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Prague Opera Houses: Prague State Opera, National Theatre & Estates Theatre
Prague is home to three magnificent opera houses: the Prague State Opera, National Theatre and Estates Theatre. Each has a distinctive cultural, historic and architectural appeal. Together they present world-class opera and ballet and form the heart of Prague's vibrant opera scene.
Use this guide to discover the city's leading opera houses, then browse our Prague opera and ballet listings and book tickets for upcoming performances. |
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Opera In Prague
Opera has played a central role in Prague's cultural life for centuries, and today is one of Europe's foremost destinations for opera and ballet. The city has strong associations with composers including Mozart, Smetana and Dvořák. Performances on offer include Mozart's masterpieces, classic Italian opera from Verdi, Puccini and Rossini, major works by Czech composers, and internationally acclaimed ballet. | | |
Built in 1888 in the neo-Rococo style, the Prague State Opera (Státní opera Praha) combines modern comfort with beautiful historic architecture. The world-renowned opera house presents a full programme of opera and ballet by Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Rossini, Donizetti, Prokofiev and other well-known composers.
The theatre is located just a two-minute walk from the top of Wenceslas Square and 15 minutes from Old Town Square.
The season runs from late August to June.
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The Estates Theatre (Stavovské divadlo) in Prague opened in 1783. It is the oldest theatre in the city and one of Prague's finest Neoclassical buildings. It is also one of the most beautiful historic theatres in Europe.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart personally conducted the premiere of the opera Don Giovanni here in 1787. The theatre's mainstay is the operas of Mozart, although it occasionally also presents ballet and dance performances.
The Estates Theatre is located just a two-minute walk from both Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. The season runs from late August to June.
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Estates Theatre in Prague |
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Built between 1868 and 1883, the National Theatre (Národní divadlo) in Prague is a magnificent neo-Renaissance building set by the Vltava River. The National Theatre is a cultural institution for Czech people; since its inception, it has played a significant role in the development of the Czech language, music and dramatic arts.
The theatre presents an extensive repertoire of opera and ballet performances, along with occasional classical concerts and Czech drama. Its foremost productions include Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, as well as Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet and Cinderella. The season runs from late August to June.
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Choosing the Best Opera House In Prague
The Prague State Opera offers the grandest traditional opera experience, with lavish productions and an elegant neo-Rococo interior. The Estates Theatre is especially appealing to Mozart enthusiasts, as it hosted the premiere of Don Giovanni in 1787 and continues to stage many of his most celebrated operas. The National Theatre is considered the spiritual home of Czech opera and ballet and is one of the country's most important cultural landmarks.
All three theatres stage opera and ballet throughout the season, and visitors can browse our Prague opera and ballet listings to compare performances and book tickets. |
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