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The Brussels’ Flower Carpet is coming to Prague
This tapestry made of several tens of thousands of live flowers will adorn Old Town Square. Visitors will be able to see this singular exhibit from 3 to 5 September. The ceremonial opening of the exhibit will be held on 3 September at 6 o’clock in the evening.
Sázava voted most romantic Czech river
All Czech rivers have their own unforgettable charm. The Berounka runs gently and quietly through forested valleys and is ideal for beginners and families with children. The rapids of the Sázava will give water sportsmen a hard time and test the skills of both rowers to manoeuvre the boat among the rocks. The longest Czech river, the Vltava, also has numerous rapids. Lovers of unspoilt countryside will appreciate its upper reaches flowing through the Šumava National Park. But which river is the right one for a summer trip in search of adventure and romance?
Neoclassicism and Biedermeier once again under the spotlight
From 6 May to 17 October, the best of the Liechtenstein collections can be seen at the Waldstein Riding School, Prague. Hans-Adam II, the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein, has lent his valuable collection for this unique exhibition entitled “Neoclassicism and Biedermeier”. This collection is complemented by works from Czech collections and archives.
Experiences are a fun type of learning for children – try to find places and activities that more effectively develop their creativity
Would you like to enjoy your time off with your children, but are not sure exactly where to go and what in fact to do when you get there, what would be fun for your children, develop their imagination and motor skills and perhaps even teach them something in a non-violent manner? Then try to choose from our tips for activities, which neither you nor your children will find either boring or disappointing, even if the weather has taken a turn for the worse.
On motor boats along the waters of the subterranean Punkva stream to the bottom of Macocha
The dripstone caves, hidden under the surface of the earth in one of the most famous karst regions in Central Europe, attract thousands of visitors every year. Whether you visit only one of them or all five, which are open to the public, after you return from under the ground, you will certainly long to move around freely in the fresh air. So where could you go?
The most mysterious place in the Czech Republic is Trosky Castle
What place is the most enigmatic, is woven with legends, and hides great mystery or the occult within? In a vote, readers selected several places that are sure to send shivers down your spine. Among them, for example, are the luminous passageway and phantoms of the Jihlava underground, the Býčí skála (“Bull Rock Cave”) for its connection with ritual sacrifices, and Houska Castle with its gateway to hell. Vampire lovers also are sure to be rewarded.
All the beautiful wonders of the Luhačovice spas
The unique elegance of the beautiful secession architecture of Dušan Jurkovič, which has been recommended for entry into the UNESCO list of heritage sites, and the seventeen mineral springs, the most prominent of which is Vincentka, and the picturesque natural scenery of the White Carpathian Mountains. Do you know what spa we are talking about?
Explore the locations where Jaroslav Hašek lived
Literature lovers know Lipnice nad Sázavou as the place where author J. Hašek lived the last years of his life and where he wrote his most famous works, The Fateful Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk. Its house with exhibits is located directly beneath a rocky ridge, on which one of the largest Czech castles was constructed at the beginning of the 14th century.
The beauty of the gardens and chateaus of Kroměříž
The main attraction of Kroměříž, the town nicknamed the Athens of Hanacko, is its archiepiscopal chateau, which along with the chateau gardens and flower gardens are on the UNESCO list of worldwide cultural and natural heritage sites. For hundreds of zears, the chateau served as a residence for the bishops of Olomouc, and a series of important events occurred within its walls. There are also many other sites worth seeing in Kroměříž, such as the pontifical mint, featuring a collection of church issued coins and medals, the Baroque Church of St. John the Baptist with its interior in Rococo style and the house with a Renaissance entrance section on Velké náměstí square, which houses exhibits of the Kroměříž Museum and a monument to Max Švabinský.
Get a bird's eye view of Czech Switzerland
There are some locations that you can only get to by walking, such as the cliffs and observation points in Czech Switzerland. In order to get to some of them, you need to move along very narrow trails and steep stepping paths over ravines and gorges, while others can be reached by walking along comfortable paths. So let's climb up and explore the cliffs!
