The Czech Republic’s capital has made dwelling in its streets yet more comfortable. There is a growing number of possibilities to charge your cell phone outdoors in Prague. It is possible on selected buses and in several parks, and new options are to come. Because Prague’s official representatives are aware how annoying it is to run out of battery when you are out in the town, they have provided several options to recharge a mobile phone outdoors. Nowadays, it is possible on several bus lines and in a number of parks. By the end of 2016, a new “smart bus station” should…
Author: Michal B.
Michal B.
Michal has been born in Prague and living there for more than 30 years. His favorite neighborhoods are Brevnov and Hradcany. Even though he knows Prague a lot, he loves just getting lost there and imagine he's a tourist. Michal's super secret tip and hidden gem is a small bistro behind the Charles Bridge called ROESEL - beer & cake.
The Czech Republic’s capital is even greener, thanks to a new park which has been constructed in the Castle District Hradčany. It was created in place of a land coffer dam, which was dug during the construction of the new tunnel complex Blanka. The new park is not finished completely, yet nevertheless its first part has already been opened to the public. It covers around 10 thousand square metres of land and consists of large greensward areas with almost one hundred newly planted trees. It’s equipped with tiled pavements, benches to rest, and a water fountain. There are also underground garages built…
This year, one of Prague’s most beautiful sights, the observatory on top of the romantic Petřín Hill, will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its foundation. The Petřín Observatory was built during just a few months in 1891. The observatory was inspired by the famous Parisian Eiffel Tower, which members of the Czech Tourist Club saw during their visit of The Universal Exposition of 1889. It did not take long before Prague citizens and visitors could climb up the 60 metres tall tower on Petřín to Hill to enjoy beautiful views of the capital. Formerly one of King Charles’s vineyards, the…
A rather ambitious idea of Prague 5 representatives has caused some controversy. The opposition has criticized the councilmen’s proposal to build a 60 metre high Ferris Wheel in the Smíchov quarter. The aim of the project, called “Prague Wheel”, is to make the Smíchov embankment more attractive to visitors. If the project is approved by the care of the historical monuments department and other deciding institutions, the Ferris Wheel will be built in 2017 on the “Hořejší nábřeží” embankment, close to the rail bridge across the Vltava river. The attraction, with 42 cabins, is supposed to stand in an area…
The Jewish Community of the Czech Republic’s capital has prepared a number of novelties to attract even more visitors to the Prague Jewish Quarter. Thus, one can newly see, for example, a recently opened historical mikvah and two new expositions. The Prague Jewish Quarter (“Židovské město” in Czech), or “Josefov”, to use the quarter’s official name, used to be the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe. Nowadays, it definitely belongs among the most impressive places in Prague, thanks to its beauty and the echoes of its dramatic history. Every year, increasing numbers of tourists visit the Jewish Quarter, as discovering the rich…
Our favorite video maker and Prague crook-fighter Janek Rubes has begun to shoot another series about Prague called Honest Guide. In each video he provides really thoughtful tips for Prague tourists. The first one we are posting is called TOP10 Tourist Traps in Prague, in which Janek explains ten things you should stay away from during your stay in Prague. You should definitely avoid these: Karlova street “Traditional Czech” restaurants Segways Money exchange at Chequepoint Food markets at the Old Town Square “Historical” cars Trdlo (trdelnik) Street taxis – Take Uber instead Matryoshkas Thai massages Please keep this list in mind while…
This year, the tourist season is going to be even richer, thanks to an enjoyable novelty. The Czech National Heritage Institute has cancelled the prohibition of taking pictures in its historic monuments. So now, you can capture your beautiful holiday memories without the former inconvenient limitations. The National Heritage Institute (“Národní památkový ústav” in Czech) is an important organization, governed by the Ministry of Culture, which is devoted to taking care of Czech national monuments. Its official representatives announced a decision which will definitely please many tourists. “We cancel the ban on photographing inside historical sights. A photography, placed on a social network,…
Prague Zoo has yet another new member. After the recent birth of the elephant calf, a baby gorilla has just been born. And it was to the garden staff’s great amazement, since it was totally unexpected… The gorilla baby was born on the 23rd of April. Nobody knew that the mother, 24-year-old gorilla Shinda, had been pregnant, because there were no apparent signs of it. There were no complications during the delivery, the gorilla baby is completely healthy, and its mother is taking perfect care of him or her. It is not known whether the little gorilla is male or female…
When visiting Prague, you might soon be travelling to “Czechia”. The new international name suggested for the Czech Republic has brought plenty of controversy. The government coalition of the Czech Republic is dealing with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ proposal of a new English translation of the country’s name. The new single-word name “Czechia” is supposed to unite, but so far has only provoked quarrels instead. “’Czechia’ should only be an unofficial abbreviation,” said Bohuslav Sobotka, the Czech Prime Minister, in an attempt to calm the situation a little. “Why do we avoid the time-honoured name “Bohemia”, which was denoting our country for centuries?” said…
Prague’s Planetarium is preparing a new attraction for its visitors. From the 12th of April, there will be an exact replica of the Vostok spaceship lander set up in the foyer, as a reminder of the first human space flight. In 2016, it is 55 years since the first cosmonaut Jurij Gagarin flew to space. To celebrate the anniversary of this significant achievement, the Planetarium of Prague prepared a new exhibit. An exact replica of the Vostok space ship lander is to be set up in the Planetarium’s foyer. The replica is part of an exhibit called “Gagarin”. There will…