Aviation Museum Prague-Kbely
DATE OF VISIT: 19th July 2024
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The Aviation Museum in Kbely, Prague, Czech Republic, is one of the largest and most comprehensive aviation museums in the country. The museum was established in 1968, and is is located at the historic Kbely Airfield, which was the first military airfield in Czechoslovakia, inaugurated in 1918.
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Nový Svět and St. Thomas Church, Hradčany District, Prague, 1
DATE OF VISIT: 10th July 2024
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NOVÝ SVĚT
Nový Svět, which translates to "New World," is a quaint and charming area located in the Hradčany district of Prague, not far from the Prague Castle.
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Hřensko (approximately 120 - 130 Kms from Prague)
DATE: 8th July 2024
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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
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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
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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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