Prague Jazz Festival (23rd - 30 Nov 2007 (annual)

When it comes to music, the Czech's take their jazz very seriously and what better time to visit Prague than the last week of November when the Annual Prague Jazz Festival is held. During the dark years of communism, it was jazz that symbolised the artistic and personal freedom in a society that wanted to suppress such bourgeois tendences. Started in 1964, the event has featured a galaxy of jazz giants including Don Cherry, Keith Jarrett and Ornette Coleman.

This year the festival is being held at some wonderful venues including Lucerna Music Bar, the Prague Congress Centre, Reduta (Narodni 20) and the Rock Cafe (Narodni 20). Highlights of the line-up for 2007 include Pee Wee Ellis and Dee Dee Bridgewater and you should expect to hear an excellent mix of classic sounds and more modern cuts and experimental forms. This year, don't expect Bill Clinton to repeat his rendition of "Funny Valentine" but you should hear some exciting sounds that will certainly make you come back for more.

For accommodation in Prague, why not try the Vlasska apartment in Prague.

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ART: Prague New & Old

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and is known for its amazing and enjoyable culture. There are two areas in Prague classified according to their age. There is the Old Town and the New Town, pretty straight forward, no? The New Town was created in response to the number of newcomers to Prague when it was made the centre of The Holy Roman Empire. The Old Town is still well developed and is as popular as the New town for visitors from all over the world. Both are glorious and fun to visit all year round.

To find out more on Prague please visit our about Prague section.

ART: Prague Sights & Tours

Some of the most popular sights in Prague are the Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge, the Lennon Wall and the Astronomical Clock to name a few. The Astronomical Clock is located in the Old Town Square and is one of the remnants of early engineering innovation. Some of the other sights of interest are the museums and the Prague Zoo. This zoo has a large collection of animals from around the world. If you don’t know Prague and desire some assistance there are many tours available catering for many languages; learning this way can be much easier and far more interesting. The tours all use many forms of transportation including bus tours or riverboats tours. There are also cruises that can provide dinner and entertainment.

To find out more on Prague please visit our about Prague section.

ART: Prague Spring Festival

The Prague Spring Festival of 2006 started on the 11th of May and continued until the 3rd of June: more than 2 weeks of fun.

In a continuous tradition from 1946, the Prague Spring Festival celebrates classical music through concerts. The festival frequently celebrates musical anniversaries through its programme and displays Czech composers alongside premiers of contemporary composers from around the world.

The international competition for young musicians made famous through TV shows is every bit as spectacular as in real life. The festival seems to only get more intense once the winner is known. Next year the festival will be the 62nd Prague Spring Festival (commencing on the 12th of May 2007) and will again feature many classical music artists. For more information on the Prague Spring Festival you can visit their website Prague Spring Festival.

In terms of finding accommodation in Prague, there are many apartments, and places that offer all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. If you’re looking for accommodation in Prague, you can opt to stay in one of the many tourist-focused hotels, or in a privately rented apartment. The latter have proved to be very popular with Western Europeans, to the point where buying accommodation in Prague is seen as a financial investment. Within the Old Town there is a wealth of great accommodation, and many luxurious hotels can be booked separately or as part of packages; but there is also bed and breakfast type accommodation in Prague that can be more reasonable. Prague is a great tourist destination that is safe and offers tourists an inviting atmosphere.

If you're planning on going to the Prague Spring Festival, Holiday Velvet has some wonderful apartments right in the historical center of Prague and near to the Old Town Square:

»Central - Sleeps 6 people
»Old Town - Sleeps 3 people
»Hastalska Alchymie - Sleeps 4 people

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