz

The Koněprusy Caves are located near Prague, close to the famous Karlštejn castle, and constitute the most extensive cave complex in Bohemia. The length of all rooms totals 2,050 meters. The underground complex of corridors, domes and pits is situated on three levels. Only two levels are open to the public; the tour is 620 meters long. Visitors can admire a unique formation called the “Organ,” the largest underground room known as “Prošek Dome,” with a torso of a mighty “Mohyla” (Barrow) stalagmite, and the “Mint,” with remnants of a medieval secret money forging workshop. The most interesting speleothem decoration is known as the so-called “Koněprusy rose.”

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.

Open (except Monday): XII (2016) ..............................................10 am–3 pm (3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 26–31/12) I+II (2017) .............................................10 am–3 pm (1, 3–8/1; 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26/2) III .......................................................9:30 am–4 pm IV....................................9:30 am–5 pm (17/4 open) V ..........................9:30 am–5:30 pm (1/5, 8/5 open) VI.......................................................9 am–5:30 pm VII, VIII .....................................9 am–6:30 pm (daily) IX..................................................9:30 am–5:30 pm X...................................................9:30 am–4:30 pm XI..........................................................10 am–3 pm (1–12, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26/11) XII .........................................................10 am–3 pm (2, 3, 9, 10,, 16, 17, 26–31/12)

www.caves.cz

Open hours: I–III+XII.............................................................closed IV–VI+IX..................Mo–Su.......................8 am–4 pm VII–VIII ....................Mo–Su.......................8 am–5 pm X ............................Mo–Su..................8:30 am–3 pm XI............................Mo–Fri ...........9 am, 11 am, 2 pm Sa–Su...............................closed Reservation for groups, phone: +420 311 622 405, +420 730 572 485

Admission: guided tour (other than Czech) 330 CZK (booking – rezervace@hradkarlstejn.cz)

Admission: basic............................................................130 CZK seniors 65+....................................................90 CZK children 6–15, students .................................70 CZK chidren under 6 ...................................................free

Directions from Prague: R4 speedway – Černošice – Dobřichovice, 28 km south-west; by train from the Praha-Smíchov railway station

Direction from Prague: E 50 speedway direction Beroun Koněprusy: GPS: 49˚54‘58,1“N; 14˚04‘07,9“E

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ONEDAYTRIPSFROMPRAGUE KUTNÁ HORA

ČESKÝ KRUMLOV … a treasure trove full of history and arts Český Krumlov has been spinning its story for over 700 years, and each century has added a unique trait into its features. The result is a picturesque town proud of its architectural beauty and magical atmosphere.

Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a lively, cosmopolitan town with a unique atmosphere surrounded by unspoiled countryside.

Dominated by a Castle stretching over the meandering Vltava River, Český Krumlov’s narrow cobblestone streets wind along romantic nooks between patrician houses, where you’ll find attractive exhibits of world-renown artists, music festivals, concerts, and theatre performances. The cosy inns, coffee shops, and ancient taverns entertain a diverse international crowd. (see p. 10)

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. 96–97)

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 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

ČESKÝ KRUMLOV CARD – 1 ENTRANCE CARD TO 5 MUSEUMS • Castle Museum and Castle Tower • Český Krumlov Regional Museum • Museum Fotoatelier Seidel • Egon Schiele Art Centrum • Český Krumlov Monasteries

Direction from Prague: Kostelec nad Černými Lesy, 68 km from Prague.

Take train from Masaryk railway station

➢ up to 50 % discount of the regular ticket price ➢ can be used for the whole calendar year ➢ for sale at theTourist Information Centre Český Krumlov and at the participating institutions

www.ckrumlov.info

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ONEDAYTRIPSFROMPRAGUE TŘEBÍČ

LITOMYŠL

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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ONEDAYTRIPSFROMPRAGUE ARCHITECTURE IN BRNO

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

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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

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BAROQUE PEARL ON GREEN HILL

Olomouc is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Europe, the pearl of Moravia, and the most beautiful city in the Czech Republic and a “hidden treasure of Europe”, according Lonely Planet. There you can find breathtaking baroque churches, beautiful palaces, charming stone-paved lanes, flowers and green areas. Next to Prague, it is the city with the highest concentration of marvelous landmarks in the Czech Republic. Olomouc also boasts several European rarities, the largest baroque statuary – the Holy Trinity Column, a significant UNESCO landmark. Olomouc is the site of an ancient university, an archbishopric, a philharmonic orchestra, numerous museums, theaters, and clubs, as well as the location of countless interesting culture events and festival.

