Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Prague
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Pinkas Synagogue
(979 Votes)The glorious Pinkas Synagogue was made in the year 1535. It served as a place of worship until the year 1941. This synagogue is quite a significant memorial to Czech Jews suffered the wrath of the Nazis. It was a place of worship for Prague's Jews for nearly four centuries. But soon after that, it was converted into a war memorial after World War 2. It also has a collection of paintings and dra...Read more -
Maisel Synagogue
(1109 Votes)The Maisel synagogue was built at the end of the 16th century and initially served as only a private house of prayer. These days it serves as Museum of history of Jews in Bohemia and Moravia from the 10th to the 18th century.Built in neo-renaissance style, the synagogue dates back to the 16th century. The Maisel synagogue is perhaps the most richly decorated synagogue in Prague. It houses a mag...Read more -
Chodov Fortress
(80 Votes)Chodov fortress is basically a renovated chateau but originally, it was a medieval fortress. It is one the most significant historical monuments in Jizni Mesto, with a history that dates back to the 13th century. Today it continues to be a cultural centre and encourages exploration of contemporary fine art. It also acts as a host to various Classical concerts, as well as many other events and a...Read more -
Basilica Of St James
(930 Votes)Basilica of St James is a massive three-aisled basilica which has a long as well as a high chancel. It is the third longest church building in the whole of Prague. The church was founded in the year 1232, and also went on to rebuild in Baroque style in the 18th century. The choir is also housed an organ which is dated back to the year 1705. The Basilica of St. James is currently the hotspot for...Read more -
Hotel Paris
(361 Votes)The Hotel Paris Prague was built in the year 1904 by the renowned architect Jan Vejrych. The interior of the hotel was designed by the renowned architect Antonín Pfeiffer. The ceramic mosaics were employed in particular for decoration of the hotel restaurant and were made in the workshop of Jan Köhler. The Hotel Paris Prague has still maintained its pretentious appearance of a neo-g...Read more -
Church Of Our Lady Of The Snows
(124 Votes)The amazing church is situated on the Jungmann Square in the New Town which is near the Wenceslas Square. It is said to be established by Charles IV in the fourteenth century. The congregation of Our Lady of the Snow was established by Charles IV on third of September in the year 1347, the next day after the ruler's royal celebration. Initially, the thought was to fabricate a congregation that ...Read more -
Church Of St. Henry And St. Kunhuta
(361 Votes)This Gothic parish church is said to be consecrated to the royal couple Henry and Kunhuta. It was founded at the same time as Prague's New Town in the year 1348. Constructed of quarried stone, the church has a very interesting story behind it. The church is said to be revealed when its stuccoed exterior was taken out during an early 20th century renovation. Since the year 2008, both a Slovak an...Read more -
Church Of St Castulus
(420 Votes)Church of St Castulus can be best portrayed as a Gothic basillica arranged at the site of a previous Roman church. This congregation used to reside here and is certainly one of the finest samples of Gothic building design in the city. The congregation was made in the fourteenth century and is said to be made by the Teutonic Knights. It is said that around the congregation, exactly at Hastalske ...Read more -
Church of the assumption of Virgin the Mary and Charles the great is one of the loveliest churches visually and spiritually in the city of Prague. One of the most particularly interesting architecture in the church is founded by Charles IV is its star vaulting. It is situated in a picturesque corner of the Nusle valley which is directly opposite Vyšehrad. The vaulting is as wide as 24 me...Read more
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Church Of The Holy Savior
(1004 Votes)It is said that in the start of the 17th century a lot of German Lutherans came to live in Prague. This is when as a community, for their own worship- the made the church of the holy saviour. Sadly, though in a conflict soon after, the church was taken away by the evangelist and was shut down for its creators. In 1918, finally after a lot of significant events- the place was re-created and is i...Read more -
The Jewish Quarter in Prague, known as Josefov, is located between the Vltava River and Old town. Its history dates back to the 13th century, when Jewish people were ordered to vacate their residences and settle down together in this one area. Over the centuries, lot of Jews arrived from different parts of the world and settled down in this area. To add to this, Jewish were banned from all othe...Read more
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Prague Estates Theatre
(971 Votes)Prague Estates Theatre is one of the oldest architectures in the city. It holds a highly significant value in terms of classic entertainment in the city. The Estates Theatre in Prague opened up in the year 1783. It is Prague's oldest theatre and also is known to be its finest neo-classical building. In fact, it is one of the most beautiful theatres with historical significance in the whole of E...Read more -
Museum Kampa
(534 Votes)Museum Kampa houses several important end extensive collections, which includes two icons from the 20th century art. The artists are Frantisek Kupka and Otto Gutfreund and along with this you will also find a lot of work from the Central European modern art here. The collection of Central European art acts as a reminder of the Eastern Bloc as well as help in enlightening us with the modern Czec...Read more -
Rudolfinum
(326 Votes)The Rudolfinum is a stunning Neo-Renaissance building set by the river in the Old Town. It was once the seat of the state parliament, but today boasts the DvoÅ™ák Concert Hall, which rivals the Smetana at Municipal House in size and grandeur. Rudolfinum hosts spell binding performances by talented artistes that live up to the grandiose of its interiors and architectural desig...Read more -
St George's Basilica
(1193 Votes)St. George's Basilica is the oldest church building within the Prague Castle complex. It is perhaps the best-preserved Romanesque church in Prague. It was founded by Prince Vratislav in 920 AD. Its spectacularly high ceiling is made of dark wood, accentuating the narrow width of the church. Preserving the antique austere effect, decorative windows in stone walls provide atmospheric lighting. An...Read more