Visitors to Prague Zoo can now experience virtual reality (VR) starting this week. This new feature allows guests to observe mountain gorillas and herds of wildebeest in their natural habitats. Located in the lower part of the zoo, visitors will find six chairs equipped with VR glasses, available for a fee. This innovative initiative aims to bring people closer to wildlife. In one VR film, viewers are transported to Rwanda, Africa, where they can watch mountain gorillas, including scenes of two alpha males vying for dominance. Another film showcases the epic migration of a million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes across the East African savannahs. “These special goggles provide an immersive VR experience, completely surrounding the viewer. The seats are designed to tilt and shake, enhancing moments such as when a gorilla runs out of the forest,” explained zoo spokesperson Filip Mašek. Mašek emphasized that this VR experience is intended to give people a glimpse of wildlife that they wouldn’t typically see in a zoo. He also highlighted the zoo’s mission to support animals in the wild. Zoo Prague’s director, Miroslav Bobek, mentioned the possibility of adding more films in the future, potentially featuring whales. The VR experience costs CZK 140,...
Crème de la Crème recently announced the opening of its new branch on Strossmayerovo náměstí in Prague 7. The Letná branch offers a variety of 30 different flavors, catering to every ice cream lover. Customers can enjoy both traditional and innovative flavors, all made with love and the finest ingredients. “I am delighted to open our new branch in Letná and bring our unique ice cream experience to a wider audience. We believe our customers will appreciate the artisanal quality of our gelato and the pleasant environment we have created,” says Honza Hochsteiger, founder of Crème de la Crème. During the summer months, customers can enjoy limited-edition “alcoholic gelato” flavors, including the refreshing Jägermeister Orange. Other summer specials include Almond Amaretto, Apricot Prosecco, Orange Campari, Baileys, Piña Colada, Mojito, and Plum Plum. Another popular summer option is the Affogato, made with espresso and their artisan vanilla ice cream. You can also enjoy delicious coffee from domestic craft roasters, refreshing lemonade, and tickle your taste-buds with delicious tarts, pancakes, or sandwiches. “All of our ice creams are gluten-free (except for Oreo and tiramisu) and are handmade using traditional Italian artisan ice cream makers in the original way, where each ice cream...
Today, Friday 26th, Prague residents can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the Summer Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. The Czech-French Chamber of Commerce, along with the restaurant Petite Eiffel, has organized an exciting program at the site. The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games will take place in Paris on Friday evening along the River Seine. Over 300,000 spectators will be present in the French capital, with hundreds of millions more watching on TV. During the ceremony in Paris, Prague’s Petřín Tower will shine in blue, white, and red—the colors of the French tricolor. The illumination will start at 8:55 p.m. and continue until 5:30 a.m. on Saturday. Additionally, the French House, known as Maison Francaise, will open next to the Petřín Lookout Tower as part of the La Petite Eiffel restaurant. The opening event at 6 p.m. will be hosted by the French Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Stéphane Crouzat, and Czech Olympian Zuzana Hejnová. The menu will feature delicacies like frog legs, cider from Normandy, and Provençal wine. The event is organized by the Czech-French Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Petite Eiffel, under the patronage of Prague’s Mayor, Bohuslav Svoboda. At the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony, Czech...
In the first six months of this year, Václav Havel Airport Prague handled over seven million passengers, which represents a year-on-year increase of almost a quarter. The number of passengers in the first half of the year reached 92 percent of the 2019 record year. The most flights were operated to and from Great Britain, Italy, Spain, France, and Germany. Every eighth passenger handled at Václav Havel Airport Prague flew to or arrived from Great Britain. It is therefore no surprise that London ranked top among the operated destinations. Paris took the imaginary silver podium, Amsterdam ended third, Milan was fourth, and Rome completed the list of the TOP 5 champions. For some passengers, the listed places became the final destinations of their trip, while others used the respective airports as transfer points. From January to June, direct air connections to 13 new destinations were added to the network. Alongside the resumption of the long-haul route to Beijing, the flight schedule now also includes connections to Kazakhstan’s Astana, the Italian cities of Brindisi, Florence, and Verona, the Turkish resort of Izmir, the Moldovan capital of Chisinau, La Palma in the Canary Islands, Ponta Delgada in the Azores, Poznan in Poland,...