Žďár nad Sázavou lies in the beautiful countryside of the Žďárské vrchy Protected Area. The village emerged along the Cistercian Monastery founded in 1252, and was promoted to city in 1607. Today’s dynamic city is a modern center of the region, and – thanks of the magnificent nearby UNESCO landmark – an ever more popular tourist destination, and a gateway to the most beautiful part of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands Region.

The St. Johannus Nepomuceni pilgrimage church on Green Hill (Zelená hora) is a state-of-the-art work in the Bohemian baroque Gothic. Its extraordinary value was rewarded with its listing in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. It was built between 1719 and 1722 by one of the greatest Bohemian baroque architects, Jan Blažej Santini Aichel. The ambit surrounding the temple was built on a decagonal pattern while the temple itself has the shape of a pentagram. The entire complex has five entrances, inside the temple there are five chapels and five altars.

On top of the cupola there is a big tongue, the attribute of St. Johannus Nepomuceni. The entire structure combines two architectonic styles: Gothic and baroque. The main altar features a saint, standing on a globe, optically rising up. On the globe you can find the five octagonal Cistercian stars, representing the five continents where Christianity has spread.

www.tourism.olomouc.eu

Exhibition at the Town Hall The Town Hall hosts three exhibitions on the history of the city, the Town Hall, and the astronomic clock, with free admission Opening hours: Throughout the year Wed ................................8 am–12 noon, 1 pm–5 pm Tue, Thu.....................8 am–12 noon, 1 pm–3:30 pm

Opening hours: IV...................Sat, Sun.............................9 am–5 pm V–IX ...............daily ...................................9 am–5 pm X....................Sat, Sun.............................9 am–5 pm

The Town Hall Tower I–V, X–XII ..............................daily at 11 am and 3 pm VI–IX...................................daily at 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, 4 pm, and 5:30 pm

www.zdarns.cz

Olomouc in a nutshell A one-hour tour to the landmarks on the Upper Square (Horní náměstí) including the UNESCO landmarks and the climb up to the Town Hall Tower VI–IX ....................daily at 9:30 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm, and 5 pm

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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

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St. Barbara’s Cathedral

KUTNÁHORA – UNESCO family member for 21 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, are included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

In the 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, and the Unveiling of the Mysterious Face of Kutná Hora Museum, where you can learn about the criminal history of the city.

Photo: Jiří Coubal and archive Italian Court

“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 TripAdvisor travelers’ surveys. Once again, it received the Certificate of Excellence in 2015.

The museum also offers a tour through an original medieval silver mine, the St. George drift. Visitors are equipped with medieval mining gear, a helmet and torch. The drift is 35 meters deep, and 250 meters long. During the tour, visitors also pass by rooms filled with crystal clear water. (Open: April – November) 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.

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St. Barbara’s Cathedral and Jesuit college

TOP EVENTS:

Until 1 January 2017

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www.kutnahora.cz

GOD’S TIME ARRIVED – Church of St. Johannus Nepomuceni Traditional exhibition of nativities, Advent and seasonal items, evoking the atmosphere of the coming Christmas time

10 December 2016, 4 pm and 7 pm

ADVENT CONCERT OF THE KUTNÁ HORA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA – Refectory of the Gallery of the Central Bohemia Region Program: G. F. Händel, A. Corelli, A. Vivaldi, H. Biber; Vanda Šabáková – harp soloist

26 December 2016, 3:30 pm

THE CZECH CHRISTMAS MASS – St. Barbara Cathedral Pastoral mass by czech composer Jakub Jan Ryba (1765–1815). Traditional concert presented by the Tyl Teachers’ Mixed Choir, Kutná Hora

4 February 2017 KAŇK CARNIVAL – Carnival whirl of masks, pork delicacies and social fun fair in Kaňk, 20 March 2017

a suburb of Kutná Hora

SPRING EQUINOX at the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Sedlec Traditional observation of the path of the sundown beam across the presbytery of the oldest cathedral in Central Europe with a music experience

Until 25 May 2017

STATE OF MIND – BEHIND THE PICTURE Gallery of the Central Bohemia Region (Jesuit college) A long-time exhibition. Pictures and sculptures from the gallery’s collections are divided into circles reflecting 42 states of mind; from loneliness, through fear and anger; to joy, tenderness, and harmony.

