The Sberatel / Collector fair is the biggest fair for collectors in all fields in Central and Eastern Europe. The 24th edition will be held in Prague at PVA Expo Letňany on 6 and 7 September. Over 230 dealers, auction houses, and postal authorities from around the globe will gather in the Czech capital for this significant event. “Every year, our fair draws around ten thousand visitors, with more than a third coming from abroad. We expect an even bigger turnout this year, as economic uncertainties like war and inflation have sparked greater interest in collecting as a form of investment among Czechs. It’s safe to say that Czechs are becoming a nation of collectors,” said Jindřich Jirásek, the fair’s director. Attendees will have the chance to buy and sell an array of rare items, from family heirlooms to exclusive collectibles. A popular feature of the fair is the free valuation service, where experts assess the value of stamps, coins, autographs, and other curiosities. “Every year, someone brings in an unexpected gem,” said Jirásek. “In previous years, we’ve seen items like the valuable St. Wenceslas ducats, which were later auctioned for tens of thousands of crowns. Once, a woman surprised us...
A new bridge is set to be constructed in Prague’s Za Elektrárnou Street, with work expected to begin in 2028. This bridge will span the Troja-Podbaba canal, replacing the current structure, which is insufficient due to its low height. Alongside the bridge, a significant transformation of the surrounding area is planned, including a new pier, seating steps along the water, improved pedestrian paths, and an extension of the Stromovka Park into a river biocorridor. The project’s completion is scheduled for 2029. “The outcome of the first architectural competition organized by the Waterways Directorate of the Czech Republic has been very successful. I am pleased with the winning proposal, which features an innovative architectural and urban traffic design for the bridge connecting Stromovka to Císařský ostrov,” said Lubomír Fojtů from the Directorate of Waterways of the Czech Republic. He added, “The jury, composed of representatives from various organizations and experts, chose this design, and I believe we will soon finalize the design documentation. We aim to start construction by 2028.” The architects from Nemec & Taller Architektur emphasized the advantages of the new bridge’s design, particularly its ability to handle high traffic both on and under the bridge. They propose...
Prague Zoo is wrapping up the holiday season with a special treat for children: an admission fee of just 1 crown. Along with the symbolic entry price, the zoo has lined up an exciting weekend program filled with activities and events that promise fun for the whole family. Starting today, some of the zoo’s animals will receive ice cubes as part of a fun summer send-off. Visitors can watch polar bears, kea parrots, capybaras, bison, and taipans interact with these chilly treats. Guests are also in for a cool surprise with heaps of ice cubes placed around various locations, including the Children’s Zoo, the Paper Mill, the Radegast statue, and the Dja and Bororo Reserves. This Friday, children under the age of 15 can enter the zoo for just 1 crown. They can participate in the Quiz Trail, a family-friendly game that begins on the Education Centre terrace. Additionally, a special puppet show titled “Hurvinek and the Uninvited Guest” will be performed at the Education Centre on both Saturday and Sunday, catering to children aged six and above. Sunday is extra special as the zoo celebrates International Primate Day with guided feeding sessions featuring young orangutans and gorillas. These feedings...
