The Prague-Holešovice Exhibition Center is used for exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events. The famous Křižikov fountains are located here.
In 1891, many pavilions were erected for the opening of the World Exhibition in Prague. For the construction of the Exhibition Complex (Výstaviště), a deserted area on the left bank of the Vltava was allocated. Today it is a historical district, and the pavilions built for the exhibition have become local landmarks.
Industrial Palace
Palace of Industry
Lapidarium of the National Museum
In its eastern wing there is (Lapidárium Národního muzea), where Czech sculpture monuments of the 9th-20th centuries are presented. The museum has many famous statues - figures from the Cathedral of St. Vita, originals of Charles Bridge statues, etc.
Marold's panorama
Marold's panorama
The Maroldovo panorama pavilion shows the Battle of Lipan, which took place in the 15th century. In this battle, the Pan army defeated the Taborites.
Tipsport Arena
Tipsport Arena
Hockey matches and concerts are held at the Tipsport Arena, located behind the Lapidarium, which was formerly called the Pegasus Arena or T-Mobile Arena.
Globus theatre"
And the Globus summer theater is located nearby in a round wooden house.
Krizhikov fountain
Krizhikov Fountains
Behind the palace there is a park, which during socialism was named after Yu. Fuchik. The park's signature feature is the Křižíkova fontána, named after František Křížík, the inventor of a type of carbon arc lamp. Such lamps were used to illuminate the 1891 exhibition. The fountain was notable for the fact that the jets of water were illuminated by spotlights with colored glass.
100 years later, in 1991, the fountain was reconstructed for the General Czechoslovak Exhibition. It became the venue for water shows. In the center of the fountain there is a stage on which actors perform excerpts from famous ballets, musicals and operas.
How to get there
Go to the Výstaviště Holešovice stop by tram 12, 17, 24, 53, 54.
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The Prague Exhibition Center in Holešovice is used for many trade fairs and exhibitions, as well as for many cultural, social and sporting events in Prague. One of the most famous events is the St. Matthew's Fair (known in the Czech Republic as the Matejska Fair), which takes place in the spring and offers a wide range of entertainment for both children and adults.
The Prague Exhibition Center was built in the eastern part of Stromovka on the occasion of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891. The center acquired its current form in 1952-53, today its total area is 40 hectares.
The Industrial Palace was the central building of the Anniversary Exhibition. It still remains the main venue for many trade fairs and exhibitions. The palace consists of a central part with a 51-meter-high chapel, to which two more wings adjoin. The industrial palace was built in 1891 in the Art Nouveau (modern) style. Four modern multi-functional Krizik pavilions surround the Krizik Fountain, known as the venue for many classical music concerts and light shows. The total area of the Krizik pavilions is 5,488 m².
The former City of Prague Pavilion near the entrance to the Prague Exhibition Center is now used as the Lapidarium of the National Museum, which displays a huge collection of stone sculptures, most made in Prague from the 11th to the 19th centuries (exclusively the early 20th century). The best 400 of the 2000 sculptures are exhibited here (which can no longer withstand the pollution of modern air), but the rest are safe. The neo-Renaissance building opposite the Lapidarium belongs to the Academy of Fine Sciences in Prague.
The pyramid at the bottom of the Prague Exhibition Center usually serves as a pavilion for many exhibitions as well as theatrical performances. The height of the building is 40 m.
Thanks to the Maroldov panoramic painting placed in this round building, the Maroldova panorama allows you to see a very important event in the history of the Czech Republic - the Battle of Lipany, in which on May 30, 1434, the citizens of Prague, together with the royal troops and a small group of Hussites, defeated the radical Taborites, who demanded “to take everything and divide."
The T-shaped arena is a large multi-purpose building that can easily be adapted for a variety of events such as hockey matches, music concerts, exhibitions, fashion shows and much more.
All those who are eager to see the largest marine aquarium in the Czech Republic, welcome to Sea World. The exhibition showcases more than 4,500 fish and other sea creatures.
The Czech exhibition complex Vystaviste Prague is located away from the center on the left bank of the city. Tourists are interested in the complex Výstaviště several objects, among which the championship is held by the famous Krizhikov fountains with their light and music performances.
