The Frightening Legend of Houska Castle

Houska Castle (Czech: Hrad Houska) is a Czech clifftop castle shrouded in dark myths and legends. It was originally constructed in the 13th century, between 1253 and 1278, during the reign of Ottokar II of Bohemia. The castle, which was built in the early gothic style, is located about an hour north of Prague on...

History, NOSTALGIA

April 5, 2017

The Blossoming Trees of Petřín

Petřín is home to 2,100 fruit trees which are located in the Seminar Garden (Czech: Seminářská zahrada) of Petřín park. In spring, the trees bloom with flowers of various colors, the majority of which are white and pink. The garden is home to 800 almond trees and a pear tree which supposedly dates back to...

PLACES, Prague

April 4, 2017

Top 3 Street Foods To Try in Prague

Prague is a city that is known for its cuisine. However, you do not have to go to an expensive restaurant to taste real Czech treats. Throughout the city you can find various stands, stalls, and vendors selling delicious Czech foods such as sausages, potatoes, fried cheese, and pastries. Some of the best street food...

Food, LIFESTYLE

March 24, 2017

The Violin Makers of Luby

Luby is a small town located in the Cheb District of the Czech Republic. It began as a small mining town but later became known as the center of violin making. During the 13th century the mining of cinnabar began in the town of Schönenbach (Modern day Luby) bringing hundreds of miners -and musicians- to...

History, NOSTALGIA

March 20, 2017

Mark Twain’s Visit to Mariánské Lázně

Mariánské Lázně is a spa town located in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It is a relatively young town and was not even declared a spa town until 1818. At one time, Mariánské Lázně was a marshy valley but during the mid 19th century it was transformed into a beautiful city which...

History, NOSTALGIA

March 15, 2017

Spectacular Views From Prague’s Old Castle Stairs

Staré zámecké schody (English: Old Castle Stairs) are a set of 121 stairs which connect the lesser town of Prague to the Prague Castle Complex (Czech: Hradčany). The stairs, which date back to the 17th century, start near the Malostranská metro station and lead all the way up to the Prague Castle, offering some of...

PLACES, Prague

March 11, 2017

The Prague Villa That Became a Landmark of Modern Architecture

In 1928 Czech-Austrian architect Adolf Loos was commissioned to design a house for Mr. František Müller and his wife, Milada Müllerová. The First Republic home is now known as a landmark of early modernist architecture. It is the combination of simplicity and luxury which makes Villa Müller stand out as a unique piece of modern...

Architecture, CULTURE

February 18, 2017

The Forgotten Trolleybuses of Prague

In 1972 the last trolleybus drove though the cobblestone streets of Prague. On the following morning, after many years of trolleybus transportation in Prague, the trolleybus traffic finally came to an end. Today, the Czech capital offers various methods of transportation which include metro, tram, and taxi. The trolleybus era, however, is no longer alive....

History, NOSTALGIA

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February 10, 2017

Where To Go In Prague: Metamorphosis Flower Shop

In 1995 a Belgian tourist named Benjamin Claessen visited Prague for the first time. As he stood in the enchanting streets of Staré Město (English: Old Town), he decided that he wanted to open a shop there. Five years later, in the March of 2000, his dream was realized when he opened his first shop...

PLACES, Prague, Shopping

February 4, 2017

The Cobblestone Streets of Prague

Prague is a city which brims with beautiful architecture and unexpected beauty. From the tall spires atop the church roofs to the ornate doors that adorn Prague’s buildings, it is a city filled with intricate details and magnificent designs; many of which are not always apparent at first glance. The rich designs of the city...

Architecture, Prague

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January 29, 2017

Milan Kundera on Art, Literature, and Music

Encounter is a non fiction book by Czech-born author Milan Kundera which defends art in it’s various forms. Milan Kundera was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic) in 1929. As a young man, he studied musical composition and musicology. He then went on to study literature and aesthetics at the Charles University in...

Books, ENTERTAINMENT

January 26, 2017

Beneath The City: The Prague Metro

Beneath the cobblestone streets and historic buildings of Prague, the Prague Metro is busy carrying the citizens and tourists of Prague from one side of the city to another. The Prague Metro is comprised of three lines, each of which are represented by their own color; Line A (green), Line B (yellow), and Line C (red)....

Architecture, CULTURE

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January 22, 2017

The Flame of Brno

Ignis Brunensis (Latin for “Flame of Brno”) is an annual fireworks competition which is held in the city of Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, every June. The Ignis Brunensis fireworks show and competition itself is part of a larger festival called Brno – City in the Centre of Europe which takes...

CULTURE, Holidays

January 13, 2017

Where To Go In Prague: VNITROBLOCK

VNITROBLOCK is an industrial-style creative center located in the Holešovice district of Prague. It is made up of the SIGNATURE store and café, the SECTOR dance studio, and an underground movie theater known as the MINICINEMA. A popular part of VNITROBLOCK, The SIGNATURE store and café, is a showroom featuring upcoming designers which doubles as...

PLACES, Prague, Restaurants

December 29, 2016

The Ještěd Tower

The Ještěd Tower is a hyperboloid-shaped tower located at the top of the Ještěd mountain in the Czech Republic. Construction of the Ještěd tower began in the early 1960s on the summit of Ještěd mountain, the highest peak of the Ještěd-Kozákov mountain ridge. The tower was designed by Czech architect Karel Hubáček. His modern design...

Architecture, CULTURE

December 18, 2016

The Mechanical Christmas Crib of Třebechovice

The Mechanical Christmas Crib of Třebechovice is a wooden nativity scene by Josef Probošt, Josef Kapucián and Josef Friml. It is made up of over 2000 carved parts and figures and took over forty years to complete. In 1999 the mechanical nativity scene was declared a national cultural monument. The crib itself is over a...

CULTURE, Holidays