Czechia’s magnificent castles, palaces, and national monuments, managed by the National Heritage Institute, will open their doors to the public on Saturday, April 1, as the nation’s tourist season officially starts. The Institute has taken the opportunity to introduce a variety of new tours at numerous monuments throughout the country. This year, it also plans to mark the 300th anniversary of the death of Baroque architect Jan Blažej. In addition to state-administered sites, privately-owned chateaus that have remained in the possession of their original aristocratic families will also be welcoming visitors. Year after year, Czechia’s abundant architectural and cultural heritage attracts millions of tourists, both domestic and international. According to the National Heritage Institute, 3.4 million people visited these historic landmarks in 2022. As well as new tours, many castles and chateaux are preparing a themed program for Easter from April 7 to 10. Traditional popular events such as Castle Night on August 26 are also in the programme, with national heritage sites also set to open during the Night of the Churches, Open Gardens Weekend, European Heritage Days, and at the end of the year as part of the traditional Castle Advent event. With new tours and special events,...
Great music of all kinds of genres will fill the islands again this year, the United Islands of Prague festival will be connected with Europe Day The festival season will begin in Prague on May 5 and 6 at the 20th annual United Islands of Prague festival. On the Prague islands this year, the festival organizers are preparing an offer of Czech, Slovak, Polish, Hungarian, Swedish, French, German and Danish music. In addition, Friday’s program will belong to Europe Day, which is an annual reminder of peace and cooperation on the territory of the European continent. On the first weekend of May, visitors can look forward to performances from European countries and an interesting accompanying program in addition to a genre-varied load of unheard musical tones. The United Islands of Prague Festival and Europe Day are traditionally free for visitors. “Until now, we have always celebrated Europe Day as a separate event on Strelecky Island. This year, the celebrations will be part of the United Islands of Prague festival for the first time. Something that has a common spirit and goal will naturally come together: the connection of different cultures and peoples and the celebration that we can live together...
We are introducing several easy bike trails that lead through beautiful valleys, along rivers, or simply said that avoid the hills. These trails are enjoyable by parents and children alike! Třeboň Region – A Countryside Made for Family Bike Trips South Bohemia, and mainly the Třeboň Region, is a paradise to cyclists. The bike trail around Třeboň is also an educational trail with many scenic vistas and stops with information boards in Czech and English. They describe the most typical things you will see in the Třeboň Region – the ponds and pond systems, peat bogs, forest complexes and wet meadows. The trail starts by Pond Svět and ends in front of the town gates. It is 39 kilometres long. Around the Moravian “Sea” on Bicycle The charming countryside surrounding the Nové Mlýny water reservoir in Moravia, sometimes called the “Moravian sea”, is perfect for bike touring. The terrain only has slight elevation gains which makes it ideal for cycling with kids. You can start in Dolní Věstonice, where the oldest ceramic statuette in the world was found, known as the Venus of Věstonice. Check out the small archaeological exposition there. The trail then continues along the water reservoir towards...
Residents of Prague will be able to explore Easter marketplaces, the Museum of Public Transportation, and the Prague Zoo. This year, the largest marketplaces, which are usually hosted in the city center, will last for several weeks. Good Friday is April 7th, and Easter Monday is April 10th. The Old Town Square market began on March 25th. Vendors sell Easter decorations such Easter eggs or pottery, as well as snacks. You can also expect a companion program, such as artistic folklore groups or children’s creative classes. People can also visit the Easter Market at Prague Castle on St George’s Square from 10:00 to 18:00, and on Fridays and weekends until 19:00. Until 10 April, there will also be a market on náměstí Míru, where people can visit every day from 10:00 to 19:00. This year, there will be 34 sales stalls offering Easter goods and refreshments, and visitors will also see stalls of non-profit organisations with sheltered workshops. People can also celebrate Easter at the Public Transport Museum, where you will be able to knit a pomlázka or decorate an Easter egg on Friday, April 7. At the Prague Zoo, special guided animal feedings await those interested on Easter Monday...
