It started about 20 years ago with just a few dozen fans of the of the JRR Tolkien book The Hobbit meeting in a forest in the Czech Republic and acting out some of the famous battle scenes from the fantasy novel. Now, two decades later it draws hundreds of would-be Orcs, Elves, Rangers, and Dwarves from across Europe. More than 1,000 people, dressed in costumes from Tolkien’s books, took part in the Battle of the Five Armies, according to organizers of the annual event, held in a forest near the Czech town of Doksy, 80km north of Prague. The weapons are foam or plastic tipped so there aren’t many injuries, but a player will fall occasionally after a particularly hard hit. Although inspired by well-known stories from Middle-earth, the results of battles at the event are not predetermined, and on several occasions, the evil side has actually won. “We come here to enjoy a great battle, great atmosphere, have a little fight and to meet people one sees only once a year,” said Lucie Zavadilova, attending the battle for the sixth time. Author: red
The American motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson is celebrating its 115th birthday, and there will be a large number of bikers coming to Prague from July 5 to 8. More than 60,000 motorcycles are expected to participate, with over 100,000 people coming to the city from 71 countries or territories. The main center of activities will be Výstaviště in Holešovice. “We had to choose a place with good infrastructure, accommodation capacity, suitable spaces and a strong motorcycle tradition, but we also wanted a place that would be extremely attractive and appealing,” Trevor Barton of Harley-Davidson International said, adding the company has a big event every five years. Read the full article here (Prague.TV)
On Thursday, June 14, Prague, inaugurated the new observation tower Doubravka, created by the architect Martin Rajniš. It is located in the Čihadla forest park, near Černý Most. It is the first public observation tower in the capital since 1992, when the Žižkov transmitter was completed. The name of the observation tower was chosen by its designer Prof. Martin Rajniš with his team at Huť architecture; he has imprinted on it a distinctive and original structure dominated by three massive legs 98 steps will lead up to the top of the tower with its viewing platform 20 meters up. The hallmark of Huť architecture has been projected into the form of a triangular pyramid and into the material chosen. It is dominated by easily renewable but durable acacia wood (over 5.5 km of trunk-lengths), supplemented with elements made of oak, larch and steel. The main tower will reach up 23.5 metres thanks to the weather vane, the construction cost almost 3 million crowns. The tower will be open all year round, free of charge. The observation tower will be one of the icons of this city district, at the same time rendering the whole Čihadla site more attractive to the public. Author: red
Do you have a zest for life and passion for what you do? Do you want to date similarly oriented people? This new dating app developed in Amsterdam might be just what you’ve been waiting for. The app itself is actually nicer than the likes of Tinder – there’s no cruel swiping or rejection involved – it simply allows you to message those you fancy speaking to. The other thing that we liked about it was, that The Inner Circle pretty much has all the benefits of other popular dating apps like swiping around (Tinder), location search (Happn), selectivity (Once), but offers more straightforward connecting where you can just write a person a message if you really like the person, instead of waiting for a right match after 1000’s of swipes or likes. Behind the scenes, the team at Inner Circle curate and personally approve each member, keeping the oddballs and creeps found on other apps firmly out of the picture. To be honest, this app isn’t for everyone, and that’s probably the point. But, who knows? This could maybe solve your dating epidemic, so if you’re looking to meet ambitious singles (or if you’re just mad curious like we...
