MAROLD PANORAMA

Discover the largest painting of the Czech Republic

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Painted by Luděk Marold in the late 19th century, this huge panorama depicts the historic Battle of Lipany, which ended the well-known Hussite Wars. It has been considered the largest painting in the Czech Republic until today.

Tips
  • Besides the panoramic painting, the exhibition includes multimedia presentations about the Battle of Lipany and the creation of the panorama.
  • Allow around 30–45 minutes for your visit.
  • The historic building is wheelchair accessible.

The original round pavilion was made of wood. It was built on the occasion of the Exhibition of Architecture and Engineering, which took place at the Prague Exhibition Grounds from 15 June to 1 October 1898.

In 1908, a new building was built, also presented as part of the Chamber of Commerce and Trades Exhibition. In 1929, however, the wooden structure of this pavilion could not bear the amount of snow that fell, and it collapsed. At the time, the damaged painting was restored by Bohumír Číla.

The current appearance of the building dates to 1934, when the five hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Lipany was celebrated. The painting found itself in the hands of restorers a number of times, the last time being due to the flood in 2002. The pavilion was reopened in 2004. In 1991 the Marold Panorama was declared a National Cultural Monument.

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