Prague accommodation near National Theatre
Prague Apartments House Ostrovni is located in the historical centre of Prague, just in front of the Nationat Theatre (Praha Narodni divadlo). Thanks to the excellent location in the heart of Prague it is only few minutes to The Charles Bridge (Praha Karluv most), The Old Town Square (Praha Staromestske namesti) or The Wenceslass Square (Praha Vaclavske namesti). In the romantic streets of the Prague Old Town, there are many pleasant restaurants. Our office is about 200 meters from the apartment house. You can also use our customer support hot line (24 hours a day).
Apartment House Ostrovni is 140 m from National Theatre.
Prague Apartments House Carolina is located in the centre of Prague, in the heart of the oldest section of the city. All the most beautiful historical monuments are around the corner or within walking distance of this Prague apartments, only a skip away from the Old Town Square, the best known and the most beautiful square in Prague. The Prague Castle is on the other side of the bridge and you can reach till 5 minutes by walk. There is also an absolutely endless selection of restaurants, bars, shops, or clubs. You couldn´t find a better location for your accommodation in Prague!
Apartment House Carolina is 190 m from National Theatre.
Bartolomej are 2-star cheap Prague apartments situated in walking distance to the line A metro station “Staromestska“ and the line B metro station "Mustek" (Praha Vaclavske namesti) , 2 min from National Theatre (Praha Narodni divadlo), 3 min from Charles Bridge (Praha Karluv most).Apartments Bartolomej are suitable for for 2-3 adults or families with children (children up to 15 - for free).
Apartments Bartolomej is 220 m from National Theatre.
Prague Luxury Suites Bartolomej are 3-star apartments in Prague situated 10 min. walking distance to the line A metro station “Staromestska“, 2 min from National Theatre (Praha Narodni divadlo), 3 min from Charles Bridge (Praha Karluv most). Apartments Bartolomej are suitable for demanding clients, they are comfortable for 2-3 adults or families with children (children up to 15 - for free). There is a spacious foyer, living room with folding sofa, TV, dining table, bedroom with double bed, an extra bed and balcony, roomy, well equipped kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, electric kettle and toast maker.The area of each apartment is ca. 70m2.
Bartolomej Suite is 220 m from National Theatre.
Prague Hotel Jerome House occupies a strategic location in the very centre of Prague, a few steps from Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namesti Praha) as well as from the Old Town Square (Staromestke namesti Praha). Other beauties and landmarks of the city are within reach. Public transport is also located in the immediate vicinity. The building of Jerome Hotel Prague dates back to the second half of 14th century. The present look of the building corresponds more to the Adam style of the 19th century, when the hotel was rebuilt. In the years 1395–1416 the building belonged to the Czech reformer, theologian and philosopher Jerome of Prague.
Hotel Jerome House is 240 m from National Theatre.
Hotel Eurostars Thalia Praha, from category 5 star Prague hotels, is located in the centre of Prague. Hotel was built in a classical building that dated from XIX century. Hotel Thalia has a strategic location, just a few meters to the Národni Trida tube station and to 5 minutes to the National Theatre and Wenceslas Square.
Hotel Eurostars Thalia is 240 m from National Theatre.
Apartment with spacious terrace and beautiful view of Prague castle are located in the heart of Old Town on Národní Třída.
They are only a few steps from the National Theatre, Charles Bridge, Wenceslav Square, and Old Town Square. These apartments have a unique location as they are right in the historical center of Prague. It would take you just a while to get to all historical monuments, to the best restaurants and bars, theaters, museum and large amount of shops.
Apartment Kaiser, Národní třída 17 is 270 m from National Theatre.
Residence Voyta Praha is located in the historic city centre of Prague in a quiet street behind the National Theatre. Thanks to the location of these apartments you will be able to reach all main sights by foot. Wenceslas square, The Old Town square or the Charles Bridge are not further than a five minute walk. Voyta residence offers accommodation in Prague in 7 apartments.
Residence Voyta is 270 m from National Theatre.
Hotel Leonardo Praha, from category 4 star Prague hotels, is situated In the heart of the fascinating city of Prague, just a few steps from the Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square.
Hotel Leonardo is 270 m from National Theatre.
Hotel Cloister Inn Praha, from category 3 star Prague hotels, is situated in the Old Town and Wenceslas Square, three minutes walking distance from the famous Charles Bridge and close to all important business and shopping areas in the city centre of Prague. The hotel's name originates from the history of the building as it lies on the premises of a medieval convent. Cloister Inn offers accommodation in Prague in 75 comfortable suites rooms.
Cloister Inn Hotel is 280 m from National Theatre.
Prague Hostel Downtown, from category cheap accommodation in Prague, is situated in the historical Prague centre - Old Town, Narodni Trida. About 2 minute walk to the Wenceslas Square, 5 minute walk to the Old Town Square and 100m to the underground station “Narodni Trida” line B.
Hostel Downtown is 290 m from National Theatre.
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National Theatre
The National Theatre (Czech: Národní divadlo) in Prague is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art. The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions, with a rich artistic tradition which was created and maintained by the most distinguished personalities in Czech society.
The National Theatre (Czech: Národní divadlo) in Prague is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art.
The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions, with a rich artistic tradition which was created and maintained by the most distinguished personalities in Czech society. This tradition helped to preserve and develop the most important features of the nation–the Czech language and a sense for a Czech musical and dramatic way of thinking.
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, in the Theatre of the Estates and in the Kolowrat Theatre. All three artistic ensembles select their repertoire not only from the rich classical heritage, but in addition to local authors they focus their attention on modern world output.
