- My Czech Republic – More than a destination guide
My Czech Republic covers a range of topics from Czech travel and tourist information to Czech cuisine, traditions and culture, language, history, and more It is run by long-time Prague residents and written by people with a strong personal connection to the Czech Republic
- Czech Regions
Czech Regions There is a lot to see and experience in the Czech Republic Charming towns full of historical treasures, old castles, peaceful mountains, forests, lakes, villages, people, and traditions Czechia is a great country for hiking, biking, touring, climbing towers, even tasting local wines Central Bohemia
- Czech Holidays and Traditions
Czech folklore is full of traditions, some of which are practiced to this day We’ve chosen some Czech holidays and customs that are observed during the year January 6: The Three Kings The tradition of the Three Kings is based on the Biblical story of the three wise men who visited Baby Jesus in Bethlehem after his birth
- Czech Restaurants in Prague
Restaurants serving traditional Czech food are plentiful in Prague, but finding those that combine quality food with pleasant service and a good value for money can be a bit tricky Below are some of our suggestions for Czech restaurants Klášterní pivovar Strahov (Strahov Monastery Brewery) This is a large brew pub and restaurant, beautifully located across from the Strahov Monastery near
- Czech Republic Embassies and Consulates in Australia
FIJI Embassy of the Czech Republic in AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND Consulate General of the Czech Republic in AUSTRALIA Honorary Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Auckland Address: Level 1, 110 Customs Street West, P O Box 106-740, 1010 Auckland Email: auckland@honorary mzv cz Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Queenstown
- Czech Name Days
Czech Name Days Discover over 365 Czech names that are part of the Czech calendar! In the Czech Republic, almost every day of the year is someone’s name day (svátek or jmeniny in Czech – the latter is more formal) It is a reason to celebrate, wish the person a Happy Name Day, and buy a small present, such as flowers and a box of chocolates
- Czech Easter (Velikonoce)
Czech Easter Symbols Many Czech Easter symbols are related to spring and the beginning of new life Some of the best known are: Easter Eggs and kraslice The hand-painted or otherwise decorated egg (kraslice) is the most recognizable symbol of Czech Easter Girls decorate Easter eggs to give them to boys on Easter Monday
- Czech History
History of the Czech Lands Our section on the History of the Czech Lands covers over 1,200 years, starting with the early Slavic settlement around 6th century AD and ending with Czech Republic’s entry into the European Union • 500 – 1306: The Great Moravian Empire and the Premyslid Dynasty • 1310 – 1378: John of Luxembourg and Charles IV • 1415 – 1526: The Hussite Era and George
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