For me, opera started here. This country offer the top notch opera and the architectures, the…read morebuilding, the decor, the design, the music, the singing, the acting, the package. I fall in love with opera from this country, this city and this place. Just threaten taken every angle of this place. I could go here every week and feel in love more each time. Been to Prague 4X and I have been here all 4 times just to see the building itself and opera, even though I don't like it at all.

Though it doesn't look imposing from the front, the inside of this opera house is spectacular! I…read morewas sad to miss visiting in October as it was closed for renovation until January 2025, from the images online it truly fit the Rococo Era vibes of gilded extravagance. Plush crimson velvet stage curtains, booths and seating exude a romantic air of elegant society, while flowery gold and cream scrolling ornament the walls and ceilings. The stage is a centerpiece, at such a remarkable venue how could a performing artist not be inspired to bare their soul on stage? (lol or so my dramatic self imagines) Originally built as the New German Theatre in 1883 serving the German population in the city (opposite the Czech National Theatre), during WWII it became a haven for artists fleeing Nazi Germany. Post-war starting 1948 the theatre became incorporated into the Czech National Theater as one of its venues, as its focus shifted to Czech works, which it continued to do as it was renamed the Smetana Theatre (after the famed Czech composer of the same name) under the Czech Communist government until 1989. During this time it became popular venue for ballet as well. After this point, the change in government signaled a name alteration again, this time to the Prague State Opera. There isn't much street parking in the area, though you can find parking structures within a few minutes walk away. Easily accessible by foot, bus, tram, or metro if you're considering the public transit route, the nearest metro being Muzeum on the A/C lines about 2 blocks away. If I have the chance to visit Prague again I would certainly love to see a performance or concert here!

Checking 2nd Praha house (4 total, 1 under construction which is the best one and went there…read moredecade-ish ago. The last ones is the mordern and I'm not interested). "Hordubal", is a play (w/ substitute), quite interesting and I'm liking it!!! Plus love love , the before the show painted stage curtain (missed yesterday since I was 5mins late) and got to admired the European, they do enjoy the entertainment and also appreciated the art of intetmission. They do have drinks and snacks, plated sandwich(es) & sweets that is. They do really enjoying as a meal before and during the break.

Shame on the state opera! First the reception at the cloakroom: the lady who took our things…read moreliterally threw our bag on the floor and broke a honey pot that was inside. I could not attend the first part of the performance because all my belongings had to be cleaned (including electronics). Secondly, the administration: We agreed on a refund of the tickets which never arrived, despite an agreement in principle from the manager, repeated reminders and emails exchanged over 4 months. They even dared to tell me that I had seen the performance, even though I had missed the first part and was with the manager at the time. I can't recommend the state opera. In any case, as a foreigner who is not a recurrent customer, you are not treated properly there.

The Art Noveau architecture is stunning and the location next to the Legion Bridge and Vltava…read moreRiver makes for an inspiring view. Add this to any walking tour of Prague.

What a beauty, the architecture, the decor are just simply breathtaking. I felt in love with the…read moretheaters from Praha, there are 4 nations theaters here and I have been to them all. And I love every single one of them. Each one is unique and charm in it own way that just simply irresistible. The box seats are wonderful and velvety that make you feel in love with the culture and the art. It's not big but it is very imitated to the actors and to the story of being told on the stage. There is a big room overlook the river is for refreshments, such decor and the lighting make you feel like back to the good old days. Love it here.

Fantastic opera. I stayed for the entire performance and it was worth it even with jet lag!read more

First time at the opera and this place set a high standard. I sat in the orchestra section, and my…read morechair had a thick comfy seat and was spacious enough for those (of us) with hips and a larger posterior. Great acoustics! Great opera experience for a first timer! The screens on the left and right translate the script from Italian to English.

In A Nutshell: -The…read moreNational Marionette Theatre is a great place to catch a quick marinonette (hand puppet) show while you are in Prague. -The show lasts about 1 hour. -You can book tickets directly through the theatre website & they do not cost much. -The show is very entertaining w/ lot's of singing & various skits performing the overall love story. Overall, I would recommend going to a marionette show while you are in vacationing in Prague!

While some of you may get this idea that I'm just a big drunk when I travel, that's completely not…read moretrue. I become a bit of a culture vulture when I'm out of the U.S. of A. Museums are usually my go to spots, but when in Praha, one must see a puppet show. Not just a boring puppet show, but marionette style. What so unique about this? well, Mozart especially composed for Prague "the opera of operas" -- Don Giovanni. In 1787, Don Giovanni premiered at the Stavovské Theatre which Mozart personally conducted. The National Marionette Theatre takes this exceptional opera and presents it in stylish costumes and stage performance marionettes. It's performed in a unique architectural space, art deco style (read: old theater with very old, uncomfortable wooden seats built for skinny people) Since they want to stay authentic to the original, the whole thing is done in Italian. While I think Italian is like love music to the ears, I can't understand a thing. So, listen with your heart and if you're bored, they do sell alcoholic beverages in the lobby. * hic *

Came here to Cube, a dance with a social media/computer component. Very interesting piece, the…read moredancers were fantastic. The venue was very nice, all the seats had a great view. Would recommend coming to this theater to see a show! There is also a very cute bar/cafe upstairs that you can have a drink before/after the show. There is also a coat check.

This restaurant had live music in the cellar so we thought it would be a good place to try. It is…read moreclose to our hotel on the Old Square. The service was fine and the ambiance lovely. We enjoyed the music. My friend ordered the strong chicken broth soup and reported it was delicious. I ordered the goulash because I wanted a traditional dish. When presented, it looked great. The sauce was delicious. The meat was so tough as to be nearly inedible. A second waitress picked up the dishes and asked how the meal was as I had hardly eaten any of it. I told her that the meat was hard and not good. She apparently did not report that to our actual waitress. In short, I do not recommend any of the three goulash dishes at this restaurant.

Such an incredible location right in the Old Town Square. I had a Frappe and Apple strudel while…read moresitting outside and people watching as well as soaking in Old Town's allure. The strudel was warm and plates beautifully with a dollop of cream topped with a mint and on the opposite site a scoop of vanilla bean icecream. My frappe was a nice cool drink as well as a little caffeine burst. The servers were helpful and attentive.

Came here for a "Swan Lake" ballet and left early. This place was a total scam, and after sitting…read morein the theatre thinking how did i manage to book something this terrible, i looked up the reviews of this place on trip advisor i saw all the horrible and truthful reviews. They say it's a ballet but there's no orchestra, the place is falling apart on the inside and above all the ballerinas look like they're just learning how to dance. Most of them just walk around the stage, men included and there was only one lady who really knew how to dance. Everyone else looked like beginners, walking on the stage and prancing around. Really disappointed, they should mention somewhere on there that this isn't a recognized ballet show or something:.. looked like a total scam, everyone in the audience looked so confused once it was done and I'm pretty sure they fell for the trap too. Don't go here if you want to see a real ballet- this is more of a high school ballet show. Save your money.