The covid pandemic canceled last year’s Christmas markets, but the first festivities of this year’s season will return Saturday, Nov. 20. Náměstí Míru will be filled with traditional assortment and delicacies. The festive atmosphere will be extended to Tyl Square the following Friday. Both markets will be open until Christmas Day, per a Prague 2 press release. The advent in Prague 2 mainly includes cultural, social and family events, all of which are usually organized by the town hall during this period. Concerts in churches with free admission are especially popular. “For the last Sunday in November, we are preparing an Advent stop at Ludmila. A spontaneous meeting in the middle of the Christmas markets with excellent potato pancakes and mulled wine is a great opportunity to welcome Advent time. On the third Sunday of Advent, on the steps of the church of St. Ludmila, we will meet with our representatives and we will all sing Christmas carols together with our neighbors from Dvojka,” invites Mayor Jana Černochová (ODS). Christmas markets The Christmas markets on Náměstí Míru begin on Nov. 20, and those on Tyl Square on Nov. 26. Visitors will be welcomed daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,...
As Christmas season approaches, Manifesto will once again become a place to spend time with loved ones in an environment that evokes an exceptional mood. At Manifesto Anděl, visitors can leave the cold and sleet behind and slip into the heated “Anděl’s market under the roof,” filled with the scent of seasonal hot cocktails that drifts into the air at the market. On November 24, a Christmas tree will light up the street corner at the western entrance with the personal participation of the Mayor of Prague 5, Renata Zajickova. There will also be a sale of trees and themed cultural programs to participate in, from winter cinema screenings to children’s workshops. Manifesto Winter Market 2021 will be held in Manifesto Florenc for the third time. Heated glamping tents will complement the trees and elegant light decorations, accompanied by singing by the fireplaces. Program tips The main program will be dedicated to Christmas evergreens throughout December. St Nicholas is preparing for the families at Manifesto, in both markets the children will meet the Angel, St. Nicholas, and the Devil. Creative workshops for little ones, like creating St Nicolas’ hats and Christmas decorations, will take place at Anděl. There are also...
Beaujolais Nouveau is a young red wine made from Gamay grapes sourced from the French region of Beaujolais (Burgundy). It is also a holiday of the same name, celebrated annually all over the world. The festival commemorates the end of a year of hard work, during which winemakers can experience many unpleasant things, such as droughts, frost, and pest infestation, among other problems. But since the season has passed and ideally, all the difficulties are over, there is new wine on the table. It’s worth a drink of it. Beaujolais Nouveau goes on sale immediately after fermentation, six weeks after harvest. According to French law, young wine is officially presented on the third Thursday of November (this year the date was Nov. 18). History of the holiday The tradition of celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau originated in the 19th century in the Beaujolais region; at the time, the festival had a purely commercial basis. Gamay grapes ripen faster than others, but the shelf life of its wine is short. To sell the product as quickly as possible, manufacturers came up with a holiday with feasts and festivities. The celebration unexpectedly spread after the First World War. In France, as in the rest...
The revolutionary RacketPal application, which has already been downloaded by tens of thousands of tennis players, is heading to the Czech Republic. It is the third country in which racquet sports players will be able to use the application to help with the return to sports, movement, and overall mental well-being. Having already helped more than 40,000 tennis players in London and Melbourne, the new RacketPal application assists players in finding opponents and teammates at their level and with similar time options. It will also help them find coaches or braiders. “Together with co-founder Bogdan, we realized that we didn’t know of any way we could meet other players who would also like to play the sport,” explained Robert Rizea, CEO and co-founder of RacketPal. In less than three years, RacketPal has moved from a mere database of racquet sports players to a modern application that can be downloaded on both available App Store and Google Play platforms- it’s a sports social network Users have access to discussions, private and group chats, personalized search for the most suitable opponent or a sophisticated system of ratings and statistics. The startup currently has 25 employees with a plan to create the largest...
