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Alma Mater of Czech Opera, national monument of Czech history and art. The National Theatre in Prague helped to preserve and develop the most important features of the nation – the Czech language. Today the National Theatre consists of three artistic ensembles – opera, ballet and drama – which alternate in their performances in the historic building of the National Theatre, the Theatre of the Estates and the Theatre Kolowrat. Address: Národní třída, Praha 1.
Also called Nostitz Theatre or Tyl Theatre. One of the most beautiful historic theatre buildings in Europe built by Count Nostitz Rieneck in 1783. W. A. Mozart himself conducted the world premiere of his Don Giovanni here in 1787. One of the stages of the Prague National Theatre. Address: Ovocný trh 1, Praha 1.
The Prague State Opera resides in the building which was opened as a Prague German stage with the performance of Wagner´s opera, The Mastersingers of Nürnberg, on January 5th, 1888. With its spacious auditorium and neo-Rococo decoration, this Theatre building is among the most beautiful in Europe. Among the exceptional artistic figures who performed here were directors Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss, Felix Mottl, Arthur Nikisch, Felix Weingartner and others. Address: Legerova 75, Praha 1
