The Neo-Renaissance Stránov Château is situated in the village of Jizerní Vtelno near Mladá Boleslav in Central Bohemia. However, the interiors and exteriors are currently undergoing partial reconstructions. You can take a guided tour through the château interiors or climb up the Gothic castle tower with a beautiful view of the River Jizera valley. The original castle was built between 1463 and 1468 by Jaroš of Svojovice. The period is represented by the well-preserved distinctive stone tower. At that time, the castle was the centre of a relatively large property that was in the 2nd half of the 16th century in the possession of the Berka family from Dubá. It was at that time that the original castle was completely changed – rebuilt in the Renaissance style: the renovation was completed at the beginning of the 17th century. The last stage of the renovation, in the late Renaissance style, was carried out on the order of Vilém Slavata of Chlum. The look of the chateau was then maintained until the mid 18th century, when (in 1746) the family of Příchovský from Příchovice took the assets into their possession. In 1767, Jan Příchovský had a new church built on the premises...
Ryanair is set to introduce a fourth aircraft at Prague Airport for the upcoming winter season, along with the launch of six new routes. During the winter season, Ryanair will extend its routes from Prague to include Catania, East Midlands, Gdansk, Malaga, Seville, and Tirana. It will also boost the number of flights on 12 other routes, such as Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, and Rome. The company’s addition of a fourth aircraft to its Prague Airport base represents an investment of approximately CZK 2.3 billion and will generate 30 new jobs. Jiří Vyskoč, the Executive Director of Air Business Development at Prague Airport, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Prague Airport is delighted with Ryanair’s expansion in Prague, offering new destinations and additional based aircraft. We are particularly pleased that this growth continues into the winter season, providing passengers with more direct flight options to and from our airport.” Ryanair’s Jason McGuinness also commented, saying, “Ryanair is delighted to offer Prague customers even more choices and lower fares this winter, with 27 routes, including six exciting new ones.” Winter Season in the Czech Republic Smartwings has also recently unveiled its plans for the winter season, which will include direct connections from Czech airports to...
From October 2, Czech Airlines will resume its Prague-Yerevan-Prague flights. These flights will be operated on Mondays and Thursdays, the “Armenia” International Airports CJSC reported. “The demand for flights from Armenia to Europe, including the Czech Republic, tends to grow, so we decided to resume the Prague-Yerevan route after five years. In recent years, the popularity of Transcaucasian destinations has increased among Czech travelers as well, so we are sure that they will be happy to receive this news,” said Jan Toth, Commercial Director of the company. The flight from Prague will be a night flight, departing at 01:45 and arriving in Yerevan at 07:20 local time. Return travelers will depart at 08:05 and arrive in the Czech capital at 10:15. Tickets are already on sale. The cost of a one-way flight starts from 6,000 CZK. This is more than double the price of WizzAir, which has been flying from Prague to Yerevan for the past two months. However, a few weeks ago, the Hungarian low-cost carrier announced that it had decided to abandon the route and the September 15th flight would be its last. For the availability of the respective airline tickets, their acquisition, and other details, please visit...
Air carrier Smartwings is adding a new destination to its autumn offering. On November 1, the airline is launching direct scheduled flights from Prague to Cairo, the capital of Egypt. The service will be operated twice a week. Cairo is the seventh Smartwings destination in Egypt, in addition to Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm Al Sheikh, Al Alamain, Taba, and Marsa Matrouh. Flight tickets to Cairo are already available on Smartwings and Czech Airlines websites (under a code-share agreement) and from flight ticket vendors. Flight will depart from Prague Airport every Wednesday and Saturday night at 22:50 with arrival in Cairo at 3:40 local time. The return flight from Cairo to Prague is scheduled to depart from Cairo on Thursday and Sunday at 4:30 local time, with arrival at Prague Airport at 7:35. “We are happy to be able to offer our customers direct flights between Prague and Cairo, Egypt, for the first time ever. We are also planning to increase the capacity and frequency of flights to this attractive destination for the summer flight schedule,” says Petr Šujan, Smartwings Sales Director. Smartwings will offer direct flights from Czech airports to more than two dozen destinations under the winter schedule. Smartwings...
