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Following W.A Mozart 's footsteps in Prague
Duration: 3 hours
Starts from: Prague, Czech Republic
price: from 22 EUR
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
A unique opportunity to get acquainted with the places in Prague where the genius composer, Mozart, lived and loved. Mozart finished Don Giovanni whilst living in the great city of Prague and this 3 hour tour will guide you through his time spent there.
A unique opportunity to get acquainted with locations in Prague where the genius composer stayed. This is also an opportunity to find the answer to the question why Prague citizens welcomed Mozart so warmly, why they loved him so much, and why his music has won the hearts of Praguers and of our nation up to the present day. Meet the history of dramatics and music in Bohemia and Moravia, and learn more about Czech musical history.

On foot - A walk through the Old Town and a stop at the Golden Angel house, the Estates Theatre, the place of the world premiere of Don Giovanni on 29 October 1791 and the Three Golden Lions house where Mozart lived during his second stay in Prague.

By Tram - Transfer to Bertramka, a visit to the exhibition commemorating W.A.Mozart and then transfer by tram to Old Town and then by finicular to Petrin's view tower and go on to the Strahov Monastery at Hradcany.

On foot - The Strahov Monastery where Mozart improvised on the organ in the church of the Ascension of the Virgin on the day of Don Giovanni premiere, Hradcany Square, the Lesser Town and a stop at the houses and palaces where W.A.Mozart held concerts or where he lived.

Conclusion at the St Nicholas's Church where a requiem was held on 14 December 1791 as a tribute to W.A.Mozart and as a statement of Czech nations sorrow caused by his sudden death. Transfer back to your hotel is not provided, the trip ends in the Lesser Town.

ROUTE DETAILS
Start from: Prague, Czech Republic
Visited cities: Prague
Finish point: Prague, Czech Republic
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Transportation type: coach tours
Access for disabled: no
Guidance type: guided tour
Tour languages: English
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