Construction of Karel-Gott Museum halted
The dream of creating a museum dedicated to the life and work of Karel Gott, known as the "golden voice of Prague," has been put on hold. The museum project, named Villa Gott, was intended to be located in Karel Gott's long-time residence in the Prague district of Smichov. However, the project has been temporarily halted due to the personal and health reasons of Ivana Gottova, Karel Gott's widow [1][2][5].
Originally planned to open in 2025, the museum was a dream of Ivana Gottova, originally intended to benefit fans of Karel Gott [3]. The museum project was to showcase Karel Gott's impressive career, which spanned over six decades and included hits such as "Biene Maja," "Lady Carneval," and "Around the World Once" [6].
Despite the setback, the Prague 5 district is pursuing alternative plans to honor Karel Gott’s legacy. A nearby square in Prague is currently being considered for naming after him. This initiative has been supported by the Prague 5 council and is under consideration by the naming commission of the Czech capital [2][3][4].
The museum project, Gottland, previously located in Jevany near Prague, had to close for financial reasons [1]. The closure of Gottland was a disappointment to fans of Karel Gott, but the hope remains that a museum dedicated to his life and work will be created in the future.
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- Czech museum dedicated to Karel Gott's life to close
- Prague 5 district to consider naming square after Karel Gott
- Prague 5 council supports naming square after Karel Gott
- Czech capital considers naming square after Karel Gott
- Villa Gott museum halted due to personal and health reasons
- Karel Gott's Top Hits
Although the Villa Gott museum has been temporarily halted, fans of Karel Gott can look forward to alternative forms of entertainment about him. For instance, there are discussions to name a square in Prague after the beloved celebrity, honoring his enduring legacy.
