December 2008 -Preparations for Christmas usually start several weeks beforehand. The house or flat is cleaned from top to bottom, biscuits are baked and presents bought – and everything has to be ready by Christmas Eve so that the family can sit down to dinner before gathering around the Christmas tree. … more
December 2008 -The biggest sports event of the year 2009 in the Czech Republic – that is the FIS World Championship in Nordic Skiing in Liberec. The best skiers in the world will compete on cross-country skiing routes and ski jump towers from 18 February to 1 March 2009.… more
December 2008 -"Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius" is the name of a fascinating exhibit currently on display in Prague… more
December 2008 -For Czechs, Christmas would be unthinkable without Jakub Jan Ryba's Czech Christmas Mass, lovingly referred to as the "Rybovka."… more
December 2008 - Most Czech towns put on a great show on New Year’s Eve, and this is especially true in Prague. New Year's Eve is mostly spent with friends at a restaurant or just in the streets of the town; the older generation prefers to stay at home. People usually eat lentils as a part of their New Year lunch in order (as a superstition says) to have lots of money in the upcoming year! But you might eat much more! Our list of Prague's restaurants goes from the most expensive to the most affordable.… more
December 2008 -When you visit castles and châteaux, you will realize that Christmas time is coming. This will be evident from the festively decorated chambers, guides in period costume and Christmas fairs in the settlements around the castles. … more
December 2008 -The story of the birth of Jesus has been an everlasting inspiration for authors of nativity scenes. The Czech Republic has one of the strongest traditions of nativity scene craftsmanship as producing them – whether from wood, paper, plaster, ceramics or gingerbread – is a tradition dating back to the 16th century.… more
December 2008 -Prague’s Christmas markets are some of the best known in Europe. This year they will begin with the switching on of the Christmas tree lights on November 29, and will run until January 1, 2009. Tens of stalls will appear on the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square where you will be able to buy Christmas decorations, corn doll tree decorations, yuletide straw figures, beautifully decorated gingerbread and fragrant candles. … more
December 2008 -Visitors to Prague Castle will once again this year enjoy a Christmas exhibit of Nativity scenes. The scenes on display will be made from wood, paper, ceramics, gingerbread and glass. The exhibit presents a total of 50 Nativities from various time periods. … more
December 2008 -Are you tired of overcrowded shopping centres? Come and spend the Christmas Season in Museum Kampa where beautiful art and a traditional Christmas program await you!… more
November 2009 -The reportages allow seeing the presence of francophone people around the world – this time in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.… more
November 2008 -There's more to Czech beer than the big names.… more
November 2008 -Looking for a break from sightseeing? Do your kids (like most) love animals? The Czech Republic's many zoos offer a diversity of entertainment, learning, and relaxation for the entire family.… more
November 2008 -American avant-garde musicians The Residents return to Prague for what promises to be another bizarre performance by this bizarre and mysterious outfit… more
November 2008 -The famed Balkan musician comes to Prague with his first opera… more
November 2008 -Pioneering electronic music group Front 242 comes to Prague.… more
November 2008 -Flights starting from €19 all inclusive!… more
November 2008 -From 28 to 30 November 2008, the traditional commemoration of the Battle of Austerlitz, including a re-enactment, will take mark the 203rd anniversary of the "Battle of the Three Emperors" (2 December 1805).… more
October 2008 -An interesting Czech point of view! … more
October 2009 -Now in its 65th season, the Holiday on Ice tradition goes on to present themes in a spectacular Live Ice Entertainment. Holiday on Ice features an professional ice figure skating and acrobatics ensemble of 45 performers, 350 handmade costumes, fascinating light effects are the building blocks for a wonderful show experience.… more
