The Prague Marathon is returning! One of the seven fastest marathons in the world will take place on Sunday, May 8. This world-class event was launched in 1995 under the patronage of legendary Olympic champion Emil Zátopek. The stunning marathon course is flat and fast attracting runners from all over the world. “Previous covid interruptions of city runs have severely affected not only the organizers but also the business community that benefits so much from the throngs of people the races draw. So we are looking forward to seeing Prague streets filled with thousands of active people, especially after this long break,” says Vít Šimral, Prague’s councilor for sports. For the first time in its history, the Volkswagen Prague Marathon will introduce the Battle of the Teams for ALL RUNNERS. The final results will be announced with the last runner who crosses the finish line at the after-party in hotel Hilton Prague. Key points are earned using the points system of the RunCzech running league, which is based on existing world athletics tables. Each of the six teams will have four elite professionals and the rest will be joined by thousands of enthusiasts. More info here Traffic info Since the...
After a forced pandemic break, Prague is finally coming back to life and is once again filling with crowds of tourists. With the many visitors, the question of where to stay arises. Forbes has just released its next Travel Guide which features the best hotels, restaurants and spas on the planet in its five-star luxury category. There is also a recommended segment with four-star alternatives. Prague itself has seven hotels mentioned in the Travel Guide. This attests to Prague’s beauty and the strength of the companies themselves. The last remark is that the newly opened five-star Andaz on Senovážné náměstí and the planned Europe and Fairmont hotels may be added o the list in the future as the luxury hotel segment in the Czech capital is currently expanding. So where should you spend the night if you want the best of the best? Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa The ingenious location in the heart of Lesser Town is just the beginning. In fact, it is difficult to highlight what is the best here, so we have the help of American Forbes with the evaluation. American Forbes appreciates the pool, spa, restaurant and the fact that “you will come across who...
Leonardo da Vinci once said that where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art. Michelangelo wanted to carve the angel in marble until he could set him free, and Van Gogh stated that if we ever hear a voice within us saying “you cannot paint,” then, by all means, we should paint, silence that voice. Art, on many occasions, is a vehicle that transports freedom. It is a balm that relieves stress and for many, it serves as therapy. There is no such thing as something that is not art. The important thing is how it makes us feel. The magic of art can be found in many places: the world’s most exceptional museums, the tallest pyramids in all of Egypt, the lushest landscapes and the most romantic streets of Prague. In one of the streets of the capital of the Czech Republic, next to the National Museum and a few steps from Wenceslas Square, is one of the places that the ancient Greeks called “arcadia”. An idyllic place that invites you to dream and to be: Art House Atelier. Its doors open and we discover a studio decorated with paintings of all styles: romanticism,...
A man who climbed up a construction crane in Hybernska street was later brought safely to the ground following a high-stakes rescue operation Sunday morning. Eyewitnesses first called the police. The officers climbed the crane several meters, but when they realize that the man was not able to go down on his own, they called firemen. Two firefighters specializing in high-climb rescues were sent in to climb the crane boom and rappel down to the man. Officials said the decision was made not to move the crane and to have both the firefighters and the man rappel down together. “In a conversation between the crane operator and the rescuer at the tip, there was some concerns around a series of moving parts and there would have been a lot of moving cables, pulleys and so forth,” they added. It took 30 minutes for crews to safely return the man to the ground. The citizen was heavily drunk – more than 2 per mille was found in his blood. He was taken to hospital as a precaution, and police did not provide details on how or why he is alleged to have climbed the crane. Police spokesperson said that probably no...
Construction of metro D, the fourth subway line, officially began last week. When finished, it will extend from Náměstí Míru to Depo Písnice in the south of the city. However, a fifth metro line is already under discussion, as Prague councilors recently approved the establishment of a working group that will examine the creation of a feasibility study. “The new line could provide tangential connections between the city districts so that passengers do not have to go through the centre to the three congested nodes Muzeum, Můstek, and Florenc,” said the Deputy Minister for Transport Adam Scheinherr. The working group will include representatives of the city council, experts from the Institute of Planning and Development, the transport company, the technical administration of roads, ROPID, the Railway Administration, the Faculty of Transport CTU and other experts such as sociologists. Construction could take at least ten years, in the section between Anděl, Smíchov railway station, Olbrachtová and Budějovická, according to transport models up to 150,000 passengers travelled there on a working day. “Although it may seem foolish or premature to plan another metro line at the same moment when we start metro D, we have to realize that new neighborhoods for hundreds...
This MoU presents a unique opportunity for the capital to present its own priorities to the rest of Europe. The city will organize the events either alone or in cooperation with its external organizations and partners. “Prague wants to show that it is focused and will continue to focus on ambitious climate policies leading to increased energy self-sufficiency, smart solutions, culture, education, science and innovation. The presidency is also an opportunity for us to remind ourselves of the concrete benefits of EU membership for the people of Prague,” Mayor Zdeněk Hřib said. During the presidency, the capital will organize and/or support many cultural and educational events or political meetings, conferences, or summits. At the turn of June and July, for example, a week-long public educational event will take place in honor of the opening of the Czech presidency (discussions, presentations of EU-funded projects, etc.) or joint events with Paris, the capital of France, after who the Czech Republic will take over the presidency. The plan is to connect experts and artists from Prague and Paris: the topic will be, among other things, upcycling and sustainable fashion and design. In July, the prestigious COTER (Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget) meeting will take place in Prague. In September, the city plans to host a direct dialogue of European...
