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Prague Features the Trendiest Hotel in Europe

Prague, January 2012. “The ICON Hotel & Lounge” in Prague was selected by the users of the worldwide server TripAdvisor as the trendiest hotel in Europe for the year 2011. It is located in the city centre, V Jámě Street, Prague 1, just a few steps from Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square. A team of young designers combined traditional architectural elements with modern conceptions, thus creating a unique transformation of a 19th century house into a very interesting space. The name of the hotel itself was not chosen by accident: the building was once owned by Orthodox believers, which is

Enjoy UNESCO's Heritage: Visit Olomouc!

Prague, January 2012 Religious monuments, places of pilgrimage and other interesting religious destinations attract more and more tourists. That is precisely why we would like to invite you to the Olomouc region. The city of Olomouc itself has one of the 12 monuments that the Czech Republic is especially proud of: the sights included in UNESCO's world heritage list. However, there are many more reasons to visit the region.Olomouc Holy Trinity Column The Holy Trinity Column, situated in the Upper Square ("Horní náměstí") in Olomouc, was registered in UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage list

Valentine’s Day romance in the Czech Republic

Only a few pages of the calendar remain to be turned until St. Valentine’s Day, the lovers’ holiday. If you are still unsure how to please your significant other, we offer you here several original tips to help you enjoy this holiday. We will divulge to you some of the romantic spots tucked away in the Czech Republic.Romance in the streets of Prague In February, the picturesque streets of old Prague are made for evening walks concluding with a romantic dinner in one of Prague’s restaurants. You can enjoy good coffee and a delightful piece of cake or pastry at the newly opened H&L café in

Czech mountains have much to offer

Prague, January 2012 Although the Czech Republic cannot boast of enormous mountains or ski runs tens of kilometres long, the Czech mountains nevertheless have much to offer in winter. Last year, the operators of mountain resorts invested approximately CZK 400 million into modernising their technical equipment; this year, large investments are expected to increase the quality of the services provided.Krkonoše needs no introduction Špindlerův mlýn is the Czech Republic’s highest-quality and most-visited ski resort. Not surprisingly, therefore, it is also the venue of choice for many

Prague is Europe’s number one destination for New Year’s celebrations

Prague, December 2011 The Czech capital found itself among very noble company in the ranking of the 10 most attractive places for celebrating the New Year by the prestigious tourist server Gajet. Prague placed fourth after Las Vegas, Savannah and the Niagara Falls, thus giving it the highest rank in all of Europe.Those who would be enticed to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Czech capital will be able to choose entertainment exactly to their taste – from classical music concerts to traditional Christmas markets, from boat cruises on the River Vltava to dance clubs and special programmes at

Praha představuje skvosty světového panenkového a textilního umění

První prosincový víkend roku 2011 bude v Národním domě na pražských Vinohradech zasvěcen světovému setkání autorů, obdivovatelů a fanoušků tzv. panenkového umění. Mezinárodní prodejní výstava panenek a medvídků Teddy Bears – Doll Prague a unikátních uměleckých textilií – Artextil Prague, zavítá do hlavního města České republiky a potažmo do střední Evropy poprvé.„Panenky jsou v tomto případě pojímány nikoli jako hračky anebo loutky, ale jako opravdové umění, které po celém světě sdružuje prestižní umělce a autory, statisíce sběratelů a fanoušků. Největší tradici má toto umění ve Spojených

GRAND RESTAURANT FESTIVAL to take place in 12 regions of the Czech Republic

Prague, 15th November 2011 Get to know the Czech Republic through its gastronomy. A unique opportunity to do so is coming up soon. The advanced ticket sales for the GRAND RESTAURANT FESTIVAL which will take place from January 15 until February 15, 2012 in 12 regions, 20 towns and 63 restaurants all over the country will be opening shortly. Visitors will taste fantastic delicacies at special festival prices in restaurants which have been rated highly in the exclusive Maurer´s Restaurant Guide, the Czech equivalent to the renowned Michelin Restaurant Guide. CzechTourism with its project Czech

