by Paul | Jul 9, 2023 | Prague
You had me at Krematorium Visiting a cemetery is a look into the past of a culture. A friend of mine says you can tell a lot about a culture by how they treat their dead. We almost always visit a local cemetery. It may sound creepy, but I am not talking about a new...
by Paul | May 31, 2023 | Prague, Czech Republic, Uncategorized
The Plan The primary plan of the day was going to see Zvon #9801, on its barge on the west bank of the Vltava river Orthodox Easter in Prague, The plan was to start with a wonderful breakfast at the Savoy Café, always a joy. Order the “Savoy” Breakfast, you’ll...
by Paul | Mar 11, 2023 | Prague
History Vyšehrad is a castle located in the city of Prague, in the Czech Republic. It is situated on a hill overlooking the Vltava River, and is one of the most important cultural and historical landmarks in the country. The castle dates back to the 10th century, and...
by Paul | Feb 3, 2023 | Czech Republic
Pardubice Castle Intro Pardubice Castle is a historic castle located in the city of Pardubice in the Czech Republic. The castle dates back to the late 13th century and has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries. It is considered as one of the...
by Paul | Jan 24, 2023 | Czech Republic
This article is only focused on the town itself, the castle and East Bohemia Museum are in another article posted here. Pardubice History Pardubice is a city located in the Czech Republic, in the east of the country, and is the capital of the Pardubice Region or East...
by Paul | Dec 31, 2022 | Prague
Introduction A friend of mine, who is a funeral director, once told me that “You can tell a lot about a culture, by how they care for their dead” Olšanské hřbitovy is a testament to how caring the Czech people are. Olšanské Cemetery is huge, I do not know...