Prague Christmas Market
DATE OF VISIT: 9th December 2024
COMMENTS: some photos of the the Prague Christmas market 2024
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Nový Svět at night
Nový Svět, meaning "New World" in Czech, is a charming and picturesque district located in the Hradčany area of Prague, near Prague Castle. Despite its name, Nový Svět is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, offering a glimpse into the quaint and quiet side of historic Prague.
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Fall or Autumn close to Prague
DATE: 23rd October 2024
COMMENT: You will see another entry on my site that shows photos and some background to Průhonice Park & Chateau and so I will not repeat what I have written before.
Here are some photographs of the park this week showing the beautiful autumn colours.
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Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie, Neratov
DATE OF VISIT: 23rd August 2024
COMMENTS: (CREDIT TO THE NERATOV ASSOCIATION)
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is located approximately 150 kilometres East/North East of Prague and close to the border with Poland. The region of the Czech Republic is called: Rychnov and kněžnou.
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Loreta, Praha/Loreto Prague
DATE OF VISIT: 6th August 2024
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Loreta, or Loreto (Czech: Loreta), is a significant baroque pilgrimage site located in the Hradčany district of Prague, Czech Republic. It was established in the 17th century and has played an essential role in the religious and cultural history of Prague.
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Terezín Transit Camp or Theresienstadt (German)
DATE OF ENTRY: July 2024
COMMENTARY:
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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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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