The story of what we can possibly call Prague’s longest existing pub; a place full of legends, stories, and crime. Jedová Chýše, also known as the Poison Hut, is probably the oldest and most legendary pub in Prague. It has a fascinating history dating back to the 13th century when it was originally established as a pub for locals and travelers. It was located in shadow of the St. Apollinaire Church in the New Town, and is surrounded by countless myths and legends. One of the most popular rumors surrounding Jedová Chýše concerns Wenceslas IV, who supposedly visited the pub on a regular basis. Legend even suggests the pub was named after an incident involving two of Wenceslas IV’s enemies, who were allegedly poisoned after their attempt to kill Wenceslas IV in Vienna. However, other probable rumors suggest Jedová Chýše’s name was derived from the 19th century and was based on the pub’s reputation as a place where medical students would go to drink and socialize after their studies. Jedová Chýše did not have a great reputation, and often attracted crime. According to legends, one of the pub’s owners used to tie spoons to chains attached to the table to...
Prague has one of the most beautiful skylines in Europe. Getting above the rooftops as often as possible is highly recommended, and there are many places to both eat and drink at rooftop venues. The following few rooftop bars are our personally recommended ones. Unfortunately, they aren’t going to be your most affordable nights out, but they will be your most memorable. 1. Terasa U Zlaté studně Address: U Zlaté studně 166/4, 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia Phone number: +420 257 533 322 Terasa U Zlaté studně is one of the best-kept secrets of Prague’s Lesser Town, hidden away in the cobbled back streets. The panoramic views that this gorgeous terrace offers are truly second to none, making it one of the best rooftop bars in Prague by far. It sits atop a 16th-century building that has privileged views across the city’s rooftops, perfect for a photo backdrop. This is a rooftop restaurant where it isn’t all about the view, though, because the food is also fantastic. 2. Strecha Lucerny Address: Pasáž Lucerna 110 00, 110 00 Nové Město, Czechia Phone number: +420 604 707 686 The Strecha Lucerny rooftop can be found on top of the Lucerna Palace, with beautiful views of the...
Prague City Tourism is hoping to attract new demographics to the city, distancing itself from its reputation as a party destination. Given its low cost and abundance of bars, Prague holds a reputation as a cheap city to drink in, with young tourists and backpackers flocking to the city under the allure of cheap drinks and parties. Struggling with this reputation, the City of Prague is designing methods to attract different demographics to the city, focusing on the vibrant cultural scene Prague has to offer. Additionally, a new app is in development, and will soon be available online for tourists – providing them with a brief introduction to the culture in Prague, alongside a catalogue of self-guided tours and cultural events. The research for the app was assisted by scientists from the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. Ten versions of the app will be available, covering the ten countries that tourists most often travel from. The most frequent foreign visitors come from Germany, Poland, USA, Great Britain, Italy, France, Spain, South Korea, Israel and China/Taiwan, with visitors from each country seeking a different experience from the city. Each version will highlight different events and landmarks, based on the tourists’ country of origin. The app’s release is slated for the end...
Construction Company, Metroslav, has begun large-scale renovations on Prague Department store, OD Máj. Given its status as a cultural moment, many elements from the original building will be preserved – a decision made in agreement with preservationists. “We would like to open Máj to the public in a modernised form in the first half of 2024. The total costs after the completion of the complete reconstruction will reach four billion crowns,” said developer Václav Klán, who manages Amadeus Real Estate. Chief Architect of the renovations, Milan Mlady, believes the project will reinvigorate the area as a cultural and entertainment centre. Metroslav is making efforts to maintain and preserve the original appearance of the monument. During their planning phase, they collaborated with the original architects, Martin Rajniš and John Eisler, and additionally consulted both urban planning and historic preservation groups. “Even after the reconstruction, the house will look like it is the original house, it will just have a full-fledged new cladding, except for the facades, which are distinctive,” said Mlady. The building – standing on the site of the Neo-Gothic Šlik Palace – was originally completed in April 1975, and declared a cultural monument by the Ministry of Culture in 2006.
