State Opera, Prague

Name: State Opera
Address: Prague, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 224 901 448

#70 among attractions in Prague

Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera

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Facts and practical information

The State Opera, is an opera house in Prague, Czech Republic. It is part of the National Theatre of the Czech Republic, founded by Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic in 1992. The theatre itself originally opened in 1888 as the New German Theatre and from 1949 to 1989 it was known as the Smetana Theatre. More recently it was renamed the Prague State Opera. Currently it is home to approximately 300 performances a year. ()

Local name: Státní opera Praha Opened: 1888 (136 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCapacity: 1041Coordinates: 50°4'50"N, 14°25'59"E

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Praha 1 (Nové Město)Prague Czech Republic

Contact

+420 224 901 448

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Day trips

State Opera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Municipal House, National Museum, Wenceslas Square, Powder Tower.

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Art nouveau venue for classical concerts
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Square
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~1820 ftW
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~1350 ftNW
Palace
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to State Opera?

Nearby attractions include Petschek Palace, Prague (3 min walk), National Museum, Prague (3 min walk), Libri Prohibiti, Prague (3 min walk), Wenceslas Square, Prague (4 min walk).

How to get to State Opera by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Opera:

Bus

Museum • Lines: 905, 907, 908, 911 (3 min walk)
Hlavní nádraží • Lines: 905, 907, 908, 911, Ae (6 min walk)

Metro

Museum • Lines: A, C (3 min walk)
Main Station • Lines: C (6 min walk)

Tram

Museum • Lines: 11, 13 (4 min walk)
Italská • Lines: 11, 13 (6 min walk)

Train

Prague Main Station (6 min walk)
Praha Masarykovo nádraží (13 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (32 min walk)
Ostrov Štvanice • Lines: P7 (34 min walk)