Prague is preparing for a surge in tourism, thanks to a new Dan Brown novel that will soon come to life on Netflix. The bestselling author behind Angels & Demons and Inferno is set to release The Secret of Secrets on September 9, and the plot will once again follow symbologist Robert Langdon, who this time travels to Prague for a lecture — but, as expected in Brown’s universe, things quickly spiral out of control. Although the book is yet to hit shelves, Netflix has already announced plans to adapt it into a feature film. The film adaptation is likely to place Prague front and center, both on screen and in the minds of millions of viewers worldwide. According to Prague City Tourism, the opportunity is being embraced with enthusiasm. Past experience shows that international productions can dramatically increase a city’s visibility and appeal. “With such a strong name and a global platform like Netflix, we expect increased interest from tourists,” said Klára Janderová from Prague City Tourism. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Dan Brown (@authordanbrown) She cites the original Mission: Impossible film, shot in Prague in 1996, as a clear example. Featuring Tom Cruise, it...
Cirque du Soleil will bring one of its most critically acclaimed shows, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities, to Prague. The first public performance will take place on September 3, 2025, and KURIOS will run until October 12, 2025. Tickets for this unique show are now available and would make a perfect Christmas gift. Advance tickets are available now through Cirque Club, with general ticket sales started on December 13. KURIOS will be performed in a giant tent specially designed for Cirque du Soleil performances. For the first time in the Czech Republic, audiences will have the opportunity to witness the breathtaking artistry of Cirque du Soleil under its iconic big top, which can accommodate 2,500 spectators. KURIOS – The Cabinet of Curiosities is widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. True to the Cirque du Soleil signature style, the show combines breathtaking acrobatics with a refreshing blend of poetry, art, and humour. KURIOS offers an escape from reality, drawing audiences into a fantastical world inspired by steampunk, where dreams come to life. 50 artists from 21 countries bring a cabinet of curiosities full of bizarre characters to life, combining artistic masterpieces with humorous storytelling. Premiering in Montreal in 2014, KURIOS has captivated over 6 million...
The Kinsky Palace, a Baroque jewel on Prague’s Old Town Square, will close to the public this summer for an extensive year-long renovation, the National Gallery Prague (NGP) confirmed. As a result, the iconic site will not host any exhibitions in 2025. The reconstruction, estimated at 60 million CZK, will be funded through a subsidy from the Czech Ministry of Culture, according to NGP spokesperson Jana Holcová, speaking to ČTK. The original plan was limited to installing a barrier-free entrance, but the project has since expanded significantly. “The renovation will cover two entrance portals, new flooring, updated heating and electrical systems, window replacements, and a modern elevator to improve accessibility,” Holcová said. The upgrades will focus primarily on the exhibition halls on the second and third floors. The bookstore in the palace shut down operations on June 1 to prepare for the closure. Staff and furniture will be relocated, with some employees temporarily moved to the Veletržní Palace and other gallery locations. A limited number of staff will remain on site throughout the works. Constructed between 1755 and 1765, the Kinsky Palace—originally known as the Golz-Kinsky Palace—stands on layers of Romanesque and Gothic foundations. Its uniform roof and sculpted façade...
On June 4th, Prague’s food scene welcomed a bold new arrival. Seven North, a dining concept already making waves in Vienna, opened inside the Sir Prague Hotel, located just a short walk from the Vltava River. The restaurant introduces a fresh take on Mediterranean cooking, where food becomes a kind of performance and tradition is joyfully disrupted. Set in an eclectic interior designed by Linda Boronkay, the space reflects the spirit of the kitchen: bold, instinctive, and unpredictable. Behind the concept is chef Eyal Shani, whose more than 40 restaurants worldwide have built a cult following. B Dishes are based on Mediterranean roots, with occasional detours into Italian, French, and German inspirations. But for Shani, what matters most isn’t geography—it’s intuition. The menu changes daily, depending on what’s in season or available. It’s handwritten in Comic Sans, a playful detail that matches the restaurant’s unpretentious approach. Guests might share bruschetta with roasted nectarines and cheese, focaccia with sour cream and marinated peppers, eggplant sashimi, steamed spinach with parmesan, or baked potato with a tangy salad. There are also mussels, shrimp, perfectly grilled fish, lamb chops, and handmade ravioli with a sage butter sauce. The cooking relies on simple ingredients: olive...
