Rudolfinum

The Rudolfinum is a neo-Renaissance building on the Vltava embankment, completed in 1885 and home to two of Prague's most important cultural institutions: the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and Galerie Rudolfinum. The Dvořák Hall — where Antonín Dvořák himself conducted the Czech Philharmonic's inaugural concert in 1896 — is considered one of the finest concert halls in Central Europe and hosts the Prague Spring International Music Festival every May. The gallery wing operates on the Kunsthalle principle with no permanent collection, presenting major temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. The building's rooftop terrace, lined with 32 statues of composers, offers an exceptional view of Charles Bridge and the Old Town just 200 metres away.