Austin Lucas, country singer-songwriter with punk roots and antifascist activist from Indiana, returned to his homeland in 2019 after eight years of bartending in the Czech Republic, cultivating the Prague DIY songwriting scene and touring around the world. Consumed by an overdeveloped sense of wanderlust as a young person, Austin spent his formative years in the driver’s seat of various beat-up Ford Econolines. Burning through countless miles and living the world over, making his home everywhere from the American West Coast to the central European states. As a young person, Austin worshipped a diverse mixture of classic rock, country, punk, psychedelic folk and mountain music and has made a career by successfully fusing these disparate influences into something uniquely his own. Emerging as a prominent and revered talent among his fans and peers, Austin is known as a songwriter and has stood shoulder to shoulder with some of the most recognizable icons of folk, punk, indie, country and americana. With the release of the latest album Alive In The Hot Zone in 2020, he is gaining the well-deserved attention of the music media and fans. His return to Prague will not take place at club 007 Strahov, where he would...
Come support the Prague Lions next home game this Sunday at Viktoria Žižkov at 13:00 against the Ústí Blades. The Prague Lions football team began this year’s season with three straight victories. Last week, they defeated the Tychy Falcons who were the 2021 Polish Runners-up. This win secured the Prague Lions a spot in the Central Europe Football League (CEFL) Cup Finals. The last time the Prague Lions faced the Ústí Blades was June 22, 2019. The Lions won that game with a final score of 45-17. They are hoping to secure another win this coming Sunday. The Ústí Blades did not play in the 2021 season due to COVID. However, during the 2020 year, they had a great season, winning 5 of 7 games and losing only twice to Vysočina. This year, they began the season by suffering a terrible loss of 38-0 against the Brno Alligators. The second game, they suffered another loss to the Ostrava Steelers. However, with a score of 34-26, they are hopeful that their luck will begin to turn in their favor. The Ústí Blades have recruited a new quarterback, Tony Brown, just two weeks before the beginning of the 2022 league. In two...
What if I told you that the question of where to find the best burgers in Prague has finally been answered? If you haven’t guessed yet, the place is John Polpo, a cozy and comfortable new bistro in Žižkov. Here, you can have coffee, play board games, work, drink some craft beer, eat desserts, celebrate a birthday, and most importantly, eat delicious burgers. Arthur, the owner of John Polpo, along with his wife Olga, have long dreamed of opening a business of their own. The first space they found was on Seifertova street. It was there that they decided to develop the concept of a craft burger bistro with high-quality ingredients. At their new location, much larger than the original space, they offer plenty of room for takeaway orders as well a dining space. When I visited for myself, we got the menu very quickly and the service was on point. The order itself took about 10 minutes, which is an excellent time period. There are five burgers on the menu ranging from the John Bacon burger to the burger with gorgonzola, pear, and beef. My personal preference is the “Full House XXL Meat”. The burger itself is large (you...
Prague City plans to invest billions in new metro lines, electric buses and other sustainable forms of public transport in the coming years. The construction of metro line D, which connects the north of the city with the south, officially started last week. It will be a fully automated metro line, without drivers, with an estimated cost of 2 billion euros, a necessary step if Prague “wants to meet its climate targets”, says Adam Scheinherr, chair of the supervisory board at the DPP public transport company and responsible for the transport portfolio at city hall. Metro Line D is part of a multi-faceted climate plan in which public transport plays a key role. In addition to metro line D, for example, plans are already in place for another line around the center. This ‘O’ circle line will have a capacity of 150,000 passengers per day, according to the latest draft proposal. It would become Prague’s fifth metro line with a length of 36 kilometers and 23 stations. Circle line This will no doubt be another expensive project, which Europe could help with. This can be done through the corona recovery fund, but also through one of the other EU funds...
Prague is now home to its first luxury lifestyle hotel. Five-star Andaz Prague is situated in Senovážné square, in the building of the former Sugar Palace. It offers an unparalleled atmosphere, connecting mythic history with modern trends. Its unique design draws inspiration from myths and legends of Czech history and presents Czech artworks and the rich craftsmanship heritage of our country. The hotel’s concept aims to enchant all the senses. The location also houses the exclusive restaurant ZEM and the MEZ bar, dedicated not only to the hotel’s guests but also to the local clientele and international globetrotter. Andaz Prague is the first hotel of the American hotel chain Hyatt in the Czech Republic and the fifth hotel of the Andaz brand in Europe. The hotel offers 152 rooms, 24 suites and 5 event spaces, perfect for any kind of event management. The hotel’s design was created by Brime Robbins, a Madrid design studio. It reflects the unique character of the place and is a charming pleasure for all the senses. ZEM – The gourmet oasis in the very heart of Prague The name of the restaurant is inspired by the earth, which provides the nourishment for fauna and flora, celebrated through the art of cooking. It works with...
Prague islands are going to liven up in June with musical discoveries from Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and Lithuania! This year the original United Islands festival will transform into a special edition called United Islands of Europe: Freedom Edition. On the second weekend in June, the Czech capital will host new musical discoveries from neighboring countries such as Poland and Germany, but also from Ukraine and Belarus. Prague islands, with the main stage called Freedom Stage on the Střelecký Island, will once again come alive with the various genres of music, rising performers on the music scene as well as with a non-musical program known as the Islands of Inspiration. News for this year is the fact that the United Islands festival is going to introduce new faces on the music scene from the Central and Eastern European countries including Ukraine and Belarus. Thus during the weekend of 10th and 11th June, when the festival takes place, the rising European star of the Belarusian electropop trio Dlina Volny will perform on the United Islands – alongside forty other artists from the Central and Eastern European countries. All the musicians are going to perform on a total of five stages, including the...
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