Don’t buy postcards, see the places yourself! Here are the most beautiful views of nature in the Czech Republic. Beautiful Views in Bohemia Na Vrchovnici The green tourist mark from the town Blažim will lead you to what’s probably the most beautiful view on the river Vltava, specifically its water reservoir Slapská přehrada. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da marketa (@plichtovam) Pančavy Waterfall The 148-meter-long Pančavy Waterfall near Špindlerům Mlýn offers a breathtaking view. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Kam na výlet? (@kamnavylet.cz) Ořešník The rock Ořešník rises over the north-Bohemian town Hejnice. You can reach the vantage point walking up the stone stairs carved in the rock. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Region Liberec (@regionliberec) Baba Baba is a natural monument near the village Purkanec and close to Hluboká nad Vltavou with its Sleeping Beauty castle. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Budějčanda ♥️ České Budějovice (@budejcanda) Na Vraném There are several vantage points to enjoy beautiful views of the meanders of the Vltava river. One of them is the vantage point Na Vraném near the village Solenice, from which you...
By: Gracie Schutt Bones and skulls are normally popular Halloween decorations, but at the Sedlec Ossuary, in Kutná Hora – a town about an hour from the city of Prague – bones and skulls are everywhere you look. With walls lined up and down with bones, chandeliers crafted human skulls, and glass cases filled with wounded heads, the Sedlec Ossuary is a popular place among tourists. The Sedlec Ossuary is a Roman Catholic Chapel, the oldest in Europe at 600-years-old, that was created with 40,000 human remains. It was inspired by Jerusalem design, with a high level of gothic style. “It’s not a dark tourism spot at all, and we do not want to be perceived like that,” says Radka Krejčí, the director of the ossuary. She further explains that even though people might come because they assume it is dark tourism, she wants people to know that this is a sacred place and to respect the Christian values it has. It is still to this day used for Catholic mass and other ceremonies. Many of the tourists have not gotten this message that this chapel is a spiritual place, not a place for pictures, creepiness, or publicity. One of...
STR (Smith Travel Research) reports that in the second quarter of this year Prague moved closer to other European destinations’ average room rates as it chips away at its reputation as a cheap destination. The average room rate in Prague has risen at a faster pace than, for example, Vienna and Berlin, and this upward trend is something the capital is keen to hold on to. In June, the year-on-year increase in the average room rate in Prague overtook Berlin and Vienna, recording price growth of more than 19%. Prague’s hotel room rates are now similar to those of historically more expensive European destinations and have stormed ahead of those charged by eastern neighbours such as Bratislava and Warsaw. In June, the average daily hotel room rate in Prague was €126, compared to around €140 in Vienna and Berlin. Neighbouring destinations such as Bratislava and Warsaw were well below this figure (with Bratislava reporting €100 and Warsaw €108). In April and May, Prague even outperformed the German capital in its average room rate. “Prague finds itself on a healthy path forwards and needs to maintain this momentum. Our aim is to steadily strip Prague of its tag as a cheap...
Summer is a fantastic time for cyclists, particularly when new cycling routes are being created throughout the Czech Republic. These paths lead to picturesque places and are gaining popularity, encouraging more people to ride their bikes. Among the many favorite cycling paths, we have carefully selected seven well-tested and popular ones for you to explore. The Elbe River Trail: Consistently ranked among the most popular cycling routes, the Elbe River Trail is a diverse long-distance path in Europe. It forms a part of the EuroVelo 4 and EuroVelo 7 European cycling routes and spans 1300 kilometers from the source of the Elbe River to the North Sea. If you prefer to stay within the Czech borders, there is a 370-kilometer section of the trail passing through Hradec Králové, Pardubice, Central Bohemia, and Ústí nad Labem. The entire Elbe River Trail offers countless sections to explore. One of the most beloved segments is the 150-kilometer route from Prague to Českosaské Švýcarsko (Czech-Saxon Switzerland), taking you through Mělník, Litoměřice, Ústí nad Labem, and concluding in Děčín. It’s an ideal option for an extended weekend trip. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to explore various landmarks and points of interest, such as...