Special attractions for families:

Museum of Kutná Hora Legends, Ghosts and Spooks in the Italian Court • Interactive and educational exhibition of UNESCO landmarks in the “Dačický House” • LEGO Museum in the Šultysova Street Jesuit college – terrase

Spring Equinox in Sedlec

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A trip to Pilsen for beer, culture, and landmarks When people say “Pilsen”, they think of the famous beer Pilsner Urquell, brewed in Pilsen since 1842. The city, however, is not just beer. It presented itself successfully as the European Capital of Culture in 2015. Take a trip to the city where the best beer in the world is brewed and live a cultural life.

Pilsen is 80 kilometers west from Prague and is well accessible both by train and car. You cannot miss the historical center, where you will be guided by the spire of the Church of St. Bartholomew, still the tallest in the country. In Pilsen, you can visit the Brewing Museum with its maze of underground passages, the popular Museum of Marionettes, and dozens other museums and galleries.

The city enjoyed its grandest prosperity in the first half of the 20 th century. You can admire neo-Renaissance buildings with Art-Nouveau interiors and the Grand Synagogue, the third largest in Europe. You can take a unique tour through apartments designed by the famous Czech architect Adolf Loos (1870–1933).

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Some tips from the rich cultural calendar 2017: 17 March 5 – 8 May

Blik Blik – a festival of lights Festival of Freedom – celebrations of the liberation of Pilsen in 1945 7 – 11 June CIOFF International Folklore Festival 9 – 11 June History Weekend – a city festival August Living Street – a summer festival of music and theater 15 – 16 September Sun in the Glass – a festival of microbreweries in Pilsen-Černice 30 September Pilsner Fest – the Pilsner Urquell beer festival October Treffpunkt – a Bohemian-Bavarian festival December Advent in Pilsen – fairs, exhibitions, and concerts in the historical center of town

www.visitpilsen.eu

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The Czech Basin is surrounded on all sides by significant mountain ranges that pretty much mark the borders of the Czech Republic. In southwest, along the border with Kr Germany and Austria, stretches Šumava, with a length of cca 120 km. Český ko Jizerské hory no les (Bohemian Forest) abuts its northern end. Krušné hory (Ore MountaÚstí Region še ins) make a continuous mountain range of more than 130 km, y r o Liberec Region a natural border between Bohemia and Germany. Next to h é Krušné hory, the northern border is futher lined by n Orlické š Jizerské hory (Iser Mountains) and Lužické hory hory r u Hradec Králové K Region (Lusatian Mountains). Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) are the highest mountains in the Czech Karlovy Vary Region Praha Republic. They spread in north-east, along the border with Poland. There you will also find Sněžka, Pardubice Region the highest mountain of the Czech Republic (1602 m).

Central Bohemia Region Plzeň Region Further to the east rise Orlické hory (Eagle Mountains), whose 50 km ridge marks the border with Poland. In the northernmost corner of Moravia lie Jeseníky, also on the Polish border. The easternmost mountains, Beskydy, are Vysočina Region the most extended mountain range of the West Karpatians.

South Bohemia Šumava Thanks to their natural beauty, the Czech mountains happen to Region be the most popular recreational destinations in the Czech Republic. Hiking and cycling are the most popular activities in the summer.

Tourists can use perfect systems of marked trails and the services of mountain lodges. The mountains offer excellent conditions for skiers in the winter. You will find numerous ski centres with well-maintained ski lifts and runs, snowboarding parks, hundreds of kilometres of cross-country pistes, and functional services. Skiing at elevations of 700 to 1300 metres above sea level offers beautiful views of snowy peaks and picturesque valleys, and is suitable for both starters and advanced skiers, children and adults alike. Discover the beauty and keep coming back!

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BESKYDYMOUNTAINS – a bring your skis along!

As soon as first snow covers the wooden houses, churches, and chapels in Beskydy Mountains, the hiking boots and bicycles of mountain sports enthusiasts are swapped for snowboards and skis of all kinds.

