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We all know how gorgeous Prague is…so are we really that surprised that many celebrities share this opinion? From famous movies shot here to books written about the Czech Republic, it has quite a lot to offer for artistic and creative individuals. We conducted our research and learned which famous people love the Czech Republic…so much that some of them even decided to spend their forever here. William Fichtner The first famous person who adores Prague is William Fichtner, an American actor. During his visit to the Czech Republic (lasting approximately five months), he filmed the TV series ‘Crossing Lines’ in Prague’s city center. William spent most of his spare time in the city and ultimately fell in love withRead more.

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Holašovice… some might confuse it with the Holešovice suburb in Prague 7, but in fact, it is a lovely town in the south of Czechia. Its history is also tragic – but today, it is one of the greatest hidden gems you can visit in the country. The first mention of Holašovice dates back to the middle of the 13th century. It was a village discovered during the colonization mission in South Bohemia, approximately 16 kilometers west of České Budějovice, near the border. Soon, the tiny town was formed, and people started living there. The name of the city originates from the word ‘Holaš,’ which was the surname of its founder. Throughout the centuries, approximately 140 inhabitants have lived thereRead more.

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If you haven’t yet heard, there is a church full of bones located in the village of Kutna Hora about an hour east from Prague. It’s picking up a lot of hype and we can see why. This bone church is filled with bones and skulls from nearly 70,000 victims of the plague. Although it can be a bit eerie and cold, the sight is definitely worth the trip. Inside the church (Sedlec Monastery), you can see interesting configurations on how the bones are set up and displayed. You can see some of the bones arranged as some sort of shield, chandelier and into many decorations. Although it’s not as big as the catacombs in other parts of the world,Read more.