Czech nativity scenes showcased at Prague's Břevnov Monastery

An exhibition celebrating Czech nativity scenes, known as "betlémy", is under way at Břevnov Monastery in Prague. Running until January 4, the show presents a diverse selection of nativity scenes from across Czechia, highlighting a wide range of materials and techniques. Visitors can see carved wooden scenes alongside works made of silk, ceramics, metal, straw or paper, ranging from tiny miniatures to figures more than three metres tall. A highlight is the "Betlémská věž" (Bethlehem Tower), the tallest carved mechanical nativity scene in the country. The exhibition also features several mechanical scenes, including two newly created local works linked to Břevnov.