The new Dvorce Bridge in Prague just got official approval. It will be open to trams, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians, but not cars. The Prague City Hall has announced the winner of the tender for the construction of a new bridge across the Vltava, which will connect the Zlichov and Dvorce districts (Prague-5 and Prague-4). The best offer was made by the consortium of companies Metrostav TBR, Strabag, and Firesta Fisher. According to the plan, the construction of the bridge will begin in August 2022. The value of the contract under the tender is over one billion crowns. Prague City should receive half of this amount from European funds. “The idea of building the bridge arose in 2009 when it was placed into the urban plan of the capital. The bridge will serve pedestrians, cyclists, and trams. Most importantly the latter, because, for now, trams crossing the river in that part of the city have to make a wide detour and cross over the Palacký bridge [further up north],” said Deputy Mayor for Transport Adam Scheinherr. The project includes the design of a new Dvorecký most tram stop. The Prague 4 side of the bridge is planned next to Žluté...
The planetarium in Prague is currently equipped with the digital projection system SkySkan, which was acquired in 2009 with 4K image quality. This projection system had an estimated life of about 10,000 hours of operation and reached its limit in 2019. This year, there was a serious failure of the projectors’ optical elements. The repair was demanding due to the unavailability of parts since projectors of this type are no longer produced. The repair managed to extend the life of the projector by approximately 2 to 3 years, and the end of life was further delayed by limited operation during the pandemic. The Prague Planetarium still projects on the original dome built in 1958, which is not perfectly spherical, which may cause deformation of the projected image. “We want to inspire children and arouse their interest in new technologies, science, and research. These areas have a great future and are already an important part of the economy. Therefore, at the same time as modernizing the planetarium, we are working on the preparation of the Science Park, which would focus on space, other aspects of modern science and technology and which we would like to place in the nearby Výstaviště complex,...
Visitors can taste African, American, Asian or European specialties. The Festival of International Cuisine takes place at Karlínské náměstí. The Karlín International Cuisine Festival is a celebration of the many cultures and diversity represented across the world. Through live music, cultural displays, international food and drinks, a kids’ zone, and craft and merchandise vendors, visitors are able to explore a mosaic of different countries. “We have representatives of four continents. You can taste something from each continent, and of course, there are also different stands selling authentic products, spices, and drinks,” said Veronika Brabcová, market organizer. “The festival showcases the rich cultures and diverse communities that contribute to our vibrant city,” added Brabcová. Organizers will also set up creative workshops and a stand for henna body paint. Live music will be provided by the Lovesong Orchestra, DJ Hlava, and DJ Senor Victor. Find more information here Circus Brothers Expect an unforgettable experience at the festival from the music group Circus Brothers. They play the so-called disco-balkan with incredible energy, which combines the Balkan brass band, disco beat, cheap pop and dirty house. Lovesong Orchestra The Lovesong Orchestra is based on the rich tradition of Czech entertainment music. They reportedly learned...
St. Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, the seat of Czech kings, holds a priceless treasure: the Bohemian crown jewels which were used in the coronations of the country’s monarchs. The crown jewels, including a crown, orb, and scepter, are kept in a vault in St Vitus’ Cathedral. The chamber has seven locks, and seven significant Czech figures including President Miloš Zeman hold the keys. The other key holders are the prime minister, the Prague archbishop, the chairman of the House of Deputies, the chairman of the Senate, the dean of the Metropolitan Chapter of St. Vitus’ Cathedral and the mayor of Prague. “For four years, this state treasure has been hidden from public view. And that’s a shame. As one of the seven keymen, I, therefore, propose the display of jewels. Our protocol department is already trying to arrange a possible meeting with the Castle,” said Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib. The crown jewels were originally held at Karlštejn Castle. Since 1791 they have been kept in St Vitus’ Cathedral at Prague Castle. The crown was made for the coronation of Charles IV in 1347 and is the fourth-oldest in Europe. The crown is made from 22-carat gold with 19 sapphires, 30...
