The Tarot of Prague, Baba Studio's first deck, has caught on with tourists. They have gone looking to uncover the deck's secrets by seeking the places used to create the images.
A devil sat beneath the tree to play his eerie violin at night before the village was covered by dam water Legends surround a 350-year-old Scots pine called the Guardian of the…
Each of the seasons in Slavic folklore is overseen by a god or goddess, though the names and attributes vary greatly from region to region. In Bohemia and Moravia, the female force…
A village once stood outside the Old Town walls, and a pond there was home to a sad but beautiful mermaid The Czech word for a little pond is Rybníček, and in…
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…
A beggar had the last word when the entrepreneur wouldn’t share his leftovers Back when times were tough, obesity used to be quite rare. Only the wealthy could afford to eat that…
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…
Long-dead monks wander the grounds of Emauzy, one a hero and the other a villain The monastery at Emauzy looks pleasant enough from a distance, with its modern concrete wings added in…
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…