The ongoing reconstruction of the Holešovice Market will gradually transform it into an attractive, modern space. Renovations will impact all the halls, including the historic former slaughterhouse exchange building, which will regain its original Neo-Renaissance appearance. The site will be completely revitalized, ready to welcome visitors and new tenants. Built between 1893 and 1895 by architect Josef Srdínek, the market served as the Central Slaughterhouse of the Royal City of Prague until 1983. It then became a general market and was declared a cultural monument after ten years. However, it was in poor condition, necessitating a reconstruction. “The Holešovice Market is entering a new phase, but we’re still at the beginning. Renovating the halls, which are mostly in disrepair, will require billions. We can’t change everything at once, though the entire area deserves it. All halls will be fully reconstructed gradually. Current modifications include replacing the boiler in Halls 7, 8, and 9, home to Jatka78 and Alza, and modernizing the technical infrastructure,” says municipal councillor Adam Zábranský. The former Slaughterhouse Exchange building has been undergoing extensive reconstruction since last year to restore its Neo-Renaissance look. The work, expected to be completed in spring 2025 at a cost of up...
The Prague City Council has approved the Programme of Support for the Activities of National Minorities and Integration of Foreigners in the Capital City for 2025. A total of CZK 28 million will be allocated to the program, with applications open to non-profit organisations and municipal districts from September 30 to October 14 this year. This new program aims to support activities related to national minorities from late September to mid-October. Non-profit organisations and city districts can apply to implement projects that help preserve cultural traditions and languages of national minorities. These projects also aim to raise awareness among the general public by showcasing minority cultures. Many initiatives focus on educational activities for children, young people, and adults. These include cultural events like concerts, exhibitions, theatre performances, festivals, lectures, conferences, seminars, and round table discussions. Deputy Mayor Jiří Pospíšil expressed his enthusiasm for the program, stating, “I am glad that Prague will continue to support national minorities and the integration of foreigners living in our city. We have allocated 28 million crowns for these activities for 2025. We have also unified the programs to support these areas, which will simplify their administration and increase their efficiency. The program includes cultural,...
Premium and luxury brands, primarily targeting Prague’s high street, lead the way. Health and Beauty and F&B come to the fore this year. Twenty brands debuted on the Czech retail market between January and the end of June, the highest ever recorded in the first six months of a year. The biggest categories were Health and Beauty (six brands) and F&B (five brands). All but one of the new brands opened in Prague, the other setting up shop in an outlet centre in the Moravian town of Hatě. Balmain Hair Couture, Parfums Christian Dior, and Le Labo – the only new entrants in the luxury segment – were the most noteworthy arrivals on the Czech market in the first half of the year. They were joined in the cosmetics section by Sister’s Aroma from Ukraine and Spa Ceylon from Sri Lanka. F&B chains opening here were Slovak fast food company Amerikanos, Ukraine’s fine-dining Nai, The Box Donut from Hungary, Turkish confectioner Malatya Pazari, and bubble tea vendor Makamaka, which replaced Taiwan’s Chatime on the local market. The most eagerly awaited F&B launch this year is undeniably the US fast food brand Five Guys, which is expected to open its first...
Prague residents seeking peace and quiet at night will soon get their wish. A ban on cars and taxis at night in parts of Prague’s Old Town district will come into force on Wednesday or Thursday, Prague 1 city councillor Vojtěch Ryvola told the Czech News Agency. This comes after a previous attempt to implement a similar ban last November was overturned by the city’s Department of Roads. Last year’s attempt involved the installation of signs prohibiting non-essential traffic entry between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM in an area bordered by Dvořák Embankment, Pařížská Street, Old Town Square, and Revoluční Street. The goal was to address long-standing noise complaints from residents, particularly those living on Dlouhá Street, known for its concentration of late-night establishments. Ryvola confirmed that the new proposal has been discussed with the city’s transportation director and adjusted based on their feedback. He said the ban mainly targets the young people who like to drive around the Old Town in powerful cars at night, or hold races in the vicinity of Dlouha. The measure gives the city police a tool to launch systematic checks and start issuing fines to those who see night trips to the historic centre as...
