A murder plan during the plague had long consequences for a evil servant Prague’s menagerie of supernatural critters of course includes a black cat. The tale is one of the most gruesome,…
A wildly unlikely tale attempts to explain the odd name of a local park A hill overlooking Prague’s largest cemetery, Olšanské hřbitovy, has an undeservedly shady reputation but is now home to…
A ghost at what was a rural castle near a vineyard never revealed her secrets Parts of what is now Prague used to be villages separated by dusty and seldom used roads.…
The famous White Lady had a difficult life but returned after death to look after the Rožmberk family and property Not all ghosts are frightful. One of the more benign Czech phantoms is…
The palace that houses the Czech Senate is haunted by the ghost of a trumpeter Some people like to sleep in late, especially after a night of partying. And isn’t it just…
Among the more curious supernatural apparitions in Prague are some stubborn goats Prague at night is a virtual menagerie of spectral animals. There are the mundane yet otherworldly dogs and cats, and…
The city’s gardens of stone offer a retreat from the overly touristed center Visitors to Prague can be quickly overwhelmed by how crowded the main tourist attractions are. But there are a…
A traditional practice involves braided willow branches and plum brandy Easter in Europe has always been tied up with spring rituals related to fertility and birth. Bunnies are among the most prolific…
Three apparitions haunt the same area near the start of the Royal Route The area around the square called náměstí Republiky marks the start of the old Royal Route that leads all…
A seafaring buccaneer tried to hide on land but could not escape his fate The current mayor of Prague, since November 15, 2018, has been a member of the Czech Pirate Party.…
A demonic figure with pagan roots puts bad kids in a sack Christmas traditions vary across regions in Europe. Not entirely surprisingly, the residents of Central Europe tend to go a bit…
The Astronomical Clock has been restored to its pre-war condition The Astronomical Clock at Prague’s Old Town Square has been rebuilt, returning its inner clockwork to the weights and gears system used…
