13 things not to miss this week in Prague – from fun runs to free music
On this week's to-do list, after-work sour beers, dog days in the park, and a week-long celebration of Czech glass you'll want to travel for.
Czech cinema spotlight: Chica Checa gives coming out a Czech twist
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Now playing with English subtitles in Prague, Chica Checa follows a Czech mother’s journey of discovery after her son comes out as a drag queen.
These rare Czech landmarks join Art Nouveau and wood to stunning effect
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Slovak artist Dušan Jurkovič’s distinctive works across Czechia blends folk architecture, Art Nouveau and wood in striking ways.
Czech news in brief for August 21: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Pavel speaks out in support of media freedom, 1968-set film becomes second-highest-grossing of all time, and strong storms on the horizon.
Czechia's secret soviet bunker now open to the public: How and when to visit
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It was built to survive a nuclear blast and kept secret for decades. Now the Jasyr bunker offers a very cool glimpse into Czechoslovakia’s Cold War past
Czechs have their own way of cooking. These 7 specialties prove it
One of Prague's most well-known executive chefs shares anecdotes on Czech dishes that rarely appear abroad, and why Czechia is a nation of soup lovers.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for August 21–23
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Medieval coronations merge with electronic sunsets, 1968 exile stories overlap with Asian markets, and castles glow after dark in Prague this weekend.
Prague remembers 1968: ‘We can lose our freedom faster than we think’
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This year's commemorations focus on the people who left after the Soviet-led invasion, with exhibitions, films, archival broadcasts and a new documentary.
Beyond the posters: New Prague exhibition explores Alfons Mucha's wider world
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Central Gallery's new permanent presentation looks beyond Mucha's famous Art Nouveau posters to his photography, design and influence on contemporary art.
Intimate Czech documentary about family addiction chosen as Oscar entry
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When and where can you watch the Berlinale-winning film in Czech cinemas?
6,500-year-old sanctuary older than Stonehenge uncovered in Czechia
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The 230-meter enclosure has 12 entrances and evidence of rituals, while its layout appears to track important solar and lunar cycles.
Czech news in brief for August 19: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Drought marks a record dry spell in Czechia, sanctuary near Nymburk predates Stonehenge, and Cold War thriller films across Prague streets.
Czechia expands free museum and gallery Sundays: See the new list
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Free museum and gallery Sundays expand from September, while 100+ Czech castles and chateaux extend free admission to two fall dates.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from Aug. 10 to 16, with tips for an open day at Czech castles and chateaux, a Prague landmark's birthday party, and more.
Czech cinema spotlight: Drug-fueled comedy 6 Grams showcases acting talent
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The new Czech comedy 6 Grams, about four fathers unraveling a cocaine conspiracy involving their sons, is now screening with English subtitles in Prague.
Olomouc cancels LGBTQ+ Catholic pilgrimage following online threats
An LGBTQ+ pilgrimage in Olomouc planned for September has been canceled; organizers said online hate made it impossible to guarantee participants' safety.
Nudity in Czechia: The unwritten rules of saunas, beaches, and pools
A woman's arrest for sunbathing naked on a Moravian square reopens the question of propriety in a country known for its lax 'tude toward going nude.
