The roof of the Lucerna Palace in central Prague is to be opened to the public this weekend. The rooftop will be open every day from 16:00 to 22:00. Entrance fee – 150 crowns (includes a glass of champagne). The organizers decorated the roof in Easter style and created a lively corner with rams and goats. The whole building carrying distinctive elements of subsiding Art Nouveau and incoming Modernism has been finished in 1921 by Václav Havel (the grandfather of president Václav Havel). History Since the beginning of the construction, social events were planned at the large roof terraces. However, the intent wasn’t realized. Builder Václav Havel passed away within the following year after completion of the construction. His sons Václav M. Havel and Miloš Havel were more focused on building Barrandov Terraces, Barrandov Studios and cinematic industry. Then the war came, then communists and subsequently long dispute about ownership of the Lucerna that was brought to a successful conclusion by madame Dagmar Havlová, a wife of deceased Václav Havel and owner of the palace. New era In 2014, investor Jan Bárta instigated a meeting with madame Havlová at her farm Košík and café owner Ondřej Kobza who was looking...
Like getting around on foot? A new study has figured out the best places for your next trip. It may be a cliché, but the best way to see any city is definitely by foot. No matter the location, walking is often cheaper, less stressful – and much more conducive to the chance encounter. Few pleasures beat diving down a secluded backstreet and discovering a gloriously offbeat restaurant or shop. So it’s a shame so many cities these days appear to have been designed expressly for cars. Helpfully, a new study from hotel chain Motel One has figured out which cities are best for those travellers fond of a good old ramble. It took the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, mapped out their most popular sights, then figured out how long it would take to walk between them. So, which city took the top spot? That would be Bruges in Belgium. The list compilers worked out that you could everything from the historic Begijnhof Bridge to the brilliantly quirky Frietmuseum – which, as you may have guessed, is entirely dedicated to fries – in just 29 minutes. Not bad at all. Next up on the list is Manchester, where a 30-minute walk could take in sights like...
The Julius, a new apartment experience offering ‘a feeling of home’ for travellers in prime city center locations, is to launch in spring 2022. Founded by the storied Julius Meinl family, famed branded consumer goods and retail pioneers and creators of the Viennese food emporium Julius Meinl am Graben, The Julius draws on a 160-year legacy of service, quality, and innovation, and marks the family’s first entry into the world of travel. Its first destination – The Julius Prague – will launch this Spring. The Julius balances luxury and modern design with warmth, comfort, and convenience. Evoking the timeless standard and spirit of European hospitality through a modern mindset, it offers a place to relax, explore, work, and treat as a home in the city. Representing design-led, next-generation hospitality, this new series of destinations will offer both short and long-term stays in generously sized residences. The Julius offers tech-enabled services, self-check-in, and contactless room entry, as well as on-site shops and restaurants, stocked with premium House of Julius Meinl products. Spacious communal areas, relaxing lounges, and professional co-working spaces will enable guests to network, meet like-minded people or simply unplug. A central light-filled conservatory sits at the heart of the building...
