Prague
The capital city of the Czech Republic has played an important role in the history of its nation, state and Europe ever since its foundation in the 9th century, when Prague become the centre of the Czech state, the seat of Bohemian princes and Czech kings, and was to become the official seat and residence of Czech presidents in 1918. The Prague historical center consists of remarkable structures of all building styles – Romanesque rotundas and basilicas, Gothic churches, Renaissance palaces, a large collection of buildings in the characteristic style of the Prague Baroque, as well as many Neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau buildings. As a result, the Prague historic center, including Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and countless churches, palaces and gardens have been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Design Hotel Sax in Malá Strana in Prague – designed in the styles of the 1950s–1970s
Design Hotel Sax was opened in April 2008 in Prague’s city quarter of Malá Strana. The hotel’s interior was designed in the styles of the 1950s to 1970s by the architect Jaromír Pizinger. The exclusive furniture is mostly original from that period, which the architect sought and obtained in auctions worldwide.
Region: Prague. Premiere type: Comfort of the towns, Entertainment. We recommend for: Holidays for young people, Relaxing holiday.
Prague Zoo – the Indian Gavial Crocodile Pavilion
Seven young Indian gavial (or gharial) crocodiles, which are presently threatened with imminent extinction in the wild, can now be seen in a special new pavilion at Prague Zoo. Prague zoological garden has become the only European zoo where these gavial crocodiles are breeding. Outside of India, breeding gavials are found in only 10 zoos in four countries (USA, Japan, Singapore and Sri Lanka), which altogether hold a mere 19 breeding individuals. The Prague group of 3 male and 4 female gavials is a record number.
Region: Prague. Premiere type: Entertainment. We recommend for: Holidays with children, Holidays for young people, Relaxing holiday.
Riverside Hotel in Prague
The five-star Riverside Hotel, with its unique Art Nouveau facade, is located on the left bank of the Vltava River, not far from the Dancing House, National Theatre, Charles Bridge, and other historic and architectural treasures of Prague.
Region: Prague. Premiere type: Comfort of the towns. We recommend for: Holidays with children, Holidays for young people, Relaxing holiday.
GolfYacht Prague
The four “anchor” (in lieu of stars) “GolfYacht Prague” is the worlds largest golf yacht, with four decks. Anchored on the Vltava River, it is a new and unique facility for golf and yachting in Prague. Anyone who is interested in golf, yachting, fine gastronomy and originality of design will be welcomed on deck.
Region: Prague. Premiere type: Recreational sports, Comfort of the towns. We recommend for: Relaxing holiday, Active holidays.
Old Royal palace opens its doors once again
The oldest section of Prague Castle, the Old Royal Palace, has undergone the most extensive restoration work to be carried out in the last 80 years. After almost three years it is once again fully accessible to visitors.
Region: Prague. Premiere type: Monuments and history. We recommend for: Relaxing holiday.
First Buddha-Bar Hotel in the world opens in Prague
The boutique Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague lies at the pulsating heart of Prague close to the Old Town Square and adjoining St. James’ Church. This five-star hotel contains a branch of the legendary restaurant Buddha-Bar and the entirely new and very trendy Siddhartha Café. Along with both of these ‘eatertainment’ restaurants, the hotel is located in a landmark building from the early 20th century.
Region: Prague. Premiere type: Comfort of the towns. We recommend for: Holidays with children, Holidays for young people, Relaxing holiday.
Náprstek Museum opens new exhibition devoted to Indonesia
The unique culture of the Indonesian island of Nias, as encountered at the end of the 19th century by the Czech explorer Pavel Durdík, is the subject of a new exhibition at the Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures in Prague. The Durdík collections will expand the current holdings for Australia and Oceania by an additional exhibition hall, which will in the future remain devoted to the cultures of Indonesia.
Region: Prague. Premiere type: Monuments and history. We recommend for: Holidays with children, Relaxing holiday.
New “water trams” plough the Vltava
From the start of August 2008, two new boat lines will cruise the Vltava in Prague. They connect not only both banks of the river, but also the islands in the centre of the capital city. One boat line connects the Smetana Quay at the National Theatre, Střelecký and Slovanský islands with the southern tip of Dětský ostrov (Children’s island). The second boat goes from Jiráskovo náměstí to Výtoň, then on by way of Smíchovská náplavka (Smíchov dock) to Císařská louka (the Emperor’s meadow).
Region: Prague. Premiere type: Monuments and history, Comfort of the towns, Entertainment. We recommend for: Holidays with children, Relaxing holiday, Active holidays.
The Chocolate Museum in Prague
A pleasure for all senses is offered at Prague’s new museum of chocolate “Choco-Story-Prague”, located on Celetná Street. The museum relates the history of this culinary jewel and entices one to taste and inspect the sweet exhibits.
Region: Prague. Premiere type: Comfort of the towns. We recommend for: Holidays with children, Holidays for young people, Relaxing holiday.
Volcano Health Club – revolutionary body care project in Prague
Perfectly conceived in technology and design and skilfully adapted to its function – such is the new Volcano complex in the Prague suburb of Nové Butovice. This new complex is an ambitious project that brings together not only the most modern Czech fitness centre but also hotel, conference and spa facilities, with a restaurant, children’s area and many other services.
Region: Prague. Premiere type: Recreational sports, Entertainment. We recommend for: Relaxing holiday, Active holidays.