The creator behind the popular YouTube channel NASS has brought new life to a vintage film of Prague from 1946. Using advanced neural networks and modern graphic tools, he restored and colorized an archival video that captures the city’s streets shortly after World War II. The restoration also includes an increased frame rate of 60 frames per second, resulting in a smoother and more dynamic visual experience. In an attempt to enhance the viewing experience further, the video was dubbed with sounds similar to those that might have been heard at the time, though not authentically sourced from the original recording. Additionally, the colors were selected through an automated process, meaning they do not reflect the historical accuracy of the era’s true hues. Despite these creative liberties, the restoration offers a fascinating glimpse into Prague’s post-war atmosphere, providing viewers with a fresh perspective on a city rich in history. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Despite a relatively successful hotel season this year, with European tourists once again flocking to Prague, several of the city’s prestigious hotels have been put up for sale. Following media reports about the potential sales of the Hilton and Four Seasons hotels, it has come to light that they are not the only properties on the market. The five-star Andaz Hotel, belonging to the American Hyatt chain, is currently up for sale for around CZK 3.5 billion. Located in the center of Prague on Senovážné Square, this news was confirmed by several sources familiar with the negotiations. “We are unable to comment on this matter at the moment,” said Lenka Fabian, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Andaz Hotel, when asked about the sale. This luxury hotel was developed through an expensive reconstruction of the former Cukrovarnický Palace, a neoclassical-style building on Senovážné Square. The palace, built between 1912 and 1916 by the Sugar Millers’ Association and designed by architects Theodor Fischer and Josef Zasche, served various functions after World War II. After the fall of communism in 1989, it came under the ownership of the now-bankrupt Investment and Postal Bank and later ČSOB. The building’s transformation into a...
A new cultural and leisure centre named “Stanice 6” is set to open on the site of the former railway station Praha-Bubeneč in Prague 6. The former station building will become a community center with a sports, a gallery, bistro and a cultural hall where concerts, exhibitions, and other community events can take place. “We aim to create a pleasant indoor workout area connected to Stromovka rather than a traditional gym with sophisticated machines. The café will be contemporary and open, with the station platform becoming a popular summer space,” says Martin Kontra. The gallery will occupy the railway building’s first floor, maintaining the building’s layout from the late 19th century. Valuable historical elements, like the platform roof’s wooden structure and the painted ceiling in the original waiting room, have been restored. The original railway sign “BUBENEČ” has also been reinstated. The former platform will be repurposed as a bistro garden. The building’s immediate surroundings and the platform have been modified with new granite paving. Two parking spaces are reserved for operational needs. “By remodeling and modernizing the building, we aim to revive its former beauty and give it a new function. The interior will be open, providing space for...
Around ten prime ministers and presidents and 20 defence and foreign ministers from Europe, the Middle East and south-east Asia are coming to Prague this week for the Globsec international security conference. The event will now be held in Prague from August 30 to September 1. About 2,000 guests from more than 60 countries are expected to attend the conference. “Globsec is a significant international conference contributing to the cultivation of dialogue on international and security policy questions, which is very needed in today’s world,” Pavel stated, adding he is looking forward to the Prague Forum, which “will highlight its Central European dimension”. The 2023 edition of Globsec hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, and the forum has long been the highest-profile international event in Slovakia. “The rich history and the strategic significance of Prague turns it into an ideal place for support of international dialogue and spreading of the constructive voice of Central Europe,” Globsec’s founder and president Robert Vass was quoted as saying by Czech media. The conference is also supposed to see the establishment of a centre under the leadership of General John Allen, formerly US President Barack Obama’s adviser on the fight against the Islamic State, Vass...
A stone’s throw from the Castle, close to Bílá Hora, lies one of the most interesting and less frequented by tourists districts of the city. “In Břevnov, in front of my large window, right behind the tiny garden – from autumn until the following summer – it used to be verdant with wheat. Behind the field there were abandoned quarries, which in summer, were full of slender mullein. Behind the quarries, a road went down the valley until it came to other fields and then a small rocky wood. When in March, I opened the window and sat on my armchair staring out, I could hear the larks singing, just as if I were sitting in front of the stage at the National Theatre”. It is with these words, that the Czech poet Jaroslav Seifert, Nobel Prize for Literature in 1984, describes Břevnov at the time of his youth, in the book of 1982 “All the beauties of the world”. The district of Břevnov lies just a few tram stops from the Prague Castle, to the west, in the District of Prague 6. The urban landscape, just outside the historical and tourist centre, summarizes almost suddenly the typical features of...
