The St. Vitus Cathedral is the biggest and most famous landmark in Prague built in 10th century. It is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture in the Czech Republic.

After 100 years, all seven bells of the church rang together on 12th May 2012. This happened for the first time since 1916 that people could hear the sound of bells. In the middle of the World War I, the military seized three of bells as a common policy to use their metal during wartime in the manufacturing of guns. The three bells named after their predecessors, Dominik, Maria and Jesus, were recast to take their position with other bells at the Cathedral’s bell tower.

The place appears complete after adding three new bells hanging with others, especially the biggest bells in the Czech Republic, Zikmund.

The cathedral bell-ringer, Tomas Starecky said: “All bells finally give the cathedral a sound it deserves.”It is a memorial day in the history of Prague. The bells have added to the beauty of the church.

Wonder in the historic world of the city by exploring the hidden treasury of Prague. To see three new bells of the St. Vitus Cathedral, right away avail flight to Prague and book hotels in Prague well in advance.

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Kid’s in Prague will now have a space solely dedicated to them, to display their musings and imaginations. An art gallery for children exclusively opened in March this year. The organisers believe that through exposure to art and giving them an outlet to display their works, children will be more creative in their works.

Project co-coordinator, Katerina Samkova wanted a different approach than the ‘Do not touch’, ‘Do not shout’ signs you find in galleries all over.

Contemporary artists were commissioned to design a wing where children could contribute. In its first exhibition through June, children will make butterflies out of plastic bottles and will hang them in forests painted on the walls. They will also use magazines to cut out pictures to put in frames that are painted on the walls.

The art director of the gallery, Monika Burian Jourdan, hopes that this gallery will prove instrumental in making art a part of life for children.

The first exhibition was in collaboration with the artists and children. The artists were the brain behind the ideas while the children executed the artworks. Recycled materials were used to create expressions of beauty.

So the next time you find yourself for extended holidays in Prague with your little ones, be sure to visit this art gallery for children in Prague.

Tanec Praha (Dance Prague) festival is a contemporary dance platform offered to talented international dance companies and dancers from countries around the world. Local dance companies in Czech Republic also participate in the festival to showcase their best and brightest talent. Since its inception, the festival has helped develop and nurture contemporary dance by highlighting the creativeness of choreographers and the talent of highly gifted artists.

The festival which is held throughout the month of June, traces its history to the summer of 1989 when a few dance performances were held at the Prague Cultural Summer by the PKS Agency (Prague Cultural Centre) mainly to entertain tourists. But if the talent was to bloom, it needed a bigger and better platform. Realizing this, the Ministry of Culture and the Prague Municipal Authority helped Tanec Praha in preserving the dance form and ultimately reach the pinnacle of success. Every passing year had brilliant and unforgettable performances by gifted dancers.

Tanec Praha also organizes various workshops for children and students. Plus, accompanying programme for professional dancers and dance students are aimed to brush up their skills as a highly technical dancer. The children workshop acquaints the kids and their parents to the diverse forms of dances, thereby boost their liking for a particular dance form.

The event will be organized from 28th May, 2012 to 29th June, 2012 at Ponec Theatre. Visit Tanec Praha at http://www.tanecpraha.cz/ for more details.

If you are an ardent dance lover, visit Prague during the months of May-June. But don’t forget to book in advance, Prague flights and hotels in Prague.

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One of the most international renowned music festivals in the world, the Prague Spring International Music Festival will be held for the 67th time in Prague from 12th May, 2012 till 3rd June, 2012. Respected classical musicians from all over the world will participate in the festival to show their audiences, the true taste of artistic music through beautiful works of operas, soloists and performers.

The Prague Spring International Music Festival started in 1946 when the whole of Czechoslovak Republic was celebrating the first anniversary of the end of Second World War. Incidentally, it was also the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Czech Philharmonic. Music was life for the people of Prague and music festivals were organized even during the difficult years of war under different names and by individual composers.

The artistic director of Czech Philharmonic and great conductor, Rafael Kubelík took initiative to organize the Prague Spring festival. The move was welcomed by lovers of music and politicians.

