Take Prague home with you!Prague is wonderful, magical, romantic… Won’t you be sorry to leave? Thanks to our new line of officially-branded Prague souvenirs, you and Prague don’t have to part ways – ever!

These and other tasteful, classy items with iconic Prague motifs and official logo can now be purchased at the following locations:

– Prague City Tourism information centre and tour guide office in the Old Town Hall

– Prague Visitor Centre on the corner of Na Můstku and Rytířská Streets

– Online at www.eshop.prague.eu

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Charles IV 1316–2016 When All Roads Led to Prague

2016 will mark 700 years from the birth of Charles IV – one of the key personages of European history. In connection with this remarkable anniversary a number of special events will take place in Prague. Come along with us back to a time when Prague, led by an extraordinary statesman, visionary and scholar, become the cultural and intellectual centre of Europe.

Charles IV (1316–1378)14 May – 25 September 2016 / Wallenstein Riding School / A Bavarian-Czech exhibition will present Charles IV as the extraordinary personage of European political and cultural history he truly was. One of the aims of the exhibition is to depict Charles IV free of the distorting accumulated layers of ideological prejudice and to offer the public an all-round portrayal of this historical figure with his positive and darker facets. The exhibition will feature some 170 exhibits across the whole range of artistry and craftsmanship, as well as culturally-historical and archival documents, on loan from over a hundred of the most prestigious European and American museums, churches and private collections. We shall have the first ever opportunity to see the coronation crown that symbolizes the elevation of Charles IV to Head of the Holy Roman Empire.

Praga Caroli14 – 21 May 2016 / Prague city centre / A Medieval Festival in Prague, subtitled: ‘Prague alive with Charles’ will set off the culmination of the anniversary celebrations right on Charles’ 700th birthday. Over the course of 7 days, Prague will become a matchless setting, brimming with medieval history and culture…

Winter in Prague 2015/2016

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Christmas in PragueChristmas marketsOld Town Square / 28 Nov 2015 – 6 Jan 2016Wenceslas Square / 28 Nov 2015 – 6 Jan 2016Prague Castle / 28 Nov 2015 – 3 Jan 2016Náměstí Republiky square / 25 Nov – 24 DecNáměstí Míru square / 20 Nov – 24 DecTylovo square / 23 Nov – 24 DecAnděl – pedestrian zone / 21 Nov – 23 Dec

Christmas exhibitionsFolk crafts in Bethlehem Chapel / Bethlehem Chapel / 28 Nov 2015 – 3 Jan 2016Historical and modern Nativity Scenes / Church of the Virgin Mary of the Snows / 28 Nov 2015 – 3 Jan 2016How Nativity Scenes are born / Charles Bridge Museum / 29 Nov 2015 – 3 Feb 2016Stopping by at Christmas time / Botanical Garden of the Natural Sciences Faculty of Charles University / 27 Nov 2015 – 3 Jan 2016Biblical stories in Renaissance illuminated manuscripts / Clementinum Gallery / 19 Nov 2015 – 3 Jan 2016Třešť Nativity Scenes / Jindřišská tower / 28 Nov 2015 – 2 Feb 2016Exhibition of the Marie Dočekalová collection of Czech and foreign Nativity Scenes / Johannes Kepler high school / 23 Dec 2015 – 2 Jan 2016

Jakub Jan Ryba: Czech Christmas massNational Theatre / 29 November and 6, 13 and 20 DecemberMirror Chapel of the Clementinum / 5, 10, 11, 18, 22, 23 and 25 December (Baroque Organ & Orchestra Benedictus & Choir Adalbert & Soloists)The Church of Sts Simon and Jude / 9, 10, 11 Dec 2015 (Children’s Opera Prague)Žofín Palace / 20 DecemberState Opera / 21 December (Children’s Opera Prague)The Church of Sts Simon and Jude / 23 December (scenic performance) and 25 December (Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK)St Salvator Church / 20 December (Praga Camerata) and 26 December (Orchestra Benedictus & Choir Adalbert & Soloists)The Church of St Nicholas in the Lesser Town / 25 and 26 December

New Year ConcertsRudolfinum / Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / 1 JanuaryMunicipal House / Prague Symphony Orchestra / 1 JanuaryChurch of St Nicholas in the Lesser Town / Štěpánka Heřmanová – soprano, Collegium of Prague Horn players, Jan Kalfus – organ / 1 January

New Year Fireworks1 Jan 2016 / Vítkov Hill / A breathtaking choreography of light, high above Prague is the ideal way to step into the 2016 New Year.

