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Prague Opera Houses
The three Prague opera houses - Prague State Opera, National Theatre and Estates Theatre - each have a unique architectural and cultural appeal.
Together, they present a varied programme of opera, ballet and classical concerts throughout the year.
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Built in 1888, the Prague State Opera (Státní opera Praha) presents opera and ballet by Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Rossini, Donizetti, Prokofiev and other well-known composers.
The opera house was renovated in 2020, and is now a modern 21st century theatre with the finest elements of its past restored to their former glory.
The Prague State Opera is located close to Wenceslas Square, and 15 minutes walk from the Old Town Square.
The season runs from September to June.
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Prague State Opera |
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National Theatre in Prague | |
The National Theatre (Národní divadlo) in Prague, which was built in 1868-83, is a stunning neo-Renaissance building set by the river.
For Czech people, the National Theatre is an important cultural institution; since its inception it has played a significant role in the development of the Czech language, music and dramatic arts.
The theatre stages opera and ballet, including first-class productions of The Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Cinderella and The Nutcracker.
The season runs from September to June.
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The Estates Theatre (Stavovské divadlo) in Prague opened in 1783 and is one of the finest historic theatres in Europe.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart personally conducted the premiere of the opera Don Giovanni here in 1787.
The Estates Theatre is two minutes walk from both the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.
The main season runs from September to June, when the theatre stages opera, mostly by Mozart.
In August, there is usually a special run of Don Giovanni.
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Estates Theatre in Prague |
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