Author: Michal B.

The transport services of Uber, the increasingly popular alternative to “traditional” cabs in Prague, got yet again even more comfortable. The latest novelties are the acceptance of cash payments and booking in advance (up to 30 days). Originally, Uber only allowed payments with credit cards, but as this caused occasional complications, cash payments are now being tested in Prague. Selected Uber users can already find the option in their app, and it is necessary to choose the new method of payment before ordering an Uber. It works for both UberPOP and UberBlack. Scheduling a ride is available to all Uber users and…

This weekend, Prague will yet again host a lot of interesting events. Enjoy a traditional Czech feast, see lumbermen at work, carve some pumpkins, and learn how to meditate or prepare tea traditionally. And much more… Prague Weather Forecast for This Weekend According to the weather forecast, this weekend, it is going to be cold and cloudy with mild wind. On both Saturday and Sunday, the temperatures will vary between 8°C (46°F) and 11°C (52°F) during the day and may even drop to 2°C (35°F) after dark. Latin Food and Music Festival If you like Latin America, you need to…

In the Myslbek passage, connecting the popular shopping street Na Příkopě with the Ovocný trh square, you can see a rather unique piece of design art. Created by the famous Czech designer Maxim Velčovský, the biggest glass installation in Central Europe now decorates the Myslbek Shopping Gallery. The original and quite impressing lighting piece of design art, sometimes called “Vortex” by the locals, is over 12 meters wide and 7 seven meters tall. It consists of almost 700 hundred glass components, made of hand-blown glassware. Maxim Velčovský was inspired by the central hall and dynamics of the shopping gallery. “The…

This weekend offers a lot of possibilities of how to welcome the new month. It is up to you whether you want to start October actively, discovering something new, or enjoying some fine art or gastronomy. Visit the animals at the Prague Zoo to celebrate World Animal Day with them, dare to taste some hot dishes, do something for your health, see a special zoological exhibition in the National Museum, or enjoy the weekend admiring some classic cars. Prague Weather Forecast for This Weekend According to the weather forecast, this weekend the weather is not going to be very nice. On both…

Prague Zoo always has something new to offer to its visitors. Recently, for example, the zoo cheered its polar bears with new toys, confirmed the sex of its newborn aardvark, and announced the birth of twins of a rare kind of deer. Tom, Berta, and Bora, the beloved trio of polar bears, have been given new toys – plastic parasol bases. They seem to love it, and now their cheerful playing in the water is even cuter and more fun. You can come and see the polar bears playing with their new toys in their exhibit in the upper part of…

Autumn has definitely taken over and summer is gone, but there is no need to mourn, since this season tends to be very charming in Prague. And this weekend you can enjoy it with some interesting events. Attend to a unique concert, enjoy days of Czech beer, run through Prague in the night, or see an art exhibition with a glass of wine. Prague Weather Forecast for This Weekend According to the weather forecast, this weekend the weather is going to very autumnal, but in a nice way. On both Saturday and Sunday it is supposed to be sunny in…

The public space of several metro stations will undergo changes. The improvements should, among other things, include the removal of aggressive advertising and inappropriate furniture equipment or – per contra – widening of the range of services available and design enhancement. Some of the stations should also return to their original design with architectural value. The proposals have been prepared by the Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR), under the direction of the Prague council. The changes will be applied to the following metro stations: Skalka, Dejvická and Bořislavka (on the A line), Luka, Lužiny, Hůrka, Karlovo náměstí, Českomoravská and…

Prague’s official representatives have lost their patience with self-described “artists” damaging walls in the capital’s public spaces with graffiti. Some of the districts decided to launch a service, which will ensure clearance of the markings within few days, not only on public buildings, but also private ones. Even though some of the sprayers become acknowledged artists, in the eyes of the law all graffiti is still vandalism. On top of that, the proportion of sprayings which could be perceived as art is rather small, and most of the “work” of the sprayers consists of so called “tags” – nicknames of the vandals…

It seems that Autumn is coming to Prague this weekend. But do not despair, you can still enjoy some very interesting events this Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy wine harvest celebrations, try out some vegetarian food, or see a reconstruction of an historic battle. Prague Weather Forecast for This Weekend The weather is going to become more autumnal this weekend, according to the weather forecast. After Friday, when the temperatures should still be summer-like, it is going to get colder. On Saturday, it is going to be cloudy with a chance of mild rain and temperatures between 19°C (66°F) and 21°C…

Summer has not given up its reign in Prague, yet. And that doesn’t look set to change over the upcoming weekend. This is especially good news because there are many outdoor events planned for Saturday and Sunday. Go admire aerobatic flights, taste the best BBQ burgers, or celebrate the wine harvest… Prague Weather Forecast for This Weekend Also the temperatures should yet again touch a 30°C (86°F) limit in Prague, according to the weather forecast. It should be semi-bright to partly cloudy on both Saturday and Sunday, and there will be no strong wind. So let us still enjoy the summer! World…