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Prague Cemeteries: Retreats of history, art and Kafka

Prague New Jewish Cemetery
Prague's New Jewish Cemetery. Photo: Grahamc99

May 24 By Joann Plockova— When in Prague, if you seek some respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, several cemeteries offer just that, along with history and art lessons to boot. Perhaps not the first place you think of for a quiet break, Prague’s cemeteries truly offer a silent oasis in the city. Full » Read more

Posted in Czech Republic, Free Stuff, monuments, Outdoors, Prague

Prague: Czech Beer Festival, May 12-28, offers 80 different brews

Prague: Czech Beer Festival, May 12-28, offers 80 different brews

May 03 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Before living in Prague, I wasn’t much of a beer drinker. But with the quality of beer on tap in the Czech Republic, it was easy to become an aficionado. Now in its fourth year, the upcoming Czech Beer Festival–offering free admission (down from last year’s 120 Kc entry fee!)–is » Read more

Posted in Czech Republic, Drinks, Events, Exhibitions, Food, Prague

Prague: Festival calendar for spring 2011

Prague: Festival calendar for spring 2011

Apr 12 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Prague holds numerous festivals throughout the year, but spring offers the busiest festival schedule. From film to literature, fashion to music, Prague’s spring festivals are a great way to experience the city’s cultural passions. Here are a few of the springtime festivals not to be missed: Days of European Film » Read more

Posted in Art, Czech Republic, Events, Exhibitions, Festivals, Prague

Prague Spring: 5 outdoor activities to celebrate the season

Prague Spring: 5 outdoor activities to celebrate the season

Mar 18 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Alright, so the spring season doesn’t officially start until March 20, but here in Prague the birds are singing and the temperatures have warmed up enough that I can finally wear a lighter coat. I can’t promise that we’ve seen the last gusts of winter, but for now (and later), » Read more

Posted in Czech Republic, Drinks, Free Stuff, Prague, Springtime, walking

Prague: A day and night in the Holesovice neighborhood

Prague: A day and night in the Holesovice neighborhood

Mar 04 By Joann Plockova in Prague— This is the last of a three-post installment giving you a deeper look inside three of Prague’s most interesting neighborhoods. The first took us to the slightly edgy Zizkov neighborhood. The second brought us to a quaint area of the city called Vinohrady. This final neighborhood post brings us to » Read more

Posted in Czech Republic, Neighborhood, Prague, Restaurants, Shops

Prague: Vinohrady neighborhood walking tour

Prague: Vinohrady neighborhood walking tour

Feb 08 By Joann Plockova— This is the second installment of a three-post series dedicated to an in-depth look at three of Prague’s most noteworthy neighborhoods. In the first post we had a look at an edgy, happening area of the city called Zizkov. This second post will take us to the neighborhood of Vinohrady. I like » Read more

Posted in City Guides, Czech Republic, Neighborhood, Prague, walking

Prague: A day in the Zizkov neighborhood

Prague: A day in the Zizkov neighborhood

Jan 21 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Prague is comprised of 22 administrative districts (referred to as Prague 1—or “Praha 1″ in Czech, Prague 2, Prague 3 and on and on). However, when Czechs refer to the area or neighborhood they are in, they use the cadastral area name as opposed to a number. To clarify, look » Read more

Posted in Czech Republic, Neighborhood, Prague, walking

Prague: Tips for celebrating the New Year

Prague: Tips for celebrating the New Year

Dec 30 By Joann Plockova in Prague— As the nation with the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, the Czech Republic knows how to party. That’s why experiencing Prague on the biggest party night of the year–New Year’s Eve–is likely to leave you with some memorable stories to bring back home. Where to spend New » Read more

Posted in Czech Republic, Entertainment, Events, holidays, Prague

Prague: John Lennon’s Wall celebrates an era of resistance

Prague: John Lennon’s Wall celebrates an era of resistance

Dec 16 By Joann Plockova in Prague— This year, December 8 not only marked the 30th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, but also the 30th anniversary of one of Prague’s most unique landmarks: Prague’s John Lennon Wall. Behind the wall Created by Czechs as a kind of shrine to John Lennon in the days just following his » Read more

Posted in Art, Czech Republic, Exhibitions, Museums, music, Prague

Prague Winter Survival: Escape to these cinemas, tearooms and bookstores

Prague Winter Survival: Escape to these cinemas, tearooms and bookstores

Dec 02 By Joann Plockova in Prague— It’s that time of year when Prague’s skies have turned gray and will stay that way for longer than most of us like. However, being the colorful city that it is—in terms of the variety of its activities options—Prague offers numerous ways to escape the gray and bring some color » Read more

Posted in Czech Republic, Entertainment, fun, Prague