In July, the special campaign attracted more than 30,000 tourists to Prague, a major increase over last year. The tourist campaign At Home in Prague (V Praze jako doma), aimed at attracting tourists through special discounts, attracted about 31,000 people to the capital in the month of July, which is 30 percent more than last year. According to a ČTK interview with Klara Mala, a spokesperson for Prague City Tourism, the most visited attractions include Prague Zoo in Troja, the Petrin Lookout Tower, and the Old Town Hall. Like last year, tourists receive special vouchers for each night spent at a hotel until the end of August, which they can use to receive discounts or free admission to selected museums, galleries, and zoos. Last year, the campaign attracted over 70,000 people to the capital, 24,000 of whom arrived in July. This year, seven thousand more tourists visited Prague last month. “The exact reason for the increase in the number of tourists can only be assumed. However, the fact that this is the second time certainly played a role, the campaign began earlier and there was more time for it, and a better situation with the pandemic helped as well,” said the spokeswoman Mala....
The best day of the week is here and no doubt you’re all getting ready for another stonkingly good weekend in Prague! Open House Praha WHEN: August 7-8 WHERE: Multiple locations PRICE: Free On the weekend of August 7–8, 80 buildings and spaces that are not usually accessible will be opened, and there are a number of accompanying events taking place on the weekdays. With the motto of the festival being “Architecture for everyone”, tours are intended for everybody from the public, including families with children and people with visual and hearing disabilities. The list of all open buildings is available HERE. Art Bazaar WHEN: August 8 WHERE: Pragovka Gallery PRICE: Free This year, for the first time, Art Bazaar has prepared an all-day program to support young artists. It starts at 10:00 and in addition to the sale of works of art, organizers have prepared art workshops for children and adults, a screen printing workshop, the stand of the Artmap bookstore and a plant swap. Grill fest at Naplavka WHEN: August 7 WHERE: Smíchovská náplavka PRICE: Free On Saturday, Smíchovská náplavka will host the Grill fest from 10:00 to 20:00. You will be able to taste grilled piglet...
From the 7th to the 14th of August 2021, the Association of Colombians in the Czech Republic (Asocol) and the Colombian community are proud to celebrate the first Colombian Week in Prague. Various cultural, sports, gastronomic and other events will take place, which will introduce you to Colombian culture and traditions and will also introduce interesting personalities of the Colombian community living in the Czech Republic. The main goal is to highlight the cultural values of the Colombian identity and to foster even stronger ties between the Colombian community and the Czech society. Among the main events, they will celebrate “The Battle of Boyacá” – the decisive battle that ensured Colombian independence with a friendly football game on August 7. The day later, you can take part in the Food Festival at Havlíčkovy sady and try traditional Colombian food: bandeja paisa, empanadas, arepas, tamales, aguapanela, mazorcada, aborrajados, chorizos and much more. And you probably know that Colombian coffee is one of the most high-quality in the world, right? That’s why on August 12, Dorado Speciality Coffee will organize a free coffee workshop to share unique stories about their brand, their coffee, its production, and history. After that, you will be...
Last year’s experiment Protozoon, the first 3D printed house in the Czech Republic, showed the benefits of using 3D printing in construction. Home doesn´t mean only four walls, good civic amenities are also important for a happy life. Building Society Stavební spořitelna Česká spořitelna (Buřinka) therefore decided to use 3D printing technology to support sports. The first 3D printed parkour playground is now being created in Prague 11. This project is an example of cooperation between the private sector, research, and the public sphere. The Czech construction industry is facing many challenges, such as a shortage of workers, insufficient automation, and fast-rising prices of building materials. According to Buřinka, robotics and 3D printing would help solve the situation. “There are many playgrounds for preschoolers, but older children don´t have many options, so we decided to use innovative 3D printing technology to create a parkour playground. At the same time, we want to confirm the benefits of using recycled concrete, so-called rebetong. It is another milestone in the use of this innovative technology,” explains Libor Vošický, Chairman of the Board of Directors of building Society Stavební spořitelna Česká spořitelna. The first 3D printed parkour playground will be in Prague 11 “Parkour...
