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| | Prague events » July 2009:
Prague hosts a calendar of events throughout the year. Aside from annual events such as the Prague Christmas & Easter markets, Prague attracts many international events such as the Prague marathon and pop concerts. 2009 is no exception. |
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| 01 July 2009-30 October 2009: 1000 years of INCA gold | Original gold cast exhibits from the Museo de Oro in Lima, Peru form the highlights of the exhibition. This unique compilation of the Incas’ wealth shows masks, mugs, bowls and jewellery made of solid gold, and dating from 400 BC to 1500 AD. | |
| Time: 10:00-18:00 |
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220czk
Students: 160czk | | Where: Prague Castle | |
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| 01 July 2009-07 July 2009: New Prague Dance Festival | Participants come from all over the world to compete in various categories: classic dance, modern dance, jazz-hip hop, folk, Latino dance, choreography, dramatic dance, pedagogy, dance talents, modern talents and costume design. | |
| Where: Various theatres around Prague | |
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| 01 July 2009-28 October 2009: Terracotta Warriors Exhibition | 180 life-size original figures from the Terracotta Army collection have travelled from China. These include infantry, generals, company officers, archers. Another 1,000 soldiers are also displayed in 1:10 scale. The Terracotta Army is one of the best archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. It was built by order of Qin Shi Huang, who proclaimed himself the first Chinese Emperor in 221 BC. | |
| Time: 10:00–18:00 |
| Price:
150-250czk
| | Where: Lucerna Great Hall, Štěpánská 61, Prague 1 | |
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| 05 July 2009: Cyril and Metodius Day - the Slavic Christianity Prophets | Public holiday. Prague sightseeing & entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening times. | |
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| 06 July 2009: In memory of Jan Hus burning at the stake (1415) | Public holiday. Prague sightseeing & entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening times. | |
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| 17 July 2009-02 August 2009: Prague Proms 2009 | The Prague Proms annual music festival is a series of classical concerts organised by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra at their Prague home, Municipal House. Concerts take place in the stunning Smetana Hall, the largest auditorium within Municipal House and introduce domestic and foreign guest artists, soloists, conductors and ensembles | |
| Where: Municipal House | |
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2009: Prague Opera, Ballet & Concerts | Prague is famous for opera and classical concerts. The city boasts three magnificent opera houses, several concert halls and an array of beautiful churches. An extensive repertoire of opera, ballet & classical concerts is on offer, and tickets are reasonably priced. Advance reservations are recommended as performances often sell out. | | |
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2009: Prague Theatre | A visit to a Prague theatre is a typically Czech experience. Marionette Theatre (Puppet Theatre) enjoys a long tradition. Black Light Theatre & Laterna Magika mix ballet, animated film, illusions and puppets with mime artists. Shows are highly visual and appeal to adults and children of all nationalities. As with opera & concerts, advance reservations are recommended. | | |
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