Spiritual Prague Exhibition - 3D Multimedia Exhibit

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION 

The Spiritual Prague exhibition in the historic Hybernia Theater building tells the story of a place where the city’s history is imprinted on the walls. In the dimly lit foyer, projections, animations, and sound compositions recount events from the Middle Ages to the present day, while also tracing the transformations of the Hybernia building itself.

The exhibition begins with the medieval Church of St. Ambrose and continues through the Hussite Wars. This is followed by a crucial chapter in the 17th century: the dedication of the site to Irish Franciscans under Ferdinand II, the Baroque reconstruction by architect Carlo Lurago, and the atmosphere of Prague affected by wars, sieges, and epidemics. The next images show the abolition of the monastery in 1786 under Joseph II and the conversion of the building into an Empire-style customs house. The narrative gradually shifts to the 19th and 20th centuries and ends in the present day: a cultural space that still bears the floor plan and memory of its former sacred purpose. Visitors move from the foyer to the balcony of the theater hall, where they can see the current state of the building.

The tour includes access to the roof terrace, which offers a panoramic view of Prague: the Powder Tower and Municipal House within reach, the towers of Týn Church, the Hradčany, Letná, and Vítkov horizons. The view from above connects history with the real terrain, and visitors can place historical chapters on the current map of the city.

The length of the tour is variable – everyone can stop at the paintings that interest them and choose their own pace. Practical information: the ticket is not for a specific day and is valid for 30 days from the date of payment. For the full experience, we recommend arriving at least 45 minutes before closing time.

INFORMATION FOR VISITORS:
The exhibition is located in the foyer of the Hybernia Theater with different opening hours every day. Opening hours are listed separately for each day on the theater's website. The exhibition is self-guided and you can visit it at any time during opening hours. However, for the maximum experience of the exhibition, we recommend visiting the exhibition at least 30 minutes before the end of opening hours.
The time spent at the exhibition is individual, but it is estimated to be 30 minutes to an hour.

The multimedia exhibition uses intense lighting effects and aromatic elements. People with sensitivity to these stimuli are advised to consider their participation in this exhibition.

DIRECTOR'S COMMENT:

"The Blue Flower exhibition refers to the history of the monastery that stood on the site of today's Hybernia Theatre, but we only have written documents about its existence. The original monastery of St. Ambrose from the 14th century, which was destroyed during the Hussite wars, was dedicated in 1629 by Ferdinand II to the Irish Franciscan order. Thanks to generous contributions from patrons, they managed to buy the surrounding houses and in 1637 they started building a new monastery and the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary according to the plan of the architect Carlo Lurago. For me, it is important to convey to the viewer through art the unique atmosphere of this place where the history of Prague took place, and in whose architecture important historical stages of the Czech nation were imprinted," says its author Marie Krajplová about working with historical sources for the exhibition.

The projections take place in the dark.

Ticket validity: tickets are not valid for a specific day, but are valid for 30 days from the date of payment.

Direction and artistic concept: Marie Krajplová.