National Marionette Theatre, Prague

Name: National Marionette Theatre
Address: Zhatecka 98/1, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 224 819 322

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The National Marionette Theatre is a theatre company devoted to puppetry performances, located in the Old Town neighborhood of Prague, Czech Republic. The company has been active since June 1991, but uses a historical puppetry space called Říše loutek that dates to at least 1929, when it hosted the founding of the Union Internationale de la Marionnette ()

Coordinates: 50°5'16"N, 14°25'3"E

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Zhatecka 98/1Praha 1 (Staré Město)Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

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+420 224 819 322

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Marionette Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Municipal Library of Prague, Prague (1 min walk), Galerie hlavního města Prahy, Prague (1 min walk), Mirror Chapel, Prague (3 min walk), Clam-Gallas Palace, Prague (3 min walk).

How to get to National Marionette Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Marionette Theatre:

Metro

Staroměstská • Lines: A (1 min walk)
Můstek • Lines: A, B (11 min walk)

Bus

Mariánské náměstí • Lines: 194 (1 min walk)
Staroměstská • Lines: 194, 207 (3 min walk)

Tram

Staroměstská • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 93 (3 min walk)
Právnická fakulta • Lines: 17, 93 (7 min walk)

Train

Újezd (19 min walk)
Praha Masarykovo nádraží (19 min walk)