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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 Oldmate
July 29th 2005

Praha Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

Staromestske Nam

Wow! There is plain and simply no other way to start an entry about this fairytale city of ancient castles, cathedrals and bridges. Broadly the modern Czech republic is comprised of germanic like bohemia in the west and the wine loving slavic Moravia in the east. Whilst only established as an independent country in 1993 Czech has a deep and magic history that still reverberates through the centre of it all, Prague. Maticka Praha (Little Mother Prague ) as the locals call it is situated on the Vltava Riva and comprises of Hradcany(the castle district), Mala Strana (little quarter), Stare [View Full Entry]

By Oldmate
July 29th 2005

Shudder Europe » Czech Republic » Central Bohemian Region » Kutná Hora

Sedlec Ossuary

After another night of hostel action which included meeting a clown, quite literally and having sword fights with swords made from balloons we finally managed to get to the train station and make our way out to Kutna Hora, 75Kms from Prague. Upon arrival we all ate at the local pub which cost for all of us the same as it would for one meal in Prague. Kutna Hora at one point in time rivaled Prague in overall importance after having grown rich off the silver mines beneath it. The three most important buildings within this medieval town are Sedlec Ossuary, [View Full Entry]

By Justin and Beth
July 27th 2005

Kickin it in Prague Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

July 27: Prague, Czech Republic at Ariva Guesthouse Now we're in Prague in the very basement of this cave looking arcade place using the internet. We've been here for 5 days now and have not done a whole lot and have been enjoying sleeping in. The place we're staying at looked amazing on the internet but of course we got there and it was this musty smelling apartment and the hostel owner that it was all great because he decorated the room by painting the doors orange! But it works anyways and is a place to stay, plus we have [View Full Entry]

By AX Solo
July 24th 2005

Praský hrad Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

Stare Mesto

I returned to consumate tourist form today, and hit Prague Castle after a nice breakfast at the hotel. Top Hotel Praha, where I'm staying, actually runs two places. The Top Hotel proper, which is a four star joint, and then the Garni wing, which is basically a high-end hostel. We get use of most of the Top Hotel's facilities (albeit for a price), and get their breakfast free. Hence, most of us gorged ourselves on a fairly decent buffet breakfast. Prague Castle, aside from not really looking like a castle, is huge.I was there for close to four hours, and I [View Full Entry]

By AX Solo
July 23rd 2005

Praha Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

Terezin

Today was a travel date, and the 8am bus departure was extremely unpleasant given the night I'd just had. Did pass out for a bit, so I wasn't a complete wreck. We were stuck in traffic jam for an hour, so our stop in Dresden was a ten minute scramble. There was a long break after the Czech border however, and an unexpected one at that. Busabout apparently makes a "bonus" stop for a tour of Terezin. I had calculated my last bank withdrawl so that I'd basically run out of euros by today, and rather unfortunately, I was right on [View Full Entry]

By Tommy No Papers
July 18th 2005

The Verdict on Prague Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

Prague

Ok, so Prague wasn’t all that bad. When I was there though it was crowded. But the crowds were all congregated in one area, Old Town Square, which contained all the main sights. Also Charles Bridge and the Castle were crowded. However, it was very easy to get away. All we had to do was wander away from the tourist sights and we were pretty much on our own and able to discover little local bars and restaurants. The main trouble I found in Prague though were the roving bands of dudes. After that first night I found out that these [View Full Entry]

By Tommy No Papers
July 15th 2005

Ravaged by Time Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

Astronomical Clock

I had wanted to go to Prague ever since I became aware of its existence. Before the Iron Curtain fell Prague was just a name to me. However, after the break up of the communist block reports began to get back to me that suggested at a magical city. They told of medieval buildings that harkened back to a dark and mysterious past. They told of the hypnotizing stillness of Charles Bridge just after sunset. They told of quaint indoor bars with wooden interiors serving top quality beer priced as if it were water. And then there was this rumor of [View Full Entry]

By attapon
July 9th 2005

Central European trip Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

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อยากมามานานแล้ว ในที่สุดก้อมาถึง ตัดสินใจไปเที่ยวก่อนกลับบ้าน ไปขอวีซ่ากะเพื่อนที่เรียนด&# [View Full Entry]

By Tazzy
July 8th 2005

A Trip to Prague (July 2005) Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

Prague

We left Friday nite (trying to get to heathrow was in itself a nightmare coz half the tubes werent running due to the london bombings) but after an hour and half finally made it and met up with the rest of the gang . Anyway checked in our luggage and went off to find a coffee shop.. flight was slightly delayed and we were flying to Frankfurt and then on to Prague... Unbeknown to us our ticket was in German time (an hour ahead) which meant when we arrived in Frankfurt our connecting flight was leaving in 10min - boy did [View Full Entry]

By mod83
July 6th 2005

Czech Rep - Prague Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

Sedlec Ossuary

EMAIL HOME - 3/4/05 dobry den’ from Prague everybody! we’ve been having such a ball in Czech rep. this week, 14 of us, our hostel is tremendous, the architecture - incredible, the beer’s cheaper than the water and I’ve slept a total of 15 hours in 4 days. Saw two of the creepiest things I’ve ever seen this week. First, we were walking past the telecommunications tower at night and noticed that there were giant, black babies crawling up it, with slots for faces - it was seriously freaky! Would hate to see it if I was on LSD - they'd [View Full Entry]

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