As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic, Prague City Hall is releasing it’s Prague Histories application, created by VR_Musashi, Vítek Škop and Jan Drozda. Anyone who downloads the application can take different paths around the city centre as it interactively shows and describes the events associated with each site. There are currently six trails available on the application. “Each trail is based on the theme of the 100th anniversary of our Republic. The trails run across the city centre and extended parts of the city centre, including Letna,” says project editor Jan Drozda. The themes of the trails include World War II, Communism, and everyday joys and sorrows. “We wanted to present moments throughout history,” said Vítek Škop, concept and design manager. On each route there are several sites of interest. For iOS users, you can use the built-in compass, while for Android users, you receive a series of commands. When you reach a point of interest, you can jerk the phone and at that moment you will hear an audio recording or video, for example, or you will be shown historical photos from the specific location. “The images and other forms of media have a number of...
The demolition of the Marian Column was one of the most iconic events of the newly proclaimed republic. The monument was seen as a symbol of the Habsburg Monarchy, and it paid the price. The column has opponents even today. “Her head was violently severed from her body,” said Zizkov anarchist Franta Sauer, describing the demolition of the Marian column and the decapitation of the Virgin Mary. Sauer played a key role in the demolition of the column, which was surrounded by a large crowd on the first Sunday of the new era of the Republic. The crowd of people marched into the centre of Prague from Bila Hora 100 years ago. It was a heated anti-clerical reminder of the fateful battle in November 1620. Sauer was assisted by the Zizkov firefighters, whom he had met in a pub in Zizkov. They supplied not only the manpower, but also the necessary ropes, chisels, and hammers. There was a fight between the enthusiastic revolutionaries and the group of people who wanted to defend the baroque monument. The guardians of the column did not succeed, however. “Just take it down!” shouted socio-democratic politician Josef Stivín. The revolutionaries wanted the fragments of the monument...
Franz Kafka is a man of mystery. He is a man of many written words, but most stories remained unfinished. Somehow this bizarre Jewish author from Prague still fascinates the world with all his literary, psychological and philosophical thoughts in his dark works. Are his words the result of complicated thinking and want to suggest something? Or are they merely parts of his depressions thrown on paper and immortal in this form? He died too young for us to know. Regardless, his works are debated and allow for deep thinking about human life and society as a whole. In order to decode the books, so to speak, we must understand Franz Kafka’s past. Early Life Born in the Old Town of Prague in 1883, Franz always called Prague home. He lived in many different parts of the world, but his heart belonged here. Growing up, he spoke and wrote in German because his parents Hermann Kafka, who was a jeweler, and Julia Kafka assimilated to the German environment. Franz (whose full name is František) was the oldest of six—two brothers and three sisters. Because they were Jewish, many of his family members ended up in Terezin and later Auschwitz during World War...
One of the most terrifying places in Europe is actually located here in Prague. Roughly translated as the “cemetery of fools”, the cemetery once belonged to the psychiatric hospital in Bohnice. The cemetery has not been functional for several decades, so it’s appearance and the energy that surrounds it is quite unnerving. The cemetery was founded at the beginning of the 20th of century and it was functional for less than sixty years. It was built specifically for the burial of pathologically ill patients of the psychiatric hospital. The mysterious place with its strange aura was used between 1909 and 1963. Since then, the cemetery has become completely derelict, making it now one of the creepiest places to visit in Europe. Originally, the cemetery was just for the children of patients, but after some time, adult patients were also buried here. Approximately 4300 patients were laid to rest in this cemetery. Among them are murderers, victims of suicide, and unfortunate children born to parents in the psychiatric hospital. The tombs are not so obvious at first glance, only little hills covered with ivy. There are only a few graves with tombstones. The ivy is everywhere, crawling up the sides of...
Prague shopping centre Palladium will be joining the 100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia celebrations this week with a light projection show. The videomapping spectacle will be available to watch every evening from 18:30 to 21:30 from Friday the 2nd to Sunday the 4th of November. The light show will be projected on to the historic building of the former barracks and there will be ten-minute intervals between each show. The project, titled “The Modern Jewel” from the studio of artists’ Hyperbinary, will be presented in collaboration with SIGNAL production for the second year running at Palladium. Last year, the projection was presented as part of the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the shopping centre, and this year, they decided to repeat the event to mark the 100th anniversary of the Republic. Studio Hyperbinary have already presented several audio-visual screenings on Prague’s historic buildings. In 2010, they illuminated the Old Town Astronomical Clock, and three years later, as part of the Signal Festival, they projected a light show on to the Church of St. Ludmila on Náměstí Míru. Another successful performance was that of the videomapping of the interior of the Dvořák Hall of Rudolfinum at the concert of the Czech...
