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Prague Opera Houses – State Opera, National Theatre & Estates Theatre
Prague is home to three magnificent opera houses: the Prague State Opera, the National Theatre, and the Estates Theatre. Each offers unique cultural and architectural appeal, and together they form the heart of the Prague opera and theatre scene. To see what performances are on and book official theatre tickets, view our Prague opera listings. |
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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.
It is located a two‑minute walk from the top of Wenceslas Square and a 15-minute walk from Old Town Square.
The season runs from late August to June.
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Prague State Opera |
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The Estates Theatre (Stavovské divadlo) in Prague opened in 1783. It is the oldest theatre in the city and its finest Neoclassical building. Indeed, it is 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 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
The Estates Theatre is 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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National Theatre in Prague |
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