More than 600 houses are already involved in the graffiti removal program in Prague 2. For the eleventh year in a row, the district of Prague 2 has been implementing an anti-graffiti program, reports Pražský Patriot. In the first three months of this year, 57 houses were cleaned, and more than 319 square meters of graffiti were removed. In total, it is planned to release the consequences of spraying from an area of more than two thousand square meters this year. In addition to removing graffiti from buildings involved in the Dvojka proti graffiti program, Prague 2 initiated graffiti removal on the stairs in Bělehradská Street, even though they are not owned by the city district. “In recent times, we turned to the capital to finally solve the spray-painted New Town walls. We have also pushed for graffiti to disappear from the Belgrade Stairs, even though they are owned by the Technical Administration of Roads. Only in 2020, the disposal of graffiti cost the city district more than 410,000 crowns,” says Deputy Mayor Jan Korseska (ODS), who is in charge of the city district’s budget. “Currently, 651 private and municipal houses are involved in Dvojka proti graffiti, and they will...
The summer stage of the Lucerna Music Bar in Prague will move from Prague Exhibition Grounds to the territory of the new complex in Braník. The concert series starts on June 15th with the band Chinaski, tickets for their first two performances have already sold out. Throughout the summer season bands Mirai, J.A.R., Mig 21, Pražský Výběr, Jelen and Monkey Business, as well as singers such as Barbora Poláková, David Koller and Paulie Garand, will perform on the stage. The safety and hygiene regulations will be adapted to the current regulations established by the Ministry of Health and the local sanitary station. The organizers will publish and update additional information on their website throughout the summer season. The band Chinaski will also perform pro bono at the concert Chance for Culture (“Šance pro kulturu”), which will be held on Tuesday next week. The concert is organized with the official support of the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Up to 2,500 people will be able to attend the event, which main goal is to show that concerts are a safe place if all the recommended precautions are followed. LUCERNA MUSIC BAR OPEN AIR 2021 15. 6....
With the help of state-of-the-art technologies and borrowed virtual reality glasses, everyone can immerse in watching selected performances from Prague theatres from the comfort of their homes, as well as from a completely new angle – right from the stage, in close vicinity to the actors. The globally unique service called Brejlando has been presented by Prague City Hall together with the Brainz Studios creative group. The uniqueness of Brejlando lies primarily in the manner in which a virtual reality theatrical production is shot. The viewer looks at the scene through the eyes of a 360-degree camera. It is at the centre of everything, the actors move around it and play the scenes towards it. Lighting and surround sound recording are also set accordingly. Compared to a classic visit to the theatre, therefore the spectator has an essentially physical experience, as the actors direct their monologues and views directly at them. Brejlando starts with a recording of the Hamlets of the Na Zábradlí Theatre (directed by Jan Mikulášek) with Petr Čtvrtníček, Jana Plodková, Jiří Vyorálek, Jakub Žáček as well as other actors and Perníková chaloupka (Hans and Gretel) of the Minor Theatre (directed by Jakub Vašíček, Tomáš Jarkovský), with Petr Stach and Monika Načeva. Twice monthly, more productions will be added...
Prague City Council and the Institute of Planning and Development has announced plans to transform parts of Revoluční Street into a pedestrian-friendly promenade. The proposal aims to create more space for pedestrians by widening the streets, adding trees, benches, drinking fountains, and bicycle racks. The road surface will be paved over and driving speeds will be reduced to 30 k/h on the street. Now, 15,000 cars will pass through the street daily. The street is some 295 meters long. The modifications were intended to make Revolučni, Národní, and Na Příkopě streets known as the Hradební korza or “castle promenade” look and feel more like the original Old Town Prague. In an interview with zdopravy.cz, Deputy Mayor of Transport Adam Scheinherr discussed his vision for the future promenade. “We want to turn Revoluční Street into a promenade with wide sidewalks, quality surfaces, benches, and better accessible public transport. As it should be in the center of the modern metropolis,” To accommodate public transport, wider islands will be implemented to the new tram stop closer to the Vltava river. The proposal for the promenade began in 2018 when Aoc architects in partnership with the Institute for Planning and Development conducted a study...
