Deputy Minister for Transport Adam Scheinherr (Praha sobě) denied that the annual pass for Prague City Transport will raise from the present CZK 3,600 to CZK 5,500, the news site E15 reported. The cost of parking would also go up. Scheinherr will suggest that the price would increase by CZK 1 per day, ie by CZK 365 per year. “In this way, passengers can cover the higher costs of the transport company in the following years,” Scheinherr says. “Only in ten years, the pass should become doubly expensive,” he added. “Last week, some politicians have chosen the most extreme option and scare Prague citizens. The annual pass won’t cost CZK 5,500 from 2021,” the deputy said. The price of an annual pass would thus increase by CZK 365 year-on-year from the current CZK 3,650 – to CZK 4,015, starting from January 1, 2021. In just three months during the coronavirus crisis, Prague Transport Company lost CZK 500 million in fares and expects to collect up to CZK 1.7 billion less from passengers in the whole year. On the contrary, costs had been rising before the crisis, mainly because of the drivers’ salaries. Prague City decided to reduce the annual pass...
Do you love dinosaurs? Now can you enjoy a new virtual reality attraction at Premium Outlet Prague Airport. You will travel 80 million years into the past and the prehistoric world and its inhabitants – the greatest giants of our planet. This multisensory project, which covers an area of more than 200 square meters, can be attended by an individual from 8 years or a group of up to 4 people. The trip offers an unusual amount of experience and knowledge, encounters iconic dinosaurs of the time, such as Ankylosaurs, Triceratops, and Pteranodons. And undoubtedly the biggest will be face-to-face with the most famous dinosaur in history – Tyrannosaur rex. The essence of the game is to collect items that will help determine what historical creatures could actually look like. “The goal is also to dispel people’s myths, such as how big the dinosaurs were. That’s why we consulted with experts all year round,” said Adam Paclt, CEO of DIVR Labs. “To provide the best experience for time-travelers, we built a special glider base deep inside the jungle. The real-world gliders are state of the art devices providing multi-sensory feedback,” added Paclt. The combination of the latest dimension of virtual...
Kramář Villa is open to the public on Saturday, as part of a series of government building “Open Day” events. Built between 1911 and 1914 by Karel Kramář, a politician and the future first Czechoslovak prime minister, the villa has over 700 m2 of floor space. Since 1998, this villa has been the official residence of the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. Although it is difficult to categorize the architectural style of the villa, as Neo-Baroque features are complemented by typically Art Nouveau elements, it is considered one of the most striking examples of Prague villa design. It consisted of 56 rooms used for diverse purposes – including bedrooms, studies, dining and drawing rooms, guest suites, and even a bathhouse, on a total area of 700 square metres. Hot houses, a tennis court, and a park were built in its surroundings. The original interior of the villa was designed and executed in collaboration with such outstanding artists as J. Beneš, professor of the College of Applied Arts, and sculptor Celda Klouček. After the death of Karel and Nadezhda Kramář, the villa passed into the ownership of the Karel Kramář Society. At the end of the 1930s it was administered by the National...
The Dyzajn Market Holiday edition will take place on August 1 and 2 at the Exhibition Grounds in Prague’s Holešovice, in front of the Industrial Palace. More than 130 designers will present women and men fashion, children´s clothing, various handbags, original headwear, jewelry, and accessories. You can look forward to original ideas and quality workmanship. In addition to Czech designers, Dyzajn Market will also welcome 16 foreign artists, from Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, and Austria. For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, there will also be a corner for children. Admission is free, pets are welcome. This two-day-event offers an interesting cultural program as well. There are music performances, author readings, and fashion shows. Dyzajn Market Holiday will also include a food zone with delicacies, heavenly sweet cakes as well as healthy snacks and modern street food, drinks and specialty coffee. Production and materials “We aim to examine the work of our participants in detail as much as possible. We ask them about the origin of materials and the location of production,” explains Olga Velíšková, the organizer of the event. “We prefer locally made products to those that carry various certificates, but whose origin is from the other part of the...
