Czech culture
Czech Christmas Markets
When the time before Christmas comes, you can go to the Christmas markets. It’s a very nice tradition. Each year people look forward to exploring the colorful offers of the local vendors, having a cup of hot wine, and experiencing the amazing Christmas atmosphere. Christmas markets are a magical place to be. If you go …
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Saint Nicholas, the Angel, and the Devil
If you walk in the Czech streets on the evening of December 5th, you can meet three characters: Mikuláš (Saint Nicholas), the Angel (Anděl), and the Devil (Čert). You can see many of them. They are here for the children and bring treats for them. This tradition is very popular. Some people also find it …
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Cool Museums in the Czech Republic
Autumn weather can be tricky. However, there’s no need to fret over rain, low temperatures, and fog. Thankfully, there are indoor places to go to even when the weather isn’t perfect. One of the places where you can spend a rainy day is a museum. Luckily, there are a lot of museums in the Czech …
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5 Czech Authors Worth Reading
During chilly autumn evenings, there is nothing like snuggling under a blanket with a good book and a cup of tea or coffee. There are so many books out there. Why not try reading something by a Czech author? Czech literature has a lot of great books to offer. Let’s have a look at some …
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Dvořák Prague International Music Festival starts this week
Every autumn, top-class soloists and conductors and internationally-acclaimed orchestras and chamber ensembles come together on the Dvořák Prague concert stages in Prague to present music by Dvořák and other composers of the world. This year, visitors can enjoy masterful performances by Czech musicians including Václav Petr, Lukáš Vondráček, Josef Špaček, Ivo Kahánek and Tomáš Jamník. …
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How to use the public library in Prague
Did you know the Czech Republic has the densest public library network in the world? There are approximately 5,410 public libraries in the Czech Republic with more than 42 branches of Municipal Library of Prague in the capital city. Here’s a simple guide how to become a member of the library and make use of …
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The Karlovy Vary festival will screen films at movie theaters across Czechia
The annual Karlovy Vary International Film festival has been cancelled and rescheduled to 2021 due to coronavirus. The festival will take place July 2-10, 2021 but will still offer a taste of the festival this summer at almost one hundred theaters across the Czech Republic. Some 16 of the scheduled films will be coming to …
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Enjoy sunset concerts at Prague’s most famous rooftop venue
A series of more than sixty music performances kicked off on the rooftop of the Lucerna Palace in Prague last weekend. The roof will be open to the public every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday until the end of October and concerts will be orchestrated on each of these days to end with the setting sun …
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Visit Czech sights virtually!
Although most of the famous castles and chateaux in the Czech Republic are still closed for visitors, you can visit some of them from the comfort of your home. The Czech Republic has made all its UNESCO sights as well as some other interesting places virtually accessible. Prague The entire capital city is covered by …
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The Prague Spring Music Festival goes online
The Prague Spring International Music Festival was expected to welcome the world-renowned soloists, chamber music ensembles, conductors, and orchestras from the whole world during May and June just like every year. The return of the Berlin Philharmonic to Smetana Hall with its new chief-conductor Kirill Petrenko had to be one of the highlights of the …
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