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National Theatre
The golden-roofed temple of Czech culture on the riverbank, built with the nation's donations, for opera, ballet and drama.
- Open
- Performances most evenings; check the website
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- An evening
- Address
- Národní 2, 110 00 Prague 1Directions
- Getting There
- Tram to Národní divadlo.
Why Go
Paid for by public collections and opened in 1883 after a fire, the theater was a symbol of Czech national revival. Its gilded auditorium hosts opera, ballet and plays.
Seats are cheaper than in most European capitals.
Nearby in Prague
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