Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague

Name: Czech Academy of Sciences
Address: 3 Národní, Prague, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 221 403 111

#162 among attractions in Prague

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The Czech Academy of Sciences was established in 1992 by the Czech National Council as the Czech successor of the former Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences and its tradition goes back to the Royal Bohemian Society of Sciences and the Emperor Franz Joseph Czech Academy for Sciences, Literature and Arts. The Academy is the leading non-university public research institution in the Czech Republic. It conducts both fundamental and strategic applied research. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°4'54"N, 14°24'51"E

Address

3 NárodníPraha 1 (Staré Město)Prague Czech Republic

Contact

+420 221 403 111

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Czech Academy of Sciences – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karlovy lázně, Museum Kampa, Bedřich Smetana Museum, Kranner's Fountain.

~1340 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Karlovy lázně, Prague
7 min walk • Karlovy Lázně stands as a unique nightlife destination in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. Housed in a historical building that dates back to the 14th century, this club is renowned for being the largest facility of its kind in Central Europe.
~1570 ftNW
Museum of modern art from central Europe
Museum Kampa, Prague
8 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Vltava River in Prague, Museum Kampa is a modern art haven situated in the picturesque Kampa Island. This museum, housed in the Sova's Mills, is renowned for its exceptional collection of Central European art, placing a significant emphasis...
~1450 ftN
Composer museum in circa-1880s building
Bedřich Smetana Museum, Prague
7 min walk • The Bedřich Smetana Museum in Prague is a museum which is dedicated to the life and works of famous Czech composer Bedřich Smetana. It is situated in the centre of Prague in a small block of buildings right next to Charles Bridge on the right bank of the river Vltava in the Old Town.
~500 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Kranner's Fountain, Prague
3 min walk • Kranner's Fountain, or Kranner Fountain, is a fountain and neo-gothic monument to Emperor Francis I of Austria, installed in Prague, Czech Republic. It features allegorical sculptures created by Josef Max.
~710 ftE
Palace
Drn, Prague
4 min walk • Drn is a polyfunctional building located on the corner of streets Národní and Mikulandská in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. It contains the most expensive offices in the city and also some shops and restaurants. The building was designed by Stanislav Fiala is an example of 21st century modern and sustainable Czech architecture.
~200 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Laterna Magika, Prague
1 min walk • Laterna magika, largely considered the world's first multimedia theatre, was founded as a cultural program at the 1958 Brussels Expo.
~880 ftW
Art Nouveau architecture, Bridge
Legion Bridge, Prague
5 min walk • Legion Bridge is a historic bridge over the Vltava in Prague, Czech Republic, named after the Czechoslovak Legion.
~970 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Rotunda of the Finding of the Holy Cross, Prague
5 min walk • Rotunda of the Finding of the Holy Cross is a Romanesque rotunda in Prague 1, Old Town quarter, on the crossing of Konviktská and Karolíny Světlé street. Its founding is considered after 1125.
~1110 ftS
Music venue, Restaurant
Žofín Garden, Prague
6 min walk • Žofín Palace is a Neo-Renaissance building in Prague, in the Czech Republic. It is a cultural centre, a venue for concerts, balls, conferences and exhibitions. It is situated on Slovanský ostrov, an island in the Vltava river in New Town, Prague.
~230 ftE
Grand theater for ballet, opera and drama
Divadlo Viola, Prague
2 min walk • The National Theatre in Prague is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art.
~1410 ftE
Gothic architecture, Church
Church of St. Martin in the Wall, Prague
7 min walk • The Church of St. Martin in the Wall is a Gothic church with Romanesque grounds, situated in the Old Town of Prague, Czech Republic. It was built between 1178 and 1187 in the village of Újezd, thereafter known as Újezd u svatého Martina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Czech Academy of Sciences?

Nearby attractions include Laterna Magika, Prague (1 min walk), Divadlo Viola, Prague (2 min walk), Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Prague (2 min walk), Provisional Theatre, Prague (2 min walk).

How to get to Czech Academy of Sciences by public transport?

The nearest stations to Czech Academy of Sciences:

Tram

Národní divadlo • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 22, 23, 41, 9, 93, 97, 98, 99 (4 min walk)
Karlovy lázně • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 93 (6 min walk)

Metro

Národní třída • Lines: B (8 min walk)
Můstek • Lines: A, B (12 min walk)

Bus

Myslíkova • Lines: 904, 910 (9 min walk)
Jiráskovo náměstí • Lines: 176, 904, 907, 908, 910 (11 min walk)

Train

Újezd (13 min walk)
Nebozízek (17 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (26 min walk)
Kotevní • Lines: P5 (30 min walk)