Open Gardens Weekend is an event where people have the opportunity to see usually inaccessible gardens, but also get to know their favorite parks in new ways. The public has a chance to learn about the methods of experts in green issues in this context and thereby gain a new perspective on its role and significance in life. During the weekend of open gardens, a number of parks and gardens are organizing rich accompanying programs including guided tours, children’s activities, concerts, etc. Open Gardens Weekend is held every second weekend in June when rampant vegetation fully stand out. Visitors this weekend can enjoy the rebirth of spring in summer, not only in the Czech lands, but throughout Europe. The program also takes place in the gardens of Prague Castle. The Palace gardens under Prague Castle are situated on the southern slope of Hradcany hill and are a connection between Prague Castle and Lesser Town. The complex includes five gardens – Ledeburská zahrada, Malá Pálffyovská zahrada, and Velká Pálffyovská zahrada, Kolowratská zahrada and Malá Fürstenberská zahrada. They were formed in the 18th century, their decoration was contributed by famous artists of the Czech Baroque period and Early classicism and a number of terraces, pavilions, orangeries and glorietas reminiscent of Italian Renaissance gardens....
Summer is a special season for wine lovers. As it begins, so does the time of meeting people in the warm weather and enjoying fresh sparkling wine, rosé and Riesling. The third edition of Riesling Rocks, an open-air festival of wine and music in the city center and organized by the Vinograf, will take place on June 6th. Vinograf is a network of wine bars, and an unofficial Prague ambassador for the best quality wine, which collects bottles from Bohemia and Europe. The sommeliers at Vinograf take both laymen and experts on an inspiring and adventurous journey into the world of wine. You can taste more than 50 types of Riesling from the Czech Republic, Austria, France, Tasmania, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, Slovakia, including some rare ones. Refreshment will be prepared by the Vinograf’s chef, Milan Hořejší. ABOUT RIESLING Riesling is a light-skinned, aromatic grape of German origin which is – if the majority of top wine critics are to be believed – the world’s finest white wine grape variety. The Riesling vine holds a very different place in the wine world to such great grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Chardonnay. While these immensely popular varieties have conquered every corner of the winegrowing world, Riesling is conspicuously absent from the core wine regions of France, Spain, and Italy. Its...
Living in a bigger city like Prague surely has many plusses and offers loads of entertainment at anytime you wish. However, although the chaotic city life of Prague, for our runners it might not be ideal with all the buzz in the city center that one might find, the thousands of tourists and never-ending traffic and air pollution. Luckily, if you are living in Prague you have many opportunities where to escape for a nice run out of the rush but yet close to the city center. I asked my colleague Albert who has attended several Prague Marathons how and where to train in Prague. According to Albert, every person has a different style of preparation for a marathon. That depends on your type of body, the physique, time you dedicate to your training and which goals you wish to achieve. Albert’s 5 rules he follows every time he prepares for a marathon are: 1. Right nutrition: fundamental to program with a proper running program – certain foods need to be taken at different times of your schedule. You should put more protein in your diet as it helps rebuild your muscles after a long run. Few days before the marathon I always eat more carbohydrates like pasta, rice...
If you want to experience authentic Czech history with a touch of luxury, you should not miss the municipal house. This splendid Art Nouveau building encompasses several treasures, from authentic café, restaurant, marvelous concert hall and impressive exhibition halls. Furthermore, you can have a guided tour by the whole building and discover all the representative halls that hosted imported events of the Czech(oslovak) history. Explore the Interiors of Municipal House When I used to be a university student, I always passed a municipal house while running to my lectures to the nearby Celetna street. I like to watch the luxurious interior of café from outside and dreamed of me sitting there as well. A few years later, I start to establish a deeper relationship with the municipal house by attending temporary exhibitions. I admired beautiful décor that impressed me to the very detail. These limited visits draw my curiosity to explore this place even deeper, so I joined my first guided tour. I was impressed by the stunning décor of different representative halls that is projected to every detail. Even door handles, heating system and knobs are matching the design of every room. I especially like the Oriental lounge, original...
