Built in 19ll, the Municipal House is one of the most admired Art Nouveau style building in Prague. Both its interior and exterior are adorned with works of art by the best Czech sculptors and painters of the period. Throughout the year, hundreds of prestigious social and cultural events, including the popular Prague Spring Concerts, are held at the elegant, beautifully decorated Smetana Hall and the adjacent salons.
Opened originally in 1881 with the premiere of the opera Libuse by Bedrich Smetana, the National Theatre is a symbol of the scope and the culmination of the Czech National Renaissance Movement. Designed in the historical Neo-Renaissance academic style under the motto A Nation for Itself, the grand structure with its beautifully decorated interior is the work of Czech artists, referred to as the Generation of National Theatre Artists. The home-stage of Czech Philharmonic, the Dvorak Hall of Rudolfinum is one of Europe’s major concert halls. Planned as a multi-purpose cultural center to house a concert hall with related facilities, including classrooms, an art gallery, and a museum, Rudolfinum is the second most important Neo-Renaissance building (following the Prague National Theatre) designed by the Czech architects (J. Zitek & J. Schulz). Named to honor Rudolf, the Crown Prince of Austria, Rudolfinum opened under His Excellency patronage in 1885. Preserved in its original appearance, the Estate Theatre was built in the Classicist style in 1783 and is one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe. It was here, where Mozart paid the people of Prague his famous compliment “My Pragers understand me” in response to their warm acceptance of The Marriage of Figaro and where Mozart conducted the world premiere of Don Giovanni in October 1787. And it was here, where numerous scenes in the popular movie Amadeus were filmed. |