A must-visit address for craft beer lovers in Prague is the HANGÁR. More precisely, the “HANGÁR Pub and Beer Shop” in Prague’s Letná district. HANGÁR is the house pub of the brewery of the same name, a so-called “flying” brewery, or to use the more familiar American expression, a gypsy brewery. In other words, a brewery that doesn’t have its own brewhouse and “cooks” – as the Czechs say – its beer in other breweries. There are at least two beers from the house brewery on tap. But it can also happen that more than two house beers flow from the five taps. In any case, it’s always craft beer from small but respected Czech craft breweries that flows here. The flagship of the brewery is the Knipl, a word that will sound familiar to Germans. Logically, it is the Czech version of the word stick, in this case it means the control yoke of an airplane. All the names of the brewery’s beers have something to do with aviation. Their own brewery was supposed to be located near a smaller Prague airport – hence the name HANGÁR. But COVID ultimately put a spanner in the works. For the time...
The first Easter markets have begun in Prague, and others will follow suit in the coming days. You can find typical decorations, customary sweets, and other Easter-related items to guests. The markets will also hold cultural activities such as traditional music and dancing performances, children’s painting workshops, and artisan workshops. A tall birch tree will be planted on Old Town Square, and multicolored ribbons will be stretched between the market booths. Visitors will be able to ascend the viewing platform, which will be adorned with flora and animal images. It’s worth noting that in 2023, Catholic Easter is on April 9th and Orthodox Easter is on April 16th. We are putting together a schedule of the most famous Easter events. Market at the metro station Anděl (Velikonoční trhy na Andělu) Address: pěší zóna Anděl, Praha 5 – Smíchov (see map) Opening hours: 19.03.2023 – 09.04.2023, daily from 10:00 to 19:00. Fair at Prague Castle (Velikonoční trhy na Pražském hradě) Address: Pražský hrad, Praha 1 – Hradčany Opening hours: 03/20/2023 – 04/16/2023, Monday – Thursday 10:00 – 18:00, Friday – Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00 Easter markets on náměstí Míru Address: náměstí Míru, Praha 2 – Vinohrady Opening hours:...
Prague has one of the most beautiful skylines in Europe. Getting above the rooftops as often as possible is highly recommended, and there are many places to both eat and drink at rooftop venues. The following few rooftop bars are our personally recommended ones. Unfortunately, they aren’t going to be your most affordable nights out, but they will be your most memorable. 1. Terasa U Zlaté studně Address: U Zlaté studně 166/4, 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia Phone number: +420 257 533 322 Terasa U Zlaté studně is one of the best-kept secrets of Prague’s Lesser Town, hidden away in the cobbled back streets. The panoramic views that this gorgeous terrace offers are truly second to none, making it one of the best rooftop bars in Prague by far. It sits atop a 16th-century building that has privileged views across the city’s rooftops, perfect for a photo backdrop. This is a rooftop restaurant where it isn’t all about the view, though, because the food is also fantastic. 2. Strecha Lucerny Address: Pasáž Lucerna 110 00, 110 00 Nové Město, Czechia Phone number: +420 604 707 686 The Strecha Lucerny rooftop can be found on top of the Lucerna Palace, with beautiful views of the...
The 2023 Prague Pride celebration for sexual minorities will be held from August 7 to 13. As part of the festival, the annual LGBT parade will take place in the city center. The event will begin with a musical performance on Strelecky ostrov. Throughout the week, it will host a range of cultural, sporting, and entertainment events. On Saturday, August 12, a colorful procession will take place. Participants will gather on Wenceslas Square and march through the major streets to Letna at 12:30 p.m. Last year’s procession attracted a record-breaking 60,000 participants. Prague Pride Village Monday 7th August 2023 – The traditional opening concert and the best party at the Pride Village on Strelecky Island with music and shows from 6pm until 10pm in the Pride Village. The Pride village also hosts the Pride after party once the Pride in the Park events end at 10pm. Prague Pride Parade Saturday 12th August 2023 – On the final Saturday of Prague Pride, the parade will start from Wenceslas Square at 12.30 pm, setting off on a three-kilometer route towards Letná Park. Buses will be provided up the stairs. The parade takes approximately 3 hours to make its way through the streets of the...
