A Brief History of the Estates Theater in Prague

The Estates Theater, or Stavovské Divadlo as it is more commonly known in Czech, is Prague’s oldest theatre and one of the most beautiful theater buildings in all of Europe. Built in the late 18th century and designed by Czech architect Anton Haffenecker, its construction, which only lasted two years, was started by aristocrat František...

Architecture, CULTURE

January 22, 2018

Nerudova Ulice on Instagram

Nerudova Ulice (English: Nerudova Street) is a famous street located in the Prague 1 district of Prague. It was named after the famous Czech writer, Jan Neruda who lived on the street in the house At the Two Suns. The street runs from the Lesser Town Square all the way up to the gates of...

PLACES, Prague

January 7, 2018

Solenická Podkova, The Czech Horseshoe Bend

Solenická Podkova is a tourist attraction in Zduchovice, in the Příbram District of the Czech Republic. It is a curve in the Vltava river which creates an amazing effect when viewed from above. This is not only a lovely village to visit simply to see an interesting new part of The Czech Republic, but the view...

Czech Republic, PLACES

January 6, 2018

Magical Photographs of The Czech Capital

The Czech Republic is a magnificent country and its capital, Prague, is known as one of the most picturesque and magical cities in Europe. With its gothic architecture, charming bridges, and cobblestone streets, it attracts tourists from all over the world. People come to admire the beautiful views of the city, to take photographs of...

PLACES, Prague

December 12, 2017

The Christmas Tree Is Officially Up in Old Town Square

Lighting the Christmas tree and setting up the market in Old Town Square is a tradition that has been going on in Prague since the Czech people can remember. Though there are many other, slightly smaller Christmas markets in the Czech Republic, the Old Town Square market is probably the one of the prettiest and most well...

PLACES, Prague

November 22, 2017

#BlankCzech for Social Good in the Czech Republic!

Guest Post by Petra Drahoňovská Throughout Central and Eastern Europe, social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility and venture philanthropy are increasingly embraced as innovative approaches to solving social challenges. #BlankCzech (www.blankczech.com), a new English-language campaign, aims to raise awareness, increase support, and grow opportunity for Czech social enterprises, nonprofit organizations, and charities beyond the borders of...

Bohemians, PEOPLE

November 15, 2017

Sloupský Hrad the Rock Castle of The Czech Republic

Sloupský Hrad or Rock Castle is an amazing medieval castle located in the small town of Sloup v Čechách, Czech Republic. The country is known for their beautiful architecture and historic castles, but also for the incredible land and natural landscapes. This huge sandstone rock formation known as rock castle, Sloup is a perfect example...

Czech Republic, PLACES

November 13, 2017

The Beautiful Vineyards of Znojmo

Znojmo is a town located in the southern region of the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. The town itself rises high above on a rock outcropping on the steep left bank of the Thaya (Dyje) River. It is located near the border with Austria, and connects to Vienna by railway and road. The...

Czech Republic, PLACES

November 12, 2017

Fairytale Foggy Forests of the Czech Republic

Today we are looking at the fairytale foggy forests of the Czech Republic. These images show the magical side that all Czechs know and remember. Going into the forest, whether looking for mushrooms or berries, or just walking through is a pastime enjoyed by most Czech people. Being in nature is very important to Czechs, and...

Czech Republic, PLACES

October 20, 2017

The Lovely Chateau Mcely Hotel, Spa & Much More

The lovely Chateau Mcely, the former home of the Thurn-Taxis noble family, is situated only 35 miles from Prague, and is surrounded by the St. George Forest and an English park. It offers luxury accommodations, a nature spa, gourmet dining experiences, unforgettable weddings and much more. The Czech branch of the Princely House of Thurn and...

Hotels, PLACES

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October 19, 2017

Czech Out the Charles University Botanical Garden

Prague is definitely known for its architecture, food, and of course, beer. Yes one thing most people don’t think of when thinking about Prague is the beautiful amount of nature in the city itself. Parks, scenic views, and gardens are all over, not to mention the famous Vltava river that so many enjoy each season....

PLACES, Prague

August 26, 2017

Walking the Foggy Paths in a Czech Forest

Today we are looking at the beautiful photographs of Janek Sedlar from Lipova, the Horňácká village. The images come from various forest paths at the time of fog and mist. This natural occurrence gives them a magical and mystical feel, one that is almost from another world, or a fairy tale. He was born on February...

CULTURE, Photography

July 25, 2017

Hluboká Castle, The Most Beautiful Castle in Czech

This breathtaking castle looks like something snatched right out of a fairytale but believe it or not, this is not a fictional place you can only visit in your dreams… This is the Hluboká Castle, a castle made with the castle of Windsor in England as inspiration and located in the town of Hluboká nad...

Architecture, CULTURE

July 18, 2017

Photographs of St. Vitus Cathedral

St. Vitus Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Prague Castle complex. It is the largest and, arguably, the most important church in the Czech Republic and is visited by thousands of tourists every year. The cathedral was built in Gothic style and remains a magnificent example of Gothic architecture to this day....

Architecture

July 14, 2017

The Beautiful and Historic Liberec Town Hall

Besides the fact that it is simply a beautiful building to look at, the Liberec Town Hall is an amazing piece of history in the center of the city of Liberec in The Czech Republic. Above the entrance, on the left side is a façade of the old town hall, and on the right side...

Architecture, CULTURE

June 28, 2017

Foggy Days in Prague on Instagram

As beautiful as Prague is in the sunlight, when you can see its colorful buildings and sights, some days in the early morning, or when in rains or snows and fog rolls in, the big shining city turns to a beautifully spooky one. Prague is not really known as a foggy city, but on occasion...

CULTURE, Photography