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The Crown Jewels: The Secret Gems of Prague Castle

On: January 16, 2023

The silent yet powerful art posters of 1890-1938

On: January 10, 2023

 Czech Christmas traditions: Carp, Pelíšky, Shoe Throwing, and Golden Pig

On: December 22, 2022

Žluté lázně was transformed into a fairytale world by Christmas lights. 

On: December 20, 2022

Čapek, Hrabal, and Kundera gathered under one roof at the Museum of Literature

On: December 15, 2022

How can you live life to the fullest without seeing it? The invisible exhibition has a suggestion for you. 

On: December 13, 2022

The Trade Fair Palace’s Grand Opening featured four exhibitions.

On: December 8, 2022
In: Features
Tagged: featured, grand, opening, the, trade

Choose your character: Devil, Angel, or Mikuláš

On: December 5, 2022
In: Christmas in Prague, Features

Filmasia brings contemporary Asian movies to Prague 

On: December 1, 2022
In: Features
Tagged: asian, Movies, prague, to

Tesla and his inventions electrified Prague’s Exhibition Centre

On: November 23, 2022
In: Events, Features
Tagged: centre, Exhibition, prague
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News

The Crown Jewels: The Secret Gems of Prague Castle

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: January 16, 2023
In: Features
Tagged: castle, of, prague, prague castle, secret, the

Prague Castle presents the Bohemian Crown Jewels as part of celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Czech Republic’s statehood.  The exhibition will take place at St. Vitus Cathedral and will

The silent yet powerful art posters of 1890-1938

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: January 10, 2023
In: Features
Tagged: art, of, the

 Czech Christmas traditions: Carp, Pelíšky, Shoe Throwing, and Golden Pig

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: December 22, 2022
In: Christmas in Prague, Features
Tagged: carp, christmas, Czech, traditions

Žluté lázně was transformed into a fairytale world by Christmas lights. 

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: December 20, 2022
In: Features
Tagged: christmas, world, Žluté lázně

Čapek, Hrabal, and Kundera gathered under one roof at the Museum of Literature

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: December 15, 2022
In: Features
Tagged: kundera, museum, of, one, the

How can you live life to the fullest without seeing it? The invisible exhibition has a suggestion for you. 

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: December 13, 2022
In: Features
Tagged: Exhibition, IT, life, live, the, to, without, you
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Lifestyle

Max Munson teaching the Wim Hof Method

Getting Back on Track After COVID with Wim Hof

By: Kenny Phipps
On: May 24, 2022
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Events, Features, Fun Things to Do in Prague, Health and Wellness, Info, Prague in Pictures, PragueLife!, Scots in Prague
Tagged: back, covid

Also posted on the Prague Monitor here. The past two years have been difficult for many of us. The lockdowns, isolation, endless debates and ever-changing rules all contributed to feelings of being overwhelmed and losing control of our lives. Reality itself seemed uncertain. People handled this in various ways, not all of them healthy (yes, my alcohol consumption increased noticeably). Most of us know that escapism is not the way to go; facing your fears and worries head-on is the only way to overcome them. But that’s a difficult step to take, or at least it was for me. I managed to do it, though it left me wondering what else I could do to take back control of my

Waiting for a sign from the universe. This is it.

By: PragueLife!
On: September 8, 2021
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Arts, Events, Health and Wellness
Tagged: IT, the

Carsharing in Prague: anywhere at any time

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: June 17, 2021
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Features, Reviews
Tagged: carsharing, prague carshare

Discover green zones around Prague

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: June 17, 2021
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Features
Tagged: prague garden, prague parks
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PragueLifeTV

  • Czech Banking and the Future of the European Economy

    By: PragueLife!
    On: December 17, 2020
    In: Business and Entrepreneurs, Features, PragueLife TV, VIDEO: What's up Prague
    Tagged: banks
  • Top 5 Beer Places Locals Go for a Beer in Prague