Prague police are searching for a man caught on security cameras after two separate sexual assaults occurred on Monday morning in the city’s southwest. According to police spokesperson Jan Rybanský, the man first assaulted a woman on the Nové Butovice metro platform and then attacked a second victim shortly afterward in a nearby park. In both cases, the attacker approached his victims from behind, groping them inappropriately. “In the first incident, he grabbed a woman by the buttocks while she was boarding the metro train at Nové Butovice,” said Rybanský. Just minutes later, the same man allegedly followed a 22-year-old woman up a staircase in a nearby park. He reportedly groped both her buttocks and genitals before fleeing the scene. Police have released clear CCTV images of the suspect in hopes the public can help identify him. The footage shows a man with a medium build and light skin, wearing very short dark hair. At the time of the assaults, he was dressed in dark trousers, black and white sneakers, and what appeared to be a black sweatshirt with a large skull symbol in a yellow or gold circle. Authorities are asking for the public’s help. “If you recognize this...
Be it at lunch or dinner, with friends in a restaurant, or at home with a takeaway, there’s no bad time to eat pizza. And no one knows that better than the Top 50 Pizza Awards. London’s Napoli on the Road has been named the best pizzeria in Europe for 2025, according to the highly-regarded 50 Top Pizza guide. Baldoria in Madrid came second on 50 Top Pizza’s ranking. Its signature Búfala Fest pizza featured on our own list, with Time Out Madrid’s editor Gorka Elorrieta calling it ‘a delightful surprise for cheese lovers’. In third place was a tie between Sartoria Panatieri in Barcelona and Via Toledo in Vienna – though the most represented city overall was none other than Paris. The rest of the prestigious list features a mix of established and rising stars. London scores another win with 50 Kalò, owned by Ciro Salvo, coming in fourth. Madrid’s Baldoria, owned by Ciro Cristiano, follows closely in fifth place, also bagging the award for best pasta dish. Pizza Nuova in Prague ranks #27: “Not only the oven but also the classic Neapolitan style of the pizzas is certified by the establishment’s membership to the Associazione Verace Pizza Napolitana. The pizza is the focal point around which a varied gastronomic offer rotates, from...
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands donated a bell, partly made from Russian weapons, to a church in Prague as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine on 5 June. The Freedom Bell was made by the Dutch workshop Royal Eijsbouts, which used pieces of artillery shells and other weapons used by Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine. “This bell has a lot of symbolism in it and it’s a very special project for us,” the owner of the bell foundry, Joost Eijsbouts, told Czech media. “To use material designed for violence and turn it into something peaceful is a good idea.” The bell will be installed in the tower of the Church of the Holy Saviour in Prague, replacing one of the original bells that the Austro-Hungarian army took and turned into weapons during World War I. The ceremony at the church, attended by Czech President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva, was to be one of the highlights of the Dutch royal couple’s visit to Prague. However, King Willem-Alexander was forced to cut short his trip and return home late on the evening of 4 June due to the fall of his government. In March, Ukrainian Foreign Minister...
After previous productions of Animal Farm and Les Misérables, the Prague-based theatre group Drama Queens is returning with their most ambitious project yet: The Trial by Franz Kafka. The ensemble is known for its visual style, physical performances, and emotionally direct approach. With this latest play, the company steps into Kafka’s world of shifting rules, invisible power, and unresolved guilt — offering a stage version of The Trial that focuses on atmosphere and feeling rather than explanation. The story follows Josef K., a man arrested without being told what he’s accused of. As he tries to defend himself, he’s drawn deeper into a system he can’t understand, meeting characters who offer no clear answers. Written between 1914 and 1915, Kafka’s novel is often seen as a study of power, fear, and the struggle to stay human in a system that treats people as faceless objects. In this adaptation by Steven Berkoff, the Drama Queens create a version of “The Trial” that combines Kafka’s text with a physical, image-driven style. The set constantly shifts. Light and sound play central roles. The action unfolds not just through dialogue, but through movement, rhythm, and changes in space. Director Martin Murin says the goal...
