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| | Belvedere Hotel - Prague Czech Hotels - Talking Cities |
 | | Built in 1923, the hotel is a showcase for many fine works of art, including the Crystal Ballroom ceiling, which was painted by Giovanni Smeraldi, noted for his work at the Vatican. |
 | | The Belvedere Hotel is conveniently located near the National Gallery of Modern Art and approximately 10 miles from Ruzyne International Airport. |
 | | Classical concerts take place throughout the year in concert halls and churches, the biggest event being the Prague Spring (Prazské jaro) international music festival, which traditionally begins on May 12, the day of Smetana's death, with a performance of Má vlast, and finishes on June 2 with a rendition of Beethoven's Ninth. |
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