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Culture in Prague
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Feb 5,2011
Mariah asked:
Prague is a true cultural treasure trove, bursting with fascinating museums, galleries, theatres, and music venues. The city regularly plays host to numerous prestigious exhibitions, events, and more international festivals than you can shake a very large stick at. In a historical sense, Prague has always been a cultural city of influence: Mozart wrote “Don Giovanni” here, the great Czech composer Antony Dvorak spent most of his life here, and Franz Kafka is one of the city’s most famous sons.
The most important cultural institutions in Prague are the National Gallery with its extensive art collections spread throughout the city in six locations and the National Museum hosting historical and natural history exhibits. Prague’s other fine museums are definitely worth a visit: the Jewish Museum with the world’s largest collection of Judaic art, Rudolfinum which hosts contemporary art temporary exhibitions, and House of the Black Madonna, one of the rare Cubist buildings in Europe itself, with exhibitions of Czech Cubism.
The Czech Republic and especially Prague is a top destination for foreign movies production. Prague was a carefully chosen shooting location for Amadeus, Mission: Impossible with Tom Cruise (the movie opening scene takes place in the National Museum), The Bourne Identity, Shanghai Knights starring Jackie Chan, Les Miserable’s and many others.
As any visitor to the city will know, tourism is an absolutely huge industry in the Czech capital Prague. Millions of people from all around the world visit the city every year – almost three and a half million in 2006, according to figures just released by Czech Tourism. Prague was the sixth most visited city in Europe last year, with the greatest number of tourists coming from the United Kingdom. And it is a great pleasure for such a huge amount of tourist to view a culture side of Prague, without any difficulties, because even Prague accommodations: Prague hotels, YMCA’s, hostels suggest a wide choice of different culture and entertainment program. Depending on the season of the year some Prague accommodation offers you such programs free of charge.
Much of this cultural dominance is due to the early establishment of a University in Prague. In 1348, the Charles University became the first such institution in central Europe, and it immediately began attracting great minds to the city.
Music has always been regarded as an important part of education here, both through the schools and through town musicians, whose jobs included teaching as well as performing. From its formation in the late 18th century, the Prague Conservatoire has been a world-class training ground for musicians and composers. In the 1780s, Dr Charles Burney described Bohemia as ‘a nation of musicians’ adding:
“Bohemian nobility keep musicians in their houses; but in keeping servants it is impossible to do otherwise” Dr Charles Burney, 1780
Prague is unquestionably a musical city. Prague Spring Festival is one of the major world-class festivals which is visited by crowds of tourists staying in Prague hotel during it, but concerts abound throughout the year. And this is not the end of the matter – buskers are found everywhere and the streets, squares and bridges echo to everything from talented students from the Conservatoire, to Dixieland jazz, folk and world music and pop.
Today, Prague once again shines brightly and proudly as a cultural beacon. As a city to create, exhibit, or perform in, it knows no equal, and this is reflected in the vast range of events that take place here; check out our culture listings for a taste of what’s on offer!
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Prague is a true cultural treasure trove, bursting with fascinating museums, galleries, theatres, and music venues. The city regularly plays host to numerous prestigious exhibitions, events, and more international festivals than you can shake a very large stick at. In a historical sense, Prague has always been a cultural city of influence: Mozart wrote “Don Giovanni” here, the great Czech composer Antony Dvorak spent most of his life here, and Franz Kafka is one of the city’s most famous sons.
The most important cultural institutions in Prague are the National Gallery with its extensive art collections spread throughout the city in six locations and the National Museum hosting historical and natural history exhibits. Prague’s other fine museums are definitely worth a visit: the Jewish Museum with the world’s largest collection of Judaic art, Rudolfinum which hosts contemporary art temporary exhibitions, and House of the Black Madonna, one of the rare Cubist buildings in Europe itself, with exhibitions of Czech Cubism.
The Czech Republic and especially Prague is a top destination for foreign movies production. Prague was a carefully chosen shooting location for Amadeus, Mission: Impossible with Tom Cruise (the movie opening scene takes place in the National Museum), The Bourne Identity, Shanghai Knights starring Jackie Chan, Les Miserable’s and many others.
