Travel Tip: National Theatre in Prague, symbol of Czech cultural heritage and national identity
Dear Steemit friends and followers,
Welcome to my Travel Tip edition where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I am going to provide you with some cultural experience as I will take you to National Theatre in Prague.
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Situated on the bank of the Vltava River in the historic center of Prague, the National Theatre is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Czech capital as well as one of the most important national monuments of Czech art and history.
Source: Shutterstock, image: Dziorek Rafal
The cornerstone of this majestic building was laid in 1868 but it was not until 1881 when the theatre was officially opened. Unfortunately, soon after that, the theatre was badly damaged by a fire and it has to rebuild and reopened two years later, in 1883.
What makes the National Theatre even more special for the Czech people is the fact that the construction of the building was actually funded from a nationwide collection.
Astoundingly beautiful from the outside, the theatre is just impressive in the inside too, decorated with paintings, sculptures and statues by the most renowned Czech artists of the 19th century.
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These days, the National Theatre hosts three artistic ensembles: opera, ballet and drama. If you are fan of any of these, you should definitely book a ticket as watching a performance in the National Theatre of the Czech Republic is an unforgettable cultural experience.
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Tomas
CEO & Founder of CGH
hi @czechglobalhosts,it is very great to see that you are promoting your homeland Czech Republic,You are true "patriot" and really every place that you have introduce with us is really very beautiful.National Theatre in Prague looks very beautiful.thanks to share with us.upvoted and resteemed
I was going to say the same thing , better to upvote this comment.
Thanks for sharing your homeland and culture.
Thanks to upvote my comment @buster544 and supporting me
Thank you so much! I do appreciate your positive comment. Have a good one. Tomas
Great post with wonderful picture and information about it...
Great to hear that you are promoting your country in steem and i would love to visit it someday...@czechglobalhosts
Hopefully you can. It is definitely worth it. Tomas
Yes it was pleasure to see your comment..@czechglobalhosts
Very nice place to travel, i remenber this place in the Movie Mission Imposible...
Haha, you are right.... Prague was featured there:)
This is a definite on my list. we are still planning to stay for a month or so, doing a Christmas tour of northern Europe, mainly around Germany, Poland, but also time in Prague. Which week would be best to plan to hit the most festivals there?
I am glad to hear that. Sounds like a perfect vacation. To be honest I prefer Autumn or Spring, the months of September/October and May/June purely because of the weather. Summers can get too hot for sightseeing and winters too cold. Unless you are planning to see the Christmas markets that are rated as on of the best in the world.... In either case enjoy! Tomas
yes, we plan on doing a Christmas market type tour of Northern Europe, looking for special events and festivals happening on certain days.
Love Prague! Amazing city! Been there three times now. Is the beer still cheaper than the water? ;) hahaha
Some great night photos showing its beauty.
LOL, it sure is:)... you gotta love my country... Tomas
Nice lighting view
a historic place that must be visited by the world community, this discussion is quite good, surely many people who are interested in your post. thanks for sharing
it's your home town i must say its really beautiful... look like my dream place i would like to visit because its seems so beautiful and amazing hope i can visit in future ☺
amazing awesome post
Great photo gallery