It was the 21st june of 1621 and the 27 leaders of the Bohemian Revolt against Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (house of Habsburg) were awaiting their execution at the Old Town Square of Prague.
Naughty Brno
We’ve already told you why you should definitely visit Brno, we showed you the must-visits and we showed you the stylish side of this south Moravian city. Let’s see the naughty side of Brno now.
Best Beerhouses in Prague
Czech Republic is undoubtfully the country of beer. The average beer consumption is estimated at 150 liters a year per capita. There are not just many excellent beer breweries but also beerhouses which – as you can tell – are pubs focused on serving beer. So this time we will take you on a little …
Discover Znojmo, its gherkins and heart of wine
Znojmo is a lovely town just a few kilometers from the borders with Austria. Due to its location it’s a perfect place to cultivate fruit, vegetables and wine grapes and this branch of agriculture is very characteristic of this area. However, Znojmo has a lot to offer also to those who seek culture, nature and …
Babiččino údolí – the magical valley of Božena Němcová’s childhood
Every schoolchild in the Czech Republic knows Babička (The Grandmother). It’s the iconic work by the most famous Czech female writer Božena Němcová. It tells the story of Němcová’s childhood which she spent with her grandmother in a beautiful spot which she has set in eastern Bohemia. That place now bears the name Babiččino údolí – Grandmother’s …
Explore Olomouc, the heart of Hanakia
Culture, architecture and a peculiar dialect, that’s Olomouc, the capital of the ethnographic region Haná or Hanácko (Hanakia in English).
Prague sketches by Ieva Ozola
A Latvian artist Ieva Ozola who lived in Prague for 3 years created a very unique series of sketches of the Czech capital. So even if you are far away, you can enjoy some Prague sightseeing through her amazing work.
Ostrava – tough city, hearty people
Ostrava is the third largest city in Czech Republic and the capital of Czech Silesia. It was born as an industrial city in the heart of a major coalfield and it has been known as the “Steel Heart” of the country. Despite it’s fame as the center of metallurgy and coal-mining it has undergone almost …
Brno voted the most stylish Czech city
The prestigious magazine CzechDesign has voted Brno the most stylish city of the Czech Republic. And here’s why.
Karlovy Vary – Luxury and Relaxation
Karlovy Vary is a star among the spa cities of Czech Republic. Not only the locals but also thousands of foreigners choose it as their destination every year to relax and cure their ailments. And there’s one more thing you should know about the city…