The Naked Lady – Lilith A short tram or metro ride from the centre of town to the far side of Karlin will bring you to an area called Invalidovna. You’ll find some sculpture work here by David Cerny often referred to as the naked lady but has the official name Lilith. Lilith Construction Unveiled … Read More
Hotel Olympik Fire 1995 A fire at the Hotel Olympik on the evening of May 26th 1995 would result in the deaths of 8 people and injuries to more than 30 others. Lessons were learned that day. Hotel Olympik opened in 1971 as a brand new purpose-built hotel with 318 rooms (831 beds) over 18 … Read More
Training Cafe Martin If you are in the Karlin area of Prague then between the “Karlinske namesti” and “Krizikova” tram stops you’ll find Cafe Martin which only opens Monday to Friday. It looks like a regular cafe with comfy seats, selection of teas and coffees, cake stand etc. But then you’ll realise why this is … Read More
Kasarna Karlin Creative Arts and Entertainment NOTE: The whole area is now owned by the City of Prague. Part of the Kasarna complex has been closed for renovation so they are largely restricted to tents in an otherwise uncovered courtyard. Great in good weather but avoid in bad weather. I will update this post when … Read More
Czech Food – Jidelna Gastro Karlin Karlin is in the 8th district of Prague with metro station Krizikova on the yellow “B” line and tram connections to Republic Square and Wenceslas Square. When I worked in Karlin between 2013 and 2015 I frequently had lunch here and Gastro Karlin has become my favourite lunch stop … Read More
Lost Islands of Prague Every city goes through redevelopment, it’s just one of those things which comes with city life and Prague has been through it’s own share of changes. This is a post about the lost islands of Prague. It’s @1850 and there’s a new Emperor on the throne called Franz Josef. There are … Read More
Prague 1890 Flood One of the memorials which caught my eye in the 8th District on the edge of Karlin where it meets Invalidovna has the names of 20 people and an abbreviation “Rak-UH 3 Pol.Praporu”. Well the Rak-UH was easily translated to “Austro-Hungarian” and with a bit of extra effort it was revealed to … Read More
The Karlin Prague Eighth District The Prague Karlin district is in the Prague 8 area and if you are prepared to use public transport or don’t mind a 30 minute walk then you will find the area has a lot going for it. I worked here for a couple of years and visit regularly so … Read More
United Islands of Prague Music Festival FREE and FUN. The brightest and the best music talent mainly from Czech but comprising at least a dozen different nationalities come together to play for you for FREE!!! When and Where? Date to be announced but usually in late May or the first week of June. It’s a … Read More