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Czech Republic

Prague and Budapest Among Cheapest European Destinations, Survey Says

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The Eastern European capitals of Prague and Budapest are among the least expensive destinations in Europe based on their lodging costs. A new survey from CheapHotels.org unearthed this finding then it compared hotel rates for 30 main destinations in Europe. The time period spanning June through August 2012 served as the basis of comparison.

Eastern Europe’s Most Unusual Sights

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Countries in Eastern Europe are awash with odd sights; some can be explained by the region’s turbulent history, some can be explained by the human imagination and some just can’t be satisfactorily explained at all.

Where to Go this Summer: Historic Wenceslas Square, Prague

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Wenceslas Square has played, and still does play, a major role in the heritage of Prague. Designed as more of a boulevard than a square, it is named after Saint Wenceslas the patron saint of Bohemia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fusion Hotel Prague Swings Open Its Doors

Phil Butler

Fusion Hotel Prague, Europe’s hippest, hottest and funkiest new hotel, saw its highly anticipated grand opening last month amid much media buzz, a venue that promises to be not just the coolest place to STAY in town, but the coolest place to BE, full stop.

Corrupt Tour Exposes Graft Problems in Prague

Aleksandr Shatskih

Few can deny that Eastern Europe’s favorite city break has everything going for it. With its combination of cheap, great-tasting beer, its stunning medieval architecture and its beautiful women, Prague is one of the few cities that really doesn’t exaggerate when it claims to have “something for everyone”

Fusion Hotel: Prague Hospitality Evolved

Aleksandr Shatskih

In hotel news, Prague will see the opening of the Fusion Hotel. This chic affair coming to the city center should satisfy city visitors with a contemporary taste for the edgy, even the funky. €15 million, and a play at being the most moody and raw accomodation in all the Czech Republic, hotel marketing gurus WIHP called the Fusion design something “Andy Warhol and Le Corbusier would have collaborated on.”

Dark Tourism in Kutná Hora: the Sedlec Ossuary

Mihaela Lica Butler

Visitors to Kutná Hora find themselves fascinated with the dark history of the place. The Sedlec Ossuary is just one of the attractions you should expect here.

Hradec Králové Closes Theater Season with Cultural Celebration

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hradec Králové (Czech Republic) has a well established theater tradition, with cultural festivals that culminate a prolific theatrical season each year. This summer, Hradec Králové will host the XVIIth edition of the international festival Theater of the European Regions, between June 21 – June 30, 2011. Klicpera theaters are already selling tickets for the last […]