Jindřichův Hradec is one of the Czech Republic’s most enchanting small towns, a harmonious blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture in southern Bohemia, dominated by one of the largest castle complexes in the country and the world’s first narrow-gauge railway. Located roughly halfway between Prague and Český Krumlov, this often-overlooked town on the shore […]
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Water thunders down colourful slides inside one of Central Europe’s largest indoor water worlds. Aquapalace Prague spreads across three palace-themed zones, each offering a different aquatic experience. The Palm Palace recreates tropical shores with artificial waves and sandy edges. The Adventure Palace challenges visitors with twisty slides and a Tarzan rope course dropping into the […]
Categories: Czech Republic, Sights, Wellness, Relax & Sports
Prague offers the chance to fly without stepping onto an aeroplane. The SkyDive arena houses the world’s only glass wind chamber, a vertical tunnel that lets visitors experience freefall in complete safety. A powerful column of air rises from the floor, lifting bodies into a floating state. Trained instructors guide first-timers through basic body positions. […]
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The first sound you hear is a piano note hanging in the air. It drifts from somewhere deep inside the building, layered over the hum of voices and footsteps on wooden floors. At the Museum of Music in Prague, every exhibit invites you to listen. Antique violins rest in glass cases while their digital ghosts […]
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Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. With a population of 1.4 million, it receives over 8 million visitors annually, making it the fifth most visited city in Europe. The city survived the Second World War largely intact, and its historic center spans 866 hectares […]
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Prague is the city that makes every visitor fall in love. The Czech capital sits on the Vltava River in the heart of Bohemia. The city has been an important European centre for over 1,000 years. It was founded around 880 AD. Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world. The Charles Bridge […]
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Updated: July 25, 2020 | By Claire | More The Three Climate Zones of Fata Morgana The Fata Morgana greenhouse is ingeniously divided into three distinct climate zones, each carefully calibrated to replicate the natural habitats of distant ecosystems around the world. The first zone greets visitors with the arid landscapes of the Australian bush […]
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Zlatá ulička (Golden Lane) is the most romantic and famous part of Prague Castle, a tiny, impossibly picturesque street of miniature 16th-century houses built directly into the castle fortifications, originally home to the castle’s goldsmiths (hence the name), later to Kafka (who lived at number 22 in 1916-1917 and wrote much of his early work […]
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The Medieval Tavern Dětenice is one of Europe’s few authentic medieval theme pubs, a fully immersive 13th-century dining experience in a restored Gothic inn in the Czech countryside where costumed staff serve period food by candlelight, accompanied by fire jugglers, musicians, and a complete absence of modern conveniences. Attached to the beautifully restored Dětenice Castle, […]
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Karlstejn Castle stands as one of the most impressive Gothic fortresses in Central Europe, a majestic hilltop castle built by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in the 14th century to house the imperial crown jewels, holy relics, and the royal treasury. Located approximately 30 kilometres southwest of Prague, it is the most visited castle in […]
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