Main building of National Museum in Prague
Main building of National Museum in Prague, Renaissance Revival museum at Wenceslas Square, Czech Republic
The main building features a central pantheon room under a dome, with marble floors sourced from Italy, Austria, Belgium, and Spain.
In 1818, Count Sternberg established the museum, initially named the Patriotic Museum, and donated his paleontological collections and European herbarium.
The pantheon section of the museum contains busts and sculptures celebrating notable Czech scientists, writers, artists, and other national figures.
Visitors can access the building through an underground corridor connecting it to the new museum building, ensuring complete accessibility.
The building's cupola offers views across Prague, displaying the entire length of Wenceslas Square and the city's historical district.
Location: Nové Město (Praha 1)
Architects: Josef Schulz
Official opening: 1891
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Part of: National Museum in Prague
Address: Václavské náměstí 1700/68
GPS coordinates: 50.07883,14.43080
Latest update: June 1, 2025 08:59
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