A. Dvořák Memorial at Vysoká near Příbram
Add to plannerThe Neo-Renaissance chateau in Vysoká u Příbram, the extensive park, Rusalka's pond, Villa Rusalka and the beautiful surrounding landscape were places of inspiration for the composer Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) for more than twenty years of his creative life.
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Opening hours
April, May, June, September, October Tuesday - Sunday - 10:00 - 16:00 July - August Tuesday - Sunday - 10:00 - 17:00 January, February, March, November, December Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 15:00 other times by arrangement
Parking
FREE
Admission:
Full 50 CZK Children under 15, students, seniors, disabled 30 CZK Outside visiting hours 100 CZK
Contact
Antonín Dvořák Memorial Vysoká u Příbrami 69 262 42 Rožmitál pod Třemšínem
pamatnik@antonindvorak.cz
318 618 115
www.antonindvorak.cz
The chateau complex in Vysoká u Příbram, built in 1878 by Dvořák's brother-in-law Count Václav Kounic (architect Čeněk Gregor), is open to the public all year round. The newest exhibition from 1994 presents the personalities of the original owners, the Kounics, and a larger part informs visitors about the life, work and stay of Antonín Dvořák in Vysoká.
There is a concert hall and a library in the chateau and the newly opened Václav Kounic Gallery is used for short-term exhibitions. In 1997, the memorial took part in the final of the European Museum of the Year Award in Lausanne, Switzerland.
In 2009, a set of sites in Vysoká u Příbram, associated with Dvořák's stay and his world-renowned work, was awarded the European Heritage Label.
TheAntonín Dvořák Memorial was created by a forest pond in the beautiful countryside around the chateau 9 km from Příbram.
