Hřensko (approximately 120 - 130 Kms from Prague)
DATE: 8th July 2024
COMMENTS:
The weather in the western part of Czechia was really beautiful today and far too nice to be in the city! I decided to take a drive to Hřensko and to spend the day walking around the area.
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Terezín Transit Camp or Theresienstadt (German)
DATE OF ENTRY: July 2024
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A relatively short drive from Prague, (off the motorway to Dresden), you will find the former transit camp of Terezín or Theresienstadt (in German)
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A Short History of the Jewish People in Prague and the Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague
DATE: 2nd July 2024
COMMENTS:
The Jewish Quarter of Prague comprises several sites and these are:
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A short history of Prague
DATE: June 2024
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Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, has a rich and varied history dating back over a millennium. Below I provide you a brief brief overview:
1. Early History and Foundation
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The Velvet Revolution
DATE: June 2024
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The Velvet Revolution was a peaceful, non-violent uprising in Czechoslovakia that took place in late 1989. The revolution led to the end of 41 years of communist rule in the country and the transition to a parliamentary republic.
I am providing for you a concise summary:
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A short history of what is now the Czech Republic or Czechia
DATE: June 2024
COMMENTARY:
When travelling to another country, whether for a holiday or for a business trip, I think that it is always good to know a bit of the history of the country that you are visiting.
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Some Do's and Don'ts when visiting Prague & Czech Republic
Although 95% of visitors to any country try to understand and to be aware of local mores and cultures before they arrive, I though it might be useful to offer visitors to my site, a very broad summary of things to look out for, and to observe, when visiting Prague and the Czech Republic.
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Start of Summer 2024 in Prague
DATE: Late June 2024
COMMENTS: Well, after storms across Germany and other surrounding countries, as well as here in Czechia, it seems that summer has finally arrived. That is not to say that heavy rain and storms will not continue to occur, but let us for now say that we are enjoying a bit of summer!
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PRAGUE in May sunshine
DATE OF VISIT
14th May 2024
COMMENTS
Just a stroll around Prague in beautiful, warm sunshine and with camera at hand! I hope that you enjoy the photos...
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LIDICE: the decimation and destruction of a town in the Czech Republic
“When future generations ask what we fought for, just tell them the story of Lidice.”
Frank Knox, US Naval Secretary (1940 - 1944)
LIDICE
In 1942, Lidice was a small Czech village located approximately 20kms from Prague and 8kms from the town of Kladno.
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