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In search of the Green Man in Prague
Mysterious leaf-covered Green Man faces adorn several Prague landmarks The Green Man, a face either completely made of or covered in foliage, can be found on buildings across Europe. Prague has several…
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Mystery in stone: the New Town Hall palindrome
Two sentences in Latin are the same backwards and forwards If you look closely at the side of the tower of the New Town Hall next to Prague’s Karlovo náměstí, you will…
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Secrets and legends of Prague’s House at the Black Madonna
The statue seen by millions of tourists hints at alchemical mysteries Even if you visit Prague for just one day, you are likely to pass by the House of the Black Madonna,…
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Does a vampire princess live in a Bohemian church?
Eleonore von Schwarzenberg is buried in a church in Český Krumlov. The odd circumstances have led some to speculate she was considered a vampire princess.
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Bohemian holiday traditions: Foretelling what the new year will bring
Carp scales, walnut shell boats and molten lead help to predict fortunes for the coming year. As the new year approaches, people are naturally curious about what the next year will bring…