Compared to Christian Lacroix, Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin and Yves Saint Laurent by the international press throughout his career, Slava Zaitsev is the ‘godfather’ of Russian fashion. On November 11, beginning at 19:00, he will present his fashion show The Russian and SS2019 Spring-Summer 2019 at Forum Karlin. Since 1965 Slava was the close friend with Pierre Cardin. His fashion shows were a kind of art, he was worshipped by the Soviet elite ladies, popular singers, and actors. Slava Zaitsev became “Red Dior” at the World Fashion Show in 1972 and since then was the most famous Russian fashion designer abroad. In 1974, Czech magazine “Kvety” named Slava Zaitsev among the leaders of world fashion in the row with Mademoiselle Chanel, Paul Poiret, and Christian Dior. For now, name Slava Zaitsev means brand whose DNA is rooted in Russian national costume – bright, colorful, layered, and ornated. His models march on the podium performing flawless faces and spectacular outfits which are simultaneously genuine and chic. His works are kept in world museums Not every fashion designer can boast that his or her collections have been shown at the Guggenheim Museum. The costumes created by Zaitsev have become museum exhibits themselves. His outfits can also be found in the Metropolitan Museum and...
In 2019, the Global Goals World Cup, a unique football tournament to support UN Sustainable Development Goals that inspires and engages women from all over the world is coming to Prague for the first time! Game of Thrones actor and UNDP Goodwill Ambassdor, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, will referee the tournament. The Global Goals World Cup (GGWCup) is the first activist world cup for women. The kick-off event of Global Goals World Cup Prague was held on 8 March 2019, the International Women’s Day 2019. The tournament itself will take place at Wenceslas Square on 29 May 2019 with the participation of famous public figures from the world of sports, politics and also foreign guests. What is the goal of the World Cup World Cup in Prague? The Global Goals World Cup (GGWCup) is a game that changes the world. In the football tournament, more than 24 women’s teams will play for a better world. Each team represents one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. The Global Goals and Agenda 2030 cover social and economic development issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, global warming, gender equality, water, sanitation, energy,...
Berlin is one of my favourite cities I have visited and it is mainly because of the great atmosphere that this city possesses and the great music taste! It is simply a techno city and its unique underground clubs are very popular among music and party lovers. I have always wished to experience something similar in Prague. Firstly, I thought that it would not fit into my city, but I have witnessed something completely different. In the end, I think that Ankali is a great addition to the local club scene. Ankali is a music club hidden in Prague 10 and you certainly must know where are you going, because the building is a former factory, a little bit scary and doesn’t look like a place to spend a great evening. Or maybe that is exactly why it is a guarantee for a great evening. People come here to enjoy techno, drum ‘n’ bass or electro vibes and nobody really cares how it looks. Its ramshackle look makes it very chilled, but with a busy and energizing atmosphere. The music events are always on Friday and Saturday night and if you are a techno lover, you will certainly love it....