PRESS RELEASE

After the launch and big success of the first MCE CEE congress hosted in Prague, Europe Congress offers you the improved and extended second edition! Central & Eastern Europe as well as CIS countries offer an increasing high quality offer of hotels, event venues, congress centers, transport providers and intermediary as DMC’s and PCO’s. Also the number of flights to CEE & CIS destinations is increasing and when realizing the potential for innovative incentive events is still so much undiscovered, it may be clear why MICE buyers are keen to attend. Large international exhibitions do

Welcome the New Year in style in the Czech Republic

Prague, 4th  November The sound of clinking glasses to the toast, flamboyant celebrations with friends and magnificent fireworks are just some of the many delights the Czech Republic has to offer to its visitors coming to celebrate the end of the year. Are you dreaming about welcoming the New Year as lords of the castle or soaked up in a bath tub full of beer? Maybe it is the romance of a snow covered cottage in the mountains that your heart desires? The Czech Republic offers a wide range of possibilities for saying farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one. Feel free to choose.

Discover a fairy-tale Christmas in the Czech Republic

Prague, 10th October 2011Christmas carols sound through the streets, stars of Bethlehem shine from town squares, and fresh snow crunches underfoot. The scent of evergreen trees, mulled wine and incense permeates city streets. It’s Christmas time in the Czech Republic. Visit the Czech Republic and see the most beautiful Christmas fairy tale with your own eyes. Christmas fairs and markets with unique gifts await you in towns and cities as well as at castles and chateauxBuy your presents at fairs The Christmas markets in Prague are considered to be the largest and most beautiful markets in

PRAGUE TO PRESENT MASTERPIECES OF WORLD DOLL AND TEXTILE ART

(Prague, 14th October) The first weekend in December 2011 will be dedicated to a world meeting of creators, admirers and fans, as well as those interested in the so called doll art in the National House in the Prague area of Vinohrady. The international doll and teddy bear trade exhibition called “Teddy Bears - Doll Prague” and a unique art textile exhibition, “Artextil Prague”, will arrive in the capital of the Czech Republic, and Central Europe, for the first time.“Rather than toys or marionettes, in this case dolls are considered as genuine objects of art, joining prestigious artists and

Taste the finest Bohemian and Moravian wines at traditional wine harvest festivals

Prague, September 2011 The Czech Republic is renowned for having the world’s best beer, but wine lovers will also find here much to their liking. Experience the Indian summer in the Czech Republic and visit traditional wine festivals with friends. Enjoy and savour the best harvests of Bohemian and Moravian vineyards.Pálava Vine Harvest in Mikulov, 9–11 September 2011 Come to hail the King of Bohemia Wenceslas IV, taste this year’s “burčák” (partially fermented fresh grape juice), stimulate your taste buds with gastronomic delicacies, and enjoy an exceptional cultural show. Such programme

Treat yourself to genuine relaxation at traditional and non-traditional Czech spas

Prague, August 2011 Is spa treatment to you nothing more than drinking from healing springs and mud wraps? Come to the Czech Republic and let yourself be proven wrong! We will let you decide whether you prefer bathing in chocolate or beer, or if you’d rather a massage with real pearls… Something for chocolate lovers Does the word chocolate epitomise what you love most in the world? In that case, Buchlovice Spa (www.laznebuchlovice.cz) is ideal for you. Here you can treat yourself to relaxing chocolate and honey massages and other wellness treatments full of chocolate. You can also

GLASS PRODUCTION: TRADITIONAL CZECH CRAFT

Prague,21.7.2011 Discover the luxury, quality and history of Czech glass! Czech glass is a byword for quality and tradition throughout the world and today it is considered to be one of the most valuable jewels belonging to our heritage. The first glass factories were founded in the Czech Republic as early as 13th century and the development and use of glass have expanded into all branches since that time. Glass is a symbol of purity and luxury - so come to the Czech Republic and see its magic with your own eyes!History of Glass in the Czech Republic   The first glassworks were

One of the New Tourist Phenomena: Dark Tourism

New kinds of tourism include, among others, travelling to “dark” history. Apart from Second World War themes, with typical destinations such as the towns of Terezín, Lidice, etc. that are stressed more often, there are also many places in the Czech Republic that could attract tourists keen on dark stories. .These include: Ossuary in Sedlec near Kutná Hora Earth from the Holy Land was scattered in a local cemetery under the rule of Ottokar II. Victims of the plague epidemic in 1318, about 30,000 bodies, were buried here. Bones were stored in the lower chapel after the Hussite

Moravia: How to Discover It in a Single Day?