    By: PragueLife!
    On: September 18, 2020
    In: PragueLife TV, VIDEO: What's up Prague
    Tagged: Anna, prague
  • #TeaTime 2, Jamie Marshall: Getting to the Top

    By: PragueLife!
    On: August 28, 2020
    In: PragueLife TV, Tea Time
    Tagged: interview
  • Hana Kulhankova: Prague Pride, Rights of LGBTQ+ in Prague and the Upcoming Festival

    By: PragueLife!
    On: August 7, 2020
    In: PragueLife TV, Tea Time
    Tagged: czechrepublic, lgbt
  • Skypeisode 5: Anna and Marina Chat About the Publishing Industry

    By: PragueLife!
    On: July 31, 2020
    In: PragueLife TV, Skypeisode
    Tagged: expats, Skypeisode
  • VIDEO: How do you manage a football team during lockdown, Zach of the Prague Lions tells CitySpyTV

    By: Kenny Phipps
    On: April 21, 2020
    In: American Football, Features, Prague / Czech Local News, PragueLife TV, Sports, Zoomisodes
    Tagged: #COVID19, American, harrod, prague, zach
  • Skypeisode 4: Anna schools Kenny on the myths around COVID19, debunking the common misunderstood points.

    By: Kenny Phipps
    On: April 14, 2020
    In: Health and Wellness, Info, PragueLife TV, PragueLife!, Skypeisode, VIDEO: What's up Prague
  • Skypeisode 3: Anna and Kenny talk #Lockdown Learning, talking tools, exercise and ways to look after your mental health

    By: Kenny Phipps
    On: April 6, 2020
    In: Activities and Lifestyles, Features, Health and Wellness, HowTos, Technology, VIDEO: What's up Prague
  • Skypeisode 2: The latest on COVID19, keeping safe & sane, updates on support available & the word from Spain

    By: Kenny Phipps
    On: March 30, 2020
    In: Features, Prague / Czech Local News, PragueLife TV, PragueLife!, VIDEO: What's up Prague
    Tagged: #COVID19, Anna, cityspy tv, prague, praguetv, WhatsUpPrague
  • Skypeisode 1 of a slightly different What’s up Prague // Anna & Kenny talk COVID19 survival tactics

    By: Kenny Phipps
    On: March 22, 2020
    In: Expat Resources, Features, Health and Wellness, Info, Networking, Prague / Czech Local News, PragueLife TV, PragueLife!, VIDEO: What's up Prague
    Tagged: Anna, cityspytv, kenny, WhatsUpPrague
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Quick Updates

  • The Crown Jewels: The Secret Gems of Prague Castle January 16, 2023
  • The silent yet powerful art posters of 1890-1938 January 10, 2023
  •  Czech Christmas traditions: Carp, Pelíšky, Shoe Throwing, and Golden Pig December 22, 2022
  • Žluté lázně was transformed into a fairytale world by Christmas lights.  December 20, 2022
  • Čapek, Hrabal, and Kundera gathered under one roof at the Museum of Literature December 15, 2022
  • How can you live life to the fullest without seeing it? The invisible exhibition has a suggestion for you.  December 13, 2022
  • The Trade Fair Palace’s Grand Opening featured four exhibitions. December 8, 2022
  • Choose your character: Devil, Angel, or Mikuláš December 5, 2022
  • Filmasia brings contemporary Asian movies to Prague  December 1, 2022
  • Tesla and his inventions electrified Prague’s Exhibition Centre November 23, 2022

Finance

You do not have to drive a Tesla to enjoy all its benefits 

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: September 1, 2022
Tagged: drive, to, you

The notion of electrical vehicles, known as EVs, is gaining superiority within the European Union, including the Czech Republic. Some people enjoy the benefits of electric cars, such as the environmental approach, while others prefer EVs for their distinctive looks and design offered by leading tech companies, including Tesla. Yet, you do not have to drive a Tesla to enjoy all its benefits.  In 2016, Tesla entered the market in the Czech Republic with a triumph, selling sixty-two cars in the first year of its operations. That was a spectacular success, and by June 2022, the company’s business operations had expanded. There were 1,100 cars sold, accompanied by a vast chain of fifty-two superchargers.  In other words, there is one

