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It’s that time of year, the temperature drops to around freezing and many of Prague’s squares come alive with the Christmas markets. Here’s the lowdown on where and when you’ll find them and what to expect when you get there.
In all the markets you can expect to find stalls or huts selling souvenirs, gifts and Christmas decorations, running the gamut from hand-made pieces down to commercially produced imported tchotchkes. Pay attention to where items are produced if you’re looking for something authentic for the folks back home.
Refreshments come in the form of warm alcohol – mulled wine (svařák) and honey wine or mead (medovina). Savoury eats include sausage and smoked hams while the sweet-toothed will enjoy pancakes (palačinky) and Czech gingerbread (perník).
The market opens on the 26th of November and runs till the 1st of January. All the stalls are open from 9am to 7pm weekdays and to 8pm on weekends. Stalls serving food and drink can be open till midnight. By far Prague’s largest Christmas market, there’s also a stage where folk music and dancing performance take place. This year’s tree will be 29 meters tall and is gifted to Prague by the town of Malé Kyšice.
The pedestrian area at the bottom of Wenceslas Square is where you’ll find another small Christmas market from November 26th to January 8th.
In front of the Celnice building there will be a small market with the usual array of stalls. The market will run from November 25th to December 24th. There’s a
Prague 2 and 3 aren’t left out of the action, Náměstí Míru (Prague 2)’s market starts earlier than most, on the the 20th of November and runs to the 24th of December. Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad in Prague 3 usually also has a market too.
As with anywhere there are large crowds and lots of tourists, be aware of your valuables. Check your change at stalls, and make sure you understand in your own currency how much you’re paying for anything you buy. One more thing – if you’re visiting one of these markets just a few days before Christmas, don’t be alarmed by the large tubs full of icy water and live carp. That’s the traditional Czech christmas dinner. People can choose to take the fish home dead or alive, where it will likely be kept in the bathtub till it’s time to prepare it.
Most of our selection of apartments and hotels in Prague are in or very close to the center but if you want Old Town Square right on your doorstep, the Old Town Flats apartments or either of the Old Town Residence or Tyn Church hotels are the best choices.
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This Summer was unusually quiet in terms of big name concerts but Autumn (and November in particular) brings with it return of the headline stars to Prague. The links take you to sites where you can buy tickets.
Morcheeba 7 October 2011 @ Kulturní Centrum Vltavská, Praha 7
Elvis Costello 4 November 2011 @ Kongresové centrum Praha, Praha 4
Kosheen 8 November 2011 @ Sasazu
George Michael, Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour 14 November 2011 @ O2 arena
Lenny Kravitz 15 November 2011 @ O2 arena
Erasure 15 November 2011 @ Mala Sportovni Hala, Incheba Arena, Prague 7
Rihanna, The Loud Tour 7 December 2011 @ O2 arena
José Carreras, Christmas concert 10 December 2011 @ O2 arena
If you’re headed to the city for one of these gigs and you need a place to stay, we have a great selection of hotels and apartments in Prague, and plenty of excursions and day trips for you to choose from, for the rest of your time here.
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Taste the food and culture of Spain and Latin America at the upcoming Festival Gastronomico in the centre of Prague. This celebration of Hispanic cuisine is a joint project of Acentos de Praga, a Prague-based Spanish information portal and online community for native speakers and Czechs alike, and Alakarte, a website that offers its members discounts at some of the city’s best restaurants.
The grounds of the Obcanska Plovarna restaurant and music club complex, on the left bank of the Vltava, between Manesuv and Cechuv bridges, will be buzzing on the 23rd and 24th of September as 7 of Prague’s top Spanish and Latin American restaurants serve up signature dishes and distributors of regional beers and spirits offer tastings of their brands.
Tuck into classic Spanish tapas and paella, discover Peruvian cuisine, enjoy Argentinian steaks or try classic Mexican dishes.
Besides the eating and drinking the organisers promise cooking lessons and entertainment in the form of dancing shows and live music.
If you’re going to be in the city on these days, then it’s worth building up an appetite for a trip to El Festival, perhaps on a walking tour of Prague. Entry is just 95Kc in advance and remaining tickets will be sold on the door for 120Kc.
If you miss out on the two days of Festival Gastronomico you can still enjoy the flavours of Spain and Latin America with special tasting menus on offer at several restaurants throughout the city. More details on the Alakarte site.
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The Wallabies fight off a determined All Black fight back to win the Tri Nations for the first time in a decade. Final Score 25-20 to Australia
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Ohio is unveiling a host of new travel experiences in 2011, with the attractions ranging from a one-of-a-kind elephant habitat to a rare glimpse into the life of Cleopatra; and from Civil War history to ‘Women Who Rock’.
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If you’re visiting Budapest this spring or summer your trip might just coincide with one of your favorite bands. The venue is the same for all of the gigs – Papp László Sportaréna and tickets start at around .
Here’s the calendar for all the major name concerts:
Slayer & Megadeth 8 April 2011@ Papp László Sportaréna
Bryan Ferry 29 April 2011 @ Papp László Sportaréna
Shakira 5 May 2011 @ Papp László Sportaréna
Roxette 1 June 2011 @ Papp László Sportaréna
Roger Waters 22 June 2011 @ Papp László Sportaréna
Ringo Starr 28 June 2011 @ Papp László Sportaréna
Sting – Symphonicity Tour 30 June 2011 @ Papp László Sportaréna
Billy Ray Cyrus 5 July 2011 @ Papp László Sportaréna
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