At the Prague Spring festival, Czech music is celebrated with much aplomb with concentration on Czech composers such as Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák, Leoš Janáček, and Bohuslav Martinů. Since the inception of the festival, international composers from the USA (such as conductor Leonard Bernstein), Great Britain, and France, top soloists, singers, and conductors from the Soviet Union are also participating.

Debutantes are given an equal chance to feature their talent at the Prague Spring Festival. Winners at the international competition of young talents, such as pianist Sviatoslav Richter and the cellist Mstislav Rostropovich have carved their name with pride in the world of music.

According to the established tradition, a concert of the Czech Philharmonic conducted by talented Russian Vasily Petrenko will be held on May 12 to mark the start of the festival. The festival will end on June 3 with performance by Prague Symphony Orchestra.

Prague.com offers a fine selection of hotels in Prague and flights to Prague if you plan to visit the city in the coming months.

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The city takes one more step forward to cherish and value its treasures by arranging an exhibition ‘Inventors and Inventions’ at ‘National Museum’s new building located at Vinohradska 1, 110 00, Praha 1. The exhibition is currently underway at the National Museum and will end on 30 April, 2012.

‘Inventors and Inventions’ introduces you to more than 20 important inventors and discoverers who belonged to or enjoyed close links with Czech Republic. It unfurls the life of the inventors who have stamped the Czech, European and global history with their incredible works.

It showcases the inventions from varied fields such as engineering, medicine, agriculture, biology, chemistry, and humanities. Many things used in our day-to-day life and some absurd but curious creations are part of the exhibition. Along with these, models of some other inventions are featured in the exhibition.

Interactive games here allow visitors to experience and test the principles on which the inventions are based.

Some interesting stories about the showcased inventions and their ‘celebrity’ inventors add magic and sparkle to the exhibition.

Visit Prague as early as possible to enjoy this one-of-its-kind exhibition!

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April 30th is celebrated as Witches Night in Prague and all over the Czech Republic. Brooms symbolising witches are burnt all throughout the Czech Republic. This night in Prague may seem like Halloween or even a throwback to the Middle Ages. Sounds of witches or hags cackling or laughing resonate the air. Traditionally, brooms are burnt to keep the witches at bay. Young couples leap through the fires of the dying embers. This can be termed as a fertility rite. Men leave fresh cut branches on the doorsteps of the woman they love.

While it is officially illegal to light a fire within the city limits, unofficial bonfires are lit up on Petrin Hill. The festival shares many common features with other festival.

Some Czechs believe that it originates from the Iron Age, when Celts occupied Moravia and Bohemia. From this theory it has its origins in Beltane, called Beltzine in Czech. It is still a celebrated holiday in the Isle of Man, Ireland and Scotland. Yet others hold the belief that it has its roots in the Walpurgis Night, a traditional festival German and Scandinavian festival, descending from the Vikings itself. The name of the festival on the other hand suggests that it traces its origins in the witch trial where hundreds of women were burned at stake in the 16th and 17th century. Today, however, it is a lighthearted affair and a reason to celebrate.

Book cheap flights to Prague and be sure to be in Prague to celebrate the Witches Night in Prague.

This is a marathon of its own kind, which starts and finishes at the Old Town Square as well offers a wonderful trip thought out the different neighbourhoods of the city.

Prague marathon is organised on a large scale with a weekend of activities including a relay/team corporate marathon, a family mini-marathon, a corporate marathon, an eco walk and a university marathon. Additional details include – Half marathon (21.0975 km) and marathon (42.195 km) course events are open to all runners at least 18 years old. Shorter distance (5 and 10 km) events are open to runners over 15 years of age.

Marathon is taking place on 13th May 2012.

The sports expo which is taking place from 10th May to 12th May 2012, is featured with 80 exhibitors of sport items offering special discounts on sports and running goods. It is about to organise a rich cultural stage programme. The expo is all about the organisation of running, health and nutrition seminars plus presentation of new products and technologies. The traditional TESCO pasta party is a gala celebration in the expo. On spot purchase of official Adidas t-shirt is offered to retain the sport’s spirit.