China Airlines has launched a direct flight from Prague to Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. The flight, which takes around 11 hours and 30 minutes, began on July 18 and will operate twice a week. The new flight is expected to boost tourism and trade between the Czech Republic and Taiwan, a major economic and technological hub, and is home to a number of historical and cultural sites. The flight is being operated by an A350-900, which can accommodate up to 306 passengers. Tickets for the flight are available through China Airlines’ website or through travel agencies. The launch of the new flight is a significant development for the Czech Republic, as it is the first direct flight between the country and Taiwan. According to Josef Trejbal, the director of Letuška.cz, direct flight to Taiwan can open up travel options to other destinations. He stated, “China Airlines is the largest Taiwanese carrier with connections to an extensive network of many other Asian destinations as well as Australia.” Tickets to other places with transfers in Taipei start at 20,000 CZK. The return of a direct flight to Seoul Prague Airport currently offers long-haul connections to Amman, Dubai, Doha, Muscat, and Salalah...
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair is set to launch direct flights between Prague, and Catania, a vibrant city located on the eastern coast of Sicily. Commencing operations on October 31, 2023, this new route will provide travelers with convenient and affordable travel options between the two destinations. Ryanair will operate on the Prague-Catania route twice a week, with flights scheduled for Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight duration is estimated to be approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Tickets for flights are already available for purchase, and prices for one-way fares start from 1,500 CZK. Catania offers visitors a taste of Sicilian charm, with its picturesque coastal setting, UNESCO-listed Baroque architecture, and proximity to the majestic Mount Etna volcano. Walking through the streets of Catania, visitors will encounter magnificent buildings adorned with intricate facades, such as the stunning Catania Cathedral and the famous Palazzo Biscari. For adventurous travelers, a visit to Mount Etna offers the opportunity to explore its lunar-like landscapes, hike through ancient lava fields, and even witness volcanic activity up close. The surrounding region also boasts picturesque vineyards and orchards, where visitors can savor the flavors of local produce, including world-renowned wines and delectable citrus fruits. In addition to its...
There has been a boom in the number of Czech tourists travelling to Poland for their summer holidays, data from travel agencies and local authorities show. Visitors from the landlocked Czech Republic are in particular heading to the beaches of Poland’s Baltic Sea coast. “For the first time ever, we are seeing that Poland is among the most popular summer destinations,” Ladislav Veselý, director of the Czech booking portal Slevomat, told the Czech edition of Forbes. The magazine has dubbed Poland the “new Croatia”, in reference to another popular holiday destination. Sales of stays in Poland booked through Slevomat have increased by 50% since last year, with destinations along the Baltic coast being the most popular for Czech holidaymakers. “Czechs have discovered the charm of the beaches there, which are sandy, clean and above all not nearly as crowded as elsewhere,” Veselý told Forbes. Many other travel agencies in Czechia have also seen heightened interest in and bookings of Polish vacations, with Forbes reporting that another booking platform, Dovolena.cz, has registered a 158% increase in interest in Polish holidays since January. Travel company Invia, which represents more than 150 Czech and foreign travel agencies, has also reported a doubling of interest in holidays in Poland...
German low-cost airline Eurowings will start operating a direct scheduled flight between Prague and the Moroccan resort city of Agadir from November 1, 2023. This was announced on Friday by the press service of the Václav Havel Airport in Prague. The flight will operate between the cities twice a week – on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Travel time will be 4 hours and 25 minutes. The airline will operate Airbus A320 aircraft. Tickets are already on sale. One-way fares for January start at 2,139 CZK. In November and December tickets are more expensive – from 4029 CZK. At the moment, the Czech Republic and Morocco are connected only by charter flights operated by the FISCHER travel agency. Agadir is situated in southwest Morocco. The city is a popular surfing destination.
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