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Basilica of St. George

Svatojiřské náměstí, Praha 1

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Address:	Svatojiřské náměstí, Praha 1
Capacity:	180
Winter heating:	No
Wheelchair access:	Yes
Reviews:	(4)

Classical concerts in St. George Basilica from the 10th century are not to be missed.

Founded in 920, St. George Basilica is the oldest preserved church within the Prague Castle.
Come to a chamber classical music concert combining pleasure of beautiful music with special atmosphere of Romanesque architecture - pure and meditative. Classical concert in St. George Basilica can be also a part of your Prague Castle visit. Today´s appearance of the Basilica dates from the 12th century, the Baroque facade was built in the 17th century. It is one of the most beautiful Romanesque monuments in the Czech Republic and a place of great importance – the Basilica served as a burial ground to the royal Premyslid family.
The Romanesque interior of the Basilica with preserved original frescoes and captivating atmosphere frequently hosts classical music concerts.

Please note:

We recommend to arrive 40 minutes before the concert because of the security check within the Prague Castle area!

* Walking distance from Via Musica shop on Old Town Square:
60 min, we suggest to use public transport

* Accessibility by Prague public transport:
metro A (green line) - Malostranska stop
tram 22 - Malostranska or Prazsky hrad stops

* Nearest car parking:
Malostranske namesti

Overall rating:

Richard Pheasant | June 25, 2017 | 16:46 (Sun)

It's a nice venue with good acoustics, but when you cannot really see the orchestra, there is too much of a disconnect. This could have been helped, with an introduction or addressing of the audience, but this did not happen.

David Vizard | July 03, 2017 | 16:34 (Mon)

Unique location

Ján Válek | July 05, 2017 | 16:36 (Wed)

Jenn Keohane | August 02, 2017 | 20:29 (Wed)

Thousand year old church!

Program at this venue

Date and time	Event	More info
August 19, 2017 \| 18:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
August 20, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
August 22, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
August 24, 2017 \| 17:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
August 26, 2017 \| 18:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
August 27, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
August 29, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
August 31, 2017 \| 17:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
September 02, 2017 \| 18:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
September 03, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
September 05, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
September 07, 2017 \| 17:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
September 09, 2017 \| 18:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
September 10, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
September 12, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
September 14, 2017 \| 17:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
September 17, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
September 19, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
September 21, 2017 \| 17:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
September 23, 2017 \| 18:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
September 24, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
September 26, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
September 30, 2017 \| 18:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
October 01, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
October 03, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
October 05, 2017 \| 17:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
October 07, 2017 \| 18:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
October 08, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
October 10, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
October 12, 2017 \| 17:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
October 14, 2017 \| 18:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
October 15, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
October 17, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
October 19, 2017 \| 17:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
October 21, 2017 \| 18:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
October 22, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
October 24, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
October 26, 2017 \| 17:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
October 29, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
October 31, 2017 \| 17:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
November 02, 2017 \| 16:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
November 04, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
November 05, 2017 \| 16:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
November 07, 2017 \| 16:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
November 09, 2017 \| 16:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
November 11, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
November 12, 2017 \| 16:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
November 14, 2017 \| 16:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
November 16, 2017 \| 16:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
November 18, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
November 19, 2017 \| 16:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
November 21, 2017 \| 16:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
November 23, 2017 \| 16:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
November 25, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
November 26, 2017 \| 16:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
November 28, 2017 \| 16:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
November 30, 2017 \| 16:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
December 02, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
December 03, 2017 \| 16:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
December 05, 2017 \| 16:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
December 07, 2017 \| 16:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
December 09, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
December 10, 2017 \| 16:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
December 12, 2017 \| 16:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
December 14, 2017 \| 16:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
December 16, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
December 17, 2017 \| 16:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
December 19, 2017 \| 16:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
December 21, 2017 \| 16:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
December 23, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
December 24, 2017 \| 16:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
December 26, 2017 \| 16:30 (Tue)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
December 28, 2017 \| 16:30 (Thu)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
December 30, 2017 \| 17:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
December 31, 2017 \| 16:30 (Sun)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
January 01, 2018 \| 16:30 (Mon)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
January 02, 2018 \| 16:30 (Tue)	The Best of classic with soprano singer
January 04, 2018 \| 16:30 (Thu)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel
January 06, 2018 \| 17:30 (Sat)	W. A. Mozart, A. Vivaldi, J. Pachebel

All events at this venue

Upcoming events

Czech Philharmonic in Rudolfinum

August 2017

Chamber concerts of the world renowned Czech Philharmonic take place in Rudolfinum, in the Suk Hall. Members of the Czech Philharmonic will perform for you the baroque music as well as cimbalom, folk and the best of classic tunes.

Night Organ Concert by Candlelights

August 2017

A very special organ concerts starting at 10pm. You´ll get the chance to fully enjoy the late evening concert listening to the best of classic being surrounded by candles at the St.Salvator Church right by the Charles Bridge.

Organ Festival at St. James Basilica

August and September 2017

Visit the 22nd edition which welcomes all organ lovers and newbees. St. James Basilica´s Organ from 1705 is the largest organ in Prague and second largest in the Czech Republic. Surely, the best organ concerts in Prague take place here!

International festival Dvorak´s Prague

September 2017

From the very beginning the main goal of the Dvorak Prague International Music Festival is to promote the good name of Czech culture via the legacy of the works of Antonin Dvorak, his contemporaries, and his pupils.