Czechs celebrate European Heritage Days

Three hundred Czech towns and cities have joined in the celebrations of European Heritage Days. The annual event, organized jointly by the Council of Europe and the European Commission, offers Europeans the opportunity to visit buildings, monuments and sites, many of which are not normally accessible to the public. The Czech Republic has taken part in the celebrations since 1991 and between now and September 15th people will be able to view over 1,000 monuments and historical sites for free. This year’s Czech celebrations opened in the city of Olomouc with an outdoor opera performance of Verdi’s Nabucco, a light show, a baroque pantomime and an exhibition of young designers.