- 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 Language
Czech is a Slavic language that dates back to the 11th century It is a very rich language and a difficult one for a non-Slavic speaker to learn We run a whole separate website dedicated to this beautiful language Local Lingo offers an overview of Czech grammar, a pronunciation guide, lots of phrases and vocabulary, and some online exercises for you to practice your Czech If you’re just
- 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 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 Republic Embassies and Consulates in America
PANAMA Embassy of the Czech Republic in COLOMBIA Embassy of the Czech Republic in MEXICO Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Ciudad de Panamá Address: Salduba Building, Third Floor, 53rd East Street, Marbella, Panama City Email: panama@honorary mzv cz PERU Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lima Address: Baltazar la Torre 398, San Isidro
- Czech Crystal, Glass, and Porcelain
Czech Crystal, Glass, and Porcelain Stores selling beautiful Czech crystal and glass products are plentiful in Prague, as are those offering Czech porcelain A unique gift is a handmade replica of historical glassware, such as drinking glasses from the times of Charles IV, Rudolf II, and other centuries Erpet Bohemia Crystal
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