The National Theatre The Petřín Tower Vyšehrad Vyšehrad Vyšehrad Prague The National Theatre Vyšehrad The Petřín Tower Vyšehrad The Petřín Tower The National Theatre The showcase theatre stage of the Czech Republic is a utopia for lovers of the performing arts. After the original building was destroyed by fire in 1881, Prague’s Golden Chapel, as the gold-crowned Neo-Renaissance building is known, was reconstructed with the help of financial contributions from across the population. This is where to see the best operas, plays and ballets from the classical Czech and international repertoire. Discover little-known corners of the National Theatre on a weekend tour, which will lead you from the foundation stone to the foyer, where you will see paintings by Mikoláš Aleš and other notable artists. When you are sitting in the auditorium, admire the beautiful stage curtain and the ceiling decorations of eight painted female figures representing the different art forms. Vyšehrad A site standing as a memorial to Czech history, shrouded in legends and myths old as the nation itself, the seat of the mythical Přemysl princes, the last resting place of the most eminent of Czech artists and one of the symbols of Czech statehood. This is mythical Vyšehrad – an extensive complex spreading out on a high promontory overlooking the Vltava River, whose dark silhouette of narrow towers makes up a dominant feature of the southern centre of Prague.According to legend, it is here at Vyšehrad where the first Czech rulers resided. In the middle of the 10th century, the mint here was already coining denars, and later the first Czech king, Vratislaus II, began his reign here. As testament to these events, you can to this very day see the oldest rotunda in Prague, the St. Martin Rotunda. Did you know that the most famous of Prague legends tells of its foundation? It was right here at Vyšehrad that the mythical Princess Libuše foretold the great future of the city, whose fame would touch the stars. There can be no doubt nowadays that she was right. Petřín Lookout tower Set out for the top of Petřín with its elegant lookout tower inspired by the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris! After having conquered the 299 steps, a breathtaking view will open out for you over the panorama of the city with its abundance of spires, chimneys and spectacular facades of the Baroque palaces. Petřín is currently a popular place for lovers, as well as a place where you can wander about undisturbed, have a picnic with friends or have a seat in one of the little pubs. i map menu www The National Theatre