Go Back in Time with experiential journey through 1,200 years of Prague's storied past
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The newest attraction at Máj Národní brings to life key events and legends linked to Czech history.
36 years ago today, Czechia said goodbye to the six-day workweek
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During the communist period, workdays for most employees in Czechoslovakia were uniformly eight hours long from Monday through Saturday.
Over 100 Czech castles and monuments will soon open their doors to the public
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This year's theme has an international outlook, with several castles offering new tours and opening up previously inaccessible areas.
Renovation of iconic Kotva department store begins on its 50th anniversary
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The brutalist-structuralist building was a flagship for socialist commerce in Czechoslovakia, but has struggled low demand and interest in recent decades.
Police reopen 1948 Jan Masaryk death case amid murder suspicions
Newly uncovered diplomatic archives shed fresh light on the mysterious circumstances surrounding the Czech Foreign Minister's fatal fall.
New interactive map uncovers hidden history of Jewish persecution in 1940s Prague
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MemoMap details where Jews couldn't go, what they were banned from doing, why they were arrested, and where they lived; an English version is available.
2025 is the year of the Vltava: A guide to celebrating Czechia's most famous river
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An ambitious series of performances and events along the Vltava will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Bedřich Smetana’s titular symphonic poem.
Carter's forgotten legacy in Czechoslovakia: Paving the way for Reagan’s Cold War triumph
Prague’s Bubeneč district may bear a street named for his successor, but Carter, too, had a hand in laying the groundwork for the fall of communism.
Prague's Negrelli Viaduct opens its first glass-enclosed arch as culture center
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If this pilot project—available for commercial and public use—is successful, more arches along the 174-year-old bridge will open up.
Historic Žofín Palace hosts the 2025 Austrian Ball—get your tickets today
An unforgettable night of music, dance and culture awaits attendees of Prague’s 23rd annual Austrian Ball.
PHOTOS: Velvet Revolution celebration marked with jubilance amid protests
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Celebrations to commemorate the end of communist rule this weekend were marked by festivities and disruptions by anti-government protestors.
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Nov. 17 in Czechia: What's open and where can you enjoy free admission?
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Czechia remembers the Velvet Revolution this Sunday, which will be a public holiday—we explain what's open, closed, and free.
Creativity meets concrete in Czechia's communist-era housing revamps
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Long criticized for their stark uniformity and utilitarian focus, these apartment complexes are now becoming canvases for creative transformation.
Freedom Week in Prague to mark 35 years since the Velvet Revolution
Over 40 cultural and educational institutions will join in the week-long event along Národní Street in the Czech capital from Monday, Nov. 11.
The fall of the Berlin Wall was sparked in Prague, reveals historian
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On the 35th anniversary of the event, historian Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk explains how Czechoslovakia pressured East Germany to reopen its borders.
Czechia marks 106 years of independence with nationwide celebrations today
Events and ceremonies will take place across Prague and other cities, culminating in an evening of honors at Prague Castle.
In Czechia, costumes aren't just for Halloween—they're part of an enduring film legacy
Barrandov Studio's extensive costume and prop collection is open to the public, with everything from angels to zombies and cinematic heritage to boot.