You won’t see many Amsterdam-style bikes in the streets of Prague nor a lot of fixed gear bikes. What can be a perfect bike to cities like Amsterdam or Copenhagen will most likely not be the best bike for Prague. Prague is fairly hilly. There are plenty of cobblestones, which especially in the old town are far from smooth. That, together with the tram lines are factors you should consider while choosing your new bike. During the communist era, the only bikes you could get were road or city bikes. In the early 90s Czech brand Author saw potential in the off-road market. They brought mountain bikes to the market with which they dominated the market in the 90s and early 2000s. That’s one of the reasons Czechs love mountain biking. If you’d gone to a bike shop a few years ago, chances are, you’d be leaving with a mountain bike. But the times are changing, you’ll see a lot more people getting into the road and gravel biking. Especially in the last two years. So what is the best bike for you? First and foremost, it’s important to consider what are your expectations from the bike. Is your bike...
Next Friday, Jun 10, the Night of Churches will be taking place. In Prague alone, more than 15o sacred places will be open to the public where visitors can take guided tours and attend concerts and lectures. It is also a unique opportunity to see otherwise inaccessible places such as crypts or church towers. When the Church Night was established in 2009, only 25 churches throughout the Czech Republic took part in it. 14 years later, 154 of them will open in Prague alone, and 1678 throughout the entire Czech Republic. Varied program There are two main topics of this year’s program: glass and a reminder of Jan Amos Comenius. “The UN has declared 2022, among other things, the Year of Glass, and the sacral architecture of our country provides many interesting artifacts made of glass. Whether in the form of stained glass or liturgical dishes. In the Archdiocese of Prague, we can find stained glass windows from the Gothic period to the most modern period. The second topic will be a reminder of Jan Amos Komenský, 430 years after his birth this year,” said Michal Němeček, director of the pastoral center of the Prague Archbishopric. Like every year, this...
Even though the number of Ukrainian refugees registering with Czech immigration police or requesting temporary protection is falling, some regions are overburdened. The number of temporary protection visas issued by the Czech Republic to Ukrainian refugees keeps dropping as Czechia issued 340 on Saturday, 142 fewer than a week ago. In total, Czechia has issued 364,431 since Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February, the interior ministry tweeted on Sunday. However, some refugees are already leaving Czechia as about 300,000 are currently staying in the country, Interior Minister Vit Rakušan (STAN) told the media last week. Rakušan estimates that of the approximately 50,000 refugees who have already left the Czech Republic, around half have returned to Ukraine, and half have continued to other countries, mostly Germany. So far, 280,927 refugees from Ukraine have registered with the Czech immigration police, 1,044 on Saturday alone. The duty to report to the immigration police does not apply to minors under 15, who make up about 30% of the incoming refugees. Regional refugee assistance centres have been operating all over the country, offering aid with registration, accommodation, personal documents, job mediation and insurance to Ukrainians. Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates) announced on Wednesday...
I met Richard for the first time five or six years ago when he was a sous chef at Bottega Tusarova. His big smile and genuine passion for food made me think he was special. I was not wrong. At AGEXX, Richard Bielik is the head chef of ZEM, the new restaurant of the new Hyatt Andaz hotel in Senovazne Namesti, 3 minutes from Vaclavske Namesti. Balance and harmony and flavors Richard studied at the Hotelova Akademia in Slovakia, then started working in the catering business as a waiter, barman, and coordinator. He moved to Prague and decided to perfect his skills as a chef. He worked at Mandarin Oriental, Augustin, and Taro and spent 9 months in London at Kitchen W8, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of London. Richard’s philosophy has not changed over the years. “What I want to achieve,” he says, “is a balance and a harmony and flavors.” Zem: Czech bistronomy with an Asian twist Richard’s new adventure is truly a balance of Czech and Asian cuisine. The menu has two sections: “Izakaya,” a Japanese pub, and “Czech avant-garde.” The restaurant has a local clientele who enjoy traditional food with a modern approach and are...
