{"id":14395,"date":"2025-08-21T21:31:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prague.org\/?p=14395"},"modified":"2025-08-28T21:33:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T19:33:30","slug":"explore-nostice-palace-ministry-of-culture-open-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/explore-nostice-palace-ministry-of-culture-open-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Prozkoumejte Nostick\u00fd pal\u00e1c: Den otev\u0159en\u00fdch dve\u0159\u00ed Ministerstva kultury 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On September 28, 2025, the majestic <\/span><b>Nostice Palace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will host the Czech Republic&#8217;s Ministry of Culture&#8217;s annual <\/span><b>Open Day Nostice Palace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2025 event. This rare event allows the public to enter one of Prague&#8217;s most stunning Baroque landmarks and explore areas that are typically closed to visitors. The <\/span><b>Nostice Palace tour <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">includes visits to the representative halls, the Minister&#8217;s office, and the art-filled galleries. Whether you&#8217;re a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply curious, the <\/span><b>Nostice Palace Open Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a rare peek into the palace&#8217;s rich cultural past.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"nostice-palace-a-baroque-jewel-in-the-heart-of-prague\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nostice Palace \u2013 a baroque jewel in the heart of Prague<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The noble Nostic family built <\/span><b>Nostice Palace <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the late 17th century, and it is a masterpiece of Baroque design. Its lavishly painted facades, huge staircases, and stucco interiors reflect the lavish lifestyle of the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the ages, it has hosted aristocrats and diplomats, and it is currently the official seat of the <\/span><b>Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The palace is designated as a cultural monument not just for its architecture, but also for its contributions to the nation&#8217;s political and artistic life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"U94OQGQ\" data-gyg-q=\"prague castle\">Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-castle-l2720\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-expect-on-the-open-day-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to expect on the Open Day 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcc5<\/span><b>Datum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sunday, 28 September 2025,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd58<\/span><b>Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 09:00 to 17:00<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/span><b>Venue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Nostice Palace<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f<\/span><b> Admission:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Zdarma<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udeb6 <\/span><b>Tour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Self-guided tour<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"spaces-accessible\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Spaces accessible:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Representative Halls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Explore the halls that hold diplomatic and cultural activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Minister&#8217;s Office<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A Look into the Workstation of Czech Cultural Leaders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Art Gallery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: See Old Master paintings and other items from the Ministry&#8217;s collection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Palace Chape<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">l &#8211; Explore religious Baroque embellishments and peek into the adjoining library, which is usually closed to the public.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"discover-czech-heritage-inside-a-working-ministry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover Czech heritage inside a working ministry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond its stunning Baroque fa\u00e7ade, <\/span><b>Nostic Palace Prague<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> represents the Czech Republic&#8217;s commitment to both preserving and enhancing its cultural identity. Built in the 17th century for the powerful Nostitz family, the palace currently houses the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mk.gov.cz\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Day<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the <\/span><b>Ministry of Culture, Czech Republic<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, effortlessly integrating ancient magnificence with the operations of a modern governmental organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping inside, visitors encounter more than magnificent hallways and frescoed ceilings; they enter a live workshop where policies, exhibitions, and preservation projects are developed daily. The <\/span><b>open day of Notice Palace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encourages the public to explore rooms that are typically restricted to visitors, providing a unique behind-the-scenes look at how cultural heritage is preserved and protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This event is part of a larger national movement to make cultural institutions more open and interactive, allowing visitors to see directly how history, art, and governance converge in one amazing location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"more-cultural-things-to-do-in-prague\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More cultural things to do in Prague<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After exploring <\/span><b>Nostice Palace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, immerse yourself deeper in Prague&#8217;s cultural environment:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"museum-tours\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museum tours<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore Prague\u2019s World War II history on a guided walking tour.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See wartime scars in the Old Town, visit a 12th-century palace shelter with rare artefacts, and tour the crypt of Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral, site of Operation Anthropoid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hear stories of courage, sacrifice, and resistance that shaped the city\u2019s fight against Nazi occupation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"U94OQGQ\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"14170\">Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"architectural-walks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architectural walks<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a safety form and test drive.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn Trike controls from your guide. Two people share one Trike.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ride from the city centre past landmarks, viewpoints, and attractions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hear facts about each site. Stop for photos along the way.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"U94OQGQ\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"518999\">Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"art-exhibitions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art exhibitions<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Prague\u2019s Museum of Fantastic Illusions with over 150 interactive exhibits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy trick paintings, optical illusions, and mind-bending installations that challenge perception.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pose with King Kong, Einstein, or in surreal scenes for hilarious photos and videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for all ages, the experience ends sweetly at the nearby historic 1922 My\u0161\u00e1k caf\u00e9 and patisserie.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"U94OQGQ\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"485609\">Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"classical-music-concerts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classical music concerts.<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy an hour of classical music in Prague\u2019s Baroque Mirror Chapel with the Royal Czech Orchestra, soprano Eva M\u00fcllerov\u00e1, and distinguished soloists.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs feature works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Smetana, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a 6 pm or 8 pm concert, each offering a unique selection of masterpieces performed by acclaimed organists, pianists, and violinists in an inspiring historic setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"U94OQGQ\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"498025\">Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"hidden-palace-tours\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidden palace tours\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore Prague Castle with a local guide and skip the confusion of navigating its vast grounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George\u2019s Basilica, and Golden Lane.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admire Gothic, Baroque, and Romanesque treasures, historic mosaics, and royal tombs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hear captivating stories, from defenestrations to artists like Kafka, on this immersive fairy-tale journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"U94OQGQ\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"219531\">Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t miss this rare opportunity to step inside one of Prague\u2019s most elegant buildings. The <\/span><b>Nostice Palace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> opens its doors only once a year \u2014 take this chance to see Czech culture up close.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Zdroj obr\u00e1zk\u016f: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Freepik<\/a><\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/city.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"10\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"city\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"U94OQGQ\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"28. z\u00e1\u0159\u00ed 2025 se v majest\u00e1tn\u00edm Nostick\u00e9m pal\u00e1ci uskute\u010dn\u00ed ka\u017edoro\u010dn\u00ed akce Ministerstva kultury \u010cesk\u00e9 republiky Open...","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":14420,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[204,19,1],"tags":[66],"table_tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14395"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14395"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14423,"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14395\/revisions\/14423"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14395"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prague.org\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=14395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}