Would you like to visit Moravia but you are pressed for time? We will recommend you places you can visit in a single day. We will present you the cities of Brno, Olomouc and Ostrava, we will visit the Vysočina region and recommend you several UNESCO sights. So pack your things and let’s head off – we have only one dayBrno: a City with the Dragon Emblem Although Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, you will manage to see the historic centre in a couple of hours with some time left to explore interesting places around it. Brno has a dragon as its emblem, which is

Colourful World: Alphonse Mucha, František Kupka, Josef Šíma

Three Czech painters, almost contemporaries, influenced by sweet France. Three similar fates, three different artistic styles and now highly appreciated works that break records in auction houses. Who are these three men who, despite coming from small Bohemian and Moravian country towns, successfully amazed the whole world?Alphonse Mucha Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) was one of the most remarkable personalities of Czech and world art at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Thanks to his versatile talent he was able to work in a wide range of artistic disciplines but

Golden Lane at Prague Castle Finally to Be Opened after Renovation

Golden Lane, situated at Prague Castle, will be accessible again, after more than a year’s renovation, from 1st June. The main aim of the construction work was to repair an out-of-date sewerage system that had jeopardised the stability of local buildings. The small houses of the Golden Lane also underwent significant changes and will show visitors a late baroque goldsmith’s workshop, a Renaissance tavern, a herbalist’s and a famous fortune-teller’s house, for example.No Gold - No Alchemists Golden Lane 

Prague Food Festival in the Royal garden

Last year's Prague Food Festival took place in the Southern Gardens of Prague Castle. The venue for this year's festival is the Royal Garden, a gem in the crown of the castle gardens. On offer will be delicacies from the Czech Republic's top chefs, delicious drinks and plenty of new features in the accompanying programme, including  a bartending school, barman show and celebrity cooking. The festival will take place on 27-29 May 2011 and is held under the auspices of Livia Klausová, the wife of the President of the Czech Republic, and Bohuslav Svoboda, the Mayor of Prague. The main festival

Czech Republic: How to Discover It in a Single Day?

Prague, 12.5.2011 Would you like to visit the Czech Republic but you are pressed for time? We will recommend you places that you can visit in a single day. We have already presented Prague in a different article so let’s head off to other towns now and to the countryside, nature and the renowned Czech spas. Full steam ahead! Our superfast Czech tour is just beginning!If You Want to Taste Czech Beer... …there is no better place than Pilsen. You will be introduced to the mystery and history of the unique Pilsner Urquell beer on your visit to a local brewery 

Enjoy Sports in the Czech Republic!

Just as every year, there will be countless sports events taking place throughout the Czech Republic this year that attract crowds of sports fans. Lovers of fast cars, combat sports as well as team sports will definitely appreciate the offer and those of you who prefer more to participate than watch will have an opportunity to take part in one of the marathons traditionally organised for a number of years in the Czech Republic.An Opportunity for Running Enthusiasts Prague is a famous historical metropolis as well as an important marathon centre. The 17th Volkswagen Marathon, under the

Czech Spas Open the New Season: 857th Season in Teplice

Prague, April 2011 When April turns to May, Czech spas will ceremonially open the new season. Do not miss the opportunity! Enjoy yourselves, get pampered and try the new rich offer the spas have prepared for you. Check out our selection of the most interesting things and events!Beethoven’s Year and Special Coffee in Teplice Teplice (www.teplice.cz), the oldest spa in the Czech Republic, will open its 857th spa season this year. As usual, Teplice will hold on the last weekend of May, 28 to 29 May this year, the ceremonial sanctification of springs as well as spectacular

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