Prague Gay Bars and Clubs
The historical center of Prague is a residential area. A nighttime quiet rule applies after 10 p.m. and can be enforced by law. Drinking on the streets is forbidden. Please respect local residents. Prague tram
Czech Regions
Czech Regions There is a lot to see and experience in the Czech Republic. Charming towns full of historical treasures, old castles, peaceful mountains, forests, lakes, villages, people, and traditions.
Czech Easter (Velikonoce)
Czech Easter Symbols Many Czech Easter symbols are related to spring and the beginning of new life. Some of the best known are: Easter Eggs and kraslice The hand-painted or otherwise
Czech Christmas (Vánoce)
Czech Christmas stretches over December 25 and 26, which are also referred to as the First and Second Christmas Holidays, or the Christmas Feast (Boží hod vánoční) and St. Stephen''s Day (Sv.
Czech Republic Embassies and Consulates in America
PANAMA Embassy of the Czech Republic in COLOMBIA Embassy of the Czech Republic in MEXICO Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Ciudad de Panamá Address: Salduba
Czech Christmas and New Year''s Greetings
Czech Christmas cards often include wishes for a happy and successful new year Nový rok with a capital “N” means New Year''s Day (January 1st), while nový rok with a lower-case “n” refers to
Czech Restaurants in Prague
Restaurants serving traditional Czech food are plentiful in Prague, but finding those that combine quality food with pleasant service and a good value for money can be a bit tricky. Below are some of our
Czech Christmas Customs and Supersitions
Czech folklore is rich in customs and superstitions and there are hundreds of those related to Christmas. The purpose of many of them is to find out what the coming year has in store for
1945 – 1989: The Communist Era
<< 1918 – 1945: The First Republic and World War II Soon after WWII, the power in the country went largely to the hands of the Communist Party and the first wave of nationwide nationalization of the
History of Prague through the Centuries
– The National Revival continues. Czech institutions are established to celebrate the Czech history and culture: the National Theater opens in 1868, the National Museum opens in 1890.
Czech Name Days
Czech Name Days Discover over 365 Czech names that are part of the Czech calendar! In the Czech Republic, almost every day of the year is someone''s name day (svátek or jmeniny in Czech – the
English and Czech Name Equivalents
Female Names Go to male names >> A Adele – Adéla Adrianne – Adriana Agatha – Agáta Agnes – Anežka Alexandra – Alexandra Alice, Alicia – Alice Amelia – Amálie Anastasia – Anastázie Andrea –
English and Czech Name Equivalents
Female Names Go to male names >> A Adele – Adéla Adrianne – Adriana Agatha – Agáta Agnes – Anežka Alexandra – Alexandra Alice, Alicia – Alice Amelia – Amálie Anastasia – Anastázie
My Czech Republic – More than a destination guide
My Czech Republic covers a range of topics from Czech travel and tourist information to Czech cuisine, traditions and culture, language, history, and more. It is run by long-time Prague
Czech Christmas (Vánoce)
Czech Christmas stretches over December 25 and 26, which are also referred to as the First and Second Christmas Holidays, or the Christmas Feast (Boží hod vánoční) and St. Stephen''s Day
The Burning of the Witches, April 30
Contributed by Petr Chudoba: On the evening of April 30th, Czechs gather to build a bonfire and prepare an effigy of the witch that kept winter around so long. Czechs used to believe that the
Czech Regions
Czech Regions There is a lot to see and experience in the Czech Republic. Charming towns full of historical treasures, old castles, peaceful mountains, forests, lakes, villages, people, and
Czech History
History of the Czech Lands Our section on the History of the Czech Lands covers over 1,200 years, starting with the early Slavic settlement around 6th century AD and ending with Czech
Czech Legends
When the Czech lands were ruled by prince Křesomysl, a farmer named Horymír lived in the village of Neumětely. He had a white horse of extraordinary intelligence called Šemík. Due to Křesomysl''s
The Burning of the Witches, April 30
Contributed by Petr Chudoba: On the evening of April 30th, Czechs gather to build a bonfire and prepare an effigy of the witch that kept winter around so long. Czechs used to believe that the power of
Czech Name Days
Czech Name Days Discover over 365 Czech names that are part of the Czech calendar! In the Czech Republic, almost every day of the year is someone''s name day (svátek or jmeniny in
Czech Holidays and Traditions
Czech folklore is full of traditions, some of which are practiced to this day. We''ve chosen some Czech holidays and customs that are observed during the year. January 6: The Three Kings The tradition of
1945 – 1989: The Communist Era
<< 1918 – 1945: The First Republic and World War II Soon after WWII, the power in the country went largely to the hands of the Communist Party and the first wave of nationwide
Czech Republic Embassies and Consulates in America
PANAMA Embassy of the Czech Republic in COLOMBIA Embassy of the Czech Republic in MEXICO Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Ciudad de Panamá Address: Salduba Building, Third
Czech Christmas and New Year''s Greetings
Czech Christmas cards often include wishes for a happy and successful new year Nový rok with a capital “N” means New Year''s Day (January 1st), while nový rok with a lower-case “n” refers to the
My Czech Republic – More than a destination guide
My Czech Republic covers a range of topics from Czech travel and tourist information to Czech cuisine, traditions and culture, language, history, and more. It is run by long-time Prague residents and
Czech Legends
When the Czech lands were ruled by prince Křesomysl, a farmer named Horymír lived in the village of Neumětely. He had a white horse of extraordinary intelligence called Šemík. Due to
Czech Easter (Velikonoce)
Czech Easter Symbols Many Czech Easter symbols are related to spring and the beginning of new life. Some of the best known are: Easter Eggs and kraslice The hand-painted or otherwise decorated egg
Czech Christmas Customs and Supersitions
Czech folklore is rich in customs and superstitions and there are hundreds of those related to Christmas. The purpose of many of them is to find out what the coming year has in store for the family.
Czech Restaurants in Prague
Restaurants serving traditional Czech food are plentiful in Prague, but finding those that combine quality food with pleasant service and a good value for money can be a bit tricky. Below are
Czech Holidays and Traditions
Czech folklore is full of traditions, some of which are practiced to this day. We''ve chosen some Czech holidays and customs that are observed during the year. January 6: The Three Kings
History of Prague through the Centuries
– The National Revival continues. Czech institutions are established to celebrate the Czech history and culture: the National Theater opens in 1868, the National Museum opens in 1890. 20th century – The
Prague Gay Bars and Clubs
The historical center of Prague is a residential area. A nighttime quiet rule applies after 10 p.m. and can be enforced by law. Drinking on the streets is forbidden. Please respect local
Czech History
History of the Czech Lands Our section on the History of the Czech Lands covers over 1,200 years, starting with the early Slavic settlement around 6th century AD and ending with Czech Republic''s