type here...
IdeasEmpire to RepublicTrendsLocal FindsPrint Editions

Empire to Republic | A Bohemian Rhapsody: 10 Things to See & Do in Czechia

By Benjamin Wolf
travel guide
© Dusan Vondra

In their anthem, Czechs wistfully praise the beauty of their land. And indeed, from orchards decked in spring’s array to technological prowess bustling away, Czechia may truly be a magic garden in the heart of Central Europe.

Click to zoom.

Benjamin Wolf
Benjamin studied Journalism, History and International Affairs. After stints with Cafébabel in Paris and Arte in Strasbourg, he is now working as managing editor and COO for Metropole in Vienna. Fields of expertise are politics, economics, culture, and history.Photo: Visual Hub
IdeasEmpire to RepublicTrendsLocal FindsPrint EditionsMay 2018

Help us help you

“Strong media and independent journalism are built on the shoulders of subscribers. Your support means the world to us.“

Benjamin Wolf
COO & Managing Editor

The coronavirus outbreak affects and challenges your life in big and small ways. Metropole is here for you and we are proud to be your news source during this crisis.

But just as the coronavirus has increased the need for independent journalism, it has also undercut a major revenue source of media companies, ours included – advertising.

We need your support to keep it up – donate or subscribe and #helpushelpyou!

Support Metropole!

Subscribe | from €4/month

 

Previous articleEmpire to Republic | We Built this Country: The People Who Shape Czechia
Next articleWill Austria Be Soft on Protecting Your Data?

You may also like

December/January 2018/2019

A War Childhood Museum for Bosnia

Mirza Ajnadžić -
“I often spoke to my friends about our wartime memories. I felt that it was something people had an urge to talk about.”25 years after the massacre of Srebrenica, remembering is more important than ever.
Read more
Empire to Republic

Austria, the Making of a Republic

Dardis McNamee -
On April 27, 1945, the Austrian Proclamation of Independence was signed and promulgated in the liberated city of Vienna. Today, Austrians celebrate 75 years of their Republic, a free, democratic and open country in the middle of Europe.
Read more
Empire to Republic

Bosnia and Herzegovina | A Country in Search of Itself

Nedad Memić -
Bosnia and Herzegovina was severely tested in the 20th century and is still finding its way back to prosperity and internal stability.
Read more

RECENT Articles

Hometown Explorers

Explore Vienna Verena Mayer -
As travel restrictions eviscerate Vienna’s hospitality sector, the city’s tour guides show locals the oddities, hidden spots and secrets of the city they call home.
Read more

Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | The Government Emphasizes More Regional M...

Coronavirus Benjamin Wolf -
The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including where to get help, information and tips – updated regularly.
Read more

How Romanian Artists Found Inspiration in Vienna

Herz Print Issues Andrei Mihut -
Throughout the ages, Vienna was a nexus for the literary, artistic, scientific and cultural creativity of many Romanians.
Read more

Torches on the Hill – Ultra-Conservatives March on the Kahlenberg

Online Simon Ballam -
The Kahlenberg Church stands where an allied army gathered at dawn September 12, 1683 before sweeping down from the hills to break the Turkish siege of Vienna. Today it is both a cause for celebration and a rallying point for dubious arch-conservative fringe groups.
Read more

In Safety and Freedom, Romanian Entrepreneurs Found Success in Vienna

Business Heroes Anamaria Iuga -
Romanians’ entrepreneurial spirit, long suppressed under the communist regime, is experiencing a renaissance – it can be felt even in Vienna.
Read more

SALONFÄHIG – Austrian Vintages That Hold Their Own Anywhere

Food & Drink Simon Ballam -
The annual Wine Salon in Palais Coburg presented a tough jury's selection of the best of the current year. The setting was magnificent, the wines too.
Read more
 

PICK OF THE DAY

METROPOLE NEWSLETTER

Join over 5,000 Metropolitans, who already get monthly news updates and event invitations.

Current Issue

Continue to the category
Fall 2020

Star Designer Thomas Kirchgrabner Spills the Secrets of His and Lena Hoschek’s S...

The head of Lena Hoschek’s couture atelier, designer Thomas Kirchgrabner describes demanding clientele, recounts his rise in Austria’s fashion scene and how he met his boss.
Margaret Childs -
Read more
City Life

Will Vienna’s Clubs Survive the Coronavirus Lockdown?

COVID-19 has brought Vienna’s nightlife to a screeching halt, with clubs unsure of when they can reopen - and how to survive until then.
Florian Bayer -
Read more
Fall 2020

How Disease Detectives Help Us Beat COVID-19 By Tracking Superspreaders

The crucial role of public health and contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Michelle Epstein -
Read more
Fall 2020

Clothes Make the Metropolitan

Our publisher Margaret Childs introduces our fall issue, which is all about fashion in Vienna.
Margaret Childs -
Read more
Fall 2020

How To … Make Your Own Clothes

Vienna is full of sewing shops and DIY stores. We checked out some of them – and ended up printing 100 T-shirts.
Caitlin Elston-Weidinger -
Read more