Czech Salary Calculator

By: PragueLife!
On: February 5, 2021
In: Expat Resources, Features, Lifestyle Finances
Tagged: expat, payslip

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Health & Wellness

Max Munson teaching the Wim Hof Method

Getting Back on Track After COVID with Wim Hof

By: Kenny Phipps
On: May 24, 2022
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Events, Features, Fun Things to Do in Prague, Health and Wellness, Info, Prague in Pictures, PragueLife!, Scots in Prague
Tagged: back, covid

Waiting for a sign from the universe. This is it.

By: PragueLife!
On: September 8, 2021
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Arts, Events, Health and Wellness
Tagged: IT, the

Next phase of restrictions begins, ban on movement likely to remain

By: Alex Richardson
On: March 18, 2021
In: Features, Health and Wellness
Tagged: news, restrictions
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Sport

3 ways to exercise in Prague during pandemic

By: Diana Bocco
On: April 13, 2021
In: Features, Sports
Tagged: czech sport, pandemic

With gyms still closed, how do you start getting in shape and ready for summer? Maybe you’re looking to lose some of that “lockdown weight” or just ready to start moving after months of snow and Netflix nights. Whatever your reason, you’re in luck – there are plenty of ways to exercise in Prague even during these crazy times! Outdoor Gyms No matter where in Prague you live, chances are you’ve seen an outdoor gym here or there at one point. Some are very basic, with just bars and steps that allow you to do pull-ups, dips, and lunges. Others, like the one in Rokytka (Prague 9), also have resistance machines and even some free weights. Here are a few

Lawyers trying to ban Slavia Prague from UEFA over racist comment

By: Alex Richardson
On: March 22, 2021
In: Features, Sports
Tagged: news, sport
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Jobs

Jobspin Virtual Job Fair Czech Republic 2021, best place for multilingual recruitment

By: PragueLife!
On: April 8, 2021
In: Features, Jobs and Employment
Tagged: employment, jobs

Charging stations that find your car

By: PragueLife!
On: February 10, 2021
In: Business and Entrepreneurs, Features, Jobs and Employment, Motoring
Tagged: electric cars, motoring

Sberbank uses 40 percent more robots year-on-year

By: PragueLife!
On: January 20, 2021
In: Business and Entrepreneurs, Features, Jobs and Employment
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Opinion

REVEALED: the world’s biggest beauty trends

By: The Body Shop
On: February 1, 2021
In: Arts, Features, Opinions and Editorials
Tagged: beauty, body shop, press release

Google Search Data Shows How the Biggest Beauty Trends in Europe Compare to the Rest of the World  The origins of skincare and cosmetics can be traced back thousands of years to Ancient Egypt, and throughout the centuries that have since passed, beauty trends have continued to evolve. From winged eyeliner and beehive hairdos to ultra-thin eyebrows and brown lipstick, some have yo-yoed in and out of the beauty scene over the years, while others remain firmly on the agenda – in fact, false lashes have been en vogue since 18991. But what are some of the biggest beauty crazes today, and how do they compare around the world?  To find out, The Body Shop analyzed online search data from 64 countries

Vienna a decade ago, part I

By: Andrew Giarelli
On: January 28, 2021
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Features, Opinions and Editorials
Tagged: trip

Google Search by Country: What Did Central Europeans Search for Most in 2020?

