Blog posts tagged with 'history'

Every year on November 17th, the Czech Republic observes a significant national holiday known as the Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy. This date holds immense historical importance, symbolizing the peaceful fight against totalitarianism and the relentless pursuit of democratic values.

The origins of this holiday trace back to 1939 when Czech students took to the streets of Prague to protest the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. Tragically, the peaceful demonstration was met with brutal force,...

In the heart of Prague's Letná Park stands a giant, rhythmic guardian of the city, the Metronome. This iconic structure has not only become a symbol of modern Prague but also a gathering place for both locals and tourists. Here's what makes the Metronome so special:

Perched atop Letná's hill, the Metronome occupies a spot once held by a monumental statue of Josef Stalin, a stark relic of the city's communist past. After the fall of communism in 1989, the statue was torn down, and the Metronome emerged a...

The Prague astronomical clock or Prague Orloj  is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old town hall at the Old town square in Prague. 

The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation. 

The clock mechanism has three main components – the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; statues of various Catholic saints stand on either sid...