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Illuminating Prague: Guide to enjoying the Signal Festival

October 11, 2023932 Views

Prague, often referred to as the "City of a Hundred Spires," is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant arts scene. However, there's one event that adds a contemporary and enchanting twist to the city's cultural landscape – the Signal Festival of Prague. This annual light and multimedia festival transforms the historic streets and landmarks of Prague into a mesmerizing display of art and technology. The Signal Festival is an internationally acclaimed festival that celebrates the intersection of art, technology, and urban space. It showcases an array of light installations, multimedia performances, and interactive art exhibitions that bring Prague's streets and buildings to life after dark. The festival aims to create a unique sensory experience for visit...

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Prague Christmas market returns but with fewer lights

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November 27, 2022637 Views

Thousands of people poured into Prague's medieval Old Town Square at the weekend for the lighting of a 25-metre (80-foot) Christmas tree and the reopening of the annual market after a two-year COVID-19 shutdown, but the energy crisis meant fewer lights than usual. A Christmas tree is illuminated as the traditional Christmas market opens at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic, November 26, 2022. REUTERS/David W Cerny The market, which is popular with Czechs and foreign tourists alike thanks to its mulled wine, sausages, sweets and gifts, was set up with more energy-efficient bulbs to both save money and send a seasonal message of energy efficiency. "We have decided to cut back on the numbers of illuminated ornaments in the streets and we use the most modern LED lighting,...

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Prague ice bar gives tourists respite from heat wave

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July 20, 2022548 Views

As a heat wave rolls over Europe, bringing temperatures as high as 33 Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in Prague on Tuesday, the ICE PUB in downtown Prague offers a brief escape to Arctic conditions. The bar, just a minute's walk from the capital's renowned Charles Bridge, serves vodka-based cocktails in cups made of ice; the furnishings and decorations are also made from ice. A bartender prepares drinks in glasses made of ice inside the Ice Pub in Prague, Czech Republic, July 19, 2022. REUTERS/David W Cerny A bartender prepares drinks in glasses made of ice inside the Ice Pub in Prague, Czech Republic, July 19, 2022. REUTERS/David W Cerny Customers drink from glasses made of ice inside the Ice Pub in Prague, Czech Republic, July 19, 2022. REUTERS/David W Cerny Customers drink from...

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Prague is the most cultured city in Europe

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March 22, 2022275 Views

The best European cities for a cultural getaway, revealed in a study Home to cultural keystones like the The Vatican, The Globe and The Louvre, Europe has always been renowned for its deep artistic roots. But with an abundance of attractions and limited time, culture lovers will inevitably have to make some tough choices when deciding which locations to prioritise. Uswitch.com/mortgages created an index based on the total number of theatres, museums, landmarks and cultural tours across each city in Europe to calculate a cultural score. The study then considered additional factors such as reviews and population size, to determine the most cultural cities in Europe. With a cultural score of 9.85 out of a possible 10, Prague is the most cultured city in Europe. Home to cult...

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Reintroducing European city tourism will be tough to balance with needs of locals

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November 17, 2021294 Views

Since the emergence of low-cost carriers and budget forms of accommodation, the popularity of city break tourism has increased significantly within intra-continental travel across Europe, says GlobalData. According to the leading data and analytics company*, 38% of respondents stated that they typically undertake this type of trip, making it the third most popular globally, behind sun and beach tourism and visiting friends and relatives (VFR). Ralph Hollister, Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, constant year-on-year (YoY) increases in international tourism to cities such as Barcelona, Amsterdam and Prague caused anger amongst local communities, creating pressure on local governments.” FILE PHOTO: Mannequins are seen on an empty stree...

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Thirsty Czechs return to beer gardens as COVID rules relaxed

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May 19, 2021475 Views

Czech Republic consumes most beer per capita in the world The world's thirstiest beer drinkers finally clinked their pilsner mugs in the drizzle on Monday, as beer gardens opened despite unseasonably cold grey weather in the Czech Republic, a landmark event after five months of COVID-19 lockdown. Beer in Czech Republic! Photo : David Marvan "Finally I am sitting here as a human," said Martin Krisko, savouring his cold beer with a meal served hot, on a plate, rather than lukewarm in a plastic takeaway container, at the Beer Time pub in Prague's former industrial quarter Smichov. The Czech Republic, home to the original pilsner, consumes the most beer per capita in the world, and reopening its pubs for outdoor service is seen as an important step in its plans to relax its COVID-...

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Mini-break capital Prague faces tourist-free Easter, yet again

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April 1, 20211170 Views

Jakub Ricica’s traditional Czech pub ‘Deminka’, located just behind the National Museum and a short stroll from dozens of hotels, is a magnet for the flocks of tourists who descend on Prague every year for the Easter break. But for a second year running, the wooden chairs sit atop the tables, the beer mugs are stacked on the bar and the Pilsner taps remain dry ahead of what would normally be one of the biggest money-making weekends of the year. “Easter is usually the first weekend in Prague where things start to get really busy, and then it just keeps going,” said Ricica, who estimates that tourists generate about 60 percent of the revenue for his pub, which was founded in 1882. A bartender drafts a plastic bottle of beer as the Deminka pub remains closed due to the coronavirus d...

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Get surrounded by Nature in the Czech Republic

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March 16, 20211171 Views

The picturesque country of the Czech Republic is beautiful destination known for its fairytale like castles, but it is also a country that is home to miles after miles of natural wonders and scenic marvels. The Czech Republic is surrounded by mountains which separates it from its neighbors. When in the Czech Republic, surround yourself with nature and places you will never be able to forget, explore caves and rock cities, walk through fairy-tale like landscapes of nature parks, forests and breath-taking gorges filled with beautiful lakes and rivers. Anyone who appreciates stunning nature, clean air in their lungs, and active movement will feel as if they are in paradise when exploring and hiking through the mountain ranges in the Czech Republic. The highest mountain in the Czech...

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प्राग के चर्च में छिपी बलिदान की दास्तान

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October 8, 20201555 Views

चेक राजधानी प्राग में सुंदर इमारतों की कमी नहीं है। यहां के गिरजाघरों की वास्तु कला बेजोड़ है। यहां एक गिरजाघर ऐसा है जिसका तहखाना ही उसकी सबसे बड़ी खासियत है। कार्लोवो नमेस्ति शहर का सबसे बड़ा स्क्वायर है जहां से थोड़ी सी दूरी पर रेसोलोवा स्ट्रीट पर कैथेड्रल चर्च ऑफ सेंट साइरिल और मेथोडियस की भव्य इमारत है। स्थानीय लोग इस चर्च को पैराशूटिश्ट चर्च भी कहते हैं। यह गिरजाघर बेरोक स्थापत्य कला का खूबसूरत नमूना है लेकिन अधिकांश लोग यहां इसके तहखाने को देखने के लिए आते हैं जिस पर गोलियों के निशान है। इन गोलियों के निशान के पीछे चेक इतिहास का एक गौरवपूर्ण अध्याय छिपा हुआ है। 75 वर्ष पहले, 18 जून 1942 को इसी तहखाने में सात चेक और स्लोवाक वायुसैनिकों ने बर्बर नाजी हुकूमत के खिलाफ अपनी अंतिम लड़ाई लड़ी थी। ये वायुसैनिक ऑपरेशन एन्थ्रोपोइड में शामिल थे जो बोहेमिया और...