A recent comprehensive study of 53 countries has revealed that the Czech Republic is one of the least welcoming places for expats globally. Foreigners cite a lack of tolerance among Czechs as a major issue, compounded by rigid authorities and a difficult language. But is the situation truly as bleak as it seems, or is there more to the story? The Expat Insider 2024 report, conducted by the InterNations community, which connects expats across 420 cities worldwide, evaluated various aspects of life abroad across five indices. These included factors such as Ease of Settlement, Quality of Life, and Essentials for Expats’ Lives. InterNations surveyed over 10,000 expats, ranging from young professionals to retirees, from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The goal was to gather their perspectives on life in their host countries. This year, the Czech Republic was ranked as the 15th worst country for expats. This marks a dramatic drop of 18 places from the previous year. According to InterNations, the Czech Republic is the seventh most difficult country for expats to settle in. The country performed particularly poorly in terms of cultural acceptance and how welcomed expats feel. Out of the 53 countries surveyed, the Czech Republic ranked...
The recent awareness campaign for the Prague Metro emergency button, initiated by the police and the media following an incident involving a blind man, has already proven its worth. On Saturday, alert passengers saved the life of a drunk woman who fell onto the tracks at the Nádraží Veleslavín metro station. Subsequent tests revealed that she had a blood alcohol level of 2.5 per mille. According to police spokeswoman Eva Kropáčová, the incident occurred on Saturday, August 17, shortly after 6 p.m. The metro station dispatcher reported to the emergency line 158 that a woman had fallen onto the tracks. Passengers on the platform immediately called for help, and one woman, after notifying another passenger, ran to the emergency button and pressed it, stopping the metro traffic. One witness ran to the control room, where they informed the dispatcher and called for paramedics and police. A doctor who was traveling on the metro also came to the woman’s aid, providing medical assistance until firefighters and police officers arrived and transported her to an ambulance. This incident follows a tragic event last week at the Křižíkova station, where a blind man was killed after falling onto the tracks. Passengers had attempted...
A memorial by sculptor Jiří Sozanský, dedicated to the victims of the 1968 and 1969 occupations, has been unveiled near the Kampa Museum in Prague. The sculpture commemorates the lives lost during the brutal invasion of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact forces and the subsequent crackdown by Czechoslovak authorities. The memorial, first revealed last year at the Army Museum to mark the 55th anniversary of the invasion, now stands on the embankment, bearing the names of 147 individuals who perished in 1968. The installation also includes the names of six people killed in 1969 during protests against the occupation. Sozanský, known for his focus on themes of war and oppression, has made significant contributions to public memory with works like the Memorial to the Victims of Communism and the Memorial to Political Prisoners in Valdice. The creation of this latest sculpture, titled “68/69,” was entirely self-funded by the artist. The invasion of Czechoslovakia began on the night of August 21, 1968, leading to the deaths of dozens of Czechoslovak citizens on the first day alone, either in clashes with soldiers or in traffic accidents caused by the occupying forces. A year later, from August 19 to 21, 1969, a wave of...
Prague is gearing up for the twelfth edition of the Prague Coffee Festival, set to take place over the weekend of October 12th and 13th, 2024. The event promises a rich experience for coffee lovers, offering a chance to sample more than one hundred varieties of coffee from around the globe. This year, the festival will be held at Holešovická Market (Holešovická tržnice, Bubenské nábřeží 306/13), with doors open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both days. Visitors can expect a diverse selection of coffees from 50 Czech and international roasters. The festival will feature dozens of coffee types, brewed using both traditional espresso methods and alternative techniques such as siphon, French press, pour-over, and Aeropress, all in one location. In addition to tasting sessions, the festival will offer a packed schedule of events including lectures on coffee roasting and preparation, hands-on master classes, live musical performances, and more. Tickets are already on sale. A single-day pass costs 449 CZK, while a two-day pass is available for 619 CZK. With your ticket, you’ll enjoy unlimited tastings of the coffee varieties on offer and gain access to all festival activities. To purchase tickets, follow this link. Would you like us...
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