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Anniversary of the Week
Štěpánka lookout tower
For 130 years, the Štěpánka lookout tower has been offering visitors beautiful views of the western part of the Giant Mountains.
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Anniversary of the week
August 1832: First railway on continent runs from České Budějovice to Linz
190 years ago rail transport came to continental Europe with the opening of a line between České Budějovice and Linz.
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July 24, 1952: A golden day for the Zátopeks
The story of Emil and Dana Zátopek never ceases to be fascinating. Both were born on the same day and they both became Olympic champions on the same day – July 24, 1952.
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July 1992: Slovak declaration kickstarts breakup of Czechoslovakia
Thirty years ago Slovakia made clear that it wanted to embark on the path of independence for the second time in history.
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Lex Schwarzenberg – the controversial ruling that still stirs emotion in Czechia
Lex Schwarzenberg was a special law drafted after World War Two with the sole purpose of stripping one of the most prominent Bohemian noble families of their property.
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Museum of Puppets in Chrudim celebrates its 50th birthday anniversary
Street celebrations in Chrudim marked 50 years since the birth of the local Museum of Puppets.
