Urban.
Held hostage by Communism for four decades, Prague has foud its way into the light and now shines with gems of architecture and jewelery in the malls again. After all, it’s nicknamed the Golden City.
A flourishing metropolis, Prague has become a popular holiday destination for people from all over the world. Especially, Asia is said to have discovered the Czech Republic for as of recent more and more Asian visitors enjoy the mixture of well-kept tradition and modern comfort.
Development.
After forty years of Communism, the Czech Republic became a democracy in 1989. In the years after, especially in Prague, it soon became evident that the country would make a relatively smooth transition into free market economy...
Architecture.
Known as the Golden City at the heart of Europe, Prague has not only survived the Second World War with minimal destruction, it was soon afterwards shut away for decades by the Iron Curtain of Communism. Two factors which have...
Cities.
Although the international and also national spotlight is lavishly pointed at Prague – the capital, the Golden City, cultural hotbed and architectonic sanctuary – the Czech Republic is full of other interesting cities and enchanting little towns...
Towns.
Life runs at a slower pace in most towns and especially after an adventurous time in lively Prague, the peacefulness of a smaller environment might come as a welcome diversion. It goes without saying that the Czech Republic like...
Villages.
Choose Hicksville in the sticks – it has become increasingly fashionable among young professionals to leave the thrills of the city behind and relocate to the charms of a village. Then it’s cucumber season in the Czech Republic...
Visits.
Said before and worth saying again, Prague is located right at the heart of Europe. This circumstance does not only sound good in brochures, it is a strong geographical benefit, since traveling to other European cities is done...
Cycling.
One possibility is to jump on your bike or rent one and head straight outside of Prague. Keep riding and you will very likely end up in one of the pretty surrounding villages. Cycling inside Prague, though it has become more and more popular...
Walks.
A hymn of praise for the walk – sauntering was a popular diversion with the European aristocracy and was soon also adapted by the bourgeoisie. Once topic of poems and bothersome Sunday obligation for children the...
Parks.
There is always a peaceful place to escape the city noise – the soothing green of a park. It was during the Industrial Revolution that Parks became of greater importance to the citizens of a booming city. They offered the only refuge...
