On Friday, June 4, a new landmark appeared in Prague - a concrete pole installed on the geographical center of the city.
The Liechtenstein Palace in Prague opened its doors to the public on Saturday, June 5, after a break of several months, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The first guided tour in Liechtenstein Palace will take place at 9 am and the last at 4 pm on Saturday. Respirators are compulsory. The Liechtenstein Palace was built on the grounds of five city houses in 1591 and rebuilt in Classical style in the 18th century. The princely family of Lichtensteins gradually lost interest in the Palace and sold it to the Earl of Ledebour. Later on, the Palace housed many different institutions, until finally in the 1980’s it was acquired by the Academy of Musical Arts. It’s generally used for representative purposes by The Office of the Government of the Czech Republic. On the second floor, there are apartments, which stayed, for example, Spanish king Juan Carlos with his wife Sofie, British queen Elisabeth II, Japanese emperor Akihito with Empress Michiko. The halls and salons in the basement are used for working meetings and friendly gatherings. Between 1979 and 1991 the palace was renovated according to the project of architect B. Fuchse jr. and adapted to serve the purposes of the Government...
For berry lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, it’s time to get outside, enjoy the sun, and go to one of the many public parks in Prague where one can pick cherries and other fruits for free. The city of Prague owns 36 orchards, where anyone who wants to can pick fruit, either as a sweet snack on a picnic, or bring home for later. It is completely legal to pick the fruit and is there for the public to enjoy. One of the most famous, is the Třešňovka Hill in Prague 9, near the shopping center Kaufland. In the space at the back part of the orchard, you can rent a quality ladder for only 50 CZK. Baskets are also available. Besides the orchards, there are also plenty of trees around Prague where one can pick and eat fruit. A complete map is available online. The map also shows areas around the entire Czech Republic, and parts of Europe where people can pick fruit for free, a good way for fruit lovers to pick their next weekend trip. The map is a project created and run by a group of fruit lovers called Na Ovoce, which translates to “On the Fruit” in English....
What will you do with the kids this July? Action-packed activities and fun at the Krav Maga self-defense camp with training, games, and English language practice! Krav Maga Prague is enrolling now for its 2021 Krav Maga Summer Camp for kids 8 years or older. The camp will take place from 19 to 23 July. Each day you’ll train in a different area of self-defense techniques, including defenses against the statistically most frequently occurring incidents by the same age, adult, and multiple attackers. Additionally, kids will improve their physical condition, mobility, and movement coordination and play lots of fun and educational games, all in English. This course does require physical interaction, but it can be scaled to all skill levels and abilities. Krav Maga helps kids to gain confidence, awareness, and ability in an engaging and high energy atmosphere. What is Krav Maga? Krav Maga is the most realistic system of Self Defence in the world, with families of defenses which build on natural reflexes and instinctive responses (such as the flinch response). The Krav Maga system is taught to thousands of kids and adults in over 60 countries around the world. You might be surprised to learn, but Krav...
A summer cinema will open under the Žižkov Television Tower for the third year in a row. The project called “Star Summer” starts on June 30 and runs until September 17. The Kalich Theatre invited acting stars from many Prague theatres, so you can enjoy the best of their staging under the stars. Thanks to a motorized retractable roof you don’t have to worry about the weather conditions and enjoy an undisturbed sociable evening. Kalich Theatre is one of the most active theatres in Prague. Its repertoire includes productions of contemporary drama, dance performances, concerts, and mainly musicals that made the theatre famous among Praguers. In the past, there have been played successful musicals such as Hamlet or the Pied Piper. Days and times might be different depending on each performance so please follow the program here. Ticket sales have already started from CZK 500.
Cheapos rejoice, it’s finally here! Prague’s first-ever Primark will officially open its doors on Wenceslas Square on June 17 at 9 am. Primark’s entry onto the Czech market is expected to create more than 300 jobs, the company stated in its press release. Czechs have long been waiting for the store to open. There was even a bus tour devoted to transporting Czech shoppers to the nearest Primark in Dresden, Germany. “The business that originates in Prague will be the flagship of Central and Eastern Europe. Customers from Bohemia and Moravia, who have been going to Dresden, Linz, and Vienna until now, will start going to Prague because it will be a huge branch, which will be located in an interesting place and in a new building in the very center of Prague,” Jan Kotrbáček from the real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield, a partner of Primark in the Czech Republic, said. The new store will bring customers the opportunity to buy the latest trends from the spring/summer collection with a palette of natural and earthy tones and a popular crochet pattern. New special editions will also be available for fans of Lilo & Stitch or NBA basketball. The offer will also...
To mark Children’s Day (1 June) in the Czech Republic, Prague opened a “Closet for Single Parent Families” at the Prague Market Hall. There, the community can donate items for single parents and families in need. According to the municipality, the closet has been operating in several other locations in the Czech capital. More importantly, it has raised CZK 10 million (EUR 393,145) and helped more than 400 families so far. How does it work? Citizens can donate clothes, shoes, toys, school supplies, backpacks, and small electronic appliances to the closet. In addition to this, they can also donate children’s clothes, books, bicycles, skates, helmets, etc. Single parents and families in need must register before visiting. They can then either take items free-of-charge or work in the establishment in exchange for food. In a press release on the municipality’s website, the project’s founder and Czech television reporter Nora Fridrichová commented: “It was the single-parent families that were hit the hardest during the last “COVID” year. We are happy for the opportunity to become tenants of Prague Market Square. But the wardrobe will not only offer clothes – single parents who come to help us, but we will also reward them...
