The Rudolfinum, constructed in 1876-1884, is one of the most significant Neo-Renaissance buildings in Prague.
Located in the Old Town, the Rudolfinum is set in a commanding position by the Vltava River. Landscaped gardens and a riverside walkway separate it from the water, while at the front, a grand sweeping entrance and a statue of the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák welcome visitors.
The Dvořák Concert Hall inside the Rudolfinum is one of only two large concert halls in Prague (the other is the Smetana Hall at Municipal House).
Classical concerts performed in the Dvořák Hall are mostly reserved for season subscription members. However, tickets are available to the general public for special gala concerts and classical music festivals. You can view these concerts and buy tickets via our Prague concert listings.
A second concert hall within the Rudolfinum building is Suk Hall. It also stages classical concerts, and while not as large as the Dvořák Hall, is none-the-less an impressive venue. Tickets for these concerts are on general sale all year round via our concert listings.
The Rudolfinum is the seat of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, who both perform and organise concerts in both halls.
Other rooms inside the Rudolfinum include a gallery, library, shop, several bars and a traditional café, Café Rudolfinum. The bars and the café are elegant venues for a pre-concert glass of sparkling wine or beer.
Historically, the Rudolfinum played an important role in the development of the state of Czechoslovakia in the early 20th century. The national parliament, for example, was sited here between the two world wars.
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