Dancing House – this architectural curiosity is the first masterpiece of modern architecture designed by a world renowned architect in Prague since the Velvet revolution 1989. “Dancing House” was designed by Canadian architect Frank O’Gehry together with Vlado Milunić for Nationale Nederlanden insurance company (now ING Company). The very non-traditional “deconstructivist” design was controversial at […]
Child of Prague (Klášter Pražského Jezulátka, Karmelitská 9, Prague 1) — within the Church of Our Lady Victorious in the Lesser Quarter is a small statue called the “Child of Prague”. A.K.A. “Bambino di Praga”. Presented as a gift by the Habsburg patron Polyxena of Lobkowicz in 1628, this statue is revered as a valuable […]
Charles Bridge (Křižovnické náměstí 3, Prague 1) — ths long and elegant bridge goes as far back in history as the Holy Roman Empire period, when emperor Charles IV ordered its construction. These days, it connects the Old Town to the Lesser Quarter side. There are 30 statues on the bridge — the one that […]
Budvar České Budějovice (Karolíny Světlé 4, České Budějovice) — located 1 hour & 45 minutes south of Prague (via route E55), this is a beer lover’s destination. American beer consumers who know the brand “Budweiser” will be particularly interested in hearing that the very name of this place means “Budweiser” in the Czech language (stirring […]
Bouzov Castle (Správa státního hradu Bouzov, Bouzov) — located 3 hours east of Prague (via routes D11 and E67, toward the Slovakian border), this 13th century castle once belonged to the Order of Teutonic Knights. Owned by the state since 1945, it was declared a national monument in 1999. For those interested in immersing themselves […]
Astronomical Clock (TIC Staroměstská radnice, Prague 1) — located within Prague’s Old Town Square, this clock has been faultlessly showing not only the time and date for centuries, but also the position of the sun, phase of the moon, astronomical cycles and festivals on the Christian calendar. Every hour on the hour, the astronomical clock […]
Czech Republic, located in central Europe, is a young country that was formed after the withdrawal of Soviet forces from there (known up until the 1990s as Czechoslovakia). A look at the local landscape confirms that it actually has a long history. The land now known as Czech Republic was once part of the Holy […]
Bromma Blocks (Ulvsundavägen 185–193, Bromma) – just a 15 minute drive outsde of Stockholm, this shopping center has about 80 stores and several restaurants & coffee shops. The retailers here include Bang & Olufsen, Ecco, H&M, The Body Shop, and many others.
Ambassadeur (Kungsgatan 18, Stockholm) – this nightclub, which has minimalist interior décor, is actually several clubs within the same location. The largest part of the club is Ambassadeur White — where they play vocal house. Ambassadeur Black focuses on R&B and soul. Ambassadeur Gold’s theme is feel-good retro, with pop hits from the 70s, 80s, […]
D.O.C. (Karlavägen 28, Stockholm) – this pricey restaurant is considered the best Italian restaurant in Stockholm. Diners who have eaten here recommend the olive-fried back of lamb with garlic cream, as well as its other Tuscan dishes. It also has one of northern Europe’s best stocked Italian wine cellar and an extensive selection of first […]