A Guide To Palac Akropolis

Palac Akropolis
Marga
Marga 
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Located in Zizkov, a city best known for thriving in the arts, Palac Akropolis is a cultural center in the Czech Republic. It’s got a fair share of its history during the war but was eventually turned into a theater and arts center. Though it went through many changes, the primary function of Palac Akropolis has always been for entertainment and culture, and today it still serves that purpose. There’s a quirky art gallery upon entering, a main stage for big performers, couple of smaller stages, and some bars to complement each other. It’s been dubbed as a space for artists of all walks, all ages, and all genres to come, gather, and produce art together, whatever form of art it may be. To get an idea of what to look forward to when visiting, here’s a guide to Palac Akropolis for you.

Things to do / Highlights

Palác Akropolis
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Admire the interiors and design

Palac Akropolis is, after all, a venue for all types of arts so it should be no short of an architectural sight. On the outside, first impressions will leave you thinking immediately of a Wes Anderson film. The walls are painted with colorful pastel shades of yellow and green, with bits of blue and red. When you enter, the interiors are even more eye-catching with quirky designs and features that are already art in itself. You’ll spot things like spiraling columns and staircases, metal lamps amidst natural backgrounds, and almost any other unique design that will leave you in awe. And this is only upon entering. The further you go into Palac Akropolis, the more you delve deeper into more types of art.

Great Hall

Following the interesting interiors from the entrance of Palac Akropolis, the Great Hall continues this by using symbolic elements in its features. The most notable one is a modern take on the Greek figure Charon, the boatman of the Underworld who delivers the dead to Hades. There are also various Biblical and religious imagery with some artistic twists like a take on the origin of life. It’s one of the more interesting places in the entire building that will really get your attention.

Small Scene

This is one of the smaller rooms in Palac Akropolis, and it’s a perfect fit for small dance parties. There’s a DJ booth for those who spin discs and mix music professionally for a living. It’s a snuggly option for people who are looking for intimate events and parties. Some of the designs and interiors are similar to those of the Great Hall, which is actually connected to Small Scene.

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What to eat

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Within the building of Palac Akropolis itself, there are some bars and restaurants that you can choose to dine and relax. Like everything about Palac Akropolis, these are also made as hubs of art where people can not only eat but to also gather for the same interest.

The main restaurant is designed as a relaxing place to sit down and get together within Palac Akropolis. It serves lunch, dinner and all-day drinks with their popular bar. Its a favorite of many to have their lunch meetings or dinner dates. The highlight of the restaurant is the bizarre items hanging all over the place.

Another notable eatery is Akropolis Cafe. The interiors offer both fantasy and real visuals as a treat for your eyes. It serves as a traditional pub with Czech servings and offerings. You can get many of your favorite alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages here.

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How to get there

Most tramvaj,Litvínov, Czech Republic Tatra T3SUCS tram 251, March 1994
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Getting around Prague is fairly easy and cheap. Within the main city, the metro, trams and buses are the top modes of transportation to get around. It’s easy for tourists to navigate their way through tourist attractions. Being a top destination itself, Palac Akropolis is fairly easy to reach as long as you know where you’re going.

Just hop on Metro C and get off at Hlavni Nadrazi station. Once there, you must go through the park to where the tram station is. Be sure to take Tram 5, 9, or 26 and make your stop at Lipanska station. It gets a little tricky at this point, but there should be signs towards the place. You should be heading towards the church, then from there take a left, take a right again then finally another left. English is spoken in the Czech Republic but some only have basic knowledge so it’s best to have a translator ready and a map handy, just in case!

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How to get tickets

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Getting tickets to Palac Akropolis is fairly easy through their official website. Although there are also third-party websites that offer tickets to Palac Akropolis’ events, it’s faster and highly recommended to book through their website.

Before booking your ticket, be sure to check out first what shows are on. They have a variety of shows every day so it’s best to do a little research first. Once you have your ticket, keep in mind that you should keep it in case of inspection and that faking your ticket is a major offense. The ticket is only valid within Palac Akropolis; once you leave the premises, it no longer becomes valid. Don’t forget to arrive on time so you won’t miss your show!

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Palac Akropolis

Palác Akropolis Praha
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Palac Akropolis

Address: Kubelíkova 1548/27, 130 00 Praha 3-Žižkov, Czechia

Official Website: Palac Akropolis

Department of Tourism: Prague

Opening hours: Mon: 11am - 12am; Tue - Sun: 11am - 3am

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Marga is a self-employed aspiring writer and budding artist from the Philippines. On days she's not writing, she paints and creates art which she later sells at craft bazaars. Marga also has...Read more

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