Two graffiti “artists” took his craft to Prague’s Charles Bridge yesterday, leaving the city’s landmark with not just a tag but a mostly-illegible diatribe that stretches for about 5 meters down the Bridge’s side wall towards the Old Town end. The vandal appears to be two foreigners. They sprayed the pillar of the Charles Bridge, located between Kampa and the street at the Lusatian Seminary. Police officers arrested the two men immediately. Because Charles Bridge is a national monument, the offender faces a higher penalty that could result in a maximum sentence of three years in prison. The vandalism occurred yesterday at around ten in the evening. Graffiti on national monuments is rare but not unknown: A Japanese tourist in December 2014 painted on an underpass that was part of the National Theater. In October 2014, a French tourist painted teeth and a tongue on the National Theater itself. The Astronomical Clock Tower has also been damaged by vandals on several occasions. Author: red
A record 150,000 people attended British artist Ed Sheeran’s two Prague concerts on July 7 and 8. The concerts count as the most visited shows ever held in the Czech Republic, organizers told CTK on Tuesday. Ed Sheeran has four Grammy awards, five BRIT awards, and was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2017. His four sold-out shows at Wembley were the biggest solo performances the UK has ever seen. The sheer magnitude of Sheeran’s importance can be best described on his third album ÷ (Divide). Published last year, Divide has so far won a Grammy, sold more than 15 million copies, and practically destroyed every chart it entered, mostly thanks to hits like Shape of You (third best-selling single in British history, the single most streamed song on Spotify), Castle on the Hill, Galway Girl, Perfect, or Happier. It’s safe to say that Divide is another milestone in pop music history, following the footsteps of + (Plus, 2011) and x (Multiply, 2014). Author: red
From July 4trh to September 19th, Wallenstein Garden hosts classical music concerts every Thursday at 5.00 p.m. until September 26, 2019. You can listen for free to performing brass bands, choral groups, jazz bands and many others. 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. July programme 4. 7. Chamber and ensemble variations by the Elementary Art School Odry – under the auspices of senator Jitka Seitlová 11. 7. Summer gospels by the ,,Duše zpívej” from Zlín under the baton of Roland Cham and Kevon Stevy Claire – under the auspices of senator Tomáš Goláň 18. 7. Veselá muzika Ratíškovice – under the auspices of senator Anna Hubáčková 25. 7. Anna Lukášová & Litera – under the auspices of senator Miroslav Adámek 27. 7. Commedia dell′arte from 4.00, 5.30 and 7 p.m. an open-air theatre and music performance, Chorea Historica and Enrico...
In order to commemorate the end of WW2, the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic is going to open for the public Liechtenstein Palace at the Kampa, a historic palace built in the late 17th century, renovated in 1864. Liechtenstein Palace is one of the most beautiful and largest palaces in Prague. It´s used for representative purposes by The Office of the Government of the Czech Republic. On the second floor, there are apartments, in 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 Presidium. Its premises were enlarged by one basement level and the peripheral walls were secured against the threat of slipping down into the Vltava river From 1895 the palace belonged to the Prague Municipality, which used it for a variety of official purposes, and made several adaptations. The enclosing wall was pulled down in 1941 – 1942, and after World War II...
So, you want to have a Wienerschnitzel and don’t want to travel to Vienna… Well, no problem, Vila Kajetánka is ready to help. This restaurant is located in a charming building in this not very busy park with a pond full of fish. Originally a vineyard, later a monastery and finally a tiny castle, it was renovated in 2010 and turned into a restaurant capable of hosting big group functions. But you don’t have to worry—it is usually a very quiet place. I strongly recommend sitting outside enjoying the kind of environment you would not expect to find about 100 meters from a major road. It probably helps that to get here you have to take a bus (180 to station Kajetánka) or tram (22 or 25 to the station Marjánka) and walk a little. From the tram go straight downhill and cross the major road at the traffic lights. Once you see the nice old yellow building in the park, you are in the right place. Get your schnitzel (almost certainly you will have to take half of it home) and enjoy the cold glass of beer. Author: Michal Lebl. You can find the original article here Spotted by Locals Prague is a blog (and iPhone &...