Try a variety of delicious Belgian beers and specialties brought to Prague at Be Silly. Beer lovers beware! Newly opened bar is here to fill your glass with delicious Belgian beer and your plate with amazing Belgian food. Located in Vinohrady at Korunní 48, you can find the only place in Prague where flavors of Belgian Brasserie de Silly are offered for you to try. With a selection of 16 beers, there is something for everyone. No worries for the foodies out there, Be Silly also serves great Belgian-inspired food, from pulled meat waffles, to burgers, and of course famous Belgian fries. The bar is open every day with a special brunch menu on weekends. Be Silly might have been opened recently, but their story wouldn’t be complete without Brasserie de Silly which dates back to 1850. It started when descendants of family Van der Haegen decided to brew beer to keep their seasonal workers employed. Their first beer, called Saison Silly, was made with whatever resources were available and was the beginning of the brewery’s story. After a while, the family decided to specialize into the craft of brewing and the passion for beer has been passed on for generations. Their beer selection is now brought to Prague at Be...
The 2023 Prague Pride celebration for sexual minorities will be held from August 7 to 13. As part of the festival, the annual LGBT parade will take place in the city center. The event will begin with a musical performance on Strelecky ostrov. Throughout the week, it will host a range of cultural, sporting, and entertainment events. On Saturday, August 12, a colorful procession will take place. Participants will gather on Wenceslas Square and march through the major streets to Letna at 12:30 p.m. Last year’s procession attracted a record-breaking 60,000 participants. Prague Pride Village Monday 7th August 2023 – The traditional opening concert and the best party at the Pride Village on Strelecky Island with music and shows from 6pm until 10pm in the Pride Village. The Pride village also hosts the Pride after party once the Pride in the Park events end at 10pm. Prague Pride Parade Saturday 12th August 2023 – On the final Saturday of Prague Pride, the parade will start from Wenceslas Square at 12.30 pm, setting off on a three-kilometer route towards Letná Park. Buses will be provided up the stairs. The parade takes approximately 3 hours to make its way through the streets of the...
The City of Prague has begun to consider additional ways to attract tourists to the capital of the Czech Republic. Recently, the city has increased the budget for media campaigns supporting tourism by 8 million crowns. In 2023, the municipal government will provide 30,850,000 CZK to events which promote tourism, as well as organizations such as the Prague Audiovisual Foundation Fund. The increased spending is expected to support a more vibrant and full calendar of cultural events, which will draw greater numbers of tourists to the capital. The additional funding of 8,350,000 CZK will be allocated to Prague City Tourism for the production of marketing campaigns, promoting cultural events, sustainable tourism, as well as addressing the negative impact of increased tourism on locals in the city. One such campaign – At Home in Prague – seeks to nurture domestic tourism, whereas another project – Stay in Prague – is a campaign which promotes the wealth of cultural history in the city. Enjoy and Respect Prague is another campaign funded by the municipal budget. “Being at home in Prague does not mean behaving irresponsibly towards your surroundings. Prague should not be a destination where people go for alcoholic parties. Therefore, at...
Step into the Retro Muzeum Praha and find yourself transported back in time to the Czechoslovakia of the 70s and 80s. The museum, located on the top floor of the iconic Kotva department store, offers visitors a fascinating look into the daily life and culture of Czechoslovakian times. The museum’s 2500 square meter area will be filled with 12000 unique exhibits. The exhibits cover a wide range of topics, from fashion and technology, to housing, leisure, as well as communist propaganda. For some the museum will awaken a familiar feeling, for the younger visitors it will be a new world to discover. The museum will open on May 19th, and promises to be an experience for all to discover. “Several years we attended auctions and contacted various organizations, while in 2018 we announced a collection for design objects from the 1970s and 1980s in Czechoslovakia. We managed to gather an impressive 12,000 exhibits. 12,000 pieces of history and memories. I am pleased that thanks to such support and enthusiasm, we can remember this time for the ‘Husak’s children’ and their parents, and also present it to young people in the most authentic way possible,” says Robert Vujtek, Chairman of the...
