Bohemian Carnevale
February 4, 2008
Masopust, the Czech answer to Carnival, has traditionally been a grubby affair focused on beer and fresh pork products. Bohemian Carnevale, however, is an anachronism which eschews the rural folk traditions of Masopust for a more urbane festival evoking the carnival of Venice, complete with elaborate masquerade balls and commedia dell’arte performances. Local restaurants, bars and cafes are participating in a carnival food festival, costumes and masks will be available for rent at carnival venues, and there’s even a special children’s programme. The event runs from 31 January to 5 February at the Clam-Gallas Palace and other locations throughout Prague’s centre. See the complete schedule of festivities here. Read more
Albrecht Von Wallenstein And His Era
February 4, 2008
The popular exhibit Albrecht Von Wallenstein And His Era explores the star-crossed life of the controversial general and politician known to the Czechs as Albrecht z Valdstejna. The image of Wallenstein that emerges bears striking resemblance to figures from today’s international headlines. Read more
Pivovar U Bulovky
January 28, 2008
When beer connoisseurs rave about this small brewpub in the Liben hills overlooking Prague, they do so in the quiet, feverish tones of conspirators. The uninitiated might suggest that 20 minutes on a tram is a bit far to go for a drink in a town overflowing with very good beer. They will respond with a shrug and the slightest lifting of an eyebrow, which suggests that their secret is safe from one more philistine.
The subject of the cultish devotion is the selection of small-batch beers on offer, including several excellent, German-style brews like the cloudy, top-fermented Richter Alt and a Bavarian-style Weissbier. What’s more, U Bulovky has an outstanding kitchen which turns out succulent steaks and chops as well as more traditional pub fare. Reservations recommended.
Pivovar U Bulovky
Bulovka 17, Prague 8-Liben
Tel. 284 840 650, 602 431 077
Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Saturday noon-midnight
Fabre Facta
January 23, 2008
The company Prvni Sovinecka and the Centre of History-17th Century Prague work together to preserve the crafts and art techniques of the Baroque and Renaissance. The result is Fabre Facta, a new collection of handmade replicas of historic artifacts. Items such as the green-tinted Forest glass, glass and pewter carafes and pitcher, and handmade paper are all made using period techniques and, needless to say, make unique gifts. You can see a selection of their replicas at their Prague Castle workshop, where you can catch the artisans at work on Wednesdays and weekends.
Fabre Facta
Centre of History-17th Century Prague
Zlatá ulička u Daliborky 30/31, Prague Castle, Prague 1
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