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Prague has always been an European city of culture. A lot of events are held in Prague every day, included many theater or opera performances, classical or modern music concerts, museums or galleries exhibitions, film festivals and other events. Below find some of the most interesting events and news for upcoming season.

Opera, Classical Music and Theater

You should not miss to visit State Opera, to listen some classical music concert in Rudolfinum or Municipal House and to see some black light theater performance while you are in Prague this season. Find more information at Music, Film, Theater or get the tickets online. The best performances are often sold out, so book your tickets in advance.

Hans von Aachen Exhibition

Prague Castle presents Hans von Aachen portrait paintings in Imperial Stables. Hans von Aachen (1552-1615) started painting in Germany, and then spent long period in Italy (Venice, Florence, and Rome). He was sending his paintings to the Imperial Court of in Prague since 1588. After four years, in 1592 he was appointed official painter of Rudolph II, Holy Roman Emperor and he moved to Prague. As emperor’s the most well-connected artist he was also accredited leading the European diplomatic missions. Emperor conferred knighthood on him in 1605. Hans von Aachen is buried in St. Vitus Cathedral.

Exhibition is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm from July 1 till October 3. Access to Prague Castle from the Powder Bridge and find the entrance to the Imperial Stables on the left in the passage just behind the Pacassi Gate with the guards.
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Alphons Mucha Exhibition

Czech Art Nouveau in Alphons Mucha works is on display in beautiful historic building of the Municipal Hall. Alphons Maria Mucha (1860-1939) is well known especially by an epic series of 20 paintings showing the history of the Slavic people. Do not miss it.

Exhibition is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm from July 2 till September 30.
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Biedermeier Exhibition

Art treasures of the Neoclassicism and Biedermeier from collections of Hans-Adam II, the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein are on display in beautiful building of Wallenstein Riding School. More than 260 works are on display such as paintings, sculpture, unique collections of Viennese hand-painted porcelain, architectural plans and furniture. Do not miss it.

Exhibition is open from 10 am to 6 pm, daily except Mondays, from May 6 till October 17.
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Mozart Prague

Life of W. A. Mozart is connected not only to Salzburg, but also to the city of Prague. Take a chance to get to know Mozart's works and to gain insight into his music while you are in Prague.

You can still enjoy an advantage from the Mozart Prague Project. This project was prepared in 2006, when the whole cultural world remembered 250 years from his birth and a great number of cultural events were prepared there. Some of the best events are still held in Prague. Discover Mozart and get the tickets online in the Estates Theatre, National Theatre or State Opera.