Prague City is set to witness the inauguration of its first-ever ice rink at Wenceslas Square. Opening on Tuesday, December 5, and running until February 18, 2024, the ice rink will grace the lower expanse of the square. Despite its modest size, measuring 30×12 meters, the venue will offer not just skating but also the convenience of on-site skate rentals and a fast-food tent. Admission to the rink comes at a cost, with prices that might be considered relatively high compared to other facilities. A two-hour glide for adults will cost CZK 200, while children can join the rink for CZK 100. Additionally, renting skates for two hours will set you back another CZK 150. Opening Hours and Holiday Schedule: Regular Hours (05.12.2023 to 18.02.2024): Daily from 09:00 to 21:00 Technical Breaks: 12:00-12:30, 15:00-15:45, and 18:00-18:30 Public Holidays: 24 December: 09:00-15:00 25 December: 09:00-21:00 26 December: 09:00-21:00 31 December: 09:00-18:00 1 January 2024: 09:00-21:00
Christmas as a holiday of consumerism: the Goethe-Institut wants to convince the Czech and international public that it doesn’t have to be this way. On Saturday 9 December, the institute will offer a series of creative workshops for children and adults with a Christmas and ecological theme. Entrance is free. “We have a pile of old wallpaper, wrapping paper, unwanted posters, newspapers, magazines, branches from our beautiful Christmas tree and dozens of other items that would be easy to throw away. We want to save it all and transform it into original Christmas gifts, notebooks or stationery,” comments Veronika Svítil from the Goethe-Institut. All this is free of course,” adds Svítil. The event, called Christmas Without Waste, will offer five workshops and other activities that are suitable for individuals and families with children. For example, under the guidance of Eva Rosíková from Kreaivatelier, it will be possible to make small gifts or interior Christmas decorations from recycled materials. Illustrator and graphic designer Zuzana Mašková will help with the production of notebooks and pencils, even for children (over six years old). The secrets of the bookbinding craft will be revealed by colleagues from Reformat, a second-hand stationery shop and sheltered workshop....
The Salvation Army’s annual collection in aid of the needy, primarily single parents, elderly citizens and homeless people, starts on December 4. How can you contribute? People can contribute to the cause by donating money to the organisation’s volunteers in the streets of Prague, Brno, Ostrava and other cities, as well as online. The collection will run until December 22. You can donate money through the Darujme.cz portal, by transferring it to an account, or physically on the streets of selected cities. The individuals collecting the money are referred to as “bell ringers”. You can contribute by placing your donation into the red kettle carried by the bell ringers. Who does the collection help? The funds will support initiatives for children, youth, families, and the elderly. For children, donations will primarily go towards organizing camps, clubs, or music and dance groups. For the elderly, money from the kettle collection will contribute to self-development and memory training clubs, reading clubs, as well as education in foreign languages, mobile literacy, and computer work. “The funds will also be utilized to assist the needy, individuals whom the Salvation Army Church will aid in challenging life situations and connect with social services. Last...
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The Czech Christmas Mass also commonly known as “Rybovka”, is an inherent part of the pre-Christmas season. The church composition written in Czech by Jakub Jan Ryba retells the story of the announcement of Christ’s birth and the arrival of the shepherds to the manger. The mass is set in the Czech environment and, thanks to its joyful and fresh atmosphere, it has enjoyed popularity among children and adults for over two hundred years. The Rybovka na Hlaváku will once again take place at Prague’s main railway station (Hlavní nádraží) after a three-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus. Dozens of musicians and singers will perform Česká mše vánoční (Czech Christmas Mass) on Friday 23 December. This will be the twentieth time the event has taken place. The improvised orchestra, consisting of musicians who have volunteered to take part in the Facebook event, will be conducted by the well-known Czech conductor Lukáš Prchal. The concert will start at 13:00 and last about an hour and a half. Admission is free. Background Ryba composed his most famous work in 1796, a year after he managed to resolve a dispute over his teaching methods with the priest Kašpar Zachar. He wrote the music to...
The Old Prague Club opposes the proposal to transform the Main Railway Station, arguing against the demolition of a significant portion of the new concourse. The club contends that the station is a valuable structure, describing it as “one of the finest post-war buildings not only in Prague but in the entire Czech Republic,” as stated in its official release. The proposed design, selected through an architectural competition by the Railway Administration (SŽ), Prague, and the Prague Transport Company, suggests the removal of the front section of the hall, replacing it with an open space covered with a wooden structure. In its statement, the club emphasizes the check-in hall as an exceptional work by the architectural team of Jan Bočan, Josef Danda, Zdeněk Rothbauer, and Jan and Alena Šrámek. Additionally, it highlights the hall’s protected status as a monument, along with the historic Fanta building, according to the Ministry of Culture. The club asserts that this information should have been communicated to the competition participants promptly to ensure appropriate adjustments to their designs. The club finds the proposed demolition of a substantial part of the hall perplexing, especially considering its renovation over ten years ago at a cost of CZK...
