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Places of the Velvet Revolution 4: Federal Assembly building
As the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution approaches, we take you to places that are closely associated with the events that led to the collapse of the Communist regime…
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Places of the Velvet Revolution 3: Wenceslas Square and Letná plain
As the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution draws near, we take you to places that are closely associated with the events that led to the collapse of the Communist regime…
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Places of the Velvet Revolution 1: Národní
As the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution draws near, we take you to places that played a significant role in the events leading to the collapse of the Communist regime…
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Mšeno - Art Deco bath house in picturesque setting
Mšeno is a picturesque little town, often described as a gateway to Kokořínsko, a protected landscape area just north of Prague. It also boasts one of the Czech Republic’s…
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Czech children receive visit from St Nicholas and his companions
This Wednesday, December 5th, Czech children eagerly await the visit of the bearded St. Nicholas and his two companions – an angel and a devil. The much treasured…
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Czech UNESCO listed documentary treasures go on show
An exhibition showcasing items and documents from Czech collections recently listed on a UNESCO list of world documentary treasures has got underway in Prague. Visitors…
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Czechs mark bicentenary of postal service
An exhibition marking 200 years since the introduction of post boxes in the Czech lands is currently on display at Prague’s Postal Museum. On display are mailboxes from…
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Astronomical clock to regain some, but not all, original parts
One of Prague’s most famous sights, the astronomical clock at the city’s Old Town Hall, has been temporarily removed. The medieval clock is set to undergo months of…
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Czech train enthusiast celebrates the power of steam
Petr Vidner has a life-long fascination with steam locomotives. While most of his childhood friends packed up their miniature trains sets years ago, Petr transformed his…