A Walk Around the Karlín District of Prague (Part I)
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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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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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PRAGUE in May sunshine
DATE OF VISIT
14th May 2024
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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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