MINT Market returns to Prague on Saturday, April 9, bringing original design and fashion to Holešovice’s Pražská tržnice. Discover over one hundred original local and independent brands of stylish fashion, design, jewelry, handbags, stationery, shoes and belts, toys, all kinds of accessories, natural cosmetics and much more. Meet their makers in person from 9 AM to 5 PM, enjoy the DJ and snack on choice street food. Entry is free and pets are welcome. “As well as supporting local non-profit organizations, you can also help Ukrainians afflicted by the war. We raised over 20.000 CZK in Brno and we will continue our effort in Prague,” says Omri Goz, the founder of MINT Market. You can bring material aid or help us raise money by buying selected products from which the proceeds will go towards Ukraine. MINT Market was founded more than 10 years ago and now it travels to all major cities and towns all over the country. Useful information: www.facebook.com/events/655514109222660 www.instagram.com/mintmarket.cz Address: Pražská tržnice, Praha 7 9.00 – 17.00
This article provides a list of fun and interesting activities, attractions, and events you can enjoy in Prague during the month of April, updated for 2022. Enjoy St. Mathew’s Fair This fair has been celebrated since the 16th century at least, so you’ll really get a good taste of a traditional Czech festival – updated for modern times, of course – here! St. Mathew’s Fair started in February and runs through April 25th, 2022, at the Prague Holesovice Exhibition Centre. There will be rides, games, and live entertainment. Prague Majales At the end of April, this festival will be held in towns all over the country, including in Prague. This year, the festival will be on April 23rd, 2022. There will be a parade through Old Town before the concerts start in the early afternoon. The festival draws a crowd of over 20,000 people, most of them university-student aged. But everyone is welcome to attend! Live entertainment is spread out over multiple stages. The majority of the bands each year are Czech, with a few Slovak artists. Tickets are 500 CZK, and the first time you enter you’ll receive a wristband so you can leave and come back at any time. Find tickets...
If – like so many people these days – your work involves sitting at a desk much of the time, it’s only natural to want to break free of this sedentary life and get outside to do something entirely different. Prague is filled with activities that will get you out of the chair and into a whole new adventure. Skydiving Here’s one not for the faint of heart! Up, up, and away – and then you plummet back towards the earth at a heart-stopping speed. Fortunately, if you use Skydiving in Prague, you have a trained instructor jumping with you, who will make sure that you arrive at your destination in the same condition in which you boarded the plane. Well, apart from a possible stain in the waist region. Skydiving in Prague offers jumps from March through October, weather permitting. The website shows available dates for jumping. Meet your group near Old Town Square, from where you will be transported to an airport north of the city. Your jump will be photographed or videotaped by a professional. Private flights Wind Ride offers sightseeing flights of various scenic areas of the Czech Republic. For those with strong stomachs, aerobatic flights are offered,...
Find out what is going on this weekend in Prague. Party, exhibitions, food festival, theatre, games for families, films and much more. The events and things to do in Prague this weekend. Karlín Soup Festival For hungry stomachs, we do recommend visiting Karlín Market this Sunday where the first edition of the Karlín Soup Festival will take place. You will be warmed up not only by traditional Czech soups such as potato soup, cabbage soup or tripe soup but also you will have the opportunity to taste soups from all over the world – the very popular Pho, chipotle, bouillabaisse, various types of cream soups and broths. Moreover, live music and fun program for children and adults will make this afternoon event even more enjoyable. Seasons opening Prague Zoo This Saturday, there will be the grand opening of the 91st season of Zoo Prague. Visitors will be able to enjoy a fashion show of children’s uniforms, which will be available for purchase on the spot, and a special collection of shirts with the motif of pangolins (also known as scaly anteaters) and authentic African dresses made from fabrics imported directly from Cameroon. Other events include the launch of...
Find out what is going on this weekend in Prague. Party, exhibitions, food festival, comedy, and much more. The events and things to do in Prague this weekend. Balkan Bashavel Party The popular Balkan Bashavel is back in Prague! The well-known Slovak DJ duo MALALATA and their guests, the Prague band Lovesong Orchestra and Barcelona DJ Grounchoo will play o the rhythms of Balkan beats, gypsy, reggae and world music. Let yourself relax with energizing music that won’t let you sit down for one moment. Orchids of six continents Last chance to see a unique exhibition in the Botanical Garden Prague dedicated to the world of orchids! More than 2,300 species from all over the world will take the breath away of all (not only) flower lovers. This exhibition will help you discover the beauty of orchids and learn more about these exceptional flowers. As every year, you can also buy some of them in the greenhouse at the warehouse. If you are not sure which one is right for your home, ask the expert staff who will be happy to help. Festival of Delicate Flavours If you like food festivals, this Sunday the Festival of Delicate...
