The Cistercian Abbey of Zbraslav
The Cistercian Abbey of Zbraslav near Prague was a very significant monastery in the Kingdom of Bohemia. It was founded in 1292 by King Wenceslaus […]
places to visit
The magical Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia
The Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia is quite the hidden gem in Prague. Hidden away from the public with just a simple glass door […]
Vyšehrad and the mythical Princess
Vyšehrad is a historic fort in Prague, located on the right bank of the Vltava River, across from Prague Castle. Within the fort stands the […]
Prague Castle – Where history is forgotten
Prague Castle is not so much a castle as a complex of several buildings. The first building works began in 870 and it expanded over […]
Rumpenheimer Palace and its hidden graves
The construction of the Rumpenheimer Palace dates back to the 17th century. When the area of Hanau came into the possession of the Hesse-Kassel family, […]
Burg Kronberg – Gift to the Empress
Burg Kronberg was founded in the 12th century but was partially destroyed during the bombing of 1943. It was reconstructed though in a simplified version. […]
