Chateau Jezeří: Beauty at the Edge of the Coal Quarry
In the North of the Czech Republic, there is a landscape where everything disappeared – nature, villages, life. At the edge of this scenery stands a majestic chateau that survived fires, wars, communist regime, and, most importantly, coal mining in its…
Klementinum: One of the Most Beautiful Libraries in the World
According to the Independent magazine, Klementinum is one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Besides this breathtaking book collection, Klementinum used to be an astronomical observatory where Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler developed their knowledge. Let’s explore more about…
Vyšehrad: The Other Prague Castle
Vyšehrad fortress has one of the most magnificent views of Prague. Hidden from the touristic paths, this historical site still keeps its magical atmosphere. Have a walk by the medieval fortification, explore the park with the historical sites, and have a…
Franz Kafka Museum: Prague Through the Kafka’s Perception
Franz Kafka is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable authors from Prague. Although he barely mentioned Prague in his novels, the places and his inner feelings aptly depict the atmosphere of Prague on the crossroad of two centuries. Franz Kafka Museum…
Divadlo V Dlouhé: Theatre in Dlouha Street
Theatre in Dlouha Street presents its first English-friendly performance – Václav Havel Letters to Olga. In November 2019, it is going to be 30 years since the Velvet revolution when Vaclav Havel played an essential role in our way to democracy.…
Villa Winternitz: Bitter History With Happy End
If you want to experience Czech lifestyle during the golden era of the 1930s, villa Winternitz has an open door for you. Besides the guided tours, concerts, and exhibitions, you will learn a turbulent history of the villa that had been…
Krásná Samota: Beautiful Solitude in Bohemian Switzerland
National park Bohemian Switzerland is a great hiking destination. You might already hear about Pravčická gate or iconic viewpoints around Jetřichovice. If you decide to explore more about this hiking paradise, you need quality accommodation. I tried several pensions in this…
Bohemian Switzerland: Hiking to Pravčická Gate
Just two hours from Prague, you have a perfect hiking destination – Bohemian Switzerland. Besides the photogenic views to hilly countryside and Elbe river, you should not miss a unique stone arch called Pravčická Gate, the symbol of this national park.…
Skautský Institut: Scouting by the Astronomical Clock
The Old Town Square is one of the most touristic places in Prague and locals rather avoid its tourist traps and high prices. However, there is one hidden gem that is pretty well hidden, without any sights and direction. It’s Skautský…
SmetanaQ: Café in the Hub of Students and Designers
SmetanaQ is a design masterpiece that started to thrive after the extensive gas explosion. Since then, the building is getting renovated, and we can enjoy café by the riverside, new design store with Czech brands and pop up gallery on the…