Cakes, treats, desserts. Chocolate, cream, coffee, nuts. You can have all of that and more when travelling around the Czech Republic. We are introducing confectioneries that are worth a visit. Some offer a very original service; others have brought traditional sweet recipes to perfection. Werich Villa by IF at Kampa in Prague A great café and confectionery in the very centre of Prague and yet in a park. This is Werich Villa on the Prague island of Kampa, only a few steps from the Charles Bridge. The café is managed by Iveta Fabešová, a great confectioner, well-known in the Czech social media. And what makes this confectionery famous? They currently serve desserts such as the Golden Egg or Lemon. The treats look exactly how they sound. But you can also try typical Czech desserts, such as the caramel cream puff or brandy-filled “špička.” Expect perfectly shaped desserts and quality ingredients. Cukrář Skála in Prague They call themselves a dessert factory. But do not worry, this is not a place of mass production. Only fresh basic ingredients and the skilful hands of confectioners. Skála’s desserts might have a modern look, but they are inspired by both century-old Czech recipes and the latest trends in confectionery. You can have original eclairs, crullers and cream puffs, or “indiánek.” The...
St. Patrick, or Paddy, patron saint of Ireland, is coming to Prague for a visit this week. The festivities, that have been around for centuries -St. Patrick was born in the late 4th century in Roman Britain-, pretend to attract Irish music, sports and culture to the Czech capital. Everyone is invited to join the festival and have a chance to win one of their great prizes and contribute to charity. No one needs to buy a ticket for Prague St.Patrick’s Festival, all that is needed is the desire to enjoy the day throughout the city’s venues and entertainment events. Besides winning a prize for being the best dressed in town, the festival includes all kinds of unforgettable experiences. Traditional Irish food and drinks, accompanied by live music, karaoke and sports on TV every night in the city center is awaiting you. To immerse yourself in St. Patrick’s Day, find one of the participating pubs, grab a beer and start. Be ready because the festival is going to start tomorrow at Rocky O’Reilly’s, Durty Nelly’s and Caffrey’s at 14:30. The official website of the festival has all the info you need in order to enjoy this emblematic celebration: programs, venues...
Last year, visitors to Prague could take a ride on historical trams on line number 41, and since July also on circular lines 42 and 43 for the first time. During the entire period of operation, they were used by a total of almost 40,000 passengers, two-thirds of which were domestic tourists. Historical tram line 42, which is jointly operated by the municipal companies Dopravní podnik hl.m. Prague (DPP) and Prague City Tourism (PCT) will again take to the streets of Prague on Saturday, March 26, 2022. From the same date, the historical line 41 will also be in operation. Circular historical tram line number 42 will be in operation on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays at the beginning of the season. Services will depart at 40-minute intervals from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The route of the line will be the same as last year, from the Dlabačov stop it will lead past the main sights such as Prague Castle, Royal Summer Palace, Malostranská, around Josefov, Republic Square and Wenceslas Square, from where it will return to Dlabačov via Národní třída and Újezd. The fare of CZK 200 will remain the same. The ticket will be valid for 24 hours after validating. Visitors to Prague can...
Visitors will have a unique opportunity to enjoy the great beer specials of the Czech brewers. Up to 30 Czech breweries with at least one sample of their production, of any beer style. The 4th annual PBFest – Prague Beer Festival will take place on the 1st and 2nd of April at the Prague Market in Holešovice, Building 13. “This year we are also welcoming guest breweries from Belgium, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary and Estonia. There will be over 150 beers on tap and well as a wide selection of beer specials in bottles and cans available for purchase to take away,” says the organizers. The festival currency is tokens, which will be available for purchase at the festival. The entry fee includes a 0.3l souvenir tasting glass. “We decided to keep tickets at 2019 prices. A single ticket will cost 100 CZK/day in advance and 150/CZK at the door,” they said to Prague Morning. The festival will include workshops, lectures and tastings, music performances and a rich gastro section. Useful information: Website: www.pbfest.cz Facebook event here The full list of breweries How to get there: by car, from Jateční and Komunardů streets. Parking in the market. By tram, stop...
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