Beskydy Mountains is a very popular destination for vacations and weekends among Moravia-Silesia citizens. The big cities of the region are not too far away.

For example, the regional metropolis, Ostrava, the third largest city in the Czech Republic, is just some 25 km away.

Moravia and Silesia share the Beskydy massif with southern Poland and the northern part of Slovakia.

The mountain Lysá Hora (1323 m) dominates the Czech part of Beskydy; two ski lifts reach almost to its peak.

Most often, many local ski centres start operating their cableways and ski lifts and maintaining their cross-country trails at the end of November or the beginning of December. Snow cover in Beskydy usually lasts a long time – up to 4 or 5 months.

What is probably the most popular ski complex in the Pustevny mountain pass operates 8 ski lifts and a double-seat cableway, and maintains 46 kilometres of cross-country trails. Skiers also know and love to come to Velké Karlovice, Grúň, Soláň, Morávka, Bílá, Lomná, and Mosty u Jablunkova. Everywhere you will find high-quality services, ski rentals,

skiing and snowboarding schools, pleasant restaurants and hotels.

Winter vacation has long meant more than just skiing.

Skiers can enjoy pleasant moments in wellness centres and aquaparks, and appreciate the chance to find spa towns close to the mountains, in their foothills. You can recharge your energy in Lázně Darkov, a spa town with iodine-bromine healing water, a sauna complex with three kinds of saunas, and a cryocentre. You can choose from 17 healing and relaxation procedures. Just a few kilometres away from Ostrava, skiers can pamper their bodies – maybe lightly battered from skiing – in Sanatoria Klimkovice while they admire the view of the Beskydy skyline. This spa specialises in this.

Very close to the ski runs in Frýdek-Místek you will find an aquapark. Bad weather in Beskydy is no problem, either. In Ostrava you can visit a zoo, the Silesian-Ostrava castle, and/or the largest mining museum in the Czech Republic. Hukvaldy is the birthplace of Leoš Janáček, probably one of the most famous Czech composer in the world. Rožnov pod Radhoštěm boasts an open-air museum of local rural structures.

Further information on skiing in Beskydy, the region, and its beautiful countryside and precious landmarks can be found at:

www.beskydy.com

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

Lázně, along with numerous smaller, charming ones, 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 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 mountains 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, 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

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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. You can forget your everyday problems, enjoy excellent food and beverages, and do something for your health, with any of our numerous sports ac vies. 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 whirlpool, 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

We are looking forward to your visit…

Orea Resort Sklář sklar@orea.cz, www.resortsklar.cz

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INVITATIONTOTHEKARLOVYVARYREGION Are you thinking about your holidays or a trip? Try the Karlovy Vary Region.

The Karlovy Vary Region lies in the west of the Czech Republic, on the border with Germany.

Although it’s the country’s smallest region, when it comes to heritage sites and natural beauties, is one of the most beautiful and sought after by tourists.

It’s also the place with the highest concentration of spa towns. It has five spa centres: Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně, Jáchymov and Lázně Kynžvart, where you can enjoy a therapy or relax throughout the year. Spa therapy has a long tradition here, with the first procedures dating back to the 14 th century, when King Charles IV (1316–1378) ordered the first spa to be built, which would be later called Karlovy Vary.

If you are visiting the Karlovy Vary Region, do not forget about the castles from the Middle Ages – Cheb, Libá, Loket, Seeberg, Vildštejn – and the well preserved Baroque palaces – Bečov, Kynžvart, Chyše, Valeč. Bečov is the home of a unique monument of European significance, the reliquary of St. Maurus.

Admirers of unique natural beauties can visit, between March and November, the mysterious moonscape in the Soos National Natural Reserve – the remains of a salt-water lake that became a peat bog with natural springs.

The slopes of Krušné Hory, famous for the quality of their ski centres and the extensive network of groomed cross-country ski trails, are located on the German border. The most popular ski centres are Klínovec, Boží Dar and Plešivec, with slopes of all degrees of difficulty, as well as tracks for free-ride and ski-cross, and parks where children can learn to ski.

You can find more information on the tourist sites and points of interest in the Karlovy Vary Region at:

www.livingland.eu

Photo: www.kvpoint.cz

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