The fortress Vysehrad - from the 10th century is located on the hill above Vltava River. Explore the neo-gothic church, the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul and the Vysehrad Cemetery where many famous Czechs were laid to rest.
The Vysehrad Cemetery |
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Dancing House |
It is a treat to see Mozart's Don Giovanni at Stavovske Divadlo, which had a world premiere there in 1787, and was used for filming of the Oscar wining film Amadeus by Czech director Milos Forman. The theater is the only one still standing where Mozart performed himself. Also, in 1791, Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito was staged there for the first time in celebration of the coronation of Emperor Leopold II.
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National Theater in Prague |
State Opera House is the most beautiful of Prague opera houses, formerly the German Theater, where Caruso, Gigli, Mahler and Strauss performed. Opera's repertoire is rich in mostly all the famous Italian but also other operas performed by wonderful Czech singers.
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The State Opera House |
Another very interesting place to visit is Laterna Magica, an unusual theater, created in 1958 for the wold exhibition EXPO 58 in Brussels, Belgium. No words are spoken, several other mediums are used instead: dance, sounds, lights, pantomime and the combination of life stage media and film projection.
The Bedrich Smetana Museum is honoring much loved Czech composer Bedrich Smetana who is the author of several operas and the famous symphonic cycle Ma Vlast (My Country). One of the symphonic poems is about the river Vltava. He was loosing his hearing, and unfortunately, was never able to hear his finished work.
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View of Prague Castle from Bedrich Smetana Museum |
If you are still not tired, after all that sightseeing, there is a night life in Prague with many night clubs open, where you can dance, listen to jazz or have a night cap.
So good night for now. Next time we will finish our blog about Prague with the information where to stay, dine, shop and how to get there. Until then enjoy traveling!