The cites of Prague and Ostrava have been chosen to host the 2024 World Ice Hockey Championships. The International Ice Hockey Federation said on May 24 that it had also chosen St. Petersburg for the 2023 championships, while the 2025 tournament will be co-hosted by Sweden and Denmark, though the host cities have yet to be determined. Same like in 2004 and 2015 the venues will be the O2 Arena in Prague and the Ostravar Arena in Ostrava where the Czechs successfully hosted two editions. The 2015 Worlds set a new attendance record four years ago with 741,690 fans (11,589 in average) coming to the games in the two Czech cities. For Ostrava, which will be the main venue of next winter’s 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship, it will be the third IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in the city while Prague has previously also hosted in 1933, 1938, 1947, 1959, 1972, 1978, 1985 and 1992 during the Czechoslovak era. The Swiss cities of Zurich and Lausanne will host next year’s championships, followed by the Belarusian capital, Minsk, and Latvia’s Riga in 2021. Author: red
The famous Czech cartoon figure Krteček, known in English as Little Mole, is set to appear on Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team race cars driven by pilots Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi. Born in 1956 in Prague, Little Mole is not your ordinary mole. Over more than six decades, its adventures have spanned the globe, propelling the cute mammal to stardom and growing a massive fan base, especially in Eastern Europe and the Nordic countries. “There is a lot of focus on bringing new audiences to Formula One and Little Mole, with its big follower base all over the world, can help us capture the imagination of hundreds of thousands of children and get them closer to our sport. Little Mole is a plucky, adventurous little animal who uses its ingenuity and curiosity to explore the world. It’s that ingenuity that fosters the creativity our sport needs,” said Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal Alfa Romeo Racing. About Little Mole Krteček has achieved global popularity since the character was created by cartoonist Zdeněk Miler in 1956. Little Mole continues to be a symbol of a care-free childhood, goodness, goodwill, and love that always wins over everything. These values have helped to create a significant...
Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock is coming to Prague’s O2 Universum on Nov. 9, 2019. Tickets go on sale May 24 at 9 am on the Ticketmaster network. Now 79 years old, Hancock has been at the forefront of jazz for almost six decades. He was seen as a child prodigy, playing a Mozart concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of 12. He started his adult career in 1961. Hancock’s output includes 41 studio albums, 12 live albums, five soundtracks and 62 compilation albums. One of his early soundtrack efforts was Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 art film Blow Up, which helped to boost is visibility. From 1963 to ’68, he was a member of one of the most influential jazz bands of history, Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet, and one of the pioneers of the jazz avant-garde. Following this he began to explore a more electronic sound, working with various musicians and releasing albums under his own name. He was a founding member of the Headhunters, which formed in 1973. The band is still active, but without Hancock’s participation. The group combined electric jazz, funk and rock into an unconventional style that still influences contemporary music. The album...
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in the Czech capital Tuesday as demands intensified for the resignation of the new justice minister. The event marked a fourth week of growing demonstrations since the sudden appointment of Marie Benesova as justice minister in April. Her nomination came one day after investigators recommended Prime Minister Andrej Babis should face criminal charges for European Union subsidies fraud. She’s a lawyer and adviser to President Milos Zeman, Babis’ close ally. Zeman has repeatedly criticized prosecutors. “We’ve had enough,” and “Shame,” the crowd chanted. The populist billionaire insists the case is part of a plot by the country’s “elite” to force him from politics. He remains defiant in the face of the demonstrations. Prosecutors, who can halt the case before it gets to court, have yet to decide on police recommendations delivered last month that Babis stand trial. Benesova’s predecessor at the justice ministry resigned one day after the police wrapped up their investigation, sparking worries that political pressure might be involved. Author: red
On April 23, 2019, Prague councillors approved the next step towards transforming Karlovo náměstí. The design proposal that won the competitive dialogue will be adjusted, a project committee will be formed, and a square management plan will be prepared. “It is a pleasure to build on the high-quality results of the competitive dialogue. Transforming Karlovo náměstí into a functional and pleasant space will not be an easy task. This is why it is very important to set up square management principles from the beginning and continue cooperating with all involved parties,” explained Petr Hlaváček, the Deputy Mayor of Prague responsible for territorial development and the land use plan. Revitalization of Karlovo náměstí, which is a listed heritage site, represents a pilot project for Prague in many ways. The proposal includes the implementation of an integrated rainwater management system. An important prerequisite for the functioning of this entire area and related measures will be effective management. The winning proposal foresees the transformation of the square as occurring in three stages. This will allow for a gradual transformation, beginning with minor modifications that can be achieved quickly, followed by major changes, which represent long-term objectives. “Some of the measures affecting vegetation will already be implemented this...
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