The St. Nicholas City Bell Tower stands right next to the Church of St. Nicholas in Malostranské náměstí and has played an irreplaceable role in Prague. It was from it that the loud bell that announced fires rang out into the wide surroundings. Today, it offers visitors information from ancient history and a magnificent view of the wide surroundings of old Prague. The construction of the St. Nicholas Town Bell Tower began in 1739, as did the adjacent St. Nicholas Church. Although many visitors associate the bell tower with the Baroque church next door, it never belonged to that church and has always been a town property, not a church property. It takes a while to climb the stairs. After all, there are almost 300 steps, which are variously arched, curved and high. You can rest on the individual floors where there are interesting exhibitions, such as the tower master’s apartment, which remains authentic. “When a tourist comes here, he has the whole city in the palm of his hand – there’s a view of the Petřín lookout tower on one side, a little bit of Prague Castle, but there’s also an unprecedented view of Charles Bridge and the two...
We’ve gathered tips on where to enjoy Prague’s nightlife! FOOD Where can you get a meal at night? Roma Uno (Jagellonská 16, near Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad): Our top pick for years. They serve food and drinks at night, plus free Wi-Fi. U Sadu Pub (Škroupovo náměstí): Serving food until 4 AM. Super Donner Kebab (Vinohradská Street): Open until around 2 AM. Pizza Borsalino (Ostrovní 34, Prague 1): Open 11 AM – 5 AM. Royal Kebab (Lazarská 6/2): Open 24/7. Crazy Wok (Spálená 87/11, Prague 1): Open 11 AM – 3 AM. McDonald’s: Open 24 hours at Václavské nám. 59, Na Příkopě 10, Jugoslávská 11 (Thu-Sun), and McDrive Sokolovská 2080 and Černý most (Chlumecká street 764/2). Burrito Loco (Masná 2): A 24-hour Mexican restaurant with vegan options, part of the Bohemia Bagel chain. Marjánka Canteen (Na Bělidle 38, Smichov): Open 24 hours. Hilton Hotel Café Bistro (Pobřežní 1): Open 24 hours, located next to the hotel lobby. Pizzburg (Francouzská Street): Open 5 PM – 3 AM, offers delivery. Cross Club Café Restaurant: Open Mon-Thu 11 AM – 11 PM, Fri 12 PM – 12 AM, Sat 2 PM – 12:30 AM, Sun 2 PM – 11 PM. Sayf Kebab (Můstek):...
Many cities have iconic spots where tourists flock to take playful photographs, often transported by tour buses. Take Pisa, for example, where visitors use perspective tricks to appear as though they are holding up the leaning tower. In Prague, a similar scenario unfolds with the Dancing House, where the favored pose is “kicking the building.” Recently, Prague City reseeded the lawn at Jiráskovo náměstí, which had been damaged by tourists taking the classic photo to share on social media. While the area is currently fenced off, it is expected to reopen to the public soon. The municipality plans to implement some restrictions to protect the newly planted grass. Andrea Zoulová, spokesperson for Prague 2, stated that the municipality has been warning about the park’s poor condition, vandalism, and frequent disorder since 2018. “Following an agreement with Prague 2’s management and complaints from citizens, we have revitalized the grass around the monument,” said Vít Hofman, spokesperson for the municipality. Access to the area is currently restricted by mobile fences, and the lawn is regularly watered. Once the grass has grown sufficiently, the public will be allowed to return. However, Hofman mentioned that some restrictions will remain to protect the new lawn....
If you are a fan of landscape architecture and nature in general, you should visit Průhonice Park. This architectonic gem is a member of the UNESCO world heritage. Průhonice Park in the UNESCO List You can find this masterpiece of European landscape architecture in the outskirt of Prague, in a small village called Průhonice. Its 250 hectares present a unique combination of native trees and plants together with introduced species, especially from the Mediterranean. You can admire more than 1600 different species as well as a unique collection of more than 8,000 rhododendrons. This unique landscape area and the neo-Renaissance Chateau are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a part of the Prague chapter (as well as the Vrtba Garden). Story of Průhonice Park The idea came from Count Arnost Emanuel Silva Tarouca, whose family origins trace back to Portugal. He fell in love with countess Nostic who owned the park. Since Arnost was a passionate politician and a dendrologist, he turned his passion to the Průhonice Park. Thanks to his knowledge and passion for landscape architecture, you can enjoy the beauties of the park in every season of the year. Spring is unique with blooming rhododendrons, summer...
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