You’ve all heard about the famous Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, right? Well guess what… There is a Czech Stonehenge as well! In a pleasant environment surrounded by nature, a stone circle of giant stones was built in August of 2008. The stones were placed according to expert series of famous psychotronics by...
“Not all who wander are lost” J. R. R. Tolkien There are so many places to explore, there are so many places to adore. Yet again, I have failed time and time again to discover a part of the world which instills a greater sense of tranquility in me than the Šumava National Park. Source:...
On an unforgettable night in June 1942, the peaceful village of Lidice, Czechoslovakia, ceased to exist. It was neither earthquake nor flood that wiped this town from the verdant hills west of Prague; it was the dark evil of man’s nature. Nazi troops swept through the village as it slept, killing the men, deporting the...
Dr. James Tanoos recently finished up a Study Abroad to Prague, Czech Republic with 30 students from Purdue University, USA. The trip was entitled “Purdue Polytechnic’s Central European Multinational Automobile Organization Supply Chain Experience”. Hearing from Dr. Tanoos, the students loved the beautiful city of Prague and thanks to his comprehensive report at his blog, today...
What I am sharing today was a published extract from the speech delivered by Count Lützow (Lützow) W, D. LITT. OXON. PH.D. PRAG., at the Old Town Hall of Prague on the occasion of the visit of the Lord Mayor and Deputation of the Coronation of the city of London on the 18th of September,...
Near the city of Kolín lies a small village known as Býchory (only 7 km northeast). In this village, sits a unique a Neo-Gothic castle chateau estate. Today we are going to call the Býchory chateau, the castle of the Stradivarius violin because it was once owned by world famous Bohemian violinist and composer, Jan Evangelista Kubelík. I suggest that...
Hrubý Jeseník is a huge mountain range located in the eastern region of the Czech Republic. It is the second highest mountain range in all of the Czech Republic and in the summer, the forests of the mountains make for a great location for climbing, hiking, and mushroom picking. In the winter though, it turns...
Blatná Castle (Czech: Zámek Blatná) is a magnificent water Castle located in a small town in Southern Bohemia. The castle, which is located in the center of an artificial lake, is the town’s greatest attraction. While the town of Blatná has been inhabited since the 6th century, the castle itself only dates back to the...
Solenická Podkova is a tourist attraction in Zduchovice, in the Příbram District of the Czech Republic. It is a curve in the Vltava river which creates an amazing effect when viewed from above. This is not only a lovely village to visit simply to see an interesting new part of The Czech Republic, but the view...
Sloupský Hrad or Rock Castle is an amazing medieval castle located in the small town of Sloup v Čechách, Czech Republic. The country is known for their beautiful architecture and historic castles, but also for the incredible land and natural landscapes. This huge sandstone rock formation known as rock castle, Sloup is a perfect example...
Znojmo is a town located in the southern region of the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. The town itself rises high above on a rock outcropping on the steep left bank of the Thaya (Dyje) River. It is located near the border with Austria, and connects to Vienna by railway and road. The...
Today we are looking at the fairytale foggy forests of the Czech Republic. These images show the magical side that all Czechs know and remember. Going into the forest, whether looking for mushrooms or berries, or just walking through is a pastime enjoyed by most Czech people. Being in nature is very important to Czechs, and...
The Funny Moon Music and Art Festival is a large festival that happens every July in Valeč. Think of it as almost like a Czech version of Burning Man, except on a smaller scale and with public showers. Valeč is a small town located less than 100 km west of Prague and only a 30...
The majestic Orlik castle is significant in that has been home to many Bohemian kings over the centuries. In more recent times, it has been home to the Schwarzenberg family, the most famous of which is Field Marshall Charles Philip Schwarzenberg. Charles Philip successfully commanded the allied armies against Napoleon at the Battle of Leipzig....