As any visitor to the city will know, tourism is an absolutely huge industry in the Czech capital Prague. Millions of people from all around the world visit the city every year – almost three and a half million in 2006, according to figures just released by Czech Tourism. Prague was the sixth most visited city in Europe last year, with the greatest number of tourists coming from the United Kingdom. And it is a great pleasure for such a huge amount of tourist to view a culture side of Prague, without any difficulties, because even Prague accommodations: Prague hotels, YMCA’s, hostels suggest a wide choice of different culture and entertainment program. Depending on the season of the year some Prague accommodation offers you such programs free of charge.
Much of this cultural dominance is due to the early establishment of a University in Prague. In 1348, the Charles University became the first such institution in central Europe, and it immediately began attracting great minds to the city.
Music has always been regarded as an important part of education here, both through the schools and through town musicians, whose jobs included teaching as well as performing. From its formation in the late 18th century, the Prague Conservatoire has been a world-class training ground for musicians and composers. In the 1780s, Dr Charles Burney described Bohemia as ‘a nation of musicians’ adding:
“Bohemian nobility keep musicians in their houses; but in keeping servants it is impossible to do otherwise” Dr Charles Burney, 1780
Prague is unquestionably a musical city. Prague Spring Festival is one of the major world-class festivals which is visited by crowds of tourists staying in Prague hotel during it, but concerts abound throughout the year. And this is not the end of the matter – buskers are found everywhere and the streets, squares and bridges echo to everything from talented students from the Conservatoire, to Dixieland jazz, folk and world music and pop.
Today, Prague once again shines brightly and proudly as a cultural beacon. As a city to create, exhibit, or perform in, it knows no equal, and this is reflected in the vast range of events that take place here; check out our culture listings for a taste of what’s on offer!
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Tokyo Disneyland
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Aug 30,2010
Chris Chew asked:
A family vacation in a Disney theme park or Disneyland is always a dream holiday for millions of people around the world. The Disney brand is such a resounding success worldwide that it is inconceivable that any child in any developed country do not know what is Disneyland.
If you are living in Asia and if Orlando or Paris is too far away to take your family for a Disney vacation, then you can settle for either of the 2 Disneylands in Asia located in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
For example, in Disneyland Tokyo will find the following theme parks which can be found on other Disneylands albeit sometimes in different presentations.
World Bazaar – Sprawling smack at the entrance of Tokyo Disneyland is the World Bazaar. This Bazaar is a reminiscent of turn of the old American town with the feeling that you may come face to face with an Sioux Red Indian or an outlaw bandit wanted by the local county sheriff.
Here you will find restaurants, shops, outlets selling souvenirs and stuff that are appealing to tourists who wants something to remember their vacation there.
Tomorrow land – A space age futuristic theme park. A delightful combination of science and innovative imagination. In Tomorrowland, you can enjoy rides that rockets you to outer space or if you are a science geek, get invited to the “Inventor of the year award ceremony.”
One of the favorite rides in Tomorrow Land is to help Buzz Light Year pulverize the Evil Emperor Zurg. Whatever that is.
Toon Town – Bring your kids to Toon town and they will love you happily ever after. Toon Town is where Disney colorful characters work and play. Toon town is designed to cater exclusively for the kids and is bursting with colors with plenty of kiddy rides.
Fantasy land – How can one be in magical Disneyland without entering the world of fairy tales and cartoons? Meet Disney’s mighty icons such as Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Donald Duck, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Captain Hook and a host of Disney cartoon characters.
Critter Country – This is the land of the, well, what else, you’ve guessed it, Critters. The critters are small animals from the Disney movie “Song of the South”.
Enjoy watching the critters burrowing little homes along the banks of the Rivers of America and on the slopes of Splash Mountain.
Western land – A visit to the Wild Wild West brings you back in time to the earliest settlers of the American West. Perhaps the most important chapter of the American history. Enjoy dinning in restaurants from the wild west era.
