Travel
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Nepomuk and environs - some facts and lots of fiction
If there were a capital city of legendry in the Czech Republic, the town of Nepomuk would be a hot contestant for the honour. There are said to be graves that glow when…
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New map shows Prague from locals’ perspective
Are you planning to visit Prague but would like to avoid all the tourist traps? Do you want to spend some time off the beaten track and experience the city the way the…
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Romantic Kokořín
Anyone longing to escape the Czech capital in the stifling summer months would do well to visit the nearby Kokořín region - only around 40 kilometres or so northeast of…
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Kozel Chateau
One of the best kept secrets among Czech castles and historic sites is the gorgeous Kozel Chateau founded in the late 18th century in western Bohemia. Founded by nobleman…
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National Heritage Institute: many of the country’s gems still undiscovered by foreign tourists
The National Heritage Institute which is responsible for the protection and preservation of the country’s historical monuments has over 100 palaces, castles and manor…
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The Clementinum, the Baroque pearl of Prague
Standing in the centre of the Clementinum – if you can locate such a thing in the labyrinth – you are surrounded by around a millennium of history and millions of volumes…
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Žatec – the home of hops
For centuries, the northern Bohemian town of Žatec has been the centre of hops growing in the country. Known as the home of hops and beer, the town is now trying to cope…
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The Villa Becher – a beautifully restored estate in Karlovy Vary’s Westend neighborhood
Uphill from Karlovy Vary’s famous colonnade with its lavish, pastel-colored buildings, a little off the beaten track in the city’s Westend neighborhood, visitors to the…
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The royal town of Písek
A well-known 19th century student song sings about Putimská brána - one of the three historic gates in the town walls around Písek. Only a remnant of the gate is preserved…
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Karlín – Prague’s first suburb
Prague’s leafy central suburb of Karlín may best be known outside of the Czech Republic for the devastating floods that laid ruin to it in 2002, but much of the world has…
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Blatná Castle
The summer months are here and with it tourists visiting many of the country’s most notable castles and chateaux. But one site you might want to consider visiting…
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“From High C’s to High Seas” – the life of Eduard Ingriš
In 1947, at the age of 42, Eduard Ingriš had already lived what most would call a full life. He was one of Czechoslovakia’s foremost composers, with several hundred pieces…
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