Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague
The Old Jewish cemetery in Prague is one of the oldest in Europe. It was started in 1439. And the last person buried there was in 1786. Since then it is carefully looked...
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5 Great Czech Restaurants to try Authentic Czech Cuisine
After couple days in Prague you realize that there is a restaurant on every single corner. Even locals wonder how in a world all of them are still in business but more importantly...
Historical Sights of the Old Town
When you arrive in Prague, there are basically three (or four) parts of Prague you will want to see. The Old Town, Hradčany, Lesser Side and the New Town. All of them are packed...
Absolute Hidden Prague Tour – Secret Passages, Pathways and Gardens
Let’s face it! Everyone wants to get off the beaten track when they go on holiday. There can be difficult choices when faced with a new city you don’t recognize and a guide book...
The Golden Lane
At the very end of Prague Castle, near the Black Tower, there is a narrow, picturesque street; “Golden Lane”. Its story dates back to the beginning of 16th century, when the new royal architect...
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...
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...
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...
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...