Adventure land – This is the where you visit the African, South American and Asian rainforest. You can even take a cruise in a “crocodile infested” river. Tropical jungles in downtown Tokyo? Well, this is what Disney magic is all about isn’t it?
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A family vacation in a Disney theme park or Disneyland is always a dream holiday for millions of people around the world. The Disney brand is such a resounding success worldwide that it is inconceivable that any child in any developed country do not know what is Disneyland.
If you are living in Asia and if Orlando or Paris is too far away to take your family for a Disney vacation, then you can settle for either of the 2 Disneylands in Asia located in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
For example, in Disneyland Tokyo will find the following theme parks which can be found on other Disneylands albeit sometimes in different presentations.
World Bazaar – Sprawling smack at the entrance of Tokyo Disneyland is the World Bazaar. This Bazaar is a reminiscent of turn of the old American town with the feeling that you may come face to face with an Sioux Red Indian or an outlaw bandit wanted by the local county sheriff.
Here you will find restaurants, shops, outlets selling souvenirs and stuff that are appealing to tourists who wants something to remember their vacation there.
Tomorrow land – A space age futuristic theme park. A delightful combination of science and innovative imagination. In Tomorrowland, you can enjoy rides that rockets you to outer space or if you are a science geek, get invited to the “Inventor of the year award ceremony.”
One of the favorite rides in Tomorrow Land is to help Buzz Light Year pulverize the Evil Emperor Zurg. Whatever that is.
Toon Town – Bring your kids to Toon town and they will love you happily ever after. Toon Town is where Disney colorful characters work and play. Toon town is designed to cater exclusively for the kids and is bursting with colors with plenty of kiddy rides.
Fantasy land – How can one be in magical Disneyland without entering the world of fairy tales and cartoons? Meet Disney’s mighty icons such as Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Donald Duck, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Captain Hook and a host of Disney cartoon characters.
Critter Country – This is the land of the, well, what else, you’ve guessed it, Critters. The critters are small animals from the Disney movie “Song of the South”.
Enjoy watching the critters burrowing little homes along the banks of the Rivers of America and on the slopes of Splash Mountain.
Western land – A visit to the Wild Wild West brings you back in time to the earliest settlers of the American West. Perhaps the most important chapter of the American history. Enjoy dinning in restaurants from the wild west era.
Adventure land – This is the where you visit the African, South American and Asian rainforest. You can even take a cruise in a “crocodile infested” river. Tropical jungles in downtown Tokyo? Well, this is what Disney magic is all about isn’t it?
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Universal Studios Orlando: A Vacation Destination With Thrills, Chills and Spills
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Aug 11,2010
Kelley Falgout asked:
Universal Studios Orlando is a massive 400+ acre vacation destination with thrilling rides, production studios, film sets, a water park and onsite luxury hotels. Located within the Universal Orlando Resort area, this Florida attraction features four exciting entertainment experiences in one location and includes over 40 exciting rides and 3-D shows based on pop culture’s most compelling films and television shows.
The Universal Orlando Resort area offers three on-site hotels with exclusive benefits for guests, including free shuttles to the parks as well as Universal Express ride access which lets guests bypass the regular theme park lines with just their hotel room key card. Theme park guests who are not staying at the Universal official hotels can purchase Express Passes at an additional cost along with a variety of FlexTicket options that offer combined admission prices for all four Universal Orlando areas.
Universal as a company has been known for terror for many years, and with its emphasis on Universal’s legendary film catalog, Universal Studios Orlando does not disappoint. Thrill seekers will love the action and adventure lurking around every corner and the many rides and attractions that make them feel like they are living out some of their favorite scenes. A ‘Ride the Movies’ concept links all the attractions found throughout Universal Studios’ four distinct areas listed below:
2. Islands of Adventure offers a journey through five islands where attractions feature favorite comic books, cartoon heroes and children’s stories. High tech thrills include the “Incredible Hulk” and “Dueling Dragons” coasters along with the “Jurassic Park River Adventure”. During the Jurassic adventure, guests board boats and try to escape from the Raptor Containment Area full of animatronic dinosaurs and end up shooting down an eight-story drop into a pool below. For the younger ones, attractions include” The Adventures Of Spider-Man” at Marvel Superhero Island and “The Cat In The Hat” ride at Seuss Landing.
