Palác Dunaj to welcome prestigious majority tenants. Zeitgeist Asset Management is behind the rapidly-progressing reconstruction of this iconic constructivist building in the centre of Prague on Národní třída. It has concluded a rental contract for 2,600 sq m of premium space with the European Commission Representation and European Parliament Liaison Office. The new premises will become a hub to obtain up-to-date information on what is happening in the EU, for gatherings to discuss European issues, and to further learning on the European Union. The interactive “Europa experience” centre to the general public will be a new feature, with the aim to bringing Europe closer to citizens in an attractive and engaging way. Palác Dunaj is located on the corner of the Národní and Voršilská streets in the centre of cultural events near the National Theatre, the Slavia Café and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. The seat of the representations of the Union’s institutions and the “Europa experience” centre in Prague should be a link between the EU and Czech citizens. “Our mission is to inform about the EU. We organise regularly debates on topical issues, seminars or study trips to Brussels. Our cultural events such as exhibitions or cinema with European films are also very popular,” describes the work Monika Ladmanová, Head of...
St. Wenceslas Vineyard and adjacent Villa Richter belong to the Prague Castle complex and shouldn‘t be missed when visiting. It is accessible directly from the Castle and from the western side from Malostranská metro station. St. Wenceslas Vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards in the Czech Republic. The vineyard was first planted in 1347 by Charles IV, and it’s been producing grapes ever since. The vineyard was founded by Czech King Wenceslas II, who was also a Duke of Luxembourg and is situated on south-facing slopes at an altitude of 1,800 feet above sea level. The climate is perfect for growing grapes, and the vineyard benefits from long sunny days and cool nights. A variety of wines are produced there, including red, white, and rose. The most famous wine produced at St. Wenceslas Vineyard is the “St. Wenceslas Cuvee,” which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir grapes. This particular wine has won numerous awards and has been praised by critics all over the world. The most popular wines here are the Muscat Ottonel, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Chardonnay. Sparkling wine is also very popular and is made using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in...
The Mozart Prague Hotel has prepared a Mozart Night for the 27th of January 2023 to celebrate the birthday of the famous Austrian composer. Listening to the soprano singers and the Melody Quartet, in the beautiful and unique setting of Pachtův Palace – now The Mozart Hotel – you can become Mozart too and celebrate like him. The celebration doors will open at 18:00 when every Mozart Night guest will be able to enjoy a welcome drink. Afterward, a rich musical program will follow, with Mozart’s masterful music, represented by the Little Night Music, and you will be entertained by the selections from the six German dances, which after 300 years will be heard again where they were written, in the premises of The Mozart Prague Hotel, the former Pachtův Palace, when the composer himself wrote them for the Count Pachta. This unique informal musical experience will be provided by sopranos and soloists Michaela Šrůmová and Dasha Williams, as well as the Melody Quartet. Program of the concert “Mozart’s Night 27.1.2023”: From 18:00 Welcome Drink 18:30 Mozart Concert Part 1 19:00 – 19:30 Break with served canapés 19:30 Mozart Concert Part 2 20:00 Traditional Austrian Dinner Mozart will be honored...
The Vršovice district, with its Krymská street, is a cultural hub of local Praguers. However, the cultural area would not be complete without a local cinema. Thanks to the Kino Pilotů that opened six years ago, the cultural district has everything it needs. The Program of Cinema Kino Pilotů opened a few years ago its third screening room, so the diversity is becoming wider. Initially, two screening rooms had a capacity of about 150 people. The third one is really a small-scale place for 15-20 people, and it looks like it is becoming the most popular one. We really like the diversity of movies. You can find here new movies in distribution, but also the popular art movies that you won’t find in cinemas anymore. There is plenty of choices. Just check the actual program of Kino Pilotu. Occasionally, you can join debates with the authors and artists of particular movies. Every good cinema should have a good café/bar for its visitors. Kino Pilotů has a nice offer of quality coffee, fresh drinks, and small snacks. What I appreciate is the atmosphere during the hot summer nights when you sit outside and enjoy the vibes of the district. The Story...