If you are interested in joining the marathon, then you can book flight to Prague and avail hotels in Prague to be an energetic contender. Get your bag packed to reach before 12th May 2012.

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The food festival offers an opportunity to the Czech Republic’s top restaurant chefs to hone their culinary skills. A big platform to serve experimental dishes as well boasting cookery shows workshops and wine tasting.

With a separate food corner for children, you can enjoy the food festival at its full.  It’s an outstanding event offering ideal atmosphere for a family outing as well providing domestic and exotic dishes by the hands of famous chefs.

Spreading its wings in different directions, this year Prague Food Festival is offering gourmet products from international as well Czech brands. These products will be available in the Ball Game Pavilion of the Prague castle and right through the festival grounds.

Eating dishes prepared by choosy restaurants such as Aria hotel, Aromi, Bellevue, Huang He and Mozaika, etc. is just like jumping in a food treasury. Enjoy non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages, cocktails and wines from the Czech Republic as well as around the world.

If you are interested in attending the Food Festival 2012, then you can book flights to Prague and avail hotels in Prague to denote your presence during 25th May – 27th May 2012. The event is well organised on fussy places of Prague castle such as  the Royal Garden, the Ball Game Pavilion and the Royal Summer House.

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The festival will last for 17 days starting from May 17th till June 2nd 2012.

The venue of the festival will again be the Vystaviste Praha Holesovice park in Prague 7 area of the city. It will go on from Monday to Sunday, from 12.00pm to 00.00am midnight!

The largest of all the tents installed at the festival venue is said to have a seating capacity of 10000 people at a time. The festival is expected to fetch an opportunity for beer lovers to taste and enjoy more than 70 brands of top quality Czech beer.

Along with such a wide range of beers from Czech breweries, a selection of specialties and best Czech cuisine by top chefs of famous Czech restaurants will be served during the festival. Also, the delicacies from butchers and bakers of Prague will also be served to make guests happy.

Though there will be no entry charges for the fest, a special currency called ‘Tollar’ will be provided to the guests to speed up the payment process for beers served. It can be bought from any of the girls in national costume who will be serving beer to the guests at the festival. One tollar will cost 40 czk, approx 1.50 Euro and can not be reverted to cash back again!

Live music will be played every day and at weekend after-parties until the morning during the festival to entertain the guests.

So, board any of the Prague flights most suitable to you, land in this city of hundred spires, stay at top Prague hotels and enjoy the fest!

Visiting tourist attractions of the city is the best choice to enjoy your time-off for sure. But, city’s golf courses are equally interesting. If you are a sport enthusiast, do not miss a chance to visit golf courses in Prague and spend some relaxing and quality time with yourself.

Prague has some magnificent, pleasant golf courses such as Black Bridge Resort, Golf & Country Club Hodkovicky, Golf Club Hostivar, Golf Club Klanovice Forest, Golf Club Praha, Prague City Golf Club and CreeksBend Golf Course.

‘CreeksBend Golf Course’ is designed by Joel Goldstrand and is named so because a beautiful creek bends, curves and flows throughout the court. You can relax in an adjacent clubhouse which originally used to be a 1940′s barn!

Located 3 miles northeast of New Prague, 20 minutes south of the Minnesota River on State Highway 13, CreekBend Golf Course is a 18-hole championship facility where golfers of all ages and abilities are welcome to enjoy this classic sport. It is developed on 230 acres of rolling hills covered with lush green trees, bushes, native prairie and several ponds and wetlands that make it more scenic.

The well maintained golf course, CreekBend arranges various events and competitions. It welcomes and challenges the golfers with elevations, bunkers and water hazards near nine of the eighteen holes and its outstanding greens!

So, what are you waiting for? If you are already in Prague, visit this beautiful golf course to participate in the events. Here are the details of some of the events in April 2012:

Thu Apr 12 @12:00PM: TwinCitiesGolf.com Tournament
Sun Apr 15 @ 7:30AM: Men’s Club Event #1
Sun Apr 22 @ 9:00AM: Shakopee Dollars for Scholars Tournament

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