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If you are in the Czech Republic at the beginning of November, you may notice something unusual: people carrying chrysanthemums, wreaths and small glass lanterns on their way to cemeteries.

Every year on October 28, the Czech Republic marks one of the most important dates in its modern history. Independent Czechoslovak State Day commemorates the creation of Czechoslovakia in 1918, when the new state emerged from the collapsing Austro-Hungarian Empire at the end of the First World War.

Prague after dark is usually associated with illuminated castles, quiet lanes and the glow of street lamps on old façades. For four nights every October, however, the lighting gets considerably more ambitious.

On most August Saturdays, Wenceslas Square is busy with shoppers, tourists and people who have taken the wrong exit from the metro. During Prague Pride, it becomes the starting point for a large public gathering moving through the centre of the city.

There is something quietly magical about a Prague summer evening. The heat softens, the trams hum through the streets, and courtyards, rooftops, parks, and riverside spaces begin filling with people looking for one of the city's best warm-weather rituals: watching films outdoors.

Every summer, Karlovy Vary changes character. The elegant Czech spa town, usually associated with colonnades, mineral springs and pastel façades, suddenly fills with red carpets, queues outside cinemas, film students sleeping very little, and famous actors looking slightly surprised by how relaxed the whole thing feels.

In the heart of Europe, there is a rhythm that beats louder than the chiming of the Prague Astronomical Clock or the clinking of beer mugs in a local tavern. It is the rhythmic thud of a puck hitting the boards and the frantic scraping of steel on ice. For the Czech people, ice hockey is not merely a sport;...

As the last rays of the April sun dip below the rolling hills of Bohemia and Moravia, a strange transformation takes hold of the Czech Republic. The air, usually crisp with the final hints of spring, thickens with the scent of woodsmoke and roasting sausages. On the night of April 30, the modern world pauses to make room for a...

Easter in the Czech Republic is anything but ordinary. Forget the chocolate bunnies and plastic eggs – here, ancient traditions meet playful mischief, all wrapped in the hopeful spirit of spring. Whether you're strolling through a Prague market or visiting a small Moravian village, Easter – Velikonoce – is a vibrant cultural experience you won't...

As winter finally loosens its grip on the Vltava, Prague wakes up with a roar – not from wildlife, but from rollercoasters. Matějská Fair Prague, known locally as Matějská pouť, is one of the oldest spring fairs in Europe and one of the city's most beloved seasonal traditions.

Christmastime in the Czech Republic isn't simply a holiday – it's an enchanting stretch of winter weeks filled with warmth, folklore, and beloved traditions. From the first Advent candle to the fireworks of Silvestr, Czech Christmas has a charm all of its own. Let's take a cozy stroll through the season and discover what makes it so magical.

If you are used to waking up on December 25th to tear into a pile of presents, you might want to reset your calendar. In the Czech Republic, the magic doesn't wait for Christmas Day. It happens on December 24th, known as Štědrý den (The Generous Day).

Every year on November 17, the Czech Republic pauses to remember. This day carries both sorrow and pride – it reminds us of the courage of students who stood up against two totalitarian regimes, and of the moment when freedom returned to this country in 1989.

Czech cuisine is a distinct and flavorful part of Central European gastronomy. It's known for its hearty, comforting dishes, rich sauces, and an emphasis on meats, dumplings, and soups. Traditional ingredients include onions, garlic, butter (or lard), potatoes, flour, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, and marjoram. If you step into any Czech household,...