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PanoramaNew tome captures genius of pioneer of Cubist architecture Josef Gočár
In Prague’s Old Town, on the corner of Celetná Street and Ovocný trh,
you will find the House of the Black Madonna, one of the most distinctive
structures in a city known for its unparalleled mix of architectural
styles. It was the first building in the rare Cubist style of architecture
strongly associated with the city, and today houses a Cubist museum. More
Current AffairsPrague’s famous astronomical clock stopped for three weeks
Prague’s famous astronomical clock known as the Orloj, dating back to
1410 and gracing the tower of the Old Town Hall, is one of the city’s
biggest attractions, drawing crowds on the hour every single day. The
chimes and a famous procession of apostles (moving sculptures) in the
clock’s windows, are a must for any visitor, and are no doubt the subject
of countless youtube videos and family photos. But anyone visiting on the
Old Town Square these days has been less than lucky and won’t see the
famous clock in operation: on Monday it was turned off by technicians due
to three weeks of building repairs. More
PanoramaMeet Eberhardt von Leipziger Hauptbahnhof: Prague Zoo presents its celebrities
Prague’s Troya zoo is rated as one of the best zoological gardens in
Europe with huge open spaces for animals and exciting trails for visitors.
The zoo celebrated its 80th birthday last weekend – opening its doors to
thousands of visitors and launching a campaign that filled the streets of
the Czech capital with exotic animals. More
Current AffairsTop court rejects complaint against gerrymandering in Prague’s local elections
The Czech Constitutional Court dismissed on Tuesday a complaint by three
political parties contesting last October’s local elections in the
capital. Public Affairs, the Green and the European Democrat parties argued
the elections were unfair due to gerrymandering, dividing Prague into seven
districts, which diminished their prospects at the polls. The court said
however the parties failed to prove the division was intended to hurt their
chances.
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SpotlightThe Republic of Žižkov, Pt. II: Palác Akropolis
Our weekly Spotlight programme features the places in the Czech Republic
that you should know about; if you’re interested in Prague’s arts
scene, cultural idiosyncrasies and unique nightlife, then you’ll
doubtless find yourself in Žižkov - and Palace Akropolis is the place to
start. More
Current AffairsGuided tours with a difference highlight another face of Prague
Guided tours with a difference have been launched in Prague – instead of
highlighting the attractive cultural monuments favoured by the usual tour
guides they put the spotlight on those examples of urban blight,
dilapidation and thoughtless construction. And the ugly face of the
capital’s development provides no shortage of routes. More
SpotlightThe Republic of Žižkov
Each of Prague’s quarters contributes to its famous diversity in its own
way and offers a completely different experience. In today’s Spotlight we
want to introduce you to a part of Prague that is a keystone for modern
Czech cultural life, aptly dubbed by its inhabitants the “Independent
Republic of Žižkov”. More
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