The crown jewels of the Kingdom of Bohemia are to be displayed to the public from January 17 to 21, 2023. (update: Due to the huge amount of public interest, Prague Castle has extended the exhibition until next Tuesday) On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Czech statehood, the Bohemian Crown Jewels will be displayed to the public. The crown jewels will be on display in the transept of Saint Vitus Cathedral. The skull of Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of the Czech nation, will be displayed in the Saint Wenceslas Chapel within the cathedral. The set of Crown Jewels consists of the St. Wenceslas Crown including a casket and cushion, the Royal Sceptre and its casket, the Royal Apple and its casket, the Coronation Cloak and other pieces of attire: a belt, a maniple (an ornamental band worn on the left arm by the celebrant of the Eucharist), a stole and ermine collar. In the Middle Ages, the items also included a ring, golden bracelets and a crystal vessel for holy oil. The value of the Bohemian Crown Jewels can in no way be expressed in terms of money. Apart from possessing priceless historic value, they have also become a rare symbol of Czech statehood. Visitors will...
All Prague buses, electric buses, and trolleybuses will be equipped with contactless payment terminals in the coming days. At the moment they are only available in trams and underground entrance halls. The announcement was made by Daniel Šabík, DPP’s spokesman. Prague has purchased the terminals for its entire bus fleet of about 1,200 vehicles. “In every bus, electric bus and trolleybus, the self-service terminals will be located near the second door. Passengers will be able to buy 30- or 90-minute tickets, as well as 24-hour tickets. The purchase is available with Europay, MasterCard, or Visa,” said Šabík. The terminals will also allow payments through the Apple Pay and Google Pay apps. There are also discounted fares for children and seniors for CZK 12, CZK 16, and CZK 55. After buying a ticket from the terminal, the printed ticket is already validated and therefore there is no need of its additional validation. If the transaction is denied, the payment card is not working, or the payment terminal of the dispatching device is out of order, the passenger is not entitled to free transportation. In such cases, the passenger is obliged to obtain a valid ticket in another way (e.g. by validating...
The rail link between the capital and the country’s largest airport is on its way. The construction will have a significant impact on Prague’s Holešovice district in the area of Bubny and Vltavská, which will be changed beyond recognition. The new railway “arch” will be created between Holešovice – Dejvice – Veleslavín – Ruzyně and Kladno. Project of the decade Martin Kupka (ODS), Minister of Transport, spoke of the historic moment on the occasion of the launch of the modernization of the line in Holešovice. “It is the first construction step towards building a new district, a new heart of Holešovice,” the minister said, adding that “up to 25,000 new Prague residents will live in the Buny-Zatory area”. “As soon as the high-speed rail is in operation, Prague will finally have a comfortable connection to the airport. After all, our capital and Dublin are the last capitals where people have to travel to the airport either by bus or taxi.” “This is one of the environmentally friendly modes of transport, which is preferred from the point of view of the European Union,” said Veronika Ladmanová, Head of the Representation of the European Commission in the Czech Republic. The construction works...
The preparations for the most beautiful endurance race are in full swing. The Prague International Marathon, which has been awarded with the prestigious World Athletic Elite Label Road Race quality label, will once again offer both the charms of the Czech capital and an unforgettable experience. The RunCzech organizing team has already prepared one gift for the competitors – all registered runners will be able to train with the Olympian Eva Vrabcova Nývltová for the 42-kilometer long course every week! “If you want to run the Prague International Marathon on May 7, which is one of the most amazing races, you need to start with the training. And that’s next week at the latest. If you train according to the plans we have been preparing, I truly believe that you will not only survive the marathon but also enjoy it,” a participant in the Olympic marathon in Rio 2016 Eva Vrabcová Nývltová says. The training opens on 17th January at 6 pm with an introductory workshop held by Martin Vrabec, the husband and coach of the famous athlete. The training itself starts at 6:30 pm. The training sessions will alternate morning and afternoon week after week. Those interested can complete...
