Articles related to "Prague"



Great Places to Shop in Prague
From antique shops to chic fashion boutiques, shopping in Prague is hard to beat. Don't miss the Czech crystal, the elegant Moser glassware or the Bohemian Garnets
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Luxury Hotels in Prague's Mala Str
Find a luxury hotel in Malá Strana and retrace Mozart's footsteps around the cobble-stoned streets of hidden Prague. These hotels exemplify Prague's baroque legacy.
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Prague's Famous Clock
Prague's an Eastern European tourist magnet, with many treats. My favourite experience in the Czech Republic's beautiful capital was waiting for the clock.
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Lovers In Prague DVD Review
Film actors plus a sophisticated script. Just when you think it's getting predictable, it becomes unexpected. See what I mean in the Korean Drama - Lovers In Prague
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Czech Contemporary Design, Prague
Design - everything from fabric and furniture to ashtrays and autos - helps drive post-Communist Czech economy. Prague design centers combine exhibits with shopping
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August 21, 1968; Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovak
Reformer Alexander Dubcek & the Czech Communist Party declared "democratic socialism" in August 1968; but Warsaw Pact nations & Moscow hard liners were not listening.
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Mucha and the Slav Epic
While Alphonse Mucha was famous for his commmercial art, the Art Nouveau painter was more interested in a grand masterpiece called The Slav Epic.
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Review of Kafka Starring Jeremy Irons
Playful biopic mixing fact with fiction as the writer Franz Kafka investigates the death of a colleague.
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Christmas In Eastern, Central and Northern Europe
Christmas traditions, markets, customs & more in this wonderful part of the world!
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Chopin and Czechoslovakia
A brief look at a time in Chopin's life when he visited Prague and Teplice Spa for the first time.
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Grand Circle Cruises: New Discount
Major cruise line offers reduced prices on bookings for late October-- great value for flexible travelers who wish to see Croatia, Hungary, Rumania, Czech Republic.
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My European Valentine
The Travelsleuth looks at some romantic options to please his Lady on Valentine's Day and opts for a weekend on the banks of the Danube in the charming Slovak capital Bratislava.
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Summer Travel in Europe
The summer season has arrived--or at least, June 15 is the traditional date when airfares and hotel rates rise, as they brace themselves for the summertime rush.
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Welcome to the New Europe!
The Travelsleuth looks at the newly acceding States to the European Union and suggests visiting Slovakia now while prices are still cheap.
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Budapest
Life can't get much better than this, I muse, as the Hungarian Masseuse's large hands knead my tired back and shoulders. I am experiencing The Gellert, Budapest's famous art-nouveau thermal spa. And what an experience it has been -- Budapest is a city of adventure!
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Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Just a couple of hours from Prague, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cesky Krumlov is a town well-known for its castle, beer, and unique jewelry.
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Soviet Style Aggression By Russia Worries West
Russian expansion into South Ossetia is the latest example of Soviet style aggression. 4 decades after the Prague Spring, Georgians feel today what Czechs felt in 1968.
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Terry MacAlmon: Holy!
If you're new to the field of instrumental worship, you're going to want to listen to Terry MacAlmon's "Holy!" first thing. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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Snow Queen
A brief introduction to Andersen's Snow Queen with links to a full text version on the internet. Links are provided to Adrienne Segur's illustration to the story and to Ice Castle in Lapland, Finland
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The Fir Tree by HCA
a brief introduction to HCA's The Fir Tree with links leading to historical notes on the origins of Christmas trees and a few images. Links for full text version of the story and to a brief bio of Andersen are included.
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Good King Wenceslas
The life of the real "Good King Wenceslas," who ruled Bohemia in the 10th century.
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My Top Ten Beer Cities: Part Two
The Beer Traveller continues his virtual tour of the world's top beer cities with a visit to the five best--and winds it up with a challenge to you, the reader.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Travelsleuth considers a Christmas in Europe with his Lady this year, limbering up for the festive season with a visit to a famed fish restaurant in Bruges before enjoying the picturesque Christmas Markets of southern Germany, Austria and Slovakia.
