History

History

Lidice WW2 monument

Lidice in WW2

Lidice іѕ a lіttlе village ѕіtuаtеd nоrthwеѕt of the саріtаl оf thе Czесh Republic. Thе village is built near the ѕіtе whісh wаѕ nаmеd Lidice and ассоrdіng to thе оrdеrѕ from Adolf Hіtlеr and Rеісhѕführеr SS Hеіnrісh Hіmmlеr it wаѕ...
What country is Prague in

What country is Prague in? In Czech Republic

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. It lies in the north-west of Bohemia and its population is about 1,2 million citizens. It was the political, cultural and diplomatic centre for more than a thousand years. What country is...
Sir Nicholas Winton – a real hero in WW2

Sir Nicholas Winton – a real hero in WW2

A modest man, a former stockbroker, Nicholas Winton saved lives of hundreds Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Prague. He was able to rescue more than 650 refugee children from their death in different concentration camps.  This is the way how...
Czech religion and atheism in Prague and Czech republic

Czech religion and atheism in Prague and Czech republic

Christianity as Czech Religion has been the largest religion in the Czech Republic until the 19th century. The Czech people converted to Christianity from Slavic paganism in medieval times. Saint Cyril and Methodius were baptised by Bořivoj I., Duke...

Charles Bridge Prague – history of this impressive bridge

This rare, extremely old and splendid bridge is something Prague can be really proud of. It links the Lesser Town (Malá Strana) and the Old Town (Staré Město). In addition, the bridge is one of the most glorious buildings...
The Bombing of Prague during World War II

The Bombing of Prague during World War II

The bombing of Prague happened on 14th February 1945. These were Americans who were responsible for this deed. Prague used to be the capital of Czechoslovakia and since the beginning of WWII the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. And...
History of Prague: Charles Bridge Statues

History of Prague: Charles Bridge Statues

Visitors of Prague can admire thirty statues which are mounted to the balustrade of Charles Bridge Prague. They are situated on both sides of the bridge. Majority of them were installed on Charles Bridge during years 1706 – 1714....
Bohemian Crown Jewels in St Vitus Cathedral

Bohemian Crown Jewels in St Vitus Cathedral

The bohemian Crown Jewels or Czech Crown Jewels in St Vitus Cathedral consist of the Crown of Saint Wenceslas, the royal orb and sceptre, the coronation vestments of the Kings of Bohemia, the gold reliquary cross, and St. Wenceslas’...

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