Opera fans have the most to choose from – 29 productions in the current repertoire and three premieres. Czech mainstays like Rusalka, Jenůfa and The Bartered Bride play mostly at the National Theatre with native casts. Popular favourites like La bohème and Aida are at the State Opera, worth a visit just to see the stunning renovation of this rococo beauty. The Estates Theatre remains a shrine to Mozart – pick your favourite, from Don Giovanni to Le nozze di Figaro.
We asked one of our much travelled writers to put together his top destinations for people who love baroque architecture, art and music. It's now possible to hear historically accurate performances of Bach and Monteverdi played with modern enthusiasm in settings that mirror the era.
