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The Rotating Sculpture of Franz Kafka’s Head in a Prague Shopping Center

In a busy shopping center in Prague an eleven-meter-tall sculpture by Czech sculptor David Černý is catching the eyes of shoppers and pedestrians alike. The monumental sculpture, which is known as either Head of Franz Kafka or Statue of Kafka, is comprised of 42 plates of stainless steel which turn and rotate, continually transforming the...

Art and Design, CULTURE

May 1, 2017

Celebrating May 1st in Prague

In the Czech Republic May 1st is a national holiday known as Labour day (Czech: Svátek práce). However, most Czechs regard the 1st of May as “love day”. On the 1st of May many couples in Prague gather at the statue of the Czech romantic poet Karel Hynek Mácha located in Petřín Park. They often...

CULTURE, Holidays

April 30, 2017

Night of the Witch Burning on April 30th

After the serious record low freezes in Šumava last week, perhaps it’s best to welcome the final end of a much too long winter this year. And if you’re wondering how that’s done – it’s by burning witches. Night of the witch burning occurs on April 30th in the Czech Republic and is called pálení čarodějnic (literally,...

CULTURE, Holidays

April 27, 2017

Beneath The City: Photographs of The Prague Metro

We have posted about the beauty of the Prague metro before in our post entitled Beneath The City: The Prague Metro which featured photographs by Kate Seabrook highlighting the futuristic designs and interesting architectural elements of the Prague Metro Stations. If you have used the Prague metro yourself or read our post about it you...

Architecture, CULTURE

April 16, 2017

Happy Easter from Tres Bohemes!

Today’s post is short because we’re spending Easter with our family. We did however want to share a varied mixture of old vintage Easter greetings from the old country because they’re so, well, nice to look at! You know, over time we’ve posted several different Easter-themed posts. You can see some of what we have...

CULTURE, Holidays

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April 12, 2017

Around the World in Eighty Days with Adolf Hoffmeister

Adolf Hoffmeister (1902-1973) was a poet, novelist, translator and editor. He edited one of the main Czech daily newspapers, Lidové noviny (1928-30) and the main literary paper, Literární noviny (1930-32). He was also a talented artist and caricaturist, often illustrating his own work. Hoffmeister set up an anti-fascist magazine, Simplicus, in the 1930s after the...

Art and Design, CULTURE

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April 10, 2017

Photo Lens: Karel Ludwig

Today, we’re delving into the captivating world of Karel Ludwig, an internationally renowned Czech photographer whose work continues to inspire and mesmerize audiences worldwide. Join us as we explore a selection of photographs from his book, “Fotografie Karla Ludwiga.” Born on September 27, 1919, in Prague, Karel Ludwig’s journey into photography began in 1938 when...

CULTURE, Photography

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March 27, 2017

Charles IV in The Knights of The Cross Square

On the eastern end of the Charles Bridge, located next to the Church of St. Francis and across the street from the St. Salvator Church in the middle of the Knights of the Cross Square (Křižovnické Náměstí) is the famous Statue of Charles IV. Surrounded by a small fence, the solid bronze monument stands a breathtaking...

Art and Design, CULTURE

March 25, 2017

Czech Artist Josef Koci

Josef Kočí (Koci) was born on July 16, 1880 in Brno and died in 1961. He was a painter, printmaker, graphic artist and illustrator. His ancestral roots can be traced to Milivice na Volyňsku, today known as Milejovice. The little village is located in the district of Strakonice, in the Southern Bohemian Region. As of 2006,...

Art and Design, CULTURE

March 23, 2017

The Charles Bridge Museum – Muzeum Karlova Mostu

There are so many different museums in Prague focusing on many interesting subjects. Art, Medieval torture, Legos, chocolate, and authors are just a few of the more recognized subjects of museums around Prague 1. All these museums welcome hundreds of thousands of tourists and visitors coming in each year who are interested in the rich history of the Czech...

Architecture, CULTURE

March 17, 2017

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Prague

St. Patrick’s Day in Prague is celebrated for the entire weekend in Prague. This is because every year, more and more expats & locals are loving and supporting the traditional celebrations that make up St. Patrick’s day. Now there aren’t a lot of Irish people in Prague, and St. Patrick’s Day really has nothing to do...

CULTURE, Holidays

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March 16, 2017

Street Artist is a 91 Year Old Czech Granny

A Czech granny who is 91 years old is taking to the streets and creating unique works of art on the houses of her friends and the local church. Street art is, by definition, visual art created in public locations. It is usually unsanctioned artwork executed outside of the context of traditional art venues. The...

Art and Design, CULTURE

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March 13, 2017

Small Moments of Everyday Folk Life

Antoš Frolka (1877 – 1935), was widely known as a painter of the Czech and Slovak National Revival, a cultural movement which took part in the Czech lands during the 18th and 19th century. The sole purpose of this movement was to revive Czech language, culture and national identity and in his paintings, we see that...

CULTURE

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 14, 2017

Prague Is for Lovers

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, to show that Prague is for lovers, we’re sharing images of love in and around the beautiful city of Prague. There are plenty of articles telling you what to do, where to go, and what to buy for Valentine’s Day in Prague, but honestly, you need no help finding something romantic to do...

CULTURE, Photography

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February 12, 2017

Shrovetide Procession of Eastern Bohemia

Every year, in the days when winter slowly gives way to spring, something unusual takes place in the Eastern Bohemian Highlands of the Czech Republic. Villages such as Veselý Kopec and Hlinecko hold colourful and merry carnival processions. The Masopustní průvod translates to Shrovetide procession and the merrymakers travel from house to house, delivering joy, health...

CULTURE, Holidays

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