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Weekend Breaks; New Vacation Option for Europeans
A new survey suggests that the weekend break is becoming the popular new vacation option for Brits and their European neighbors as no-frills airlines open up cheap flight destinations across Europe. The Travelsleuth looks at the phenomenon and decides on a table for two at a restaurant in Rome for this Saturday.
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Mozart in Opera History from 1781
Traces the role of Mozart in the opera's history from 1781, the year he moved permanently to Vienna.
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Mozart Opera Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: plot summary, character list, and other Mozart opera information.
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The Deaths of Austria and Czechoslovakia - Part 4
Against all morality, at the craven wishes of a set of aging Allied politicians, the last part of Europe that Hitler was to get without a fight, was given to him

Celebrate on Five Luxury Trains
Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.
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Vranov Chateau, Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, like much of Eastern Europe, is renowned for picturesque chateaux and castles. The Vranov Chateau in southern Moravia is a cliff-top masterpiece.
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Eastern Europe opens up its borders
The Travelsleuth looks at the potential for tourism in Slovakia, Poland and other Eastern European States preparing to join the European Union in May, 2004.
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Cheap Flights to Cologne, Germany
Low-cost budget airlines flying to Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) have cheap flights and discount airfares from London, the UK, Scandinavia, and Southern Europe.
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Introduction to John Dee
The legacy of Dee and Kelley, Enochian Magick and Enochian script continues to fascinate many to this day.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The life, times and premature death of one of the world's greatest composers.
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Liechtenstein and The Austrian-Prussian War
Prusia's Bismarch blamed the little Principality of Liechtenstein for the Austrian-Prussian War in 1866. Find out why here!
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Art Museum Quiz
How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?
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Strangers in a Strange Land, Part 2
What may we learn about the transporting qualities of imaginative vision, from operas that concern travel or multiple locales?
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The Silence of Longing p2
The Mermaid as allegory and social criticism within the framework of the industrial revolution with comparison to George Buchner's Woyzeck and Berg's Wozzeck; the impossible predicament of the invisible substratum
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A fortnight till the French :o)
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Bridges in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana's Dragon Bridge and the Triple Bridge are spans you're sure to cross when enjoying Slovenia's pretty capital. Just beware of monsters!
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Eastern Europe Top Tips
Poll results are in, and the majority of you are up for a journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Hanging out in St Pete’s or cruising the Croatian coast scored highly too
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Flying on a Budget
Flying around in Russia and Eastern Europe is getting cheaper and easier every day, as homegrown and other European budget airlines race to provide the most routes.
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Robotech comes to theatres Oct. 20
Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles will get a limited theatrical release on October 20. DVD comes out November 21.
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Revolt of Rakoczi
In this year (2003) is the 300th anniversary of the revolt of Rákóczi. In this article I would like to show you events, which had a large effect on the Hungarian history and culture.
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BBC From Our Own Correspondent
For over 50 years, BBC reporters have expressed themselves through the flagship program, From Our Own Correspondent heard on Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.
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Chopin's Visit to Teplice Spa
A brief summary of Frederic Chopin's sojourn in Teplice Spa, the renowned Czech resort and his concert at Teplice Castle, home of the Clary family.
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Composer Franz Lehar
Brief biography of Franz Lehár, leading composer of light operettas, extremely famous for The Merry Widow. His waltz 'Gold and Silver' is also often recorded.
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Estonian Island Find: Abruka
Abruka Island off the south-west coast of Baltic state Estonia is rarely listed in a tourist guide: but the far-flung corners of eastern Europe often entice me the most.
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Giuseppe Tartini
Profile of Giuseppe Tartini, a late Baroque and early Classical composer. He was a foremost Italian instrumental musician.
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hidden europe Magazine
Travel magazines are sources of ideas, tips, inspiration and relaxation. hidden europe magazine often looks at out-of-the-way parts of Eastern Europe.
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Lonely Planet’s Eastern Europe
Traveling through Eastern Europe is easier with a guidebook. It takes up valuable space, so be sure to choose well. Is Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe guide right for you?
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