Sunday was the warmest day ever recorded at Prague’s Klementinum, the oldest Czech monitoring station. The temperature reached 37.9 degrees Celsius, the highest since measurements began in 1775. The previous record for the 30th of June at Klementinum was 35.7 degrees, set in 1950. For June as a whole, the average national temperature was 20.7C, which was the warmest since 1961 when forecasters began monitoring monthly averages. Across Europe, several other records were set as well, with a town in southern France reporting a new national high of 45.9 C on June 28. Last week much of Europe sweltered in an early summer blast of scorching temperatures, as scientists warn that global warming linked to human fossil fuel use could make such heatwaves more frequent. Author: red
The National Gallery Prague (NGP) opened a large exhibition French Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Ordrupgaard Collection with 60 works including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro on June 29 in the Kinsky Palace. The display will show also artistic overlaps with other artistic tendencies. Romantic painting will be represented by Eugène Delacroix and the realistic method by Gustave Courbet or the artists of the so-called Barbizon school, such as Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot and Charles-François Daubigny. The outstanding works from the collection of sixty paintings will also include chef d’oeuvres by post-Impressionists Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin. Since autumn 2017, Ordrupgaard’s unique collection of French art has been touring outside the borders of Denmark. The museum is closed, and the French masterpieces have therefore been available for loan to a large number of prominent museums abroad. Curators: Petr Šámal, Petra Kolářová More information here
Have you ever think about having dinner in a galactic spaceship? You don’t need to become cosmonaut or travel to NASA museum. You can just visit a newly open Cyberdog in Prague. I can’t promise you the zero-gravity experience, but robotic hand Kuka who is serving drinks here is a great companion to your futuristic discovery. Futuristic Design Cyberdog is a two-floor building made from the material of a spaceship that might evoke you the shape of a dog. Inside of this creature is a futuristic wine bar and restaurant that is served by a robotic hand Kuka. The interior evokes sci-fi movies, with its perfectly simple design, galactic music and lightening completing your futuristic experience. This is the only project of its kind in Europe where customers are served by a robot with complete automatization from the order and serving to the payment. But no worries, humans are still present here. If you feel uncomfortable with the menu on a tablet or cashless payment, there is always somebody with a warm smile that will help you to enjoy this experience. The authors, architect Tomáš Císař and artist David Černý, included many interesting details. You might know the controversial art...
This American legend is not only a motorcycle manufacturer but also the ambassador to a lifestyle. You can enjoy the authentic atmosphere of Prague combined with the adrenalin and excitement of a Harley-Davidson rally, open to riders of all motorcycle brands. The peak of the event is the Biker’s Parade through the city center. The program features shows, exhibitions, competitions, and music performances. The event will be packed with vendors from leading Prague bars and it is a party in the style of worry-free riding. Whatever your idea of Harley-Davidson, if you ride on any other brand or you just like motorcycles, you’re welcome! The event includes exceptional motorcycle exposition where you’ll be able to see both antique and modern models of Harley-Davidson from 1923 – 2018. As part of the expo, there are motorcycle accessories and a video projection with the theme Harley-Davidson. You can admire more than 100 models of motorcycles. It belongs to one of the biggest expos of Harley-Davidson in Europe. Guided tours of the expo are also available for those interested! Admission fee: Pre-sale CZK 500 Admission fee for visitors over 70 years old, pregnant women, disabled Author: red
When Unibail-Rodamco acquired Westfield last year, one of its aims was to leverage the hallowed Westfield mall brand among its European Holdings. Today, the combined Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield named the first 10 Westfields on the continent. Seven of them are in France: Westfield Les Quatre Temps; Westfield Forum des Halles; Westfield Vélizy 2; Westfield Parly 2; Westfield Carré Sénart, Westfield Rosny 2 in the Paris region, and Westfield Euralille in Lille. Poland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic will host the remaining three: Westfield Arkadia in Warsaw, Westfield Mall of Scandinavia in Stockholm, and Westfield Chodov in Prague. The shopping center in Chodov underwent an extensive reconstruction two years ago and is currently the largest one in Prague with 300 shops. It opened on November 9, 2005. “As the only global brand in the industry, the introduction of Westfield will enhance the value and positioning of our destinations across Continental Europe [and provide] an international platform for retailers to enter new markets,” said URW group CEO Christophe Cuvillier in a press release announcing the locations. A marketing and advertising campaign employing cinema, TV, print, and social media will support the introduction of the Westfield brand in all four countries where it’s being introduced. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is...
Benthem Crouwel Architects has been announced as the winner of a competition to design a new residential district in Prague, presented in collaboration with local firm RA15. The competition, organized by Penta Real Estate, saw 160 entries distilled down to 44, and then 5 finalists. In a unanimous verdict, the jury praised Benthem Crouwel’s decision to integrate a large, publically-accessible park into the project. The new residential complex is located in Nádraží Žižkov area, situated between a former freight station with abandoned train tracks and a more urban, lively city landscape. The design strikes a balance between functionality, a human scale, and contact with nature, with the placement of apartment buildings at the edge of the plot creating a large open central park. The park is open to residents and locals, serving as a communal space for people to connect, relax, and enjoy the outdoors, while also offering a biodiverse environment where local species and plants can thrive. The modular efficiency and straightforward design principles allow for the creation of a verity of apartments in different sizes, accommodating a diverse set of residents. In the words of the architects, the scheme “offers its residents the best of both city and nature: highly functional apartments...
Proposals to re-erect a Baroque column with a Marian statue in Old Town Square has led to a religious controversy. A group of Catholics and Prague history enthusiasts hope to erect in the city’s central Old Town Square a replica of the original column built in the 1650s and torn down in 1918. Its height reached almost 14 m and on the top, there was a two meters high golden-plated statue of Virgin Mary, in the corners of the stone railings there were four groups of angels fighting with evil forces. The column was viewed as a symbol of the Habsburg empire. It was erected to commemorated Prague’s defenders against the Protestant Swedish army at the end of the Thirty Years War of 1618-1648. The Marian Column was also very important for time determination because its shadow was showing the high noon during its fall over the Prague Meridian. In the past, similar plans to re-erect the column were stopped under both Nazi and Communist rule when many Czechs turned away from the Catholic Church. In 1989 — shortly after the fall of Communism — local Catholics and history enthusiasts set up the “Association for the Renewal of the Marian Column.” Archbishop Dominik Duka of...
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