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historic planes, trains and automobiles. The renovation also added new exhibits on as-
tronomy, photography, printing and architecture.
GALLER
ALLERY
DOX CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
90Kč; 10am-6pm Wed-Mon; 5, 12)
This edgy, noncommercial art gallery and exhib-
ition space forms the nucleus of Holešovice's expanding rep as one of the city's more
hip districts. The exhibitions highlight a wide range of media, including video, sculp-
ture, photography and painting. You'll find a cafe and an excellent bookstore (heavy
on art and architecture) on the upper level. Closed Tuesday.
FOUNT
UNTAIN
AIN
KŘIŽÍK'S FOUNTAIN
200Kč; performances hourly 8-11pm Mar-Oct; 5, 12, 14, 15, 17)
Each evening from
spring to autumn the musical Křižík's Fountain performs its computer-controlled
light-and-water dance. Performances range from classical music such as Dvořák's
New World Symphony to rousing works performed by Andrea Bocelli, Queen or the
Scorpions. Check the website for what's on. The show is best after sunset - from May
to July go for later shows.
AQUARIUM
ARIUM
MOŘSKÝ SVĚT
180Kč; 10am-7pm; 5, 12, 14, 15, 17)
The Czech 'Sea World' has the largest water
tank in the country, with a capacity of around 100,000L. Some 4500 living species of
fish and sea creatures are on display, with a good (and suitably scary) set of sharks.
The cramped interior will be disappointing if you're used to larger 'Sea World'-type
amusement parks around the world.
MMUSSEUUM
LAPIDÁRIUM
noon-6pm Wed-Sun; 5, 12, 14, 15, 17)
An outlying branch of the National Museum and
an often-overlooked gem, the Lapidárium is a repository for some 400 sculptures
from the 11th to the 19th centuries. The exhibits include Bohemia's oldest surviving
stone sculpture, parts of the Renaissance Krocín Fountain that once stood on the Old
Town Square, and several original statues from Charles Bridge.