This past year has been rough for everyone who’s longed for the competition and the camaraderie of participating in live road running events. In an attempt to satisfy demand, many organizations including RunCzech have been staging virtual races until it’s safe to host our traditional big celebratory runs. In the meantime, RunCzech has come up with several ways of making virtual races even more exciting and more enticing. “For one thing,” says RunCzech’s Michaela Šimeček, “we’re allowing runners to pick from a variety of different distances—marathon, half marathon, 10 km or a 4.2 km family MiniMarathon. And, in a twist on virtual marathons of the past, the RunCzech allows you to complete your distances over the course of several days.” Giving runners that option means you can take on a race that might otherwise be a little too challenging for you, and still add a marathon or half marathon to your running accomplishments. RunCzech is also adding a significant charitable component to its virtual events. According to Carlo Capalbo, president of the RunCzech Organizing Committee, “We have invented a new twist on the ancient sport of marathoning with our “Battle of the Teams” program. Elite marathoners competing in teams of...
1) Up Vlašská Street To Petřín Hill To make the most of your viewing experience in Big Strahov Garden, take the stairs up from Vlašská Street, that start around the corner of Lobkovický Palace (the German embassy). Avoid turning around until you are on the top of the hill to be utterly astonished at the view. 2) Na Libušince Another workout, that will be rewarded with some spectacular vistas. Walk up the stairs toward the Vyšehrad fortress ramparts, pausing briefly on the balcony halfway to look around. Catch your breath and give your legs a rest when you arrive at the top. There is a bar right in front of Saint Peter and Paul Basilica. 3) Žižkov To Karlín Tunnel This pedestrian tunnel connects Thámova Street in Karlín with Tachovské Square in Žižkov. Try to briefly stop in the middle, where neither end of the tunnel can be seen, to test its acoustics. Funnily enough, the tunnel is located along the Camino di Santiago pilgrimage route. 4) Nuselské Schody A series of stairs (182 in total) descending from Vinohrady to Nusle. At the top of the staircase you will see some spectacular villas. At the bottom stands a unique timber...
The owner of the Energy and Industrial Holding (EPH) and Sparta Prague football, Daniel Křetínský, halted the construction of the luxury Hard Rock Hotel in Prague’s Letná. The reason is the decline in tourism due to measures against the spread of coronavirus. The investor is now also considering modifications to the main project, especially in the interiors. The opening of the complex was originally planned for the first half of 2023. The expansive property will boast 523 rooms and suites along with stellar views overlooking sites such as Letna Park and the Prague Castle. In the original plan, the hotel’s sixth floor will feature a specialty restaurant equipped with terraces overlooking the scenic Vltava river valley. Other highlights will include a three-story, 5,900 square-foot soundwaves of moving light known as the “Feature Wall;” an inviting Lobby Bar; a stylish restaurant featuring an ingredient-driven menu in Sessions and the Constant Grind Coffee & Bar serving as a cafe by day and cocktail bar by night. Staying true to the brand, the property will include a rooftop swimming pool and a full-service Rock Spa as well as a Body Rock Fitness Centre, Rock Shop, @Biz Business Center and the coveted brand-signature Rock...
Unquestionably the main landmark of the Žižkov district, at 216 m in height, it’s also the tallest building in the city. With a 360° view, Prague is laid out before your eyes from the viewing platform at 93 m. The Žižkov Television Tower is the work of architect Václav Aulický and the team of workers Spojprojekt Praha, as well as one of our most distinguished design engineers, Dr. Jiří Kozák. The foundation stone was laid in late October 1985, and on 24 November of the same year, construction began. Testing began in March 1991, and from 3 May 1991, the transmitter switched to standard operations. The transmitter, thanks to which inhabitants of Prague and in the surrounding area have received television and radio signals since the beginning of the nineties of the last century, when the Petřín Tower stopped transmitting and the Cukrák transmitter did not cover the whole capital city, is quite popular among inhabitants of Prague; this is rather unusual compared to the rest of the world. The tower stands 216 meters high, altitude of the observatory is 93 m, the hotel room altitude is 70 m, restaurant’s altitude is 66 m, with a capacity of 180 people. It weighs 11,800 tons and is also...
The Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR Prague) has released a new plan for future housing development in the city. The Housing Development Strategy, which replaces a document from 2004, concentrates on building affordable and quality housing, increasing the number of municipal apartments, and cooperation between the city and significant players in the housing field. Most new housing construction will take place on unused brownfield sites and on suitable municipal land. The new document takes greater account of the current needs of the developing city, and seeks to ensure that Prague no longer has some of the lowest levels of affordable housing of Europe’s capital cities. The new housing strategy includes five priority areas: the construction of affordable and quality housing, development of the municipal housing fund, sustainable housing for specific groups of the population, attractive housing throughout Prague, and cooperation between the city and key players. Petr Hlaváček, Prague’s Deputy Mayor for Spatial Development and the Land Use Plan, says: “It is in the interests of Prague itself that we create a sufficient number of affordable new apartments. At the same time, we must concentrate on raising the quality and attractiveness of housing and improving its sustainability. This will also improve...
The vaccination centre at Prague’s O2 Arena complex is to be a key component in ramping up inoculations. The largest COVID-19 vaccination centre in the Czech Republic started its operations this morning. It will be open daily from 08:00 to 20:00. On the first day, about a thousand people will be vaccinated, the capacity will gradually increase. At maximum workload, healthcare staff will be able to administer the vaccine to 7,000 people a day. People can register for vaccinations at O2 Universum from the beginning of last week. According to Jitka Zinke, a spokeswoman at the Central Military Hospital in Prague (UVN), about 1,000 people were registered on Monday, and about 2,000 on Tuesday. “Negotiations for the lease of the O2 Universum for a large-scale vaccination centre were initiated on the basis of an offer of free rent, and therefore for a symbolic amount of CZK 1,000 for the entire duration of the lease, which the O2 universum complied with. We also agreed to cover demonstrable costs for services that the O2 universum will help to provide for the operation of the vaccination centre, such as cleaning common areas, surveillance of common areas, accreditation services, meals for the staff of...
Around three dozen communists commemorated Labour Day this morning on Střelecký Island. The president and vice-president of the Prague Communist Party, Marta Semelová and Petr Šimůnek, spoke briefly at the memorial plaque – recollecting the events of the 1st Labour Day celebration on May 1, 1890. On the other hand, counter-protesters also showed up at the scene, equipped with banners with slogans saying “Communist Party of Pure Evil” and “Totalitarianism Never Again!”. However, the protest was relatively peaceful, even with the anti-Communist messages. In other related events, the Communists party in Brno on Moravské náměstí, called on the general public to vote left in the parliamentary elections in Fall. There were about 100 members on the scene and a no-show from any opposing parties. Due to the pandemic and lockdown restrictions, attendees were obliged to gather in small numbers and did not celebrate their traditional May Day events. Party Chairman, Vojtěch Filip, advised districts to organize Labour Day celebrations that are tailored to social distancing obligations. He advised setting up events such as promenade concerts, where the general public will just walk by, and communist party members will be able to distribute promotional materials to them without extended close-range contact....
Prague Police are currently investigating an illegal party that took place Tuesday evening. The unlawful gathering allegedly took place on the rooftop of the Archbishop’s palace in Hradčanské Square and is believed to be hosted by Cardinal Duka. The rooftop party was believed to have lasted until one in the morning and attended by notable figures besides Cardinal Duka like his secretary Vojtěch Mátl, Martin Baláž the head of the Protection of the President and Zdeněk Bergman, head of the Prague-Venice company (Pražské Benátky s.r.o.) that ferries tourists along the Vltava. In addition to the gathering being illegal, none of the attendees were seen wearing masks or respirators during the festivities. Jan Rybansky a spokesman for Prague Police stated, “We learned about the event that took place on Hradčanské náměstí on Tuesday evening from the media today. We’re already investigating the matter. In case of suspicion of non-compliance with government regulations, we will report everything to the relevant administrative body for settlement.” When questioned, one of the attendee maintained that the gathering was for a business meeting regarding the upcoming Navalis Saint John’s Celebrations which honor Czech saint and Prague native, Saint John of Nepomuk, patron of all people of...
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