Many of
Prague's well-known cultural landmarks have survived the bloodshed and
devastation of 20th-century Europe. Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town
Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petrin hill, and
Vysehrad are a few of the city's top attractions.
Along with several theatres, galleries, theatres, and other historical exhibitions, the city is home to more than 10 significant museums. The city is connected by a sophisticated modern public transit system. Numerous public and private schools are located there, including the oldest institution in Central Europe, Charles University in Prague.
The city
regularly hosts numerous cultural events and is one of Europe's traditional
cultural hubs. The National Theatre (Národn Divadlo) and the Estates Theatre
(Stavovské or Tylovo or Nosticovo divadlo), where Mozart's Don Giovanni and La
clemenza di Tito had their world premieres, are two of the important cultural
institutions. The Rudolfinum, which houses the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra,
and the Municipal House, which houses the Prague Symphony Orchestra, are other
significant cultural institutions. The Smetana Theatre hosts performances by
the Prague State Opera (Státn opera).
In
addition to the National Museum (Národn muzeum), the Museum of the Capital City
of Prague, the Jewish Museum in Prague, the Alfons Mucha Museum, the
African-Prague Museum, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, the Náprstek
Museum (Náprstkovo Muzeum), the Josef Sudek Gallery and The Josef Sudek Studio,
the National Library, the National Gallery, which is in charge of the largest
collection of art work.