Czech Airlines have recently announced new dates for this special tourist service, targeting local citizens aiming to help them rediscover their own capital. A series of adventure flights will take a small number of passengers on a sightseeing flight above Prague. The tickets cost CZK 1,490. Discovering Prague and its surroundings from the top “Due to the great interest in our first series of scenic flights around Prague at a low cruising altitude on the occasion of the Runway Park event hosted by Prague Airport, additional flights have been added to our schedule. The additional flights will be operated on 18 July at 2:00 p.m. and 19 July at 10:00 a.m. The universal ticket price is CZK 1,490, including all charges and taxes,” wrote on Instagram Czech Airlines. The Czech flag carrier is repeating its campaign from two years ago when on the occasion of the company’s 95th anniversary they offered low-level flights over Prague. This year once more a number of adventure flights with 70 passengers each will allow the locals to rediscover the beauties of their own country from a bird’s-eye perspective. Passengers will have the opportunity to experience flights with the symbolic number OK 97 – symbolic...
According to the Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch, the compulsory use of facemasks on public transport may return from October or November. “In autumn, the normal seasonal flu could compound health risks stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Additional tests will also be needed to exclude other diseases,” says Vojtech. “The incidence of the disease will determine whether we need to wear face masks again. We need to prevent the spread of infection when other respiratory viruses will circulate,” added Vojtěch. Currently, masks are mandatory only in the Prague metro and in public transport in the Moravian-Silesian and Jihlava regions. It should also be worn in inpatient facilities and nursing homes, as well as indoors at public events. The compulsory use of the face mask was introduced by the Czech government on March 19, when citizens were “obliged to wear any form of respiratory protection in public places, including in the open air”. The Czech Republic had 13,238 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection by Tuesday morning, with 64 new infections on Monday. So far 8,373 people have recovered and 353 people have died. Although the virus is still circulating in Prague, the capital city has only seen a residual amount of...
The current logo of the City of Prague, ie a red box with four language versions of the word “Praha”, is already twenty years old and authorities are slowly beginning to talk about a new modern variant. The KONTRA Studio came up with the first unofficial design. “We wanted to show what we can do and give Prague a kind of gift after the pandemic. We think that it is time for the city to emerge in a nicer way, with a new visual identity,” says the founder of the Kontra studio, Adam Ondráček. “The current logo is just a square with text. We are working to create a logo with a heart to symbolize Prague as the heart of Europe, and also with the coat of arms, which refers to the royal city,” says Markéta Steiner, graphic designer from KONTRA. The current logo was created twenty years ago by designer Aleš Najbrt. His work is often described as “timeless”, but the city is still looking around for a new brand identity. The Prague representative Martin Benda (Praha sobě) stated that “the current logo brings with it certain disadvantages and complications. For example, the relationship between the logo and the...
Summer is in full swing and Prague has a lot to offer this week. Even if you are staying in Prague, you can still travel around the world. Enjoy french vibes during the french festival at Kampa, taste prosecco at Prosecco party, or visit different cities in CAMP, starting with New York this week. July 14 – July 19 French market at Kampa: You can enjoy great french delicacies such as cheeses, wines, snails, or macarons. There will be live music, concerts, and performance for kids. Free admission. Where: Kampa, under Charles bridge July 14 Evening yoga at Lucerna rooftop When: Starts at 7 p.m. Where: Lucerna rooftop Ticket: 250 CZK July 16 – July 19 French riviera in Manifesto Florenc: Enjoy the French atmosphere in the heart of Prague. French cuisine, beach, french movies in summer cinema, live music, and wine tasting is waiting for you. When: Daily 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Where: Manifesto market Florenc July 16 Prosecco party at Lucerna rooftop When: Starts at 4 p.m. Entrance fee: 150 CZK July 17 Lucerna Music bar open-air concert: Queenie – World Queen Tribute Band When: Starts at 8 p.m. Where: Výstaviště Holešovice Ticket: 590 CZK July 18...
