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Tales and meanings of the Prague Orloj – the Astronomical Clock
The Astronomical Clock, a popular tourist attraction, 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…
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The horoscopes of Albrecht von Wallenstein
General Albrecht von Wallenstein took astrology very seriously, even delaying a battle due to the stars One of the most significant generals of the Thirty Years’ War, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein…
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Fortunes change on Charles Bridge
Fate frowns on a vain merchant but smiles on a poor villager and bridge guard Two tales tell of strange reversals of fortune that took place on Charles Bridge. One is a…
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The fortuneteller of the Golden Lane
Madame de Thebes read cards at Prague Castle’s Golden Lane but fell afoul of the Gestapo One of the big attractions of Prague Castle is the Golden Lane. Legends claim it was home…
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Magic Prague Tour shows a week of wonders
People can see esoteric treasures plus meet like-minded people Prague, and much of Bohemia, is just filled with mystical and curious places. Finding them on your own and separating the fact from…
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The death of Tycho Brahe, the astrologer to Rudolf II
The man behind the silver nose, Tycho Brahe was only in Bohemia for a short time While the court of Emperor Rudolf II was filled with astrologers and alchemists, the most famous…
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Photo gallery: Summer solstice alignment dates to Charles IV
A beautiful connection between Charles Bridge and the tomb of St. Wenceslas occurs on the summer solstice There was little difference between science and mysticism back in the time of Emperor Charles…