Manifesto is expanding to a new location in Prague’s Andel district with an ambitious open-air, all-seasons food hall. A new modern concept will embrace thirteen kitchens and ghost kitchens, two large bars, and a planned capacity of up to 500 seats. The project will revitalize a dead urban corner and make it more friendly using modular architecture sustainably powered by clean energy from renewable sources. For the first time, Manifesto will introduce a vertical hydroponic farm to showcase a futuristic trend in growing fresh produce in an urban context. Manifesto is a rare example of reversible design. The architects were briefed to reuse all the units and materials moved from the previous location and to improve the adjacent street. It will be possible to split the space into several separated zones. “Andel is the perfect location to deserve such a project, it’s a great fit. Honestly, I can’t wait to see this open, because it will revive the site of the former Vietnamese market and completely change the visitors’ demographic, which will increase the safety of this neighborhood. It will become a beautiful place for active people and families with children to meet. I am convinced that Manifesto will increase...
The “Kings of the Sun” exhibition, part of an international project documenting the greatest archaeological discoveries of Czech Egyptologists, will remain at the National Museum through September. This exceptional exhibition, which has suffered repeated upsets to its schedule from the corona-virus pandemic, has had its end date pushed back by the organizers, thanks to the generosity of the lenders. Do take the opportunity to visit, once the government anti-pandemic restrictions loosen and museums become accessible again. Kings of the Sun The uniqueness of this exhibition, indicated by its insurance cover of CZK 1 billion, is underlined by the fact that never before have so many major artifacts been loaned abroad from Egypt as for the Kings of the Sun exhibition. The exhibition is unparalleled not only because of the previously unseen rare artifacts, never before exhibited in the world but also for its modern concept and design. The utilization of multimedia technologies and impressive architecture will allow visitors to experience the distinctive atmosphere of Royal Abusir. There are priceless exhibits here, from many of the world’s museums – be they the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, or from museums in Berlin, Leipzig, Hanover, Heidelberg, Hildesheim...
All year round Prague’s islands are a great source of countless outdoor activities. They represent a serene oasis just a few steps away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. The greenery of the islands allows for romantic strolls, picnics with friends, or jogging and other sports activities. 1) STŘELECKÝ ISLAND There is a small sandy beach on the northern tip, a unique spot where the river sings louder than the city. The spired building on the right bank is home to the museum of Bedřich Smetana, a composer who was inspired by the Vltava River for his famous symphonic poem. 2) ŠTVANICE A busy motorway cuts through this island, which was traditionally devoted to sports. Prague’s oldest tennis club is here as well as a white water training facility and a bicross track. The slightly run-down villa next to it, which dates from 1824, has a bar where alternative theatre performances are organised. 3) CÍSAŘSKÝ ISLAND Half of this island is occupied by water treatment plants, the other half belongs to horses. Situated between the Royal Game Reserve and Troja, it is a perfect place to ride out. Confident riders (only!) can book a horse with Mr....
By Joshua Donaldson, the editor of Youth Time Magazine. Jiří Ježek’s Team Birell won the inaugural Battle Of The Teams, beating Team Volkswagen by nearly 300 points in Prague on Sunday morning. The event, a marathon around the streets of central Prague, was the first of its kind, pitting four teams of eight world-class and homegrown long-distance running stars against each other, where every runner, no matter their time or ability, counted to the final points tally. The winning squad had Kenyan star, Benson Kiprupto, to thank for much of their success as he won the elite men’s race with a late burst on the final lap. In the elite women’s race, Purity Rionoripo was the star of the show, setting a new personal best on her way to victory by more than a minute. The Czech national championships also took place on the same course. Vit Pavlišta won the men’s race whilst Eva Vrabcová Nývltová beat Moira Stewartová to win the women’s edition and, in the process, qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo next month. After the unique start at 6.30 am CET on the iconic Charles Bridge in the centre of Prague, the racers headed out for...
Prague Airport is launching a new tender to change the way taxi services are provided to and from the airport. A prerequisite for the tender is a guarantee of compliance with a pre-agreed price. The passenger will know the cost of the trip even in advance and it cannot be changed by the driver. The agreement with the airport will last for five years, taking effect from 2022. The winning company will have the right to park cars right at the exit from the airport, as well as place information kiosks in both terminals. Passengers will be able to order a taxi to the city center (or to the airport) through a special mobile application, by phone, or through the kiosks in the terminals. Other conditions request by the new taxi company include the ability of the drivers to speak English, provide a child seat or wheelchairs upon request, the possibility to pay by credit card, and a rating system for drivers. In the first quarter of 2021, the number of passengers going through Prague’s Václav Havel Airport dropped by 90 percent year on year to just under 251,000.
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