3 March 2026, Prague – Prague continues to pave the way for the reconstruction of the spaces beneath the Old Town Hall. In parallel, Prague City Tourism is developing an extensive new exhibition, Guardians of Prague, built around the innovative Guide 2.0 concept, which will form part of the newly revitalised premises. The modern exhibition will feature visual projections and video mapping, transforming a traditional tour into a dynamic experience in which the guide acts as an active narrator, enriching the interpretation with a carefully designed audiovisual layer. Visitors will be able to explore the reconstructed underground spaces and the new exhibition in approximately two years’ time. “The Old Town Hall is one of Prague’s most visited landmarks, and it is therefore in the capital’s interest to continue improving the way tourism operates in the city while offering visitors from the Czech Republic and abroad new experiences presented in an engaging way, while also drawing attention to the uniqueness of Prague’s underground spaces in their historical context,” says Tomáš Slabihoudek, Councillor for Culture and Tourism. “We are keen on working with Prague City Hall to expand our existing tour routes and offer visitors to the Old Town Hall new places to explore. In tandem with the revitalisation works, we are preparing a sophisticated audiovisual installation that will touch on areas such as the history of medieval Prague,” says František Cipro, chair of Prague City Tourism’s board. He adds, “This is a truly extensive complex of passageways, and many of these spaces are currently inaccessible – something the revitalisation will change. The new exhibition will vividly present further stories that have unfolded at the Old Town Hall over the course of history.” Tours of the underground will continue to take place in guided groups. However, guides will no longer simply talk about the history, but will become active drivers of the tour. Their commentary will be complemented by live-triggered audiovisual elements, turning the passage through the underground spaces into a unique and immersive experience. “The underground space itself is an exhibit. The planned audiovisual exhibition will bring moments from Czech history to life using modern multimedia technologies. Thematically, we will focus on Romanesque houses, the flourishing of Prague during the Gothic period, and even the mystique of the Prague Golem,” explains Jiří Mašek, the architect behind the exhibition concept. The Guardians of Prague exhibition will also include a new sculpture of the Golem by sculptor Jaroslav Róna, which will be placed in the underground section of the former transformer station. Architect Tomáš Malinský is currently preparing the project documentation for the construction works. Once the design is ready in the spring, the city will launch a public tender for a contractor. Reconstruction is expected to begin next year, and the underground spaces – including the new installation – should open to the public the following year. Visitors can then look forward to exploring newly opened areas. Last year, more than 444,000 visitors came to the Old Town Hall, making it one of Prague’s most important and most visited landmarks. “Around 67,000 visitors explored the Romanesque-Gothic underground of the Old Town Hall on our guided tours last year. With the help of our guides, they discovered the beginnings of Prague’s Old Town,” concludes Antonín Baloun, manager of the Old Town Hall.
