We are starting to see some beautiful fall colors here in Prague.
This picture was taken during a walk today through a Vinohrady park.
Prague Comes to New York
I was excited to see that an exhibition on Prague opened up in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Prague, The Crown of Bohemia, 1347–1437” covers an important period in Czech history during which Prague was the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Charles IV (Karel IV) was crowned king in 1347 and was followed by his two sons, Wenceslas IV and Sigismund. On display are 160 artworks that include panel paintings, goldsmiths’ work, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, silk embroideries, and stained glass. The New York Times has a review and I also found one on the New York Brain Terrain blog.
The exhibition runs through January 3, 2006 and will then travel to Prague. I look forward to seeing it.
Prague Makes Top Bracket in Livability Survey
Prague, Budapest and Bratislava were the only three eastern European cites (in contrast to western European ones) listed in the top bracket of 63 cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s LIVEABILITY RANKING. The survey assesses living conditions in 127 cities around the world by looking at nearly 40 individual indicators grouped into five categories: stability; healthcare; culture and environment; education; and infrastructure. The survey gives a rating of 0%-100% and judges a city with a lower score to be the more attractive destination. A rating of 20% is where real problems are seen to begin – anything over 50% places severe restrictions on lifestyle.
I have not yet seen the ranking for Prague, but if I do, I will update this post. I can attest to the fact that Prague is much more livable now than compared to the mid ’90s.
Astronomical Clock in Prague Under Reconstruction
The Astronomical Clock in Prague (orloj) is undergoing some reconstruction work and will be covered by scaffolding until November 30. You can see “before” and “during” pictures below and I will post a picture after the reconstruction is completed.
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