History of education in Vystavište
The complex with pavilions and fountains was created for a special occasion - an industrial exhibition that was held in the Czech Republic in 1891.
Thanks to this event, Prague residents acquired several interesting objects that are still in use today and are landmarks of Prague.
The eastern part of the former royal reserve was used to equip the exhibition area. The entire reserve was divided into a park area with the Letohradek Palace, which is known as, and into a square where exhibition facilities were built.
Some of the objects were relocated to other areas of the city after the exhibition ended. So the observation tower topped the hill, and it also ended up there, and the ornate Ganava Pavilion decorated the city park.
But also Výstaviště were not deprived of architectural and technical discoveries, so the complex continued its active life after the exhibition. During the time of Czechoslovakia, it was called the Julius Fučík Park of Culture and Recreation, and with the change in the Czech government, they returned to the previous name.
Exhibition complex objects
Currently, the center of Vystaviste remains the Industrial Palace, built for that anniversary exhibition of the end of the 19th century.
Bedřich Münzberger designed the building with its original clock tower. In his project, the architect combined several styles, which is why the Industrial Palace is classified in the historicist style. The modern facade of the building lost some details during reconstruction in the 1950s. So, there is no longer a portal decorated with statues. But similar architectural elements have been preserved on the opposite side of the palace, which is the backdrop for water-musical performances:
Against the backdrop of these natural settings, concerts are held - an invention of the engineer Frantisek Krizik, which was an enchanting innovation at the 1891 exhibition. Find out a description of the fountains and details about their work in modern times by clicking on the link above.
Not so long ago, the Industrial Palace, whose halls still host exhibition events, faced severe challenges. In 2008, a fire occurred at one of the stands, leading to a large fire. As a result, the left wing of the building was severely damaged. Pay attention to the previous photo and compare how strikingly different the right and left parts of the building are.
If previously the façade was symmetrical about the vertical axis, now only the right part has retained its historical appearance:
The exhibition complex houses two indoor sports arenas, an aquarium, and a Lapidarium sculpture storage facility. The Pyramid musical theater is popular among young people:
Behind the main buildings you can see the classic attributes inherent in many recreational parks - a Ferris wheel and other attractions. It is difficult to say anything about their demand. Queues in Vystavište are usually observed at the descent to the Křižikov fountains.
How to get there
The Prague Exhibition Center is also called Vystavište Holešovice or Holešovice ( Výstaviště Holešovice) according to its location. Therefore, to get to the complex, you need to come to the Holesovice district, which belongs to Prague 7. The easiest way is to take the metro and get to the Nádraží Holešovice station, located on line C. Then change to the tram and go one stop to Výstaviště (№ 12, 17, 24).
Place it on the map of Prague
It is the largest complex of its kind in the Czech Republic. Every year, about 100 events are held here, in which more than 6,500 companies from 35 countries take part. Attendance at the exhibition complex reaches 1 million people a year and is constantly growing.
Peculiarities
The internal exhibition space consists of seven pavilions with an area of 35 thousand square meters, designed for fairs, exhibitions, sporting events, concerts, conferences, seminars and presentations. The events focus on entertainment, sports, design, the beauty industry, the latest technologies, business and many other topics. The maximum size of exhibition space during large exhibitions can reach 130 thousand square meters.
PVA EXPO PRAHA truly has everything you need to organize technically demanding events. The complex has VIP meeting rooms, restaurants, cafes, dressing rooms, recreation areas, a press center, a business center, a conference hall with a capacity of 30 and 150 people and a congress hall with a capacity of 650 people.
In terms of transport, the exhibition center is more than accessible: there are bus stops, the final metro station (line C) and the international Letňany, which receives small aircraft, nearby, and there is also access from the D8 motorway (direction Teplitz, Dresden and Berlin). Motorists have their own spacious parking lot; in addition, visitors to the exhibition center can use the adjacent P+R parking lot near the metro station.