Three Kings Procession3 January 2016 / Prague city centre / The traditional three kings’ procession takes on a new guise! The Three Kings Procession will set off on camels from the Church of St Thomas in the Lesser Town and proceed over Charles Bridge to Old Town Square, where there is an accompanying programme.

More at www.christmasinprague.com

Prague City Tourism

Information & Services in Five Tourist Information Centres

– Old Town Hall – Staroměstské náměstí 1 – Rytířská Street 12 – corner of Na Můstku Street – Wenceslas Square (upper part) – corner of Štěpánská Street – Václav Havel Airport Prague – Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

or tel. +420 221 714 714 and e-mail: tourinfo@prague.eu

General and Special City Tours

Book a guide – Old Town Halltel. +420 221 714 569, +420 236 002 569 / GSM: +420 775 855 037e-mail: guides@prague.eu

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Winter EventsVilla Rothmayerfrom 1 October / Villa Rothmayer / The City of Prague Museum has opened Otto Rothmayer’s own villa to the public. This masterpiece of modern 20th century architecture can now be viewed at a reduced price, together with another distinctive architectural memento – the nearby Villa Müller.

Middle Kingdomfrom 23 October / Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American cultures / The exhibition presents the little-known period of China’s history from the 3rd century AD to the end of the Ming dynasty in the early part of the 17th century. On display will be one of the TOP sculptural artefacts held by the National Museum – The Bodhisattva of Compassion.

Czech Cubismfrom 3 December / House at the Black Madonna / A new permanent exhibit on two floors showing a cross-section of Czech Cubism, focused on interior design and décor of the 1911-1914 period, up to the early 1920s.

The Nutcracker and the Cuddly Mousefrom 3 December / National Theatre / The charming Christmas fairytale based on the magical story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, presented in a new, original mood. Set against the beautiful and renowned backdrop of Tchaikovsky’s music, a story full of poetry, humour, imagery and spells will unfold.

LeDní Letná (‘IceDays Letná’)3 – 31 December / Prague Exhibition Grounds – Holešovice / The international festival of the new circus called Letní Letná, following up the success of last year’s Christmas special with another season of IceDays Letná. Starring this time round will be the French acrobatic troupe Akoreacro.

St Nicholas rides through Prague5 and 6 December / various venues / Take a wintry ride on nostalgic steam trains around the railway stations of Prague and enjoy meeting up with St Nicholas and his troupe, with a fun-filled accompanying programme for kids and grown-ups.

Mozart Gala10 December / Prague Congress Centre / This concert brings you a selection of the most famed compositions of this musical genius, rendered by soloists Kateřina Kněžíková and Adam Plachetka and accompanied by the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra.

designSUPERMARKET10 – 13 December / Kafka’s House / The ninth year of this traditional sales show of the best in Czech and international design. On view are works of fashion design, jewellery, graphic design, product design and illustration.

Czech Press Photo 201516 December 2015 – 31 January 2016 / Old Town Hall – Vaulted Gallery, Knight’s Hall / Competition and subsequent exhibition of independent authentic visual testimony of life’s events. As seen at home and abroad by professional photojournalists based in the Czech or Slovak Republic.

Czech Touches of Music16 December 2015 – 6 January 2016 / Prague Castle, Municipal House and other venues / This international music festival is one of the largest classical music events of the winter season. It sets out to offer the very best in classical music, covering orchestral, chamber and recital works.

