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The lost Jesuit treasures
A ghost still looks for a fortune that was secreted away by some priests before they were expelledRight next to Charles Bridge on the Old Town side is the Klementinum, a large…
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A peasant girl haunts Liechtenstein Palace
The miller’s daughter tried to break into society by attending a ball at Liechtenstein Palace but it ended in tragedy Every young woman wants to be popular. On Kampa Island, near Charles…
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Ghost dogs run wild in the streets of Prague
Dogs are ubiquitous in Prague and that extends to the spirit world as well, where ghost dogs hold a place of pride One of the first things you will notice in Prague…
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The devil chef of Emauzy
The centuries-old monastery once had some devilishly good food made by a devil chef The monastery at Emauzy looks pleasant enough from a distance, with its modern concrete wing-shaped spires added in…
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Built with the Devil’s help, Part III: Karlov
The big dome at the Church of St Charlemagne in Karlov is simply to die for Making a large building or a bridge requires a lot of complex math and engineering. But…
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Built with the Devil’s help, Part II: Kinský Palace
Kinský Palace may have some dark secrets buried in its foundation Making a large building or a bridge requires a lot of complex math and engineering. But back in the Middle Ages…
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Built with the Devil’s help, Part I: Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge was falling down until an architect made a deal Making a large building or a bridge requires a lot of complex math and engineering. But back in the Middle Ages…
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Headless Laura and the Invisible Nun
Some buildings have become home to several restless spirits The Czech Museum of Music doesn’t look too scary now, but in its long history it has attracted two or three ghosts. One…
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A fateful tale of false measurements at New Town Hall
The metal rod on the side of the old tower at New Town Hall is a reminder for those who would cheat at business Near the entrance to New Town Hall, there…
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Rival ghosts haunt the House at the Golden Well
Old Town’siconic House at the Golden Well is also home to legends of greed and murder One of the most striking facades on the route from Charles Bridge to Old Town Square…
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A hooker and an angry Priest haunt Celetná Street
A truly odd couple roams Celetná Street near Old Town Square at night, oblivious to anyone else Ladies of the night have always flocked to busy market areas and touristy spots, at…
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Prague was founded by Libuše, a pagan princess
A visionary woman named Libušesaw the future of the Czech capital Like many old cities, the origins of Prague are a bit mysterious. A popular legend says the city was founded by…