The Czech Design Week design and art festival will take place at the Mánes Gallery from 2 to 4 September 2022. The festival will display the most interesting works by Czech and international designers with an emphasis on authenticity and personal approach. Come and see the best of interior and industrial design, glass, ceramics, fashion, jewelry, graphics and visual creation. There will also be a daily accompanying educational and music program. Within three days from 2 to 4 September, Czech Design Week will offer a wide selection of contemporary Czech and foreign works by various designers, students, brands and studios across all fields of design: from interior and industrial design, glass, ceramics, fashion and jewelry to graphics and visual creation. The installation format will also complement the daily accompanying program at the festival in the form of lectures, panel discussions, music performances and now also fashion shows. This year’s festival will be prepared by Idea & Maker studio, run by the Czech duo Johana and and her husband Maxim Kroft, whose digital art extends to the world of the NFT. Applications for Czech Design Week 2022 are open to anyone who is not afraid to show their work and go through curatorial supervision.
The Czech sculptor Jaroslav Róna will create a new memorial from the cut Jewish gravestones, which have been part of the paving on Wenceslas Square in Prague for decades. The Jewish community in Prague is launching a crowdfunding campaign to build the memorial, stated in a press release Petra Schwarz Koutská of the Jewish community. The memorial will be placed close to the Jewish cemetery not too far from the Žižkov TV Tower in Mahlerovy sady. For many years, the Jewish community in Prague drew attention to the origin of the paving in the lower part of Wenceslas Square. In 2020, dozens of paving stones made from Jewish headstones have been found during redevelopment work, confirming speculation that the former communist regime raided synagogues and graveyards for building materials. The names of the dead are unidentifiable because the headstones have been broken to form cobblestones. One person appears to have died in 1877, when Prague was part of the Habsburg empire, while the most recent death is shown to have happened in the 1970s, during the height of communism. The stones appear to have been taken from different cemeteries. Thanks to a memorandum signed by Prague and the Technical Administration of...
The seventh annual Praha žije hudbou festival brings live music to the streets and squares across the city on June 3 and 4. Praha Žije Hudbou is a street art festival whose aim is to present street art to the public and support the idea of busking. Dozens of places in Prague will transform into stages, on which will perform popular Czech musicians, theatre ensembles, acrobats and others. The program of the event includes approx. 500 concerts and performances in Prague. The stars of this year include Aneta Langerová, Lenka Dusilová, Mucha, James Harries, Scott & Lila, Prago Union, Hellwana… and many others! Busking Busking does not include just music acts, but is any street performance, from music to magic, theatre to dance. Passers-by usually toss a voluntary contribution into their favourite performer’s hat. Even though the artists at the festival do not charge for the public to watch and listen to their performances, they will surely appreciate your support! Festival venues 5 stages for music acts, 1 stage for theatre and over 40 busker points will be created in Kasarna Karlin, Kampa, Jungmannovo Square, Můstek, Stalin and other locations. In fact, you can simply walk all the way through...
The enduring appeal and attractiveness of the “golden nineties”, which seem to have kept the professional and wider cultural public, movers and shakers, and observers of the art scene interested to this day, is one of the reasons for creating the Heroin Crystal exhibition project. As both a participant and witness, Olga Malá initiated, therefore, the Heroin Crystal exhibition, which maps the activities of the Prague City Gallery associated with artists of the 1990s generation in the years 1994–2002. The exhibition is running until August 28th, 2022. The period the exhibition focuses on is defined at the beginning of 1994, the first year of the Zvon ’94 Biennial of Young Art and at the end by its “institutional conclusion” in 2002, which saw the end of the long-term exhibition of artists of the 1990s generation, Contemporary Collection – Czech Art in the ’90s, that was featured in the basement of the Golden Ring House for four years (1998–2002). At the same time, it is clear that the label “institutional conclusion” of the period needs to be understood only as a tentative term because the Prague City Gallery’s cooperation with artists of this generation has never been actually interrupted and continues...
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