The St. Jan Nepomucký statue on Prague's Charles Bridge turns 340 years old
An error in a chronicle led to the statue being erected 10 years early, on what was thought to be the 300th anniversary of Nepomucký's death.
PHOTO GALLERY: Barrandov’s first film began shooting 90 years ago
The history of the famous film studio began with an obscure crime mystery called 'Murder on Ostrovní Street' in 1933.
Czech Terezín survivor uses TikTok to shed light on Holocaust
Gidon Lev was among representatives of European Jewish communities who met in Prague this week to honor the past and talk about keeping it alive.
Prague Castle will open its previously inaccessible spaces to the public
From March, the castle will offer a series of special tours rather than raise the current basic entry for its traditionally visited spaces.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Huge crowds queue up to see historic crown jewels
The crown jewels date back to the 14th century and are only ever made viewable on special occasions. Queues stretched for hours at Prague Castle.
PHOTO GALLERY: From sculptures to street art – a guide to the Jan Palach memorials
The student protester died on Jan.19, 1969 three days after setting himself on fire in front of Prague's National Museum.
Břevnov then and now: Explore the monastery that brewed the first Bohemian beer 1,030 years ago
Visit the oldest monastery in Bohemia, est. Jan. 14, 993, which today is one of 21st-century Prague's most buzzing public spaces.
Prague City Tourism plans a year of events to mark its 65th anniversary
The organization has changed dramatically since it was established in 1958 as an information service.
PHOTO GALLERY: Illuminated buildings and fireworks welcome the new year in Prague
Several landmarks sported the Czech national colors to mark 30 years since the split of Czechoslovakia.
The Czech Constitution at 30: A symbol of stability with a few minor glitches
The document was written just before the breakup of Czechoslovakia, but experts say it has served its purpose well.
Google Arts & Culture launches digital collection of Czech art
Mucha, Toyen, Cubism and more: A new digital space is devoted to Czech art, architecture, and design.
Prague Archdiocese plans to sell iconic bell tower and buy flats to rent out
The Catholic Church in Czechia is planning for its financial future after 2030, when it stops receiving state support.
Plan to rebuild Prague's iconic railway bridge condemned by preservationists
Prague Deputy Mayor Scheinherr and the Club for Old Prague say they were unsuccessful in their efforts to save the 120-year-old iron bridge.
Charles Bridge tower to undergo multiyear renovation
The 14th century bridge tower is in poor condition, with outdated wiring, crumbling stones, and damaged decorations.
'Nazdar' and 'čauzr' – a brief history of Czech greetings from past to present
Ways to say hello or goodbye have changed in Czechia through time, and new expressions continue to evolve today.
GALLERY: Czechia declares eight new cultural monuments
From a castle where Beethoven performed to a monastery connected to the father of modern genetics, these Czech monuments will receive protected status.
Renovation of Prague’s Malostranské náměstí faces yet another delay
Efforts to transform the parking lots in Malá Strana into a unified space in the historical center began in 2014.