Maroldovo panorama
A rotunda at the Prague Exhibition Grounds with a huge panoramic painting, Bitva u Lipan by Luděk Marold from 1897–1898; seasonal operation.
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About the museum
Luděk Marold painted the panoramic painting Bitva u Lipan for the Jubilee Exhibition of Architecture and Engineering in 1898; work began on 7 February 1898 with the help of several other artists. The painting is 11 metres high, 95 metres wide and covers 1,045 m² of canvas; it was created in 127 working days. It depicts the battle that took place on 30 May 1434 between the Hussite armies and the Catholic Union of the nobility.
The panorama has stood on its present site since 1908, and in its current form since 1934. The first wooden building collapsed under snow in 1929, and Bohumír Číla then restored the painting. Further restorations took place in 1964, 1991 and 2002 to 2004. In front of the painting there is a sculptural foreground with real objects, which deepens the illusion of space.
A visit takes about 30 minutes, and in 2021 an information board was added explaining the events, weapons and figures. The Marold Panorama is the largest painting of a historical event ever created in Bohemia.
Highlights
- Panoramic painting Bitva u Lipan, 11 × 95 metres
- Sculptural foreground with real objects
- Painting from 1897–1898 by Luděk Marold
- Information board on the events, weapons and figures
- A short visit of about 30 minutes
Permanent exhibition
- Bitva u Lipan – Luděk Marold’s panoramic painting depicts the battle of 30 May 1434; in front of it is a sculptural foreground.
- Operated by
- Výstaviště Praha
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 50 Kč |
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| Reduced | 25 Kčchildren aged 6–15, seniors aged 65 and over, students and holders of an ISIC card |
| Children & teens | 25 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 25 KčSeniors aged 65 and over. |
| Students & apprentices | 25 KčStudents and holders of an ISIC card. |
| Families | 100 KčNo more than 5 people in any combination, with at least 1 adult and no more than 4 children. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 30 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | 100 Kč · No more than 5 people in any combination, with at least 1 adult and no more than 4 children. |
Family ticket CZK 100; children under 6 enter free.
Getting there & parking
The entrance is from Stromovka park: from the tram stop walk through the park past the Planetarium and through the lower gate into the Exhibition Grounds; the panorama is by this gate.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | no |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are not offered; school groups may book a visit outside the normal opening hours by telephone. |