Major events of 2017
BRICK REPUBLIC
From April to June inclusive, the exhibition center hosts the fifth annual interactive exhibition of models made from LEGO bricks. This year, the organizers plan to use 2 thousand square meters of workspace, which will house figures from 15 million parts. Fans of fortresses and castles will appreciate scale models of famous Czech landmarks, including: St. Vita, the National Museum with its exhibitions, Lednice and Karlstejn castles. Everyone can take a memorable photo with their favorite characters, which are represented by Harry Potter, the Terminator, Edward Scissorhands, Snow White, characters from Star Wars, Marvel and DC. Little visitors also receive a passport confirming citizenship of the BRICK REPUBLIC country and become participants in exciting games.
MAGNETIC festival
Twice a year (in May and December) a unique festival is held with the participation of the flagships of the world of electronic music. During the festival, the exhibition center turns into a huge dance floor (capacity up to 10 thousand people) with the most modern sound and lighting equipment. For ten hours, famous representatives of dance music from all over the world present a bright, incendiary show. MAGNETIC festival is one of the most popular events of its kind in Europe.
For Bikes
In the spring, PVA Expo Praha traditionally hosts one of the largest fairs - For Bikes, which is dedicated to cycling. As part of the event, guests will enjoy not only an exhibition, but also an entertainment program with competitions. In addition, during For Bikes there is a free rental of sports equipment, with which guests can try their hand at cycling, and a special children's area.
Wine Prague
At the end of May, the international wine fair Wine Prague will be held in Prague, aimed at the professional community and attracting new customers to the Czech market. It will be attended by the country's best winemakers, who will conduct tastings and presentations of their products, suppliers of special equipment and furniture, shops, restaurants, sommeliers, collectors and simply wine connoisseurs. Wine Prague is the largest wine fair in Central and Eastern Europe, the number of participants and visitors of which is growing every year.
Escape6 Prague Car Festival
The beginning of September is the time of the annual largest car show in the Czech Republic. The festival is dedicated to sports, racing and tuned cars, so it attracts not only professionals, but also a large number of amateur motorists. The event is usually accompanied by a rich entertainment program: children will especially enjoy game consoles, simulators and competitions, adults will be able to test an electric car and take part in other automobile attractions in the open space.
Exhibit(Czech: Výstavište) is an exhibition complex in the northern part of Prague, built to host the Zemstvo Jubilee Exhibition of 1891. Nowadays, the complex includes more than ten objects that are used for exhibition projects, cultural and entertainment events. There are also a number of tourist attractions here.
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The Zemstvo Jubilee Exhibition of 1891 was an event of grand scale. The organizers wanted to demonstrate the successes of the scientific and technological process and the achievements of the national economy on the territory of the Czech lands, which at that time were part of Austria-Hungary. To a certain extent, the Zemsky Exhibition was supposed to show everything that the Czechs could be proud of and strengthen the national self-awareness, the rise of which began in the middle of the 19th century.
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Sights of the Vystaviste complex
Palace of Industry- the central building of the exhibition complex. It is a structure with a steel frame and glazed walls. The palace is used for exhibition purposes; sometimes it also hosts various cultural events and music concerts. .
Lapidarium- a branch of the National Museum, which displays originals of Czech sculptures and decorative elements of small architectural forms (fragments of tombstones, portals, fountains). They were collected in one place to protect important works of art from the harmful effects of natural phenomena. .
Krzyžikov Fountains- color and musical fountains performing colorful theatrical shows. During the performance, fountains shoot jets of water of varying strengths in time with color music against the backdrop of the Palace of Industry lost in the darkness. The repertoire includes works of world classics, musicals, various pop and rock hits of modern pop, and performances of classical and modern ballets. .
Panorama "Battle of Lipan". It is a panoramic painting 11 meters high and 95 meters wide, which depicts a famous historical event that took place on May 30, 1434. The battle was a turning point in the Hussite Wars (1419–1434). .
Planetarium. It was opened in 1960 and since then has been repeatedly modernized and replenished with new equipment. Currently, it has at its disposal three planetariums (that is, devices for creating a projection of the night sky, from which the institution itself received its name): an optical-mechanical one and two digital ones. .
Sea World- the largest aquarium in the Czech Republic, which is home to more than 360 species of fish and marine animals. Sharks, moray eels, turtles, piranhas, stingrays, barracudas, horseshoe crabs and a large number of other inhabitants of the deep sea are represented here. .
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