This landlocked Slavic country is home to one of the world's loveliest cities, Prague, as well as many lovely smaller cities, towns, and countryside. Top draws include Bohemia's beer and spas, the vineyards of Moravia, an gorgeous landscapes, ecotourism, and adventure in natural places like Český Ráj (Bohemian Paradise),  Krkonoše National Park, and the Moravian Karst.


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Czechia in ´Capitals, Castles, and More on a Danube River Cruise´

Victor Block   Up in Prague (its Old Town Square shown above), Prague Castle was built more than 1,000 years ago and reigns as the largest in Europe, a complex stretching over 18 acres with historic chapels, residential quarters, galleries and gardens. The site served in the distant past as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, and the crown jewels from that era are hidden in a secret room. And in the charming town of Český Krumlov, museums deal with topics as disparate as marionettes and the…

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How Czechia is preserving its charm (and sustainability) by cracking down on overtourism

  Harley´s Bar Prague "Overtourism" is a hot topic these days in the travel sector, and the popularity of a number of destinations continues to burgeon, cities especially in Europe such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Prague, and Venice have found themselves grappling increasingly with its challenges. With the influx of visitors, the delicate balance between tourism and local life is at risk. In response, the Czech Republic (aka Czechia) is implementing measures such as bar-crawl bans…

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Explore the ‘Alternative’ Side of Prague – You Can Even Take a Graffiti Course!

 Alternative-Prague.com Although lots of you know that the Czech Republic’s capital is one of the world’s most monumental cities with its elegant squares, Baroque buildings and must-sees – such as the Charles Bridge, majestic Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter, and the Old City Hall’s astronomical clock – there’s also a cool, alt, and youth-driven side to Prague, going back to the graffiti and street art of famous John Lennon Wall of the Malá Strana neighbourhood (which actually predated the…

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A few how-to tips about Prague for first timers

Peter K Burian   The capital of the Czech Republic, with its UNESCO World Heritage historic center, is considered one of Europe's (indeed, the world's) most beautiful cities, and has been a favorite for visitors for more than 30 years now, since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Top attractions include Castle Hill, Old Town Square, the Old Town Hall, Wenceslaus Square, and Charles Bridge. And here are some tips and observations to help you navigate "golden Prague":     read post  

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  • Possibly the most spine-tingling musical experience of my life: Carmina Burana in the Rudolfinum in the spring of 93. The setting, the music, the voices... By all means, anyone who goes to beautiful Praha must immerse him/herself in music. The city is a symphony in stone.
  • Great to know, Jacy, díky mockrát! One little follow-up question, though: what are the ticket prices these days at venues like the Rudolfinum, Estates Theater, and National Theater? And d they still have a two-tiered system, one for Czechs and one for foreigners? I remember when I lived there it was so inexpensive I was able to go quite often to the symphony, opera, and ballet.
  • Most of the concert halls and other performing arts venues close down for holidays in July and August. They are starting to open their doors again and it should be an exciting autumn! First up, beginning August 21 and running through September 4 is Dvorak's Prague, an international music festival dedicated to local boy Antonin Dvorak. All the concerts are played in the Rudolfinum, my favorite and the best concert hall in the city. (In my humble opinion!) http://www.dvorakovapraha.cz/
  • In honor of the 400th anniversary of the death of Rabbi Loew, Prague's Jewish Museum and Prague Castle are putting on a joint exhibition called Path of Life. Rabbi Loew is most known, outside of Jewish circles, for creating the Golem, a mythological clay creature he could bring to life when Prague's Jewish community was in trouble. The exhibit traces the life and legacy of this extraordinary man and runs through Nov. 8. The Jewish Museum in general is fascinating; and if you are really interested in the Golem, head over to the Robert Guttmann Gallery (part of the Jewish Museum) and see if you can bring him back to life! Draw a word, figure or symbol on the "golem's" head to revive him. www.jewishmuseum.cz
  • Miluju Prahu, nejhezčí město ve světě! = I love Prague, the most beautiful city in the world!
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