Prague’s Loreta
The legend says that Loreta (in Italian Santa Casa) was the house where St. Mary was living when the angel appeared to her. Then during the battles with the Saracens at the end of...
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Kampa Island
Kampa Island is a tiny island next to the Lesser Side, which is hard to tell from the mainland nowadays. Mostly because Charles Bridge stretches over the island, we tend to think it’s already...
Summer is here in Central Europe!
Margaret Island Budapest Are you ready for another scorching summer in Central Europe? Just seeing central Europe in reliable great weather is already a treat, with or without an organised tour. There’s nothing like...
Why take a Yellow Zebra Bike Tour?
For a variety of reasons bicycle tours are an ideal way of experiencing a city. Compared to other modes of transport popular with visitors, such as car or tour bus, they have a far...
The Dancing House
As a UNESCO site, Prague has been very conservative about construction of new buildings in the historical center, especially on the riverside. However, one architect was successful in the early 90s with the construction...
Prague Old Town Square
Introduction to the Prague Old Town Square Most larger cities in Europe, including Prague each have THE Square. That one place everyone knows well and really admires for its beauty. And without doubt, the...
The Powder Tower
One of the most significant landmarks of the Old Town is the Powder Tower. This Neo-Gothic tower opens up Celetná Street, the former starting point of the crown road of Czech Kings. But how...
Prague New Town
It all started with a dream…a dream of a city so great that its fame would reach the stars….well, that’s what Charles IV, the greatest Emperor Czechs ever had, thought about Prague. During his...
Nerudova Street
Introduction to Nerudova Street One of the easiest ways to get to Prague Castle is through Nerudova street. It’s one of those streets where you can literally breath in the history of Old Prague. Most...
Jewish Town Hall in Prague
An Introduction It’s commonly knowledge that Prague had in the past one of the largest Jewish ghettos in central Europe. Unfortunately, most of it was demolished at the end of 19th century when the...
