The visitors will once again have access to the Prague Invalidovna

Prague - The second visitor season will be launched today at the Invalidovna in Prague. Visitors will be offered new types of tours and programs presenting the history of the building, exhibitions, and cultural events under the direction of Studio Alta, which has newly settled in the west wing of the Invalidovna.

Interested parties can look forward to the continuation of the successful geogame for smartphones. The National Heritage Institute will introduce players to the interior parts of the Invalidovna, and especially the life of the disabled at that time. Additionally, interested individuals will be able to delve deeper into the stories of personalities connected with the Invalidovna, such as the local newsstand, cafeteria, and spiritual administration.

On Saturday, June 6, the Invalidovna will commemorate the circumstances of its founding and continue the historical tradition of laying wreaths at the monument of Peter Strozzi on the anniversary of his death in 1664. It was from the funds of the foundation that was established after the death of this nobleman that the construction of the Invalidovna was financed. The event will also include a dance performance in cooperation with Studio Alta.

The NPÚ took over the Invalidovna in 2018 from the Office for State Representation in Property Affairs after the state unsuccessfully attempted to sell the monument at auction. The building was offered for approximately 640 million crowns.

The Invalidovna was built between 1731 and 1737 according to the design of the prominent architect of Czech Baroque, Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer, as a shelter for war veterans and their families. The building served to accommodate war invalids until 1935. Later, the Military Central Archive operated in the building, which was significantly damaged by floods in 2002, after which the property was transferred to the ÚZSVM. In 2017, it was added to the list of national cultural monuments. The complex is popular among filmmakers, with scenes from Miloš Forman's Amadeus, for example, filmed there.