Although hydrogen powered cars are readily accessible in the Czech Republic, fuelling stations are far less prevalent. With the completion of Prague’s first hydrogen car fuel station, this is slowly starting to change. Over the course of the past several years, there has been a significant influx in the interest in hydrogen fuel cells, with automobile manufacturers starting to invest in this technology for both commercial and domestic usage. Currently, three models of hydrogen cars are available in the domestic market, manufactured by Toyota and Hyundai. Without further investment in more fuel stations, the growth of the market for hydrogen cars will be stunted in the Czech Republic. This problem has been addressed by the completion of the first publicly available hydrogen station with 24/7 operation in Barrandov. The hydrogen fuelling station is owned and operated by Orlen Unipetrol, a Czech chemical company owned by Polish oil company PKN Orlend. Currently, the cost for fuelling sits at CZK 278 per kilogram – which can power a hydrogen car for 100 kilometres. Director of Toyota and Lexus in the Czech Republic, Martin Peleška, believes that hydrogen cars could be adopted for use in fleets, Additionally, he maintains that the development of hydrogen fuelling infrastructure will accelerate in the near future, with the...
A success story of friendship and hard work. The Cabin is a place that makes you feel like home, and where new friendship arise regularly. Run by four friends, The Cabin is the place to hang out with friends and make new friends. It is located in beautiful Vinohrady on Jagellonská 17, and events such as live music, pub quizzes, and happy hours are organized on a regular basis to make sure you have an unforgettable experience. They are open to hearing your initiatives and ideas for the bar as well, to make sure you feel at home. The Cabin is open from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 6pm. The four friends represent 3 corners of the world, coming from Brazil, France, and Russia, but coincidently all ended up in Prague. After meeting each other through work the friends have been inseparable, which means there’s only one thing left to do: open a bar. “Me and Nastya had the idea to open a bar for a few years already. We had worked in different bars and seen different types of management,” explains Antonia, one of the friends and partner of The Cabin. After finding the perfect location for the bar, partners Arturo and Victor joined in on the project. “I would have never...
The popular medieval festival Středověké slavnosti is relocating from the courtyard of the Břevnov Monastery to the Maxe van der Stoela Park, near Prague Castle. The family-friendly event is scheduled to take place on May 27th from 10:00 to 19:00, according to the event organizers. The festival promises to transport guests back in time with musketeer battles, dueling knights, live medieval music, dancers, acrobats, and fakirs. Various workshops, refreshments, and souvenirs will also be available at a themed fair. Tickets will be available for purchase on-site, with prices to be announced at a later date. Last year’s tickets cost 180 CZK for adults and 100 CZK for children, while guests in medieval costumes were admitted for free. The historical and stage fencing group Allgor is organizing the event. For more information, visit their Facebook page, where additional details will be announced in the future.
One of the most popular races in the world, the famous Prague Half Marathon, which takes place on April 1, is sold out. An exclusive chance to participate in the race, which is part of the world’s leading SuperHalfs series, is to buy a registration through one of the seven cooperating charity organizations. “The Prague Half Marathon is an extraordinary race in historical Prague, with an unforgettable atmosphere that no one with passion for running wants to miss,” says Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech Organizing Committee. The race, whose start and finish will traditionally be located at the Jan Palach Square in front of Rudolfinum, will be attended by almost 12,000 participants, led by elite Czech and international athletes. The race is sold out, however, those interested in the Prague Half Marathon who are no longer able to register even through the charities do not need to be sad. They can still run the race in the unique scenery of the Prague city centre a month later, on 7th May, as a part of the famous Prague International Marathon. All they have to do is sign up for the 2Run race, in which each of the pairs will run...
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