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Prasna branavsNational Theater
Both are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, National Theater is the choice of most reviewers compared to Powder Tower. National Theater has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 5 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
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náměstí Republiky 5, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
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Fodor's "Used as storage space for gunpowder, this dark, imposing tower... offers a striking view of the Old Town and Prague Castle from the top." Full review
Lonely Planet "A passage to the north of St Vitus Cathedral leads to the Powder Tower, also called Mihulka, which was built in the 15th century as part of the castle’s defences." Full review
Time Out "The Powder Gate (or Tower) is a piece of late 15th-century flotsam, a lonely relic of the fortifications that used to ring the whole town." Full review
Afar Magazine "Only if you are particularly resourceful that you can discover certain treats the city has to offer." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"An exhibition on the 2 nd floor presents the different towers in Prague, from the 12C to the TV tower." Full review
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From the top there is a fine panorama over the city.
Frommer's "The Old Town Powder Tower (as opposed to the Powder Tower in Prague Castle) was built in 1475 as one of the walled city's major gateways." Full review
National Theater Fodor's Lonely Planet Time Out Frommer's
U.S. News & World Report
Národní 2, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
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Fodor's "Statues representing Drama and Opera rise above the riverfront side entrances to this theater... today, it's still the country's leading dramatic stage." Full review
Lonely Planet "The National Theatre is the neo-Renaissance architectural flagship of the Czech National Revival, and one of Prague’s most impressive buildings." Full review
Time Out "A separate Czech nation began to be built, literally, on the foundation stone of this landmark. The ballet, under the artistic direction of Petr Zuska, fares best." Full review
Frommer's "Lavishly constructed in the late Renaissance style of northern Italy, the gold-crowned National Theater, overlooking the Vltava, is one of Prague's most recognizable landmarks." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"The National Theatre is the place to come if you want to see opera, theater or ballet in Prague." Full review
