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November 2006

Christmas Markets in Prague Have Started to Open

by Jeff on November 24, 2006 · 0 comments

The Christmas market on Peace Square (Náměstí Míru) opened on Monday.  I dropped by a couple of days ago and was surprised to see how busy it was.  Shoppers were finding lots of dárky and doplňky, along with the usual market staples of medovina, svařené víno, and trdelník.

Peace Square (Namesti Miru) Christmas Market

Tomorrow, the Christmas market opens at Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky).  The biggest markets, which are on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, open next weekend.  We have details on our Prague Christmas Markets page.

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Velvet Revolution Anniversary

by Dana on November 17, 2006 · 1 comment

The Czech Republic commemorates the 17th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, which brought an end to the communist regime in the country. Just like every year, people gather on Národní třída in Prague to light candles at the plaque that marks the event.

People Lighting Candles on Národní třída in Prague          Velvet Revolution Plaque on Národní třída in Prague

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Blue, Sunny Skies

November 15, 2006

Well, well, well. Not only did St. Martin not arrive when he was expected, but he’s probably taking a vacation somewhere far, far away. We’re having a beautiful day here in Prague. It is clear and sunny and our thermometer shows 15°C (59°F). I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m putting on a light jacket [...]

Prague Christmas Markets

November 8, 2006

The dates and opening times of this year’s Prague Christmas markets have been announced. The markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square will run from December 2 to January 1 and will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. The markets will close [...]

First Snow

November 3, 2006

When I looked out of the window this morning, I gasped. There was snow, and a decent amount of it! True, it was freezing last night and the weather forecasters did predict the possibility of snow showers for the whole country, even in low elevations, even in Prague. But this is very early in the [...]

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