Initial design and construction, 1844 to 1881
The National Theatre is the embodiment of the will of the Czech nation for its national identity and independence. Collections of money among the broad masses of the people facilitated its construction, and so the ceremonious laying of the foundation stone on 16 May 1868, was tantamount to an all-state political demonstration.
But the idea of building a dignified edifice to serve as a theatre matured in the autumn of 1844 at the gatherings of patriots in Prague and began to be implemented by an application submitted by František Palacký to the Provincial Committee of the Czech Assembly on 29 January 1845, having requested "the privilege of constructing, furnishing, maintaining and managing" of an independent Czech theatre. The privilege was granted in April 1845. But it was not until six years later – in April 1851 – that the founding Society for the Establishment of a Czech National Theatre in Prague made the first public appeal to start a collection. A year later the proceeds went toward the purchase of land belonging to a former salt works covering an area of not quite 28 acres (11 ha) which determined the magnificent site of the theatre on the banks of the river Vltava facing the panorama of Prague Castle, but at the same time the cramped area and trapezium shape posed challenging problems for the designers of the building.
The era of von Bach absolutism brought to a halt preparations for the envisaged theatre and supported the concept of a modest provisional building, which was erected on the south side of the theatre parcel by architect Ignac Ullmann and opened on 18 November 1862. The building of the Provisional Theatre then became a constituent part of the final version of the National Theatre; its outside cladding is visible to this day in the elevated section of the rear part of the building, and the interior layout was only obliterated following the latest reconstruction of the National Theatre in 1977 – 1983. Simultaneously with the realization of this minimal programme asserted by F.L. Rieger and the Provincial Committee, the young progressive advocates of the original ambitious concept of the building (Sladkovský, Tyrš, Neruda, Hálek) launched an offensive. In 1865 these men attained leading positions in the Society and requested the 33-year old professor of civil engineering at the Prague Technical College, architect Josef Zítek, to draft a design for the National Theatre. He then came out on top in a later-declared open competition, and in 1867 construction work began. On 16 May 1868, the foundation stone was laid, and in November the foundations were completed. In 1875 the new building reached its full height and in 1877 the theatre was roofed over. As of 1873 there was an ongoing competition for the interior decoration of the building, the scenario of which had been elaborated by a special commission under the leadership of Sladkovský. On the one hand, the themes were in the spirit of the Neo-Renaissance concept of a classic building. On the other hand, they were inspired by the current enthusiasm for Slavonic mythology and the stories of the Manuscripts; both of these concepts were based on Josef Mánes' paintings and connected with the contemporary style of romantic landscape painting (also linked to Czech history). They provided the fundamental ideology guiding artistic expression, which today is described as the art of the generation of the National Theatre.
The theatre includes a triga (a three-horse quadriga) and 10 exterior allegorical sculptures by Bohuslav Schnirch, 10 more exterior pieces by Antonín Wagner, the stone pieces by Max Verich and an interior sculpted pediment group over the proscenium arch by Schnirch.
Grand opening
The National Theatre was opened for the first time on 11 June 1881, to honour the visit of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria. Bedřich Smetana's opera Libuše was given its world premiere, conducted by Adolf Čech. Another 11 performances were presented after that. Then the theatre was closed down to enable the completion of the finishing touches. While this work was under way a fire broke out on 12 August 1881, which destroyed the copper dome, the auditorium and the stage of the theatre.
The fire was seen as a national catastrophe and was met with a mighty wave of determination to take up a new collection: Within 47 days a million guldens were collected. This national enthusiasm, however, did not correspond to the behind-the-scenes battles that flared up following the catastrophe. Architect Josef Zítek was no longer in the running, and his pupil architect Josef Schulz was summoned to work on the reconstruction. He was the one to assert the expansion of the edifice to include the block of flats belonging to Dr. Polák that was situated behind the building of the Provisional Theatre. He made this building a part of the National Theatre and simultaneously changed somewhat the area of the auditorium to improve visibility. He did, however, take into account with utmost sensitivity the style of Zítek's design, and so he managed to merge three buildings by various architects to form an absolute unity of style.
Reconstruction and reopening, 1883 to 1977
The interior artwork was done by Mikoláš Aleš and František Ženíšek. The building of the National Theatre was inaugurated on 18 November 1883. The building, with perfect technical equipment (electric illumination, a steel-constructed stage), served without any extensive modifications for almost one hundred years. It was only on 1 April 1977, following a performance of the Lantern by Jirásek, that the theatre was closed down for six years.
Additional reconstruction, 1977 to 1983 and after
Architect Zdeněk Vávra was appointed to take charge of the overall reconstruction work. This extensive project was combined with the completion of work on the entire setting of the theatre. The work was completed to meet an important deadline, which was the date of the 100th anniversary of the opening of the National Theatre: 18 November 1983. On that day the theatre was handed over to the public again with a performance of Smetana’s Libuše.
Nowadays this historic, extremely prestigious and beautiful building, together with the annex of a modern office building that also includes the main box office, represents the main stage of the three artistic ensembles of the National Theatre: the drama, opera and ballet.
In 1989 the general director of the National Theatre, composer Jiří Pauer was dismissed from his post because of his support for the policies of the former Communist Czechoslovak government. Pauer locked all staff out of the National and Smetana theatres on 17 November 1989 to prevent members of the opera, ballet and drama companies from staging protest performances. After a three-week strike Pauer was replaced by Ivo Žídek.