The countdown is on for one of Prague’s most anticipated beer events of the summer. From June 10 to 14, the Sour Beer Festival returns for its seventh edition, bringing a wild lineup of colorful, tangy brews to Permanent Pragovka in Prague 9. Visitors can expect a carefully curated selection of Sour Ale, Berliner Weisse, Gose, Pastry Sour, Lambik, and other wild-fermented styles—many of them never before seen in the Czech Republic. “We’re completely hooked on these beers,” say the organizers. “We can’t get enough of the vibrant flavors and brewing creativity. It’s the perfect way to kick off the summer.” Beyond the beers, Permanent Pragovka offers an experience that goes far beyond your average taproom. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PERMANENT Pragovka (@permanent_pragovka) Located in the revitalized industrial district of Vysočany, right next to the Kolbenova metro station, the venue blends Prague’s growing craft beer culture with urban art and a gritty, Berlin-esque atmosphere. Outside, visitors can lounge in the garden, surrounded by murals and installations from the neighboring Pragovka Art District—a thriving hub for contemporary art in the city. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Central Group, one of the largest residential developers in the Czech Republic, has invested over CZK 6 billion in land across Prague in the past year. These record-setting acquisitions include strategic sites in Prague 3, 8, 9, and 18, with plans to build up to 3,500 new apartments in the coming years. The company confirmed that this is its biggest series of land purchases in 30 years, marking a bold push to meet rising housing demand in the capital. Among the most high-profile deals is a parcel adjacent to the Olympik Hotel, between the Libeň Bridge and Invalidovna metro station in Prague 8. The area, currently housing obsolete warehouses, is expected to undergo full transformation into a modern residential district. This location has long been considered a prime target for redevelopment due to its excellent public transport access and proximity to the city center. Central Group has already initiated discussions with city authorities regarding zoning and project approvals. Central Group also finalized deals in several other Prague districts: Prague 3 (Jarov): Land purchased for future apartment blocks. Prague 9 (Vysočany): Sites with existing industrial buildings slated for demolition and residential transformation. Letňany and Zličín: Large development-ready areas located near metro...
In Prague, drivers spend an average of 57 hours a year in rush hour traffic. Smaller Czech cities are also increasingly plagued by traffic jams. Drivers in Brno or Ostrava do not escape similar problems. However, other Czech cities are also increasingly plagued by traffic jams – for example, drivers spend an average of 35 hours a year in České Budějovice and one hour less in Pardubice. Along with the increase in the number and likelihood of traffic collapses, the average emissions released into the air during journeys are also increasing. In Prague, for example, each petrol car emits an average of 842 kg of CO2 in the time it spends in traffic each year. According to a recent Dutch company TomTom research, 84 trees would have to grow annually to absorb this amount of carbon dioxide for every single car stuck in a traffic jam. Prague is testing advanced video analysis of traffic flow Prague will test a new method of obtaining anonymized statistical data about traffic, the city website informs. In particular, municipal company Operátor ICT will be making advanced video analysis, with the objective of improving the management of the traffic flow and making it more efficient. The purpose is for the capital city to have backing for...
Prague Music Festival (‘Praha Žije Hudbou’) will take place between the 6th and 7th of June. 200 musicians will take part in the ninth year of the street art festival, playing in the streets, squares, and parks of Prague. Praha Žije Hudbou is a multigenre street art festival whose aim is to present street art to the public and support the idea of busking. This multi-genre festival aims to showcase street art and promote the culture of busking — spontaneous artistic performances in public spaces. Over 120 acts, including well-known names such as Annet X, Anki, singer-accordionist Rozálie, David Kraus & Gipsy Brothers, and singer-songwriter Kvietah, will perform across more than 20 locations throughout the city. The festival promotes a simple motto: Art belongs in the streets. With performances ranging from live music to theatre, dance, and magic, Praha Žije Hudbou offers a one-of-a-kind cultural experience accessible to all. What is busking? Busking refers to any form of street performance, not just music. Performers may sing, dance, act, or even perform magic in public spaces. Traditionally, audiences show their appreciation by dropping a voluntary contribution into the performer’s hat. All events in the festival are free of charge, but artists rely on...
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