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Every year on 8 October, the Czech Republic commemorates the Memorial Day of the Sokol Movement, a day dedicated to one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Czech Sokol organisation. The date refers to the night of 7–8 October 1941, when the Gestapo launched a large-scale operation against Sokol leaders and members. […]

Few figures in Czech history remain as deeply rooted in the country’s cultural memory as Saint Wenceslas. Prague’s most famous square bears his name, his statue watches over the constant movement of Wenceslas Square, and every year on 28 September, the Czech Republic commemorates Czech Statehood Day in his honour. Yet behind the familiar image […]

Prague has its own unique charm in every kind of weather, even when rain unexpectedly catches you in the middle of a walk through the historic city centre. There is no need to immediately head back to your hotel or search for the nearest tram stop. If you wonder where to go in Prague when […]

When we stand on Charles Bridge today and watch the calm waters of the Vltava flow beneath us, it is difficult to imagine the destructive force this river can unleash. The flood of 1890 caused severe damage and turned the beginning of September into one of the most dramatic chapters in Prague’s history. The raging […]

Czech history is not only a story of kings, castles and crown jewels. Battles played an equally important role, and in many cases a single day on the battlefield decided who would sit on the Czech throne, which direction the country would take, or who would dominate the political landscape of Central Europe. Few rulers […]

When people woke up on 21 August 1968, tanks were already moving through the streets, military aircraft were flying overhead and radio broadcasts were reporting events that many listeners initially found almost impossible to believe. Czechoslovakia was being occupied by armies led by the Soviet Union, and the period known as the Prague Spring had […]

Today, visitors to Story of Prague walk through three floors, 19 themed rooms and around 800 years of Prague history in a single visit. But behind the finished experience is a story that began long before the museum officially opened in May 2024. And perhaps surprisingly, it did not begin with the idea of creating […]

Summer vacation is the perfect opportunity to show children Prague. But as soon as the streets heat up and long queues form, children’s enthusiasm slowly starts to be replaced by fatigue. Then comes the familiar question: Where to go with children in Prague so that they can really enjoy the trip? If you tell your […]

Summer in Prague has its own charm. However, long days, a holiday atmosphere and a historic center full of life are also accompanied by hot streets and the harsh midday sun. What to do in Prague when it’s too hot outside? We’ve selected five places where you can spend the hottest part of the day, […]