- Address: Slovanský ostrov 226/8, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
- Phone: +420 224 934 880
- Website: zofin.cz
- Opening: 1837
- Architectural style: neo-Renaissance
There is a Slavic island in the center of Prague, where one of the most beautiful castles in the city is located - the palace of Jofin (Palác Žofín). It is a real architectural pearl of the Czech Republic , known far beyond its borders.
The history of the creation of the palace Zofin in Prague
This building was erected in 1832, and the name of its palace was received in honor of the mother of the then Emperor Franz Josef I. In the majestic dance halls, commissioned in 1837, royal balls, various concerts and performances were arranged. In 1878, the first solo concert of the Czech composer Dvorak was held at the Zofin Palace. Yang Kubelik also appeared in these walls. Here the works of Tchaikovsky and Wagner, Schubert and Liszt sounded.
At the end of the XIX century, the building of the palace was acquired by the government of Prague and rebuilt according to the design of the Czech architect Indrich Fialka.
The Zofin Palace in Prague is a modern cultural center
In 1994, the reconstruction of the Zofin Palace took place. The stucco decoration and original wall paintings, graceful paintings and crystal chandeliers were restored. Numerous cultural events are held in the palace today:
- modern balls and dance evenings;
- the international television festival "Golden Prague";
- Classical evenings;
- concerts of world-class stars;
- wedding ceremonies .
The Zofin Palace is popular with the business and political world elite. There are four halls for holding different congresses:
- Large, in which the events of the highest level are held;
- Small, used for chamber concerts and gala dinners;
- Knightly, used for meetings under medieval music and dancing;
- Primate salon - room for business negotiations and press conferences.
The palace is surrounded by a beautiful park with numerous paths and avenues, where people like to stroll and admire the local nature .
How to get to the Zofin Palace?
You can get here by metro , going to the station Arodní třída. If you want to use the tram, then take the train of any of the routes Nos. 2, 9, 17, 18, 22, 23, and go to the stop Národní divadlo. The Palace is open for visits daily from 07:00 to 23:15.