Oko! Magazine
Due to the global pandemic, Prague Pride has made the difficult decision to cancel the Parade that is so emblematic of the festival, this however has not stopped the festival from going on, this year with some changes and technological innovations. This year’s pride hosts a record number of individual events hosted by many of […]
Throughout its history, the beautiful Baroque palace at Hybernská 5 in Prague 1 has been home to hotels, offices, banks, and general stores. The building is better known as Špork’s Palace, named after the Renaissance man and noble František Antonín Špork. After nine months of reconstruction in 2019, the building will now also host Červený Jelen, a […]
Someone with a keen eye might have noticed the increase in plant and flower shops popping up over the past few years, This is due to an increased demand not only for common houseplant species, but also hybrid and exotic species not previously seen in most people’s homes. Do not be fooled as to who […]
Can you tell us a little more about yourself? ( where you a from, where you grew up etc..) My name is Lada Nayevo. I was born in Czech Republic and grew up in Ostrava and Opava, cites in North Moravia. At the age of 19, I moved to Prague where my adventure and […]
With many of us stuck at home, some bored without work other suddenly thrown into the job of teacher finding enough material to keep yourself and the kids happy might seem like a bit of a challenge. Luckily some of the world’s largest Art, History, and Science museums have curated interactive classes, video tours, and […]
At a leisurely three kilometres south of the city of Chrudim, on the border of the protected landscape of the iron mountains, lies the Podhůra Recreational Forests. This recreational forest is a true treasure trove of activities, as it offers days worth of adventures for both young and old. A gigantic network of hiking trails […]
On Tuesday, May 12th the National Gallery Prague will reopen three of its main location ( Trade Fair Palace, The Schwarzenberg Palac, and the Covent of St.Agnes of Bohemia.) All permanent and temporary exhibitions will be open following normal business hours. The most recent exhibitions will be extended. Pandemic Hygiene and regulations will remain in […]
We are very happy to announce that the May / June edition of Oko! Magazine is now available for free online! In this edition, we take a deeper look at the dog-loving culture of the Czech Republic, as well as into the dark side of the illegal dog trade. We talk about the issue […]