Soup Festival19 December / Holešovice Market / Fish chowder, lentil broth, or an honest-to-goodness borscht? On the last Saturday before Christmas, Holešovice Market will be redolent with the Soup Festival. Cooking will take place in plain view – on open fires in forty litre cauldrons.

Disney on Ice: 25 years of iced fantasia!19 and 20 December / Tipsport arena Prague / This magnificent skating show takes the audience through four far off countries as part of an icy adventure! Come and celebrate 25 years of Disney on Ice in Europe together with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

Štefan Margita Christmas recital22 December / Municipal House / The acclaimed tenor and his guest – the soprano Anda-Louise Bogza – joined by the Prague Symphony Orchestra will fill the Municipal House Smetana Hall full of Festive Season mood.

Toyen: I see for it is Nightuntil 3 January 2016 / Museum Kampa / A retrospective exhibition of one of the most distinctive personages of Czech 20th Century art, focusing on the works of her Parisian period.

Peter Paul Rubens: The Supper at Emmausuntil 10 January 2016 / National Gallery in Prague – Sternberg Palace / The extremely interesting late Rubens work “The Supper at Emmaus”, on loan from the Museo Nacional del Prado, supplemented by additional Rubens paintings; “Martyrdom of St Thomas”, “Meditation of St Augustine”, etc.

Ennio Morricone: 60 Years of Music Tour15 January 2016 / O2 arena / Ennio Morricone follows-up on his successful tour of early 2015, rather than resting on his laurels, with a brand new concert tour. His invited guests include the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, a large choir, and the great soprano Susanna Rigacci.

Grand Restaurant Festival15 January – 29 February 2016 / selected restaurants / This popular gastro-feast for all foodies lets you sample the specialities of the best and most interesting Prague restaurants at discounted festival prices.

Imagine Dragons16 January 2016 / O2 arena / The holders of two prestigious Grammy Awards – the Album of the year and Best Rock recording of the year 2013 comes back to Prague, two years on. This time the band is more experienced, bigger and more sophisticated.

Vinohrady Carnival markets20 January – 9 February 2016 / Tylovo square / The Mardi-Gras procession as associated with the lively carneval period belongs to

Prague’s traditional folk heritage events, not forgetting all sorts of goodies on offer. You will have the chance to sample the market stalls for a range of sweets, gingerbread, cheese delicacies or to buy handy-sized art or gift items.

Cinderella (La Cenerentola)from 21 January 2016 / Estates Theatre / One of the most oft-played works by the Master of Belcanto, Gioachino Rossini, based on the eponymous fairytale by the French writer Charles Perrault.

Festival of short films21 – 24 January 2016 / Světozor Cinema / A festival dedicated to short films of up to 30 minutes, showing dozens of the best and most inspiring films from all over the world.

John Huss and the Hussites in Prague 1415–2015until 24 January 2016 / Clam-Gallas Palace / This exhibition documents the influence of Jan Hus in Prague. At the heart of the exhibition are works of art, models, books, and documents showing the important legacy of Hus and the Hussites.

Brave New Worlduntil 25 January 2016 / DOX Centre for Contemporary Art / The exhibition sets out to compare and contrast the societal models posited in the last century through the acclaimed futuristic dystopias of Aldous Huxley, George Orwell and Ray Bradbury, with the prevailing social situation today.

Questa o quella?26 January 2016 / Municipal House – Smetana Hall / Three stars from the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala are coming to Prague for the first time for a joint concert.

Mozart’s Birthday 201627 January 2016 / Estates Theatre / A festive concert on the 260th anniversary of the birth of W. A. Mozart, bringing the internationally renowned Mozart singer Simona Houda-Šaturová to the Estates Theatre.

Evolution: David Cronenbergfrom 19 February 2016 / Prague City Gallery – House at the Stone Bell / A retrospective exhibition of the renowned Canadian film director, writer and occasional actor David Cronenberg, mapping the chronology of the artist’s works. This comprehensive look at the creative process progressively reveals the ever-present and obsessive themes running through Cronenberg’s works (fear, dread, sex, the conscious and subconscious, etc.).