With the temperatures dropping and winter approaching, public ice rinks are gradually opening around Prague for people to enjoy the Advent season. For example, a shopping center’s roof can be an atypical place for ice skating. “Every year, we aim to bring something original to visitors so they can experience skating in new, unusual locations. That’s why we opened an ice rink on the roof of the Nový Smíchov Shopping Centre or inside the fountain in Prague’s Střížkov district. This is unique in the whole country; you won’t find any other round ice rink like this in the Czech Republic,” says Vít Bouše, the organizer of the Prague Ice Skating Rink project. Other ice rinks around Prague also offer refreshments and accompanying programs for children and adults, creating a pleasant Christmas atmosphere. Most public ice rinks are already open or are awaiting the first Advent weekend (Saturday, 2 December, and Sunday, 3 December), such as the Letná Ice Rink or the Smichovské nábřeží Ice Rink. Here’s the full list: Ice Rink at Hořejší nábřeží Address: Smíchovská náplavka – Hořejší nábřeží Start of operation: 2 December 2023 Admission: Free of charge Ice Skating Rink at the Ládví Swimming Pool Address: Štíbrova...
A new light installation park, named “Karlovo království,” has recently opened on Karlovo náměstí, accessible for free. This collaborative project was organized by the Prague-2 municipal district and the municipal company responsible for the Management of Technical Communications in Prague. The park welcomes visitors every day until January 6, 2024. In this winter season, Prague boasts three other paid parks featuring light displays – Světla vyprávějí, Lumina Park, and Winter Wonderland.
Prague City Hall has prohibited a pro-Palestinian demonstration scheduled for Tuesday, 5 December, in front of the Interior Ministry building. The ban was imposed due to the demonstration’s association with an anti-Israel slogan, “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free.” The Ministry of the Interior has previously warned that this slogan may constitute a criminal offense. In the official statement, the municipality asserted that the slogan implies the destruction of Israel. Activists, in response, plan to take legal action against the municipality for prohibiting the protest. The municipality states that the slogan is closely linked to the Palestinian radical movement Hamas, and argue that historically, the slogan is associated with a call for the destruction of the State of Israel and the removal of part of its population. Activists, however, dispute the characterization of the slogan, insisting that it does not advocate violence. Albert Kayed, an activist and lawyer, stated that the slogan is unfairly demonized and “does not have one meaning that is genocidal.” The initiative “Not in Our Name! – For a Just Peace in the Middle East” plans to challenge Prague’s actions in an administrative court. While acknowledging various historical interpretations of the slogan,...
Prague is no stranger to impeccable cuisine that can be found all over the city. Vietnamese, Italian, Indian, Korean, Latino, you name it, the capital has it. In that diverse mix of meals, there exists a special type of hamburger that can only be replicated outside of its home country, the United States, by a select few. The hamburger? The Smash burger. The difference between a hamburger and a smash burger exists within the name, and you can find yourself a delicious bite in Prague! The patties aren’t simply grilled, they’re smashed to perfection in a style where burgeristas are constantly pronouncing them as the ideal type of burger. So, if you’re in the mood for a burger with a little more flavor and zing, here are the top joints in Prague that claim their name in the Best Smash Burgers list: Smashed It’s in the name, and of course, it’s on the list! Many locals, expats, and tourists alike have all shared their 5-star ratings of Žižkov’s Smashed. Equipped with prime beef and loaded with a merciful amount of cheddar, Smashed has customers buying themselves a second burger right after finishing the first one. Not because of the...
The Prague Castle Administration will launch a competition for new leases of houses in Prague’s renowned Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička). It wants to revive traditional crafts in the picturesque houses lining the historic street. There are sixteen small houses in the Golden Lane, each with a different-coloured facade, the smallest with a floor area of just fourteen square meters. Over the centuries, the lane has undergone a number of reconstructions. The houses were inhabited until the Second World War. The one-time dwellings for the castle’s grooms and servants have become a major tourist attraction. From March onwards, the current vendors will likely be replaced by new ones under different conditions. Almost all the houses will see their leases expire at the end of the year. “It’s not just a tourist issue. We will emphasize crafts or traditional Czech products,” says Vladimír Sonntag, director of the Prague Castle Administration. The Castle Administration plans to rent the house with number 22 as a bookshop to preserve the legacy of the writer Franz Kafka, who stayed there between 1916 and 1917. The new sellers’ rent will depend on their specific offers. However, the minimum price per square meter is set at CZK 2,000...
Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Corteo’ is returning to Europe, and will be presented to audiences in Prague for the first time. Since its inception, the show has attracted more than 10 million viewers in 20 countries on four continents. Cirque du Soleil will thus once again present itself to the audience in Prague on September 25-29, 2024, where this year it managed to hold eight OVO performances, attracting tens of thousands of spectators. Corteo, the Italian for ‘cortege’, is a merry and festive procession in the imagination of a clown. The performance combines the passion of an actor with the grace and strength of an acrobat to immerse the audience in a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity, located in the mysterious space between heaven and earth. The clown imagines his own funeral, taking place in a carnival atmosphere and watched over by peacefully caring angels. Juxtaposing the big with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic, and the magic of perfection with the grace of imperfection, the performance highlights the clown’s strength and fragility, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the part of humanity that is in each of us. In Cirque du Soleil’s first performance,...
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