3. Universal Studios City Walk is a 30-acre entertainment complex offers live music, famous name restaurants and nightclubs, unique shopping and a 20 screen AMC Universal Cineplex. Conveniently located at the entrance to both theme parks, it also contains world-class film and television production facilities.
4. Wet ‘n Wild Water Park features a variety of tube rides like the “Bomb Bay” and “Der Stuka” extreme speed slides and “The Storm” water coaster. Multi-person tube rides include the “Brain Wash” funnel ride, the “Disco H2O” raft adventure, the “Surge” and the “Bubba Tub”. Other raft rides include the “The Flyer” and “The Blast” toboggan rides and the new “Black Hole:The Next Generation”. The water park also has plenty of kid-friendly attractions like the “Bubble Up” inflatable bouncer and the tipping bucket, shallows and slides of the “Kids Park”.
Universal Studios Orlando combines family fun with film themes and puts guests right into the center of all the action with wild rides, live shows and sneak peeks behind-the-scenes. With more vacation adventure than you could ever imagine, your next family vacation to Florida should definitely include several fun-filled days and nights at Universal Studios Orlando.
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Universal Studios Orlando is a massive 400+ acre vacation destination with thrilling rides, production studios, film sets, a water park and onsite luxury hotels. Located within the Universal Orlando Resort area, this Florida attraction features four exciting entertainment experiences in one location and includes over 40 exciting rides and 3-D shows based on pop culture’s most compelling films and television shows.
The Universal Orlando Resort area offers three on-site hotels with exclusive benefits for guests, including free shuttles to the parks as well as Universal Express ride access which lets guests bypass the regular theme park lines with just their hotel room key card. Theme park guests who are not staying at the Universal official hotels can purchase Express Passes at an additional cost along with a variety of FlexTicket options that offer combined admission prices for all four Universal Orlando areas.
Universal as a company has been known for terror for many years, and with its emphasis on Universal’s legendary film catalog, Universal Studios Orlando does not disappoint. Thrill seekers will love the action and adventure lurking around every corner and the many rides and attractions that make them feel like they are living out some of their favorite scenes. A ‘Ride the Movies’ concept links all the attractions found throughout Universal Studios’ four distinct areas listed below:
2. Islands of Adventure offers a journey through five islands where attractions feature favorite comic books, cartoon heroes and children’s stories. High tech thrills include the “Incredible Hulk” and “Dueling Dragons” coasters along with the “Jurassic Park River Adventure”. During the Jurassic adventure, guests board boats and try to escape from the Raptor Containment Area full of animatronic dinosaurs and end up shooting down an eight-story drop into a pool below. For the younger ones, attractions include” The Adventures Of Spider-Man” at Marvel Superhero Island and “The Cat In The Hat” ride at Seuss Landing.
3. Universal Studios City Walk is a 30-acre entertainment complex offers live music, famous name restaurants and nightclubs, unique shopping and a 20 screen AMC Universal Cineplex. Conveniently located at the entrance to both theme parks, it also contains world-class film and television production facilities.
4. Wet ‘n Wild Water Park features a variety of tube rides like the “Bomb Bay” and “Der Stuka” extreme speed slides and “The Storm” water coaster. Multi-person tube rides include the “Brain Wash” funnel ride, the “Disco H2O” raft adventure, the “Surge” and the “Bubba Tub”. Other raft rides include the “The Flyer” and “The Blast” toboggan rides and the new “Black Hole:The Next Generation”. The water park also has plenty of kid-friendly attractions like the “Bubble Up” inflatable bouncer and the tipping bucket, shallows and slides of the “Kids Park”.
Universal Studios Orlando combines family fun with film themes and puts guests right into the center of all the action with wild rides, live shows and sneak peeks behind-the-scenes. With more vacation adventure than you could ever imagine, your next family vacation to Florida should definitely include several fun-filled days and nights at Universal Studios Orlando.
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