An original date, an afternoon with friends or nostalgia for the older generation? The outdoor ice rink will impress all generations and kinds of ice skaters. The most important thing is to have fun! On December 1, one of the most popular ice skating rinks in Prague will reopen to the public. Like last year, the entrance is for free. There will be two skating rinks on the Letná Plain this year – a large one with a size of 40 x 20 meters and a smaller children’s rink size 22 x 10 meters. The ice-skating rink and the facilities will be illuminated after dark. The cooling unit retains the rink cool even in case of the outdoor temperature of +15 degrees. The skating rink facilities include a heated tent, refreshments, ice skates rental. Guests will also have access to fast food tents with heated benches and a skating school where experienced instructors will teach beginners to feel confident on the ice. The skating rink will operate until February 28, 2022 (daily from 09:00 to 21:00). How to get there: take trams 1, 2, 8, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26 to the Sparta stop. You can find it just across...
Prague has been spoiled with the number of great new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have opened up in recent months, and the places listed below are no exception. Zdibský brewery Address: U Továrny 1, Zdiby The owners of the Zdibský brewery boast of self-brewed beer. Straying from established spirit standards, their motto is that beer is like sirloin — it has thousands of different recipes, yet it is a staple in every household. Their light beer is not pure gold, lending it its own original “final touch.” In the Zdibský brewery, customers can choose from four types of draft beers: Zámecké desítka, eleven Zlatý kopec, twelve Ležáček and American beer eleven Miami. These are accompanied by beer classics — pickled camembert, tartare, greaves spread or grilled venison sausage. On weekends, they serve a special lunch menu, inspired by different cuisines. You have a unique opportunity to soak up the taste of Mexico and domestic Czech classics in one locale. Restaurace u Radnice Address: Generála Šišky 6, Prague 12 Looking for a local, fairly priced lunch? This eatery in Prague Modřany is the place to visit. Fans of Czech cuisine will love it here, as the menu includes...
Last week, the Czech Union of Friends of Beer (Sdružení přátel piva) announced its awards for the best beers, best breweries and the best brewmaster in the country. Rodinný pivovar Bernard was named the best brewing company of 2021, winning the Pivovar roku prize for the consistently high quality of its products, investment and continuous improvement in production. The second place was taken by PRIMÁTOR company, Žatecký pivovar ranked third. The competition to determine the best varieties and producers is carried out through a survey among the 1508 members of the organization. Best mini-breweries: Pivovar Volt Rodinný pivovar Zichovec Pivovar CLOCK Best beers: Bernard IPA Bernard tmavý ležák Bernard Jedenáctka Světlé výčepní (“desitka”): Bernard kvasnicová Desítka (Rodinný pivovar Bernard) Fabián 10% (Pivovar Hostomice) Únětická Desítka (Pivovar Únětice) Světlý ležák (light lager) Bernard Jedenáctka (Rodinný pivovar Bernard) Fabián 12% (Pivovar Hostomice) Harrach Original (Pivovar Jelínkova vila) Světlý speciál (13% and higher) Medvěd 13% HopBit (Pivovar Krkonošský medvěd Vrchlabí) PRIMÁTOR 16% Exkluziv (Pivovar PRIMÁTOR) Rohozec Třináctka, světlé silné pivo (Pivovar Rohozec) Tmavé a polotmavé pivo (dark and semi-dark beer): Bernard, Černý ležák s jemnými kvasnicemi (Rodinný pivovar Bernard) Vídeňský ležák 13% (Pivovar Krušnohor) Čerťák tmavý ležák (Minipivovar Novosad a syn) Pšeničné pivo...
The Christmas market season in Prague starts on November 20. On this day, the festive market in Náměstí Míru — will open its doors to the townspeople. Five days later, on November 25, a fair will open at Náměstí Republiky. The following day the Christmas market will open at the IP Pavlova metro station (Tylovo náměstí). These three fairs will meet guests daily from 10:00 to 19:00 until December 24. This information appeared on the official website of the organizing company. The Christmas markets at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square (the largest in the city) will open on November 27 and run until January 6. In the evening of the same day, a Christmas tree will be lit on the Old Town Square, and festive lighting will be turned on on the central streets. Typical Christmas markets consist of wooden stalls situated around a decorated Christmas tree, with a wide variety of local Christmas products (most of them handmade), traditional food and drinks on offer. The most popular products are Christmas tree ornaments and decorations, handicrafts, jewellery, glassware, toys (especially puppets and wooden toys), winter accessories (hats, scarves, gloves), ceramics, gingerbread, candles. You can usually see some craftsmen, mainly...
