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Prague means countless art treasures from every epoch. Prague means Velvet Revolution and the Prague Spring. Prague means heroes like the one-eyed Jan Zizka and Václav Havel. By the way, did you know that once there was a bed behind bars in the apartment of a former president? Yet, Prague is much more than its legends and stories. Everybody who has been to Prague has been exposed to its magical suction. This book shows you a different side of this wonderful city and takes you to 111 hidden corners and nooks. The authors will tell you unheard of and amazing stories that will make you smile and make you an insider, so that you can chat with locals later over a glass of Gambrinus. Look behind the façade of a fascinating city - since Prague means genius loci, myth and city of love.
About the author
Matěj Černý was born in Prague and studied journalism and media communication at Charles University. He translated from English, worked for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and the human rights organization “People in Need.” Currently, he works as a copywriter for an international advertising agency in Prague. He loves “his” city and its mysterious nooks, and from their magic, he cannot escape.
Marie Peřinová studies journalism and political science in Prague. Despite her international activities and trips to Cuba and Myanmar, she moved back to Prague. She founded and led the press department of the human rights organization “People in Need.” For several years, she has worked in a leading position in the communications department of the NGO “Open Society Fund” (George Soros) in Prague.
Summary
Prague means countless art treasures from every epoch. Prague means Velvet Revolution and the Prague Spring. Prague means heroes like the one-eyed Jan Žižka and Václav Havel. By the way, did you know that once there was a bed behind bars in the apartment of a former president? Yet, Prague is much more than its legends and stories. Everybody who has been to Prague has been exposed to its magical suction. This book shows you a different side of this wonderful city and takes you to 111 hidden corners and nooks. The authors will tell you unheard of and amazing stories that will make you smile and make you an insider, so that you can chat with locals later over a glass of Gambrinus. Look behind the façade of a fascinating city - since Prague means genius loci, myth and city of love.
