Christmas Markets in Prague
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Prague's history stretches back over a millennium, with the castle founded in the ninth century and the city becoming the seat of Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors. The reign of Charles IV in the fourteenth century marked a golden age when Charles Bridge and the cathedral were begun, establishing Prague as a major European cultural center. The city's stunning architecture survived the world wars largely intact, preserving its medieval and baroque character through centuries of Habsburg rule, Czechoslovak independence, the communist era, and the peaceful Velvet Revolution of 1989.
Christmas markets have been part of Prague's winter tradition for centuries, with roots in Central European festive culture. The modern markets at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square developed prominence after 1989, blending Czech crafts and culinary traditions with broader European Christmas market customs. Today these markets reflect both the city's medieval heritage and its renewed place as a crossroads of European celebration.
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Christmas Journey Through Prague Castle
#4A Christmas experience at Prague Castle featuring the Bethlehem Yurt by Forman Brothers Theatre, a forest of Christmas trees with traditional Czech blown glass ornaments, and concerts by Prague elementary art school choirs. The event includes workshops, tea corner, board games, and hybrids in the yurt, with free entry to all parts of the Christmas Journey.
Christmas Exhibition at Botanical Garden
#18A traditional Christmas exhibition in the upper greenhouse of the Botanical Garden featuring hundreds of traditional and new Christmas ornaments inspired by folk traditions, decorated Christmas trees, and sales of Christmas items. The exhibition includes Saturday workshops and showcases various Christmas scents and decorations.
Christmas in Holešovice Market Hall
#22An Advent celebration at the Holešovice Market Hall featuring classic Christmas film screenings, a large advent calendar, Christmas tradition trail with quizzes and puzzles, outdoor Christmas tree sales, and carp sales. The event includes Hall 22 for Christmas shopping and various family-friendly activities exploring Christmas traditions from around the world.
New Town Christmas Markets
#23A one-day Christmas fair at the New Town Hall offering Christmas goods, handcrafted products, refreshments, toys, and creative workshops. The event includes theater performances, choir performances, and a family-friendly program. Visitors can also access the observation tower of the New Town Hall for panoramic views of Prague.
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