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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 only run for a few days—from January 17, 2023, to January 21, 2023. Mark the date in your calendars to take advantage of this unique opportunity to perceive the real hidden gems of Prague on behalf of the Bohemian Crown.  Crown Jewels: What’s the secret behind them?  The set of the Crown Jewels has no financial value but a cultural and historical one, as they rank second to the Czech Republic’s national bequest. “Aside from their priceless historical value, they have also become a rare symbol of Czech statehood,” saidRead more.

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The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague presented an exhibition devoted to the artistic posters of the nineteenth century that have changed the perception of Europe. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Jules Chéret, Howard Chandler Christy, Vojtěch Preissig, František Zelenka, and Vilém Rotter are just a few names that contributed to contemporary art and design and expressed their vision with the help of one medium: posters.  The installation is set to run until April 9, 2023, so mark that date in your calendar to catch the posters that have changed the media world, including the intersection of art and advertising in our daily lives.  What is a poster?  A poster is the main character of the exhibition, but what does it meanRead more.

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The Memorial of National Literature in Prague has rebranded and become the Museum of Literature, offering its visitors the marvelous opportunity to indulge in Czech history from a different point of view or language. The museum is open every day except for Monday, the holy day for all cultural organizations, from 10.00 to 18.00. It is a great place to make a connection with Prague, or the Czech Republic as a whole, on a different, much deeper level. Still, is this something to discover in Prague during the Christmas holidays? Join us on the literature adventure with great Czech authors, including Čapek, Hrabal, Kundera, and other representatives of classical literature.  History Corner The Museum of Literature in Prague has aRead more.