A success story of friendship and hard work. The Cabin is a place that makes you feel like home, and where new friendship arise regularly. Run by four friends, The Cabin is the place to hang out with friends and make new friends. It is located in beautiful Vinohrady on Jagellonská 17, and events such as live music, pub quizzes, and happy hours are organized on a regular basis to make sure you have an unforgettable experience. They are open to hearing your initiatives and ideas for the bar as well, to make sure you feel at home. The Cabin is open from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 6pm. The four friends represent 3 corners of the world, coming from Brazil, France, and Russia, but coincidently all ended up in Prague. After meeting each other through work the friends have been inseparable, which means there’s only one thing left to do: open a bar. “Me and Nastya had the idea to open a bar for a few years already. We had worked in different bars and seen different types of management,” explains Antonia, one of the friends and partner of The Cabin. After finding the perfect location for the bar, partners Arturo and Victor joined in on the project. “I would have never...
The Prague Rocks festival, organized by Live Nation, is back this year with a promising line-up to kick off your musical summer! Prague Rocks vol. 1 on June 2nd will feature headliners Motley Crüe & Def Leppard, supported by the biggest Czech rock band Kabát. Prague Rocks vol. 2 starts on June 21st with headliners Gwen Stefani & Maroon 5. Ticket prices start at CZK 1490. The festival starts off by welcoming globally known artists Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard, who will participate in the festival as part of their world tour on July 2nd. The two iconic bands are collaborating with their co-headline The World Tour. “After finally getting back on the road and having a monumental summer tour in the US & Canada this year, we’re beyond thrilled to be bringing this massive stadium tour to major cities all over the world, and kicking off Europe in Sheffield where it all started for us 45 years ago. We’re looking forward to seeing you out there, somewhere soon!” said Joe Elliott of Def Leppard. The Prague Rocks Festival continues on June 21st with more well-known artists from music mainstream. Gwen Stefani and Maroon 5 will be joined by Rag’n’Bone...
Top-rated meals brought to your doorstep with top-rated service, all this with Prague-based company MyChef. In need of tasty and healthy meals at home? MyChef delivers five-course menus with a choice of calorie count varying from 1200 to 3000, and six different diets: Healthy Balance, Vege, Lactose-Free, Low Carb, Keto, Flexitarian. All meals are sugar-free and gluten-free, and 100% delicious. MyChef ensures fresh meals cooked daily from scratch, without preservatives and additives. Perfect for busy health enthusiasts, or just the conscious minds. Check out MyChef’s website for more information on their offers. A service to fulfill the need for healthy food made with a conscious mind. High-quality ingredients with eco-friendly packaging are important values for MyChef. “We are not a factory food producer nor a startup. We are a bunch of people who care about food with flavour, top-quality ingredients, our health, and great customer service and that’s exactly how our whole process works. We listen, we create and we deliver,“ explains MyChef’s spokesperson. Their packages are customizable to your preferences and can be delivered to inner & outer Prague. MyChef also has pick-up points accessible 24/7 in case delivery is not the best option for you. Besides its great...
The best place to live in Czechia is the Central Bohemian town of Říčany, followed by Prague according to this year’s Quality of Life Index put together by Deloitte for the Obce v Datech project. The annual list is created by using big data analysis to crunch a wide array of statistics ranging from community services, to work, education and health conditions. Deloitte claims to analyze data from the 206 largest Czech cities and uses the following criteria to evaluate cities’ quality of life: total population growth, crime rate, life expectancy, traffic accidents, number of working doctors, sustainability, clean environment, unemployment rate, median wage, number of companies and private entrepreneurs, number of schools and kindergartens, accessibility of leisure activities, number of restaurants, ATMs, pharmacies and other services. If you’re looking for the ideal place to settle down in Czechia then Říčany, a town with a population of around 16,000 which lies to the east of Prague, is probably your best bet. At least according to the annual Quality of Life Index, which has placed it at the top of its list for the past five years in a row. The ruins of the old Říčany castle, dating back to the...
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