The Spiritual Prague exhibition located in the historic building of the current Hybernia Theater tells the story of a place where the city’s history had been imprinted in the walls. In the dim light of the theatre’s foyer, projections, animations, sound and imformative texts compose events from the Middle Ages to the present day, while also tracing the transformations of the U Hybernů house itself.

The exhibition begins with the building as 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 chapters show the abolition of the monastery by Joseph II in 1786 and the conversion of the building into a 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 theater hall, where they can see the current state of the building.

The visit includes access to the roof terrace, which offers a panoramic view of Prague: the Powder Tower and Municipal House within reach, the towers of Church of Our Lady before Týn, on the horizon: Hradčany, Letná, Vítkov and more. The view from above connects history of Prague with its real terrain, and visitors can see historical chapters unfold.

The length of the tour is variable – everyone can stop at the information-panels that interest them and choose their own pace.

For the full experience, we recommend arriving at least 45 minutes before closing time.

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.