Velké náměstí, Kroměříž, okres Kroměříž, Zlínský kraj, Střední Morava, 767 01, Česko
D 51, Sarzay, La Châtre, Indre, Centre-Val de Loire, France métropolitaine, 36230, France
Milos Forman’s Oscar-sweeping portrait of Mozart and his jealous rival Salieri is set in 18th-century Vienna – but filmed in Prague, whose perfectly preserved baroque streets and theatres could still play the imperial city, right down to the opera house Mozart himself conducted in.
Where was Amadeus filmed?
Amadeus was filmed in Prague, Czech Republic – its baroque streets, Prague Castle and the Estates Theatre – standing in for 18th-century Vienna.
Every Amadeus location, explained
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Vienna – Prague’s old town
The imperial city was recreated in the baroque streets of Prague, which had changed little since Mozart’s day.
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The opera – the Estates Theatre
The opera performances used Prague’s Estates Theatre – where Mozart himself premiered Don Giovanni.
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The Emperor’s palace – Prague Castle
The imperial court used the Hradčany district and Prague Castle.
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Barrandov Studios
Interiors were built at Barrandov Studios in Prague.
Planning a visit
Prague – and especially the Estates Theatre where Mozart conducted – is a real, accessible, breathtaking piece of the film’s world.
Amadeus Fun Facts
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Prague plays Vienna The 18th-century Vienna was filmed in the preserved baroque streets of Prague.
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Mozart's own theatre The opera scenes used the Estates Theatre, where Mozart premiered Don Giovanni.
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Eight Oscars The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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A Czech-born director Milos Forman returned to his native Czechoslovakia to film it.
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That laugh Tom Hulce’s giddy, cackling Mozart became the film’s signature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Amadeus filmed?
In Prague, Czech Republic – its baroque streets, Prague Castle and the Estates Theatre – as 18th-century Vienna.
Was it filmed in a real Mozart theatre?
Yes – the Estates Theatre in Prague, where Mozart premiered Don Giovanni.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Prague and the Estates Theatre are accessible.