By: Anna Zhadan
On: December 28, 2020
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Expat Resources, Features, Opinions and Editorials, Politics
Tagged: #praguelifepodcast, google, prague, praguelifepodcast
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Expats Resources

Max Munson teaching the Wim Hof Method

Getting Back on Track After COVID with Wim Hof

By: Kenny Phipps
On: May 24, 2022
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Events, Features, Fun Things to Do in Prague, Health and Wellness, Info, Prague in Pictures, PragueLife!, Scots in Prague
Tagged: back, covid

Also posted on the Prague Monitor here. The past two years have been difficult for many of us. The lockdowns, isolation, endless debates and ever-changing rules all contributed to feelings of being overwhelmed and losing control of our lives. Reality itself seemed uncertain. People handled this in various ways, not all of them healthy (yes, my alcohol consumption increased noticeably). Most of us know that escapism is not the way to go; facing your fears and worries head-on is the only way to overcome them. But that’s a difficult step to take, or at least it was for me. I managed to do it, though it left me wondering what else I could do to take back control of my

Must-have apps if you live in Prague

By: Diana Bocco
On: March 2, 2021
In: Expat Resources, Features
Tagged: czech apps, czech resources
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Three hidden green spaces in Prague you should visit NOW!⠀
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1. Břevnov Monastery⠀
The secluded park that surrounds the High Baroque style monastery offers water features, plenty of green spaces and peaceful hidden corners that anybody can explore. There are even guided tours of the gardens (and monastery) for those who want to understand the place better.⠀
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2. Cibulka⠀
Located in the Košíře area of Prague 5, Cibulka is a massive forested park (over 62 ha) with plenty to offer. There are hills, lots of trails, streams, some ruins and a few very unique sculptures to discover. Part of a large yellow hiking trail crosses through the forest, so if you get on it you can actually connect to other nearby green areas even as you exit Cibulka. ⠀
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3. Vrtba Garden⠀
This beautiful green oasis sits perfectly hidden among the backstreets of Mala Strana. In fact, unless you know where you’re going, you won’t find this UNESCO listed garden, tucked away on the popular Petřín slope. ⠀
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Originally designed in 1720, this Baroque garden features plenty of frescoes, sculptures and well-manicured greenery. Plus, it boasts a stunning view of St. Nicolas church down below. Finding it can be a little tricky, since it hides behind an unassuming door on Karmelitska Street – but we promise, it’s well worth the effort.⠀
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The Czech Republic is no short of famous artists. But do you really know them all?⠀
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1. Jiří Votruba⠀
Jiří Votruba is one of the most well-known Czech artists, but he is also an illustrator and a graphic designer. Despite having a degree in civil engineering and architecture, he dedicated his life to the art industry.⠀
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2. Alena Kupčíková⠀
One of the contemporary artists who became famous for her works globally is Alena Kupčíková. Her masterpieces are presented not only in the National Gallery in Prague (NGP) and but also in Europe, in the US, and Switzerland. ⠀
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3. František Janák⠀
Janák’s works are unique for a peculiar reason: he uses glass to create art. Janák started his career as a glass designer before founding his own studio. Today, he is a glass cutting faculty leader in the Secondary School of Glassmaking in Kamenický Šenov (the oldest glass school in the world!). ⠀
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4. Vladimír Boudník⠀
Czech post-war art is still looked at with a serious amount of respect for the change it so vividly depicted. One of the artists of the time was a photographer and graphic designer Vladimír Boudník, who represented the ‘explosionism’ movement, which was popular in the country back in the 1940s.⠀
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Virtual tour to Lobkowicz Palace: manuscripts of Mozart to be shared with the world.⠀
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The gorgeous Lobkowicz Palace opens its doors for a forty-five-minute live stream tour conducted by William Rudolf Lobkowicz. The owner of the family house since the 17th century will personally introduce the greatest collection of world-famous paintings and religious objects, the unique music archive and the finest private manuscripts collected by Lobkowiczs throughout the last seven centuries.⠀
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One of the oldest Czech and Bohemian noble families – Lobkowicz, were patrons and collectors of arts for centuries. Their private collection has over 1500 remarkable paintings, including masterpieces by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Velasquez, Rubens, Veronese, and others.⠀