On October 31 from 5 pm to 9 pm the Baroque Vrtbovská Garden will be festively lit for an illuminated view of Prague by night. The festive lighting of this garden takes place two times a year – in the spring and in the autumn. You will be surprised by the magic and beauty of this place. It offers an amazing view of the Prague Castle and part of the historical center. Entry to the terraced Italian garden is through Vrtba Palace from Karmelitská street. The garden cuts into the Petřín slope and stretches from the courtyard of the palace to the southwest. The creation of this magnificent palace garden is associated with the construction boom around 1720. The garden was designed by František Maxmilián Kaňka, who first renovated the palace for Jan Josef, Count of Vrtba and then created the garden. Admission fee: basic CZK65 children younger 15 years old CZK45 students and seniors CZK55 a family ticket CZK180 More info here
The Czech Republic will have a lot to celebrate this Sunday! Not only is it the 100th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia, but also the 150th anniversary of the National Theatre here in Prague. The laying of the foundation stone for this iconic building in 1868 was one of the biggest events and an important symbol of the Czech National Revival in the nineteenth century. On October 28th, to celebrate the two special occasions, there will be a festival starting at 13:00 on Střelecký Ostrov. Here, you can meet up with friends, socialize, drink wine, and eat delicious food! The festival is open to all with no admission fees. On Střelecký Ostrov, you will find 40 stands with hot food and drinks available from 13:00 until midnight. There will also be a variety of performances and live music for you to enjoy. As the sun begins to set, the spectacular “Videomapping” of the National Theatre building will begin at 18:00. The Videomapping will be projected on to the National Theatre from the perspective of the Legion Bridge and Střelecký Ostrov to the beautiful songs of the Vltava by renowned Czech composer Bedřich Smetana. The Legion bridge will be closed...
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Czechoslovak Republic, on October 28th you can visit usually inaccessible buildings which are related to this period as part of the project Architecture of the First Republic in Prague. House of Agricultural Education in Vinohrady, architect Josef Gočár Hus’ Congregational House in Vinohrady, architect Pavel Janák Hus’ Congregational House in Vršovice, architect Karel Truksa Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord in Vinohrady, architect Jože Plečnik and Otto Rothmayer Church of St. Wenceslas in Vršovice, architects Josef Gočár and Alois Wachsman Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, architect Josef Fanta Metro Palace and Image Theatre on Národní Avenue, architects František Kavalír (reconstruction of the original Neo-renaissance palace) and Karel E. Ort (cinema and passage) Tyrš’s House in the Little Quarter, architect František Krásný (reconstruction of the original Michna Palace and completion) Tour entry is for free, currently with no need of booking. Open House Praha is an annual festival that offers free tours and access to many historical and new buildings that are not typically open to the public. Open House Praha is your chance to get inside Prague’s iconic opulent buildings, repurposed mansions, renowned architecture...
Celebrations of the centenary of the foundation of Czechoslovakia are due to culminate next weekend Video mapping titled “The Witness to History” will be projected onto the National Museum, which is being ceremonially reopened on Saturday after major renovations, and the National Theatre. The video mapping show will start at 8.00 p.m. From October 28th till December 31st the museum will be open to visitors for free and there will be a Czech-Slovak exhibition focussing on our common history. The historical building underwent a major reconstruction and will re-open on 28 October 2018 — the day of the 100th anniversary of the Czechoslovak Republic. The renovations cost amounted to 2.3 billion crowns. The restoration of the building, which has included repairs of damage dating back to WWII, has been coordinated with the extensive input from local architectural conservationists. Author: red
On Sunday, October 28, the Open House Praha will be held at Klementinum. Free tours will start every 15 minutes from 09:00 to 16:30. The tour takes about 50 minutes and is always guided, with a maximum of 22 people per tour. Visitors will see the richly decorated Křižovnická corridor, the main reading room, the famous Mirror chapel – with its richly designed interior and unique installation of mirrors where classical music concerts take place regularly – and other historical rooms. The organizers are paying special attention to the Mathematical Hall, which has been under reconstruction for a long time. The extensive grounds of the Clementinum, one of the largest building complexes in Europe, were built from the mid-16th century to the mid-18th century, originally as a Jesuit dormitory. In its Astronomical Tower, meteorological measurements have been collected since 1775. Klementinum is situated next to the Charles Bridge, right in the historical center of Prague. Klementinum, built on an area of 2 hectares, is one of the largest building complexes in Europe. Address: Mariánské náměstí 5, Prague 1- Staré Město Author: red
The centenary of Czechoslovakia’s foundation will culminate with a number of public events, exhibitions, concerts, a military parade and a firework in Prague at the weekend of October 27-28, organisers told journalists today. Fireworks on Letna will begin symbolically at 19:18. Prague bridges – most Legií, Čechův most, Mánesův most, Charles Bridge or embankments – Smetanovo nábřeží, Dvořákovo nábřeží are the best for watching, as well as Petřín hill and Letná itself. Outside the center a popular place is the hillside in Rieger’s Orchards or the hill in Vítkov. What are the events people should not miss? On October 28th there will be the official re-opening of the National Museum with video-mapping on the façade of the building. There will be all-day concerts taking place simultaneously on several stages in Prague. Another big focus of interest will be in Evropská street and Dejvická street where people will be able to see a military parade, there will be a stage on Náměstí republiky with festivities organized by the Czech Tourists Club, a pop music concert on Old Town Square featuring Czech and Slovak musicians and there will also be a stage on Wenceslas Square where there will be a video-mapping. Author: red
There are currently no museums dedicated solely to film in the Czech Republic. But this will change soon – the NaFilM Film Museum will welcome its first visitors in December. The museum will be located in the centre of Prague in the historic Mozarteum building. Tickets are now available for purchase at Hithit.com. After many successful interactive shows, NaFilM proved to everyone that a film museum can entertain and educate visitors of all generations. Following this, the team of young curators were able to find space for a permanent exhibition. The museum’s doors will open on to Jungmannova Street in the unique historic building designed by architect Jana Kotěry. A visit to the museum promises a unique experience The NaFilM museum will not be a museum in the classical sense of the word. The intention is that visitors will not only learn something new about film, but will also experience it. A team of young curators, architects and inventors have created unique and playful installations that inspire creativity and the use of imagination. NaFilM will transport visitors into the past, where they can try and use an old-fashioned style projector. They’ll also transport you into the future through virtual reality...
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