St Matthew Fairfrom 20 February 2016 / Prague Exhibition Grounds – Holešovice / The first spring fair in Europe offers 120 Czech and foreign amusements, oriental sweets, gingerbread hearts, toys and most of all, lots of fun.

Hurts25 February 2016 / Incheba Arena / Many fans see their dream come true. The British duo Hurts has announced its biggest tour yet, to present their new album “Surrender”.

Bořek Šípek: ‘Out of Limits’until 28 February 2016 / Art Salon S – Dancing House / A retrospective exhibition of this Czech artist and designer, representing nearly 200 works – from glass art objects to limited edition designer items.

One World7 – 16 March 2016 / various venues / An international festival of documentary films on human rights, one of the biggest festivals of its kind in the world. As always, the organizer is once again the non-profit organization ‘Člověk v tísni’ (People in Need).

Tiziano Vanitas. The Poet of the Image and the Shade of Beauty.until 20 March 2016 / Prague Castle – Imperial Stables / An exhibition of the life work of the Italian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecelli (‘Titian’). Showing for the first time in Prague will be the original painting “Woman with a Mirror”, better known as an allegorical “Vanity”.

Prague–Těšnov Station / Back in Operationuntil 31 March 2016 / The City of Prague Museum / This exhibition presents visitors with a scale model of the most beautiful railway station building in Prague, complete with trains running on the station’s tracks, thanks to a model, built according to historical plans.

Spa on the Boatduring the whole winter season / (A)VOID Floating Gallery / A classic Finnish sauna right on the Vltava River, which thanks to its large picture windows offers wonderful views of Prague Castle, a cooling dip in the river itself and a well stocked on-board bar.

Carnevale Praha 201629 January – 9 February 2016 / Prague city centre / The biggest Carnival celebrations in the city centre offer a varied program full of concerts, carnival nights, banquets, shows and competitions.

Ellie Goulding30 January 2016 / O2 arena / Newcomer of the year in the prestigious ‘BBC Sound Of’ poll and the Brit Awards for the year 2010, the British singer Ellie Goulding is coming to launch her new album “Delirium”.

Nitro Circus Live31 January 2016 / O2 arena / Nitro Circus Live returns to Europe with the latest and most daring adrenalin-charged live show, this time in the style of a three-ringed circus from 1920.

Best of Broadway2 February 2016 / O2 arena / The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra plays the world’s most well-known melodies. Award-winning tracks performed by top Broadway soloists.

The Opera Ball6 February 2016 / State Opera / The high point of the ballroom season, this time themed on Great Britain, the monarchy as a symbol of aristocratic society.

Building a State. The Representation of Czechoslovakia in Art, Architecture and Designuntil 7 February 2016 / National Gallery in Prague – Veletržní Palace / The exhibition lays out selected exhibits from the various art media, showing how Czechoslovakia presented itself in the years 1918–1939 and 1945–1992 as a State and the part played in that process by the visual arts and their institutions.

Dagmar Pecková & José Cura10 and 11 February 2016 / Municipal House – Smetana Hall / José Cura, the Artist in Residence of the Prague Symphony Orchestra, debuts as the conductor and chorus master. His guest performer is the prominent Czech mezzosoprano Dagmar Pecková.

Bryan Hymel14 February 2016 / Municipal House – Smetana Hall / The new king of “top C”, the American tenor Bryan Hymel will present the arias of his landmark roles in the greatest operatic houses worldwide.

Holiday World 201618 – 21 February 2016 / Prague Exhibition Grounds – Holešovice / A festival of tourism, Holiday World is the prime event of its kind not only in the Czech Republic but in the whole Central European region.

The Soul of Moneyfrom 19 February 2016 / DOX Centre for Contemporary Art / This exhibition project takes a look at money as a phenomenon we are all part of – whether we like it or not. Through the works and projects of a number of international and Czech artists it seeks to explore the ways and some of the consequences of how the world of today is being inexorably colonized by the current economic model.

photo: Carnevale Praha

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