About an hour’s drive from Prague, you can discover the grandly named Mnichovo Hradiště castle. I say “grandly named” because it is nothing more thanRead More
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Prague’s Old Town Square used to contain one of the largest sundials I’ve ever heard of. Judging by reports in the local news, it justRead More
As architectural designs go, insisting on a new castle that resembles a crown is quite original. Wanting this sort of thing to impress the kingRead More
Like all medieval cities, Prague had its fair share of brutality and executions. One particular execution of 27 noblemen is faithfully recorded in the pavingRead More
The Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul watches over the city of Brno in Czechia. Its towers are a fine example of Gothic RevivalRead More
The Seven Years’ War took place between 1756 & 1763 when Prussian troops invaded Bohemia under King Frederick II. The story behind most wars isRead More