Rašínovo and Hořejší nábřeží will be connected by a new regular ferry service. Praguers and tourists will be able to travel faster between the two banks of the Vltava River. The ferry, called Šemík, will be operated by the well-known Prague Venice company. The first boat will leave this Friday, July 10, from the Smíchov side. Šemík has a capacity of 40 passengers and is wheelchair accessible. The ferry will operate every day from 10 am to 10 pm. On Saturday, the service starts at 7:30. However, the Prague Venice company warns that the timetable may change during the year according to the number of passengers. The ticket price per person is CZK 20. About Prague Venice Company The Prague Venice company (Pražské Benátky s.r.o.) runs ferry cruises on the Moldau River and the Canal Čertovka (Devil’s Stream) in the heart of Prague. The company was founded AD 1993 by Mr. Zdeněk Bergman, a Prague ferryman. After finishing his studies of the science of water supply and distribution, he commenced building up the company that combines his dream of carrying out the boating trade and his love for old Prague, together with his desire to acquaint as many people as possible...
The concerts in the Wallenstein Garden have become an imaginary landmark dividing the old and the new FOK seasons, and this year is no different. On August 26, Wallenstein Garden hosts a classical music concert starting at 5 pm. You can enjoy the Symphony No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven, the Waltz of the Flowers by Tchaikovsky, and music from the popular series Game of Thrones. The garden was created at the same time as the Wallenstein Palace in the early 17th century, in the lower part of the Malá Strana District. It displays a fine example of Mannerist layout and decoration, with very diverse sections. It is dominated by an aisle lined with bronze sculptures, an impressive Sala Terrena, and an amazing artificial grotto. During the last renovation in 2012, the appearance of the gardens was restored into the original state from 1920’s. Address: Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada), Letenská, Praha 1 – Malá Strana, 118 00 Program: Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op. 67 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flowers Film Music Pirates of the Caribbean, Game of Thrones, Dinner for Adele Jan Kučera | conductor Free admission.
This period of the year is usually dedicated to the International film festival in Karlovy Vary. This year you can support movie industry while watching one of the 16 movies in 96 cinema over the CZ within the project “Tady Vary”. Or you can just welcome summer with one of the following events. July 3 – July 11 Tady Vary – 16 movies in 96 cinema as a replacement of the International movie festival Karlovy Vary July 7 Morning yoga on the “Dům Radost” rooftop. When: Starts at 7:30 a.m. Where: W.Churchill square, Prague 3 Ticket: 244czk July 7 Frida – Viva la vida – premiere When: 7p.m. – 10p.m. Where: DOX, Prague 7 July 8 Evening yoga on the Lucerna rooftop When: starts at 8:30 p.m. Where: Štěpánská 61, Prague 1 July 8 Boat cruise Altenburg with electro, hip-hop, and house party. When: Starts at 6 p.m. Where: Rašín embankment close to Výtoň, Boat Tajemství Where: 180-220czk July 9 Concert of Kapitán Demo Where: Žižkov beer garden When: starts at 8p.m. July 9 Alebrijes cocina mexicana celebrates 3rd b-day at Manifesto Smíchov. When: 5p.m.-10p.m. July 12 Kaleidoscope performance of Cirk La Putyka. Show full od acrobatics, English friendly. When:...
On the occasion of the opening of Runway Park, Czech Airlines has prepared a series of sightseeing flights over Prague at low altitude. The first flights will take place on Saturday, July 11 at 14:00 and on Sunday, July 12 at 10:00. In case of great interest, CSA will organize flights on other dates. Flights will be carried out by an ATR 72 turboprop aircraft with a capacity of 70 seats. The flight will last about 30-40 minutes. The plane will fly over Prague, Křívoklat, Točnik, Karlštejn, and Český Šternberk castles. The altitude will reach 800 meters. Passengers can choose a seat on board for free and register online on the flight 36 hours before departure. The ticket price is 1490 CZK, including all fees and taxes. Tickets can be purchased on the airline’s website and sales will begin on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The Runway Czech The Runway Czech will be open every day until August 23. On weekdays, children and adults will enjoy a tour of airport and aircraft technology, near big passenger aircraft. Runway Park will have a theme with an accompanying program from Friday to Sunday, which will introduce airport and aircraft technology, as well as...
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