overview programme about the place Prague Congress Centre is one of the city’s most prominent landmarks and offers magnificent views of historic Prague. Its location close to the city centre, direct connection to the metro and excellent transport links make it one of Europe’s leading congress venues. It can accommodate congresses, conferences, corporate events, cultural programmes and social occasions for up to 10,000 participants across 70 halls and variously sized meeting rooms. The heart of the complex is the iconic Congress Hall, which can seat up to 2,764 people. more about the place Related official city partner hotels Holiday Inn Prague Nusle Overview of cultural events The Congress Hall is one of the largest and most prestigious venues of its kind in Czechia. It offers outstanding technical facilities, state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and professional equipment for simultaneous interpreting and technically demanding television broadcasts. Prague Congress Centre also has extensive foyers and exhibition areas suitable for accompanying exhibitions, networking activities, catering zones and social programmes. Visitors can use the more than 1,000 parking spaces within the complex. A direct connection to Holiday Inn Prague provides convenient accommodation immediately adjacent to the conference facilities. Prague Congress Centre has many years of experience hosting prestigious international events. history It is also one of the most notable modern buildings in the Czech capital. Its history dates back to the mid-1970s, when the decision was made to build what was then known as the Palace of Culture. Designed by architects Jaroslav Mayer, Vladimír Ustohal, Antonín Vaněk and Josef Karlík, construction began in 1976. The building officially opened on 2 April 1981 as one of the largest and most modern social and cultural centres in Europe. From the outset, it was designed as a multifunctional venue for congresses, cultural events, concerts and major social gatherings. After 1989, it was gradually transformed into a modern congress centre of international importance. It received its present name, Prague Congress Centre, in 1995. It was then extensively renovated and expanded between 1998 and 2000, preparing it to host some of the world’s largest events. Immediately after the upgrade was completed, Prague Congress Centre hosted the 2000 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. These were followed by the 2002 NATO Summit, events held as part of the Czech Republic’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, as well as hundreds of major international congresses and conferences. Its combination of outstanding facilities, professional services and unique location makes it one of the most sought-after congress and event destinations in Central Europe.