Located just a one-hour drive from the Czech capital, Mcely is a picturesque village of great mystical allure, and it is home to the beautiful Chateau Mcely, which hides within the famous St. Georges Forest. The chateau’s history began when it was built back in 1698, on the site of a former Celtic settlement. It has been home to noble families and lots of royalty over the years. The actual village of Mcely also has a significant history- the worship of female deity here has long been tradition because of its religious magnitude. There are detailed recordings of an apparition of the Virgin Mary of Mcely, which appeared to three orphans back in 1849 and 1850. Old records state that she revealed herself to the girls for nine months and told them nine different secrets in a small field between the Chateau and a neighbouring church. The sightings are known as the Mcely Miracle. The guests of Chateau Mcely report feeling a strong, loving, magical energy when they visit, almost as if the Virgin Mary’s presence still looms. The aristocratic residence, in this magical location, is the embodiment of a five-star luxury property. It’s a romantic and rejuvenating venue with both...
Prague’s specialty coffee scene has grown tremendously in the past few years. Our review series “Your Prague Mug” in cooperation with a certified coffee lover, advisor and expert living in the city, Olga, will let you in on some of the best coffee shop gems in the capital. This week, she headed to the Botanica coffee truck… Are you ready to see the most ‘Instagrammed’ place in town? Head down to the Botanica coffee truck in Vršovice -one of the oldest districts in the southeast of the central part of Prague. You will be greeted by a cozy courtyard, fresh green color, and seasonal decoration- the epicenter of attention being the gorgeous truck. At this unique coffee shop, the scenery changes depending on the season: everything is screaming “Autumn” now, but if you come in a month, everything will look different, and because there are many plants inside that bloom at different times of the year – the garden never looks the same. Botanica coffee truck is something that the doctor prescribes to the people of Prague, who are tired of the twilight and cold autumn. The list of treatments is short and enjoyable: drink a classic espresso or a...
Jazzanova is a German-based medley music group of six members whose music spans multiple labels, from nu-jazz and soul to hip hop and EDM. With over a decade of experience, the group is now bringing their artistic talent to MeetFactory for a concert next Friday, November 5. Jazzanova’s appeal comes in its expansive genre exploration, which gives their recordings a timeless quality that’s sure to be enjoyed by music enthusiasts of all kinds. In the words of band member, Alexander Barck: “Our music takes the listeners on a trip.” Tickets are available for purchase now. The prices range from 400-500 CZK, and they can be purchased here. About Jazzanova Formed in 1995, the group’s music is characterized by nu-jazz, chill-out, and as well as Latin jazz styles. They also have a side-project, “Extended Spirit” and gained recognition as remixers for acts such as Marschmellows, Ian Pooley, Incognito, 4Hero, M.J. Cole and Masters At Work. Jazzanova released their second studio album Of All the Things, on October 21, 2008. Funkhaus Studio Sessions was released in May 2012 with Paul Randolph on vocals, while the latest studio album is The Pool, released in June 2018.
Prague’s LÁHVE wine shop recently revealed the third step in its month-long promotional event. Until October 30, customers can indulge in the “Try Before You Buy” sale, in which visitors can taste wines for free and purchase the ones they like with a 30 percent discount. Six Italian wines are participating in this week’s promotion; once in the store, customers can peruse the specific brands involved, as they will be marked with a corresponding red sticker. Peter Zemmer “La Lot” Pinot Grigio Wine of medium structure and intensity. The acidity is balanced, mineral, with notes of dried fruits at the very end. Type: white, dry To pair with: snacks, fish dishes, vegetarian soups Price: 229 CZK / 159 CZK Castel Firmian Chardonnay Trentino An excellent fruity wine with notes of red and yellow apples, apricots, melon and citrus. Harmonious and balanced in acidity. Type: white, dry To pair with: aperitif, snacks, white meats, cheeses Price: 189 CZK / 135 CZK Menegotti “Altana” Bianco Veronese Intense fruity wine with hints of exotic fruits on the palate and floral aroma. In the mouth, it is balanced, fresh, well-structured, with a persistent taste. Type: white, dry To pair with: aperitif,...
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