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Veletrzni Palace (National Gallery)

Dukelskych hrdinu 47 | Staré Mesto (Old Town), Prague Prague 7, Czech Republic
420 224 301 024
Ranked #27 of 181 attractions in Prague
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech Republic
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

love the 20-21st century modern art section best, interesting Kupka works More

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Taipei, Taiwan
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I have been to this gallery many times- they change the exhibits fairly often and you will always find something unexpected and surprising in the installations that they have. There are various types of art, so everyone who enjoys modern art can find something to their liking. The space itself is very interesting too- the building is multi-story with an... More

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Ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

During our first visit to Prague we spent a very enjoyable unhurried 5 hours in this marvellous gallery. On alighting from Tram 14 at Vltavská stop and seeing the plain building across the road we said this could not possibly be the National Gallery. But the nondescript exterior did not prepare us for the amazing gallery within the soaring 7-storey... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

This museum was surprisingly awesome! I went there because I wanted to see a couple exceptional works I knew they had, but was amazed by the extent of their collection--it's huge and takes a long time to appreciate properly. The front desk staff is a little prickly, but I don't think they are rude as much as they don't speak... More

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Lancaster
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Sadly overlooked, this building shelters the modern art section of the National Gallery. The collection is pretty good. Only shame about a fairly badly managed entrance area, where the surly ladies don't help you much in your orientation but insist you leave your jacket with them .. By the way, this inter-war building is an art jewel itself, especially the... More

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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Whilst the outside has been restored with a dour lack of charm, the interior shows the original flair. The two central light wells are stunning and the scale of the building breathtaking, much remains unused. The collection is a major holding of French art, which includes many masterpieces. The Czech art up to 1939 is fascinating and unknown to many,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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Extensive collection of modern and contemporary art and sculpture - the Rodins were terrific. A bit of a way out from the Old Town but good tram and metro connections. The building itself is very interesting. More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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7 floors - don't do in one day =) definitely the best place in Prague for the people who appreciate art More

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Delft
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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This museum offering a great collection of modern art, houses in a building that you will hardly notice from the street. On the inside the building is wonderful, but it could do with a touch of paint. Seven huge floor are filled with amazing art pieces. We spent hours walking around being treated to a great collection. Having lunch on... More

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New York City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011
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This is a wonderful museum that didn't even show up in our guide books - it was recommended by the person at the desk in our hotel. Wonderful impressionist paintings we had never seen before, as well as gems from other period of history. Lots of modern and contemporary art, which we find less interesting and therefore only skimmed. It... More

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