Prague continues to reduce visual smog. This time, the city focused its attention on advertising benches at a number of Prague’s public transport stops and in public spaces. The city of Prague has been on a years-long campaign to cleanse the city of “visual smog.” In 2019, bubble makers, giant Disney mascots, and other types of entertainers were banned from the city centres. The capital will remove 1,400 benches from various areas of Prague. The municipality does not plan to replace them yet. The removal of 50 benches began on Tuesday. “The ones in Olbrachtova Street in Prague 4 have already been removed. The gradual removal of approximately 1,400 benches will take place after a protracted dispute with a former tenant of several city plots” says City Councilor Jan Chabr, responsible for property management. First to be removed are the benches whose location was marked as unauthorized by the road authorities of the city districts. The cleaning of public spaces was ordered by Prague authorities, but the costs will be borne by the former tenant, i.e. the advertising company AD-Net. Despite the court decisions, the company has not yet removed the benches. The land for the installation of furniture was leased by...
Want to take your Instagram feed to new heights? Then take a seat at any one of these stunning restaurants and snap away. They are the most Instagrammable restaurants in the world, according to the 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Restaurants Awards, with the 20 dining spots showcased here making up the ranking for the Picture-Perfect Restaurants category. Scroll through to see pictures of all 20 of the Picture-Perfect restaurants, presented in reverse order. 20. NEMO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, KADRIYE, TURKEY: Tripadvisor touts this eatery as a ‘feast for the eyes and taste buds’ that offers an ‘other-worldly experience as you descend into the restaurant via a floating staircase’ to be met with ‘striking decor and an aquarium backdrop’. The site adds: ‘We know, another aquarium restaurant. Can you ever have enough aquarium restaurants?’ 19. CRAFT, BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM: Here, diners are immersed in ‘dark and sultry vibes’ and the occasional imitation cherry blossom tree. Plus, there’s a ‘striking’ glass-walled private dining room. 18. HAOMA, BANGKOK, THAILAND: Here, in what’s claimed to be Bangkok’s first urban farm dining restaurant, diners sit in a two-story glass house surrounded by lush greenery. 17. LA COLLINE RESTAURANT,...
The new Prague Integrated Transport (PID) tariff, which was approved by councilors in the spring, has a different price for the same ticket according to the way passengers buy it. SMS tickets, which are used by most people, are more expensive than buying a ticket in the Lítačka app. The city explains that this difference is due to commissions from the mobile operator. “SMS tickets are now up to two crowns more expensive than paper tickets or from the PID mobile app because they are burdened with margins for the private operator,” said Ropid spokesman Filip Drápal. A new 30-minute ticket purchased with a text message costs CZK 31, while a paper ticket purchased through the app costs CZK 30. There is a similar difference with a 90-minute ticket: instead of CZK 40, it costs CZK 42 for an SMS ticket. Commissions for the sale of individual tickets vary significantly depending on the distribution channel. “The SMS ticket has always been understood as an additional service, which is also valid only to a limited extent (it is not valid on suburban buses and trains in Prague or in any means of transport in the Central Bohemian Region). That is why...
The second covid summer hit the short-term housing market even stronger than last year. The latest statistics on the use of the Airbnb rental platform show that the number of accommodation offers remains the same as during the winter lockdowns, and is thus several times lower than last summer. Many companies that managed short-term rentals had to quit due to a great decline in tourism. In Prague, around 13,500 flats are intended for short-term accommodation, but only a fraction of them is active rentals. In the last six months, according to new data, only 1,215 flats were actually used, i.e. had visitors at least once a month. During the whole of 2020, there were 8,796 offers, in previous years the annual values exceeded 12,000 flats. “For tourists that have already visited Prague, the idea of returning to the city during pandemic times is impossible. Thanks to the unified European strategy on the use of covid passports, some foreign tourists are visiting the city, but they are still a minority,” observes the chairman of the Czech Association of Private Landlords and Residents Matěj Koutný. A year ago in June, 1,183 flats were rented for short term, this year only 145. Prague City Councillor Hana Kordová...
