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Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of other ethnic minorities within the republic, most notably the Sudeten Germans and the Ruthenians (Ukrainians). After World War II, a truncated Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country's leaders to liberalize Communist party rule and create "socialism with a human face." Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through a peaceful "Velvet Revolution." On 1 January 1993, the country underwent a "velvet divorce" into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Czech Republic joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004. To be updated

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By Zandy
November 1st 2009

Prague Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

National Museum and statue of St. Wenceslas

This past week during my October break at ISB, myself and three other teachers, Mona, Rana, and Lucia, decided to go to Prague! We started our first day in Prague with a free tour of the Old Town. Our tour guide was quite eccentric and opinionated, but she managed to bring us to quite a few places and point out some great places to eat. She first brought us to Wenceslas Square, where there was a statue of St. Wenceslas (same as Good King Wenceslas from the Christmas Carol) and the National Museum of Prague. This square is quite a busy [View Full Entry]

Statue by David Cerny mocking the statue of St. Wenceslas

By hdenevers
October 26th 2009

Back From Fall Break (Herbstferien)- LOTS TO REPORT Europe » Czech Republic » Prague » Old Town

Hello Everyone! Things here have been pretty exciting- I've just returned from a week in Dresden (Eastern Germany) and Prague (Czech Republic) and a week ago from Malmö (Sweden). I have a new appreciation for the size of europe- pretty much wherever I want to go on the continent or in the UK, the plane ride takes approximately an hour. Seriously. To Prague it was an hour. To Dublin its an hour. To Copenhagen its an hour. I really really like the travel capabilities. Sweden Irmela and I stayed for five days with a good friend of hers , Lotta Hamfelt [View Full Entry]

By passenger
October 25th 2009

Praha-Kutna Hora Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

the castle

My second time in Prague I got to see much much more than 1 year ago. It's absolutely necessary to spend at least a couple of days in Prague. We stayed in Zhizhkov and walked around the town by foot all the time, using the tram only once. Also we of couse went to my favorite place on earth, Kutna Hora, which is definitely worth a visit of a couple of days too to see the sights and feel the atmosphere that rises especially by night. Also the drinks and the food is terrific, I can't reckon eathing something as tasty [View Full Entry]

By kurtcam
October 25th 2009

Autumn in Va va ray! Europe » Czech Republic » Karlovy Vary Region » Karlovy Vary

Colourful Buildings

My mother-in-law told me all she knew about 'Va va ray' and subsequently went through great lengths to make sure I visit the place. I was left to decipher what 'Va va ray' actually meant, the only hint being a place frequented by film stars, the wealthy and the sophisticated. This place, as it turns out, is known as Karlovy Vary to the Czechs, a spa town with colourful buildings, expensive designer shops and an international film festival to its name. It seems that I've just missed a great jazz festival in KV although I must admit to getting my fair [View Full Entry]

By eiviz
October 23rd 2009

St John of Nepomuk's dog: The Creation of a Myth Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

If you have been to Prague you probably have seen the plaques below the statue og St John og Nepomuk on the Charles Bridge. (see picture on: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/John_of_Nepomuk.jpg) People touch both the plaques, and there are different beliefs as to what magic powers they possess. Some say the one on the right can be touched for good luck or you can make a wish, others say that when you touch it you will return to Prague. The plaque on the left depicts a dog. There are various myths connected to this plaque: Touching it means good luck or bad luck, you [View Full Entry]

By ElizaSmale
October 18th 2009

Snow in Prague Europe » Czech Republic » Prague » Old Town

Since i wrote last i have done the whole northern loop. From Paris we went to Bruges. which is a little medievil type town that doesn really have much to do. There is a quote from the movie In Bruges that goes a little soething like this.... "Ken, I grew up in Dublin. I love Dublin. If I grew up on a farm, and was retarded, Bruges might impress me but I didn , so it doesn ." but one thing it does have going for it is the FOOD! glorious food.. Firstly belgium invented the fritz or fries as we [View Full Entry]

By Andy n Jen
October 16th 2009

Snow in Cesky Krumlov Europe » Czech Republic » South Bohemian Region » Cesky Krumlov

Old town square

Up bright and early once more it was off to find the bus stop to head south to the beautiful Cesky Krumlov. We managed to score a seat on the student bus and our tickets cost us only 4 euro...what a score. When we arrived to our amazement it was snowing. It only took us a quick 20 mins to walk to where we were staying, the Pension Adalbert....which was only 100 metres from old town square and was so amazing and the staff super friendly. After unloading our gear and grabbing our gloves and beanies we took to the many [View Full Entry]

By torence777
October 14th 2009

Capturing Prague With a Lense Europe » Czech Republic

Photo 17

pictures only :) [View Full Entry]

By Mandaz
October 13th 2009

Checking out Czech's capital Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2009 - PRAGUE After a late arrival I took my time getting up this morning. After a quick shower (and realising I have no voice at all) I headed out to change some money before coming back and paying for the hostel and having breakfast. They were good enough to let me stay in the room they put me in the previous night - which is great because it is only an eight bed dorm with a shower, which is a lot dearer than the 10 bed dorm without a shower that I actually booked!! Maybe they felt [View Full Entry]

By torence777
October 13th 2009

First Couple Weeks at Charles University!! Europe » Czech Republic » Prague » Old Town

All right.. so the first month while we were here... we going on trips to other Czech towns, exploring the city of Prague, and of course Czech intensive class.. Now the real classes have begun. I just finished my third week of classes. Well, for me it was the second because I skipped the first week to go to Poland :) I am very lucky to like all my classes because most of my friends have at least one class they don't like. So what classes am I taking? Jewish History in Eastern and Central Europe. This class is sooo interesting.. [View Full Entry]

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