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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts a concert of Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers and opens its doors - „Victory Day“ commemoration

photo: Den otevřených dveří Černínského paláce (MZV)

Concert of Ondrej Havelka and his Melody Makers takes place on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 5 PM in the garden of the Czernin Palace, the seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (Loretánské náměstí 5, Praha 1).

The event commemorates the 67 anniversary of the End of the Second World War and honors heroes of many countries that participated in the liberation of Czechoslovakia. The visitors will be able to see also exhibitions of war photos, posters as well as historical cars. The event is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with Military History Institute in Prague and Czech Center Prague. The entry is free.

On this occasion, the baroque Czernin Palace will be open to the public from 10 AM to 4 PM. The garden will be open from 10 AM till the end of the concert. Visitors will be able to see the most interesting and valued interiors of the Palace, including Jan Masaryk´s apartment. It is forbidden to bring along dangerous objects, bulky luggage, prams, bicycles, etc. to the Czernin Palace. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes. Picture taking is allowed. Disabled visitors are asked to kindly notify the officer at the entrance who will then arrange for the parking and individual tours.