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The collection also keeps decorative and sacred art objects, dating through the 13th to the 20th century. Furthermore, there are armours and hundreds of hunting trophies that date to the 18th century. The collection also has an archive that keeps documents detailing the social history, politics, diplomacy, arts, and family correspondences dating back to the Middles Ages.⠀
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The next virtual tour to Lobkowicz Palace is scheduled for Sunday 4/4/2021, at 6 PM Prague time. ⠀
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Olga Hepnarová – the last woman executed by the Czechoslovakian government.⠀
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Olga Hepnarová, the last woman to ever be executed by the Czechoslovakian government, was put to death for killing 8 people with a truck on July 10th, 1973.⠀
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She then went to the tram stop near Strossmayer Square in Prague 7, a spot she had scouted out beforehand. When the time was right, she drove over a crowd of people waiting for their tram, killing 3 instantly, causing 5 to die later in hospital and injuring 12 more. ⠀
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When police arrived, Olga was just sitting behind the wheel waiting to go to jail with her luggage. Earlier in the day, she had mailed a letter explaining what she had done.⠀
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“I am a destroyed human. A human destroyed by people. I had to choose: kill myself or kill others. I am choosing this, to give payback to my haters. If I left as an unknown suicide victim then it wouldn’t matter enough for you. I, Olga Hepnarová, the victim of your savagery, sentence you to death by running you over and I am stating that for my life, killing X number of people is not enough. Acta non verba (Actions, not words).⠀
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During her trial, Olga confirmed she committed the murder completely on purpose, and stated that it wasn’t because of her mental illness, it was because society left her with no voice. Her lawyer kept trying to say that she was schizophrenic but she kept denying it and the argument went nowhere. ⠀
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On April 6th, Olga Hepnarová was convicted of her crimes, and on the 12th of March, 1975, she was hanged in Pankrac Prison.⠀
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Anna Chromý: sculptures of the soul.⠀
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Despite being a modern-day artist, Chromý is known for the variety of ancient themes in her work. Classical myths and philosophies from Greece and Rome are combined with her childhood experiences. Through this, Chromý creates art that is both a contemporary and personal take on ancient ideas.⠀
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As an adult, Chromý traveled to Paris, where she became more entrenched in art history. She concluded that her future was in art, and enrolled in l’Académie de la Grande Chaumière.⠀
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Later in her successful career, Chromý was in a tragic accident that kept her from being able to paint. At this point, she began sculpting, which her mentors had encouraged her to attempt years earlier. Her home in the Côte d’Azur and time in Italy invigorated many of the ideals present in her art today. From then on, her success has only grown, with achievements such as being the first woman artist to receive the annual award for sculpture, the Premio Michelangelo.⠀
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Legends of the Astronomical clock ⏱️⠀
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1. Tragic fate of Master Hanuš⠀
According to the legend, Hanuš was chosen by Prague’s councilors to design a device that would serve as a clock but have additional valuable features. Hanuš presented his work to the councilors and they thought the machine was a true piece of art. However, they got scared that he’ll replicate the clock, stripping it off its uniqueness. That is why the councilors decided that the only way to preserve the authenticity and irreplicability of the clock was to get rid of its creator’s abilities. One night, a group of people came to Hanuš’s house, tied him to a chair, and blinded him with a piece of glowing iron. ⠀
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2. Skeleton of the astronomical clock⠀
Based on the myth, the Astronomical clock will stop running when the Czech nation is about to encounter challenging times. The skeleton, in its turn, would nod its head to confirm this fact as it has a power of telling the future. The only one to save Czechs from the disaster would be a boy born on the New Year’s night.⠀
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3. A free sparrow⠀
When looking at the astronomical clock, you might notice two small windows at the top. These windows were leading to the prison, previously used for aristocrats. One knight was imprisoned there, awaiting his execution. He was looking out of the window, and when the clock began to strike, he noticed a sparrow fly by the skeleton. When the skeleton shut its jaws, it captured the little bird inside.⠀
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The knight thought that the poor bird will spent the rest of its life there, repeating his own fate. The sparrow had to wait one hour until the clock started moving again, and the skeleton opened its teeth. The bird was free again! When the knight saw that, he took it as a sign that he would escape his prison, as well, and was eventually pardoned.⠀
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