Prague and Czech Incentive Venues

Prague Castle (Pražský hrad)

A thousand year symbol of the Czech statehood, this is a first-class cultural monument of European importance. The whole area (45 hectars) consists of many buildings, several courtyards and is surrounded by castle gardens. Bearing in mind the special role of Prague Castle (the national cultural monument and also the residence of the head of the state), it represents a top venue for various social events such as banquets, gala dinners, receptions, conferences and symposia as well as exhibitions and concerts.

Spanish Hall of Prague Castle was built during the reign of the Emperor Rudolf II (1602-1606). Its interior was opulently adapted for festive balls and other representative events of the Emperor's court. The present Neo-classicist appearance of the interior is characterized by a striking harmony of white and gold colours. The hall can be festively illuminated by the original chandeliers with more than two thousand bulbs.

Rudolf's Gallery is situated in close proximity of the Spanish Hall. This hall was also built by Rudolf II between 1597-1598 and originally housed the imperial art collections. In connection with the coronation of Franz Josef I as the Czech King the Gallery was adapted by Viennese architects to its present-day appearance. Nowadays it is also used for the ceremonial welcome of the official guests of the President of the Czech Republic.

Ball-game Hall, one of the gems of the Renaissance architecture, is situated on the southern side of the Royal Gardens. The Ball-game Hall was built in the second half of the 16th century. It is a popular venue for social events, exhibitions as well as concerts. The exhibition area is located on the ground floor while the toilets and cloakroom are situated on the lower ground floor.

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Zofin Palace (palác Žofín)

This exclusive neo-romantic building dating from 1886 overlooks the most beautiful and historic part of Prague city "The Heart of Europe". The palace is easy accessible by all means of transport from any part of Prague, it has its own car park. The Palace provides an exclusive environment for concerts, balls, congresses, meetings and business events. The building has four halls, restaurant, cafe, open-air terraces and a garden restaurant. All halls are air-conditioned and are reachable for disable persons.

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The Municipal House (Obecní dům)

The Municipal House was built in the years 1906-1912. The decoration of its six halls and representative rooms is a work that was participated in by some outstanding Czech artists from the beginning of the 20th century - Alfons Mucha, Max Švabinský, Jan Preisler, Mikoláš Aleš, J. V. Myslbek, Fr. Ženíšek and Josef Mařatka. The whole Municipal House building is a first-class specimen of the Czech Art Nouveau style. The Municipal House underwent a total reconstruction during the nineties when all the Art Nouveau elements were maintained or renovated, as the case may be, including the details of decoration and furnishings of the halls.

The first floor is occupied by the main foyer which forms an entrance into the Smetana Hall. The hall has been designed as a multi-purpose space. Every year, the focal point of this stately building, the Smetana Hall, becomes one of the venues of the Prague Spring International Music Festival.

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Vinohrady National House
(Národní Dům na Vinohradech)

Neo Renaissance Vinohrady National House was built in 1894. Together with the Vinohrady Theater and St. Ludmila church represents the then upcoming Czech element in multicultural Prague of the belle époque.

Convenient location in the city centre consists of three outstanding halls and five meeting rooms. Modern technical equipment makes of the Vinohrady National House an ideal multipurpose venue for conferences, exhibitions and meetings.

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Rudolfinum

The Rudolfinum was built during 1876-1884 as a part of a beautiful concert hall in the centre of Prague. Designed by Josef Zitek and Josef Schultz, prominent architects of their time. It belongs to the jewels of the Czech architecture. In the years 1918-1838 and 1945-1946 the building was used as the seat of Parliament, since 1946 it has been the residence of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and a prestigeous gallery. Today the Rudolfinum offers its beautiful interiors for receptions, buffets, concerts and exhibitions, conferences, congresses and other social events. Completely reconstructed in 1990 -1992.

Dvořák Hall - featuring 18 pairs of Corinthian columns and a dominant motive of an organ in the shape of an antique temple. A magnificent concert hall with excellent acoustics, suitable for symphonic and big chamber orchestras, choirs or conferences. Live recording available.

Suk Hall - a smaller hall with a stage for chamber orchestras or sole recitals. Also suitable for conferences, seminars and similar events.

Courtyard Hall - one of the most beautiful interiors in Prague, suitable for festive receptions and company presentations. High quality catering services available.

Recording studio - one of the best recording studios in Europe with excellent technical equipment.

Rudolfinum Gallery - a gallery hall with perfect lighting.

Column Hall - at present houses Cafe Rudolfinum.

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The National Museum (Národní Museum)

The richest Czech museum in terms of its collections (more than 20 million items are housed here), founded in 1818. It is one of the symbols of national culture, science and education. It offers permanent and temporary exhibitions in six separate locations. In the Neo-Renaissance building which has dominated Wenceslas Square for more than 100 years mineralogical, petrological, paleontological and zoological collections are on display as well as the anthropological exhibition. The interior of the Museum is decorated with the statues and pictures by the famous Czech artists. The most beautiful hall, the Pantheon is situated on the first floor and offers a view of the Wenceslas Square from its balcony. The hall is accessed through a magnificent staircase and is suitable for cocktail parties, buffet dinners or even gala dinners.

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Kaiserstejnsky palace (Kaiserštejnský palác)

The building, firstly mentioned already in 1404, represents a real gem of late Baroque architecture after being reconstructed in 1743. Palace was thoroughly restored in the 1970s. Located in the picturesque Lesser Town, this UNESCO listed venue offers unforgettable atmosphere in combination with excellent catering services.

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Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia
(Anežský Klášter)

St. Agnes of Bohemia Convent (together with neighbouring St Francis Church) is the oldest Gothic building and one of the most famous and important convents in Bohemia. Now it's the National Culture Heritage of the Czech Republic. The convent and the church were built in the years 1231-34.

The convent, located in a charming area of The Old Town, has been recently transformed into unique venue. Ancient history combined with candlelight ambiance makes of St. Agnes Convent a popular address for various festive occasions.

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Troja Castle (Trojský zámek)

Originally a place for pleasure and rest of the Sternberg family according to the project of the French architect J. B. Mathey who situated it masterly in the midst of the garden and the free landscape in the surroundings. It is a building consisting of three wings in the classicizing Baroque style, its external two flights staircase decorated with a number of sculptures connects the building with the garden. Fountains and rockeries with springing water shape up the parterre and the terraces with a great sense of proportion.

The cocktails plus animation are served in the Main Chamber - richly decorated with paintings. It is possible to propose to the guests to descend after the cocktails on the Baroque staircase into the garden for an intimate display of fireworks (7 minutes). The fireworks in the accompaniment of the music by Mozart create an enchanting artistic experience.

The gala dinner itself takes place in the spaces of the former stable decorated with paintings to which the guests are accompanied from the terrace after the fireworks have ended by a group of lackeys in uniforms.

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Archiepiscopal Palace (Arcibiskupský Palác)

Located in Hradčanské náměstí, the imposing Archiepiscopal's Palace dates back to the mid-15th century, although Bonific Wohlmut's original Renaissance design was later remodelled at the behest of Antonín Bruse of Mohelnice in 1763. Boasting a splendid rococo façade, the palace's interior is equally impresive - a fine set of sumptuous Gobelin tapestries adorn several rooms, with decorative 18th-century furnishings set amidst a large collection of ecclesiastical portraits. Elsewhere, a small chapel (open to the public on the day before Good Friday) features lovely 17th-cenuty frescoes by Daniel Alexius.

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