Prague is home to a vibrant food scene with restaurants that serve cuisine from all over the globe. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been scouring the best Thai cuisine in the city, part of Thai Select network. Rattanakosin, a new Thai restaurant located just 200 meters from the Anděl Shopping Center — provides an easy answer to both of these questions. The restaurant is located in the basement in the style of a stone wine bar and it offers traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern and attractive gastronomy. The restaurant is full service, but the food is “countryside Thai,” homey and unmodifiable, prepared (no need to say!) by Thai chef Phakhin Kosin. Highlights from the menu include Kung Choop Bpaeng Tod (deep fried Black Tiger prawns served with sweet chili), Kaeng Khiew Wan Kai (green curry with coconut milk, bamboo, and chicken), Kaeng Ped Kai (Red curry chicken with coconut milk and pineapple), while vegetarians can enjoy for example a Pad Thai Tofu (Thai rice noodles with tofu and bean sprout). Diners who seek spice without heat can do no better than the roast pork belly with Bok Choy and fresh chili — or roasted “Mud Crab” with pepper...
In June, Fashion Arena Prague Outlet, known as the most visited outlet centre in the Czech Republic, installed three beehives in their outdoor premises. It is one of the series of environmental projects through which the centre promotes biodiversity in its surroundings and it thus encourages its customers to behave more environmentally friendly. The initial intention of all projects leading to the sustainable operation of the centre was to make maximum use of the characteristic feature of the building. That is a circular architectural solution, in the centre of which is located a roofless parking lot. The floor plan allows the centre to be planted with hundreds of different types of plants and trees. The management therefore aimed to build a “self-sufficient ecosystem” in which it would try to utilise the centre’s entire natural potential. Everything started with the installation of composters, which are available for all cafes and restaurants at the centre. The composters were followed by a rainwater retention tank. Moreover, since last year, the administration of the outlet centre has reduced the frequency of mowing the lawns to twice a year, thus contributing to greater soil moisture retention and supporting the natural diversity of plant and animal species. “As part of our activities, we strive to introduce those that have real benefits and impact, and they also contribute to the education...
Some Prague city districts have received an offer from RailReklam to operate new public transport shelters instead of those owned by JCDecaux. At the end of June, JCDecaux terminated the contract with the municipality for the operation of shelters and its billboards on public transport stops. Under the 1994 agreement, the company operates about 900 shelters, pays the municipality a rent for this and can sell advertising in exchange. The past management of the city described the contract as unfavorable, which the company rejected. The previous city management described the contract as unfavorable, which the company rejected. Prague authorities have therefore decided to gradually replace the billboards and shelters with their own after the end of the contract on June 30, 2021. The districts of Prague 1, 2, 4, 8, or 11 received an offer from RailReklam. “We are waiting for the required additional information, including a response to our requests for larger shelter spaces, which would apply, for example, to the Malostranská stop,” said the spokesman of Prague 1, Petr Bidlo. Prague 2 took a negative stance towards it, which, according to the offer, would receive half a million CZK a year for billboards on Karlovo náměstí and Bělehradska. ...
Who doesn’t like an amazing gastronomic experience in the open air? A number of food and drink festivals will take place in Prague in August and September – take a look at our own selection. Grill Fest Smíchovská náplavka is a traditional place for various food festivals. On Saturday, August 7, from 10:00 to 20:00, it will host the Grill Fest where you will be able to taste various grilled foods- steaks, burgers, ribs, as well as vegetarian dishes: grilled cheese, vegetables, or plant-based burgers. And the menu will also include Peruvian, Cuban and Georgian specialties. When: August 7 Where: Smíchovská náplavka, Hořejší nábřeží More details here Latino Street Food Staying at the Smíchov embankment, on August 14 you will be able to taste Mexican burritos, tacos, shredded pork, Spanish paella, Argentinian steaks, Cuban sandwiches, and much more. The festival of Latin specialties will take place between 10:00 and 20:00. When: August 14 Where: Smíchovská náplavka, Hořejší nábřeží More details here Prague Ice Cream Festival This festival is for those who have a big sweet tooth. On the last Sunday in August, the Prague Ice Cream Festival will take place from 10:00 to 19:00, offering various types of ice cream...
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