Summer cinema sessions will start on June 19 right on the rooftop of Prague Exhibition Palace (Veletržní palác). That is a really unusual and inspiring place to watch well-known Czech and foreign films on the original motion picture film of the 16 and 35 mm format and enjoy the view. The cinema will be opened until October; the movies are scheduled every Tuesday and Wednesday (beginning at 21:30). The cinema hall has been there since the Palace was opened. It was located in the basement of the building and called Kino Favorit, and then renamed to Kino Veletrhy. The cinema was, unfortunately, destroyed by fire in August 1974. The cinema schedule can be found here. You can reserve the tickets online here or buy them if any is left right there, on the spot. The adult ticket is 120 kč, students, and pensioners – 100 kč. Author: red
Říčany currently ranks as the city with the best quality of life in the Czech Republic, according to Deloitte, which uses data from users to evaluate various aspects of life in Czech cities. The project is called “Obce v date”. Deloitte claims to analyze data from the 206 largest Czech cities and uses the following criteria to evaluate cities’ quality of life: Cost of living and purchasing power Affordability of housing Pollution including air, water, etc. Crime rates· Health system quality Traffic (commute times) Number of doctors employed Unemployment rate Average salary On the second place ranks Prague, the third – Černošice. On the contrary, towns from the Moravian-Silesian and Ústecký Regions occupied the lowest places. “Many people in these regions have to deal with financial problems. There is also a relatively high level of pollution,” said Jan Havránek from “Obce v date”. You can find the full ranking here Author: red
A secret message has been found inside one of the statues of the Astronomical Clock. The clock on the front of Old Town Square has been undergoing repairs since January. Aside from the clock itself, the sculpted figures are being restored. One of the statues of the Apostles weighed more than the others. The Apostles all rotate past two doorways every hour in the daytime. St. Thomas was X-rayed, and there was a metal case with a message from the past inside. Read the full article here (Prague.TV)
With its rich history and culture, it’s not surprising that there are many rumors and tales of ghosts, ghouls, apparitions, and haunted sites around Prague’s city center. Whether you believe in mysterious events and ghosts, or not, there is now and an interactive map showing you exactly where the different phantoms may be found. With more than 100 spirits allegedly presiding over the old city, the hunt is on. But now, you do not have to aimlessly wander to find a spooky experience, just use the map. You can even bring it up on your smartphone. The interactive map can be found here. Whether in town for a couple days, or for large expat community, this is a refreshing way to see the city, giving you the ability to see the city from a new light. The map will bring you all over the city, from infamous locations like Prague Castle to lesser known churches and houses, there are plenty of legends to explore. The interactive site does more than just tell you where to find ghosts, but it tells you the story behind each one, making this an interesting and unique way to explore the city. Or, maybe you know the...
Czech hygienists warn against the popular fish pedicure. Fish pedicures are popular in Prague, but hygienists warn against them, according to a press release by Dana Mertová. Mertová is a spokesperson for the Hygienická stanice hlavního města Prahy (HSHMP), Prague’s hygienic station. Particularly popular among tourists, the treatment is offered around Prague’s city center. The treatment consists of soaking one’s feet and calves in an aquarium filled with a freshwater fish called garra rufa. Also known as doctor fish, the fish nibble at the top layer of the skin, supposedly having a healing effect. The fish do not have teeth, and is a “fun and quite a pleasant process,” according to the press release. Despite the experiences potential beneficial and pleasant effects, the HSHMP warns against the treatment. “’The risk of transmitting infection from either fish to humans or humans to humans (via water and fish) or possibly the water itself can not be ruled out. That is why I can not recommend such a procedure,’ says Jan Jarolímek, Director of the Hygienic Station of the City of Prague,” according to the press release. “According to the latest research, the procedure is dangerous not only for people with impaired immunity...
The Rolling Stones are coming to Letiště Letňany in Prague on July 4 for what will be the largest concert of the summer and likely the largest the city has seen since the Stones played outdoors in 2003. Well over 50,000 people are expected to attend. The organizers announced the opening acts plus some very important rules that concertgoers will need to know ahead of time, in particular, strict size restrictions on bags and travel info. The Rolling Stones are currently on their No filter tour. Prague is the next to last date on the European leg of the tour. Read the full article here (Prague.TV)
In Royal garden of Prague castle takes places this weekend the Beer Festival with more than 70 mini Czech mini-breweries. The fee is 475 CZK if you buy the ticket ahead of the time, 500 CZK when buying the ticket on the spot. Once being inside, you have unlimited consumption of the beer included the ticket. Even more – you can buy some snacks, but it´s absolutely ok to bring your own food and water, sit down on the lawn (which is usually prohibited as you are in Royal garden) and have your own picnic. Opened: Fri – Sat. June 15 – 16, 2018, every day 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM. More info here
The rooftop Palac Lucerna in Prague will reopen to the public. Every Tuesday (starting from June 12) until the end of the summer there will be free yoga classes, starting at 7 am. The initiative belongs to Prague café owner and urban impresario Ondřej Kobza. Inspired by the rooftop culture of cities like New York, Kobza wants to organize salons, lectures, and happenings every week…Our dream is to start a roof culture in Prague…to start another floor of life.” Each lesson will be conducted by a new coach (in English and Czech). The duration of one session is approximately 1 hour. It is necessary to bring a sportswear and a rug. Entrance to the building is from Štěpánska street: on the door opposite the entrance to the large hall, ring the Kobza’s bell, take the elevator to the fourth floor, and from there walk to the fifth floor. More information here Author: red
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