The Czech Republic - History, famous personalities, by makopli

xsovadinovak — 2025-04-01 07:51:07 UTC

Blue print - traditional fabric printing technique

Slovácko Verbuňk (2005)

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an improvised men's dance from southeastern Moravia.

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk (1850–1937)

xpivodovas — 2025-04-01 07:54:23 UTC

The first president of Czechoslovakia and a key figure in its independence.

Pivodová, Sušilová

2025-04-01 07:54:25 UTC

Current president is Petr Pavel a retired army general who took office on March 9,2023.

-Karolína Zbranková

The Ride of the Kings (2011)

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folklore tradition in Moravia, particularly in Vlčnov, Kunovice, Hluk, and Skoronice.

KLADRUBY NAD LABEM

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National and one of the oldest Breeding stud

Václav Havel (1936–2011)

xpivodovas — 2025-04-01 07:56:13 UTC

A playwright, dissident, and the last president of Czechoslovakia and the first president of the Czech Republic.

Pivodová, Sušilová

623–658 – Sámova říše

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the first known state formation on our territory
influenced later Slavic state formations, such as Great Moravia.
empire disintegrated after Samo’s death

Klechová, Novotníčková

Český Krumlov

2025-04-01 07:56:25 UTC

Český Krumlov - south Bohemia, district city, famous tourism city, Castle of Český Krumlov, 13 000 inhibitans, historic centre since 1992

Falconry (2010, extended in 2021)

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the art of hunting with trained birds of prey, shared with several other countries

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Timber rafting

xsovadinovak — 2025-04-01 07:57:20 UTC

Floating wood on the river. It has existed since the middle ages.

Milada Horáková (1901-1950)

xsrovnalovak — 2025-04-01 07:57:32 UTC

Czech lawyer and politician. Victim of judicial murder, convicted and executed by communist regime.

Kamila Srovnalova

1993-Czechoslovakia split into two independent countries

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1212 – Golden Bull of Sicily

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confirmation of the hereditary royal title for Czech rulers
significantly enhanced the status of Bohemian kings

Klechová, Notníčková

2025-04-01 07:58:25 UTC

The Czech Republic is a parliamentary democracy. The president is the formal head of state. The president us elected in a direct presidential election for a term of five years.

Karolína Zbranková

Czechoslovakia from 1918-1993 Julie Foltýnová

2025-04-01 07:58:26 UTC

• Czechoslovakia was founded on October 28, 1918, after the collapse of Austria-Hungary, uniting Czechs and Slovaks into one independent

• After the war, Czechoslovakia fell under Soviet control and became a communist state in 1948, leading to decades of political repression.

• On January 1, 1993, Czechoslovakia peacefully split into two independent countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, in what is known as the Velvet Divorce.

Věra Čáslavská (1942-2016)

xsrovnalovak — 2025-04-01 07:58:28 UTC

Czechoslovak gymnast. Won 22 international titles.

Kamila Srovnalova

Jaromír Jágr (born 1972)

xpivodovas — 2025-04-01 07:58:33 UTC

One of the greatest ice hockey players, with a long NHL career and numerous records.

Pivodová, Sušilová

2025-04-01 07:58:46 UTC

UNESCO Litomyšl

xpetrikovak — 2025-04-01 07:58:54 UTC

Renaissance castle in Litomyšl is one of the czech UNESCO heritages.

He is known for his renaissance look and unique sgraffito decor.

Castle Litomyšl was added to the list in 1999.

Also, we can find there unique classicistic family theatre from 1797.

It's famous as one of the largest renaissance castles in the Czech republic.

Petříková

Emil Zátopek (1922-2000)

r78gc5gc8j — 2025-04-01 07:59:29 UTC

Legendary long-distance runner, famous for winning three gold medals (5,000m, 10,000m, and marathon) at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics

Karolína Gogelová

Villa Tugendhat

2025-04-01 07:59:41 UTC

Villa Tugendhat - UNESCO building in Brno, unique features, it is still a modern building, its origin comes from 20th century

Ema Destinnová (1878-1930)

xsrovnalovak — 2025-04-01 07:59:47 UTC

Czech operatic dramatic soprano. She had career in Europe and New York Metropolitan Opera.

Kamila Srovnalova

2025-04-01 08:00:13 UTC

Dana Zátopková (1922-2020)

r78gc5gc8j — 2025-04-01 08:00:40 UTC

Czech javelin thrower who won a gold medal at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, the same day her husband, Emil Zátopek, won gold in the 5,000-meter race

She set a world record in the javelin throw in 1958

Karolína Gogelová

2025-04-01 08:00:44 UTC

Kroměříž Castle

History: Kroměříž Castle is a Renaissance monument built in the 16th century, originally as a residence for the archbishops of Olomouc.
Architecture: The castle combines Renaissance and Baroque elements. It features an impressive courtyard and richly decorated interiors.
Importance: Kroměříž Castle was a significant center of education and culture during the Baroque period. Many valuable historical collections, including works of art, are exhibited in its rooms.
UNESCO: The castle is part of the Kroměříž Monuments, which were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998
Bromová

Puppet Theatre in Bohemia and Slovakia (2016)

2025-04-01 08:01:04 UTC

the traditional art of Czech and Slovak puppetry

Miloš Forman (1932–2018)

xpