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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Czech cars challenge Prague’s Nusle Steps in 1947
An effort to show the high quality of Czech vehicles was captured by a British newsreel company.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague’s ‘cemetery of fools’ ranks as one of Europe’s spookiest spots
The abandoned cemetery once used by Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital is undergoing renovations and is temporarily accessible to the public.
Prague's Jewish legacy defies gentrification: The making of today's Josefov quarter
A law passed in February 1893 that set the stage for the demolition of the former Jewish ghetto also drew awareness to the need for preservation.
National Gallery Prague celebrates 227 years with free admission
The roots of the gallery go back to efforts in the late 1700s to safeguard Bohemian art collections and educate the public.
The St. Jan Nepomucký statue on Prague's Charles Bridge turns 340 years old
An error in a chronicle led to the statue being erected 10 years early, on what was thought to be the 300th anniversary of Nepomucký's death.
PHOTO GALLERY: Barrandov’s first film began shooting 90 years ago
The history of the famous film studio began with an obscure crime mystery called 'Murder on Ostrovní Street' in 1933.
Czech Terezín survivor uses TikTok to shed light on Holocaust
Gidon Lev was among representatives of European Jewish communities who met in Prague this week to honor the past and talk about keeping it alive.
Prague Castle will open its previously inaccessible spaces to the public
From March, the castle will offer a series of special tours rather than raise the current basic entry for its traditionally visited spaces.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Huge crowds queue up to see historic crown jewels
The crown jewels date back to the 14th century and are only ever made viewable on special occasions. Queues stretched for hours at Prague Castle.
PHOTO GALLERY: From sculptures to street art – a guide to the Jan Palach memorials
The student protester died on Jan.19, 1969 three days after setting himself on fire in front of Prague's National Museum.
Břevnov then and now: Explore the monastery that brewed the first Bohemian beer 1,030 years ago
Visit the oldest monastery in Bohemia, est. Jan. 14, 993, which today is one of 21st-century Prague's most buzzing public spaces.
Prague City Tourism plans a year of events to mark its 65th anniversary
The organization has changed dramatically since it was established in 1958 as an information service.
PHOTO GALLERY: Illuminated buildings and fireworks welcome the new year in Prague
Several landmarks sported the Czech national colors to mark 30 years since the split of Czechoslovakia.
The Czech Constitution at 30: A symbol of stability with a few minor glitches
The document was written just before the breakup of Czechoslovakia, but experts say it has served its purpose well.
Google Arts & Culture launches digital collection of Czech art
Mucha, Toyen, Cubism and more: A new digital space is devoted to Czech art, architecture, and design.
Prague Archdiocese plans to sell iconic bell tower and buy flats to rent out
The Catholic Church in Czechia is planning for its financial future after 2030, when it stops receiving state support.
Plan to rebuild Prague's iconic railway bridge condemned by preservationists
Prague Deputy Mayor Scheinherr and the Club for Old Prague say they were unsuccessful in their efforts to save the 120-year-old iron bridge.