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Veletrzni Palace (National Gallery)

Dukelskych hrdinu 47 | Staré Mesto (Old Town), Prague Prague 7, Czech Republic (Praha 7)
420 224 301 024
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Ranked #23 of 193 attractions in Prague
Type: Art Museums
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

This was much better than I expected, Really enjoyed this place. Not a huge fan of modern art but this had a great mix of paintings. The Slav epic was mind blowing, I couldn't believe the size of them!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Very large collection of art. Not surprisingly there were a large number of Czech works of arts represented. The building itself is somewhat distracting for the exhibition because its a communist era structure devoid of character or charm. Very institutional. The Slavic Epic display by Alfons Mucha (which is a separate admission, so you can just see that) is impressive.

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Prague, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Finally, after many years, it is possible to enjoy one of Alfons Mucha's greatest achievements. The Slavic Epoch was brought to Prague last year, amid much controversy. But having seen these masterpieces in both their original gallery in Moravsky Krumlov (more than 1 hour drive from Prague) and their new home, there is really no contest. By itself, the Veletrzni... More

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Alness, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Great gallery with a good collection of the well known french artists and lots of very attractive Czech art, which I didn't know but very much enjoyed. In the main gallery then the upper floors with the older works suited my taste better. However the gallery which makes the whole visit worth while is that containing Mucha's The Slav Epic.... More

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Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

Superb, but huge collection. Needs at least an afternoon to absorb. All the usual big names, plus some less known Czech masters.

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Malacatos, Loja, Ecuador
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

I went to see the Mucha Paintings at this Gallery. They were beautiful and huge. I have never seen paintings this big in my life. If you want to see some real art come here to seeMucha's paintings.

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Huntly, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

It took a little while to work out how to get there (by tram) but it was well worth the effort. It is a wonderful gallery; too much to see in one day! As well as an extensive collection of work by Czech artists from the 19th, 20th and 21st century , the gallery contains an impressive collection by French... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

Both the building and the collection are superb and not to be missed if you enjoy modern art. When we went we virtually had the place to ourselves there was hardly anyone else there! Although this added to the experience for us - the place is huge, I would say quite a bit bigger then the Tate Modern London for... More

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Worcester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Accessible mainly by public transport but we walked the forty minutes from Charles Bridge so that is also an option if you fancy a good walk. This little known gallery has many superb pieces of art by important persons - from Gustav Klimt and Mucha to Picasso and Renoir. The exhibition of Mucha's 'Slav Epic' is a must see. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

If you are visiting Prague before September 2013, you really should visit the Veletrzni Palace to see the exhibition of Mucha's 'Slav Epic'. Words can't really do it justice, but opportunities to view the complete collection are rare (it still doesn't have a proper home, a century after some of the paintings were completed). The permanent collection in the museum... More

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