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NATIONAL THEATRE (Národní divadlo)

Národní 223/2, Prague 1
Description
OwnerČR
KindNational cultural monument
Style Historicist (pseudo-gothic, pseudo-renaissance and neo and revival styles)
Description (in short)

The foundation stone of the National Theatre has been laid in 1868 while the Theatre was provisionally opened in 1881. It suffered a great fire on August 2nd of the same year, re-opened in 1883. This fabulous Theatre was built in the New-Renaissance style based on a plan by Josef Zítek and Josef Schulz. Eminent czech artists participated on the decoring of the new theatre.

ExpositionsThe building exterior, visitors can see the interiors with gallery during performances.
StatePerfect
AccessibilityIndividually
Location
GPS coordinatesN: 50.0813508333333 (50°4'52.863")
E: 14.413425 (14°24'48.33")
StreetNárodní 223/2
Prague districtPrague 1
LocationsThe National Theatre is located right in the Prague centre, on river Vltava quay.
Contacts
INFORMATION
CityPraha 1 - Nové Město
StreetOstrovní 1
ZIP code112 30
Phone+420 224901448
Fax+420 224931544
Emailinfo@narodni-divadlo.cz
Web pagehttp://www.narodni-divadlo.cz/Default.aspx?jz=en
PersonAnna Čelková
TOURS OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE
Phone+420 224901506
Emailh.podskalska@narodni-divadlo.cz
PersonHana Podskalská
Arrival and localities
Public Transport StopsNárodní divadlo — 100 m
  • Tram
Národní třída — 600 m
  • Tram
  • Underground
Services
Services
  • WC
  • baggage room
  • catering
  • eatery
  • sightseeing tours booking
Other servicesTicktes booking.
Barrierless accessPartial

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