Prague's solstice spectacle: Witness a centuries-old astronomical show at Charles Bridge
If you stand on the Old Town side of Charles Bridge this Wednesday, you can see the sun set over the altar of St. Vitus' Cathedral.
This day in history: Charles University was founded 675 years ago
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Inspired by schools in France and Italy, Emperor Charles IV sought to make Prague a center of learning in the middle of Europe.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: See re-enactment of egg-citing medieval legend on Charles Bridge
In the 14th century, Prague scorned the residents of Velvary for sending hardboiled eggs for the construction of the famed bridge.
This week in history: Charles IV's New Town envisaged a new Jerusalem
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The emperor thought the world would soon end, and he hoped to entice the heavenly powers to set up their realm in Prague's then brand-new district.
Charles Bridge tower to undergo multiyear renovation
The 14th century bridge tower is in poor condition, with outdated wiring, crumbling stones, and damaged decorations.
Prague uncovered: See the Prague solstice mystery from Charles Bridge
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From this year you can watch the solstice alignment online thanks to a high-quality live camera in the Old Town Tower of Charles Bridge.
On this day in 1342: Prague's medieval Judith Bridge collapsed
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The predecessor of Charles Bridge stood for 170 years until it was destroyed in a flood; traces of it can still be seen today in Prague.
Prague's National Library to display rare medieval 'comic book' this weekend
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The Velislav Bible was written around 1340 and is considered to be the largest historical picture book in Central Europe.
