Rudolfinum

This complex of concert halls and offices built in neo-Renaissance style in the late 19th century is the home turf of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra – the impressive Dvořák Hall, its stage dominated by a vast organ, is one of the main concert venues for the Prague Spring festival. The building served as the seat of the Czechoslovak parliament from 1918 to 1938. The northern part of the complex (entrance facing the river) houses the Galerie Rudolfinum, a gallery that specialises in changing exhibitions of contemporary art. There’s also a sumptuous cafe with tables ranged amid the Corinthian splendour of the Column Hall.