The ninth edition of the popular Nordic film festival Scandi is already in full swing! Get an insight into Scandinavian culture through award-winning films from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Iceland. The festival introduces the diversity and richness of contemporary Scandinavian cinema. Audiences can look forward to a varied program of films again this year, attracting preview screenings and interesting genre titles. In Prague, Scandi will take place at Edison Filmhub, where most films will screen in their original language with Czech and English subtitles, and Cinema City Slovanský dům, where most features will contain only Czech subtitles. This year’s Scandi festival will be attended by Norwegian filmmaker Erik Poppe, best known for his 2010 romance 1,000 Times Good Night, starring Juliette Binoche and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and his stark 2018 drama Utøya: July 22, about the 2011 mass murder on Norway’s Utøya island. The themes of Scandinavian films are extremely topical, reaching audiences on all continents. Scandi presents a cross-section of films and genres that define the cinematic North – from film noir through horrors to dark comedies and provocative documentaries – all in the presence of filmmakers, experts on the given topics, and other guests. The vision of the festival is to attract the audience...
An iconic part of the city’s landscape, it has been a star in international movies, the location for many photoshoots, and it is an absolute must-see sight for tourists. However, the Charles Bridge is a relatively modern addition to Prague compared to the city’s history. Considering that the Prague Castle was built in the 9th century, Charles Bridges’ 1357 birth year means that Prague was without it for almost as long as it has existed. So, what came before the Charles Bridge? Before the Charles Bridge, there was the Judith Bridge. Named after King Vladislav II’s wife, Queen Judith, the Judith Bridge was built in the 12th century and was the first stone bridge to cross the Vltava. Before the Judith Bridge was built, a wooden footbridge would have allowed people to cross the river. A stone bridge for this point in history was an impressive feat, and it is suspected to be one of the first in Central Europe. The beautiful Romanesque bridge had twenty arches and stood at a shorter height than the current Charles Bridge. From existing evidence such as remaining archways, archaeologists and historians can conclude many facts, such as the style in which the bridge was...
Thanks to the audience vote, Marie Poledňáková’s What a Wonderful World with You was awarded this status. Now you can see for yourself whether the title is justified. This endearing winter retro flick is about to be screened on the silver screen with English subtitles on the 18th of January as a part of the “Some like it Czech” series. Imagine a Czech who was born in 1900 and who has czexperience the entire 20th century. He entered his life as a peasant of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, spent his youth as a citizen of the democratic Czechoslovak Republic, and then spent the next six years in fear for himself and his loved ones under the Nazi regime. The year 1945 found him in the full vigor of his life and filled him with hopes for a full life … only to be disappointed 3 years later. And if he was lucky, at old age he lived to see the fall of totalitarianism and the restoration of freedom and democracy. But there were always plenty of ways to entertain yourself in those days and not think about the real world out there. Interesting books, revolutionary radio, the...
A well-chilled Pilsner beer is slowly becoming a luxury. You can pay around CZK 60 for a pint in Prague restaurants these days. However, it can be expected that this year the price may climb to CZK 70. There is no need to despair yet though because we have found six establishments where you can pay around CZK 50 for a pint of your favourite drink from Pilsen! Stará Ořechovka The residential district of Ořechovka with its millionaire villas hides a literal piece of pub history. Here you can enjoy traditional drownings or pickled ermine in addition to good beer. You pay CZK 54 for a Pilsner here! Hostinec Drinopol For the next place, you must go to Břevnov. You will find the Hostinec Drinopol right by the tram stop of the same name, which can come in handy when you leave, especially if you go a little overboard with your favourite drink. As well as the CZK 51 Pilsner, you will be pleased to know that the cooking is great and the portions are huge. Restaurant Ladronka The Ladronka restaurant is located in Košíře (Prague 5) directly below the park that it is named after. In this place, you...
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