Czech Republic

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Today Cesky Krumlov is a lively town and one of the most beautiful in the Czech Republic. Although the history of settlement in this area dates back to the Bronze Age the high season of Bohemian Krummau can be traced back to the Middle Ages. At that time the Germans as well as the Czechs influenced the cultural and social...

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places Our tour of the Czech Republic takes us through the countryside, following the River Vltava to Prague, the capital city, visiting some of the great buildings that lie on its course. The Music The music chosen for our tour starts with the first great Czech nationalist composer, Bedrich Smetana, who left a monument to his country...

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places The Places The visit to the Czech Republic starts with Hluboká Castle, a massive building that for over three hundred years belonged to the Schwarzenberg family. The present building is modelled in part on England's Windsor Castle. Other sites visited include KonopišteCastle, the picturesque town of Telc, and Vranov Castle. The Music Music for the visit...

For centuries the city of Prague on the River Vlatava has possessed a special kind of magic. The impressive quantity of historic buildings has made the city one of the most popular destinations in Europe for tourists from all over the world. Dating from the time of Charles The Fourth, the Charles Bridge is one of the city’s most famous landmarks and was created by...

This film introduces you to the most important Jewish heritage sites in Prague, Bohemia and Moravia. These include the main Prague synagogues- Staronova, Vysoka, Maisl, Klaus, Spanish, Pinkas and the Jubilee. You'll also be able to view the Jewish Town Hall and the Old Jewish Cemetery containing the grave of Franz Kafka. You'll get to know some of the hidden corners of the Jewish Town...

This film takes you to the forests of West Bohemia and the world-renowned spas that can be found there. You will visit Karlsbad, which was founded in the 14th century by the emperor and king of Bohemia Charles IV. You will learn about the colonnades and the curative attributes of the local springs and will also see the much-loved Becherovka and the world famous Moser...

Legend has it that Princess Libussa had a vision in which she saw the Hradcany, the heart of the city of Prague, on the site where the country’s capital was later to be founded. Emperor Rudolph ll lived there in the 16th century and it was through his influence that the principles of modern chemistry were discovered, thus laying the foundations of present day science....

The medieval streets of Prague are explored day and night by a group of backpackers from the U.S.and Australia.A road trip to the `Bone Church` caps their adventure. Experience the rush of traveling the world for the first time with a crew of international back-packers, ages 16 - 22 on their quest for adventure, romance and the perfect moment.A variety of hosts from around the...

Prague, the Golden City, does full justice to its name. The beauty of this historically rich metropolis on the banks of the Vlatava has been well known for several centuries. One of the city’s many architectural focal points is the Charles Bridge which since the 14th century has connected the old town district with part of the Hradschin, Prague Castle. Prague’s Astronomical Clock is world...

Experience two of Europe's most exciting and historic cities - Prague and Paris. Each has its own identity and charm. Prague is laid-back Bohemian and a city of classical symphonies and concerts at the same time. Paris, The city of Light, is bright and bustling with history and tradition at every turn. The Cruise, on the Main, Rhine, and Moselle Rivers traces a history of...

The capital of the Czech Republic is also called ‘the golden city’, the ‘mother of cities’, but its most fitting name is the ‘city of 100 spires’. In the old town there are the towers of the City Hall, the Tyn temple and the Magazine. The puppet play of its famous Astronomical clock is marvelled at by thousands every hour. The Jewish district is famous...

Prague is a golden city of a hundred towers, a gem on the Moldau and a young city with a long history. The most famous of all bridges across the Moldau is the Charles Bridge that connects the old town of Stare Mesto with the city district of Mala Strane below Castle Mountain. Old Town Square is the name of a picturesque square in the...

Old Town Square - Staromestske Namesti Franz Kafka - Franz Kafka Royal Way - Kralovska Cesta Holy Infant of Prague - Prazske Jezulatko Vysehrad - Vysehrad Mala Strana - Mala Strana Charles Bridge - Karluv Most Prague Castle - Hradcany Jewish Quarter - Zidovske Mesto New Town - Nove Mesto Petrin Hill - Petrin Hill Prague by Night - Praha V Noci

Prague, world famous city on the Moldau, captivates with its remarkable monuments and unique ambience. There is hardly another Middle European metropolis that possesses so many wonderful architectural and historic treasuries thus Prague’s combination of Gothic and Baroque buildings have created a unique harmony that is truly magnificent. The Charles Bridge is without a doubt one of the most famous sights in Prague due to...

South Bohemia is one of the most beautiful places in the Czech Republic. With its innumerable ponds and small lakes, enchanting naturals locations and rich forests, the region attracts tourists as much as for its virtually untouched countryside as for its cultural historical monuments. With ancient towns full of life, castles, renaissance palaces and examples of folk architecture, the region represents a jewel that has...