Blog written by two Prague residents about life in the Czech Republic.
I went out yesterday in the hope of finding some signs of spring in Prague, considering that the official first day of spring (March 20) is just over a week away. I ended up at Petřín Hill, which is a favorite place to go for a walk. Well, it was pretty devoid of people and the weather was cool and cloudy with some rain. I did not see any buds on the trees just yet. There were some nice views and the few dogs I saw looked to be enjoying themselves.
Czech Lion film award shortlist revealed
Official awards website
Up for the best picture award are The Karamazovs (Karamazovi), Tobruk and Country Teacher (Venkovský učitel). The Czech Lion (Český lev) awards will take place on March 3.
Danish experts ask to open astronomer Tycho Brahe’s grave
Tycho Brahe, who was the imperial astronomer under Rudolf II (Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia) starting around the year 1600, is buried in Prague’s Týn Church. A team of Danish scientists want to determine if Tycho Brahe was murdered.
SkyEurope fleet shrinks as new airline hits Prague
Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air is adding a new base in Prague with flights to Brussels, Eindhoven, London, Milan, Paris, and Rome.
Prague approves skyscrapers despite UNESCO
More high-rise buildings are going up in the Pankrác district of Prague.
The Christmas Market on Peace Square (Náměstí Míru) in Prague opened up last weekend just as some winter weather moved in. We had our first snow on Saturday. It was only fitting since last week, while the Christmas Market was being set up, the last remnants of fall were being blown aside and swept up.
The Christmas markets on Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) and Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) will begin tomorrow.
We updated our Prague Christmas section with the dates and hours of many Christmas markets in Prague.
Here are some pictures from a trip to the Czech countryside I took in July. The harvest was in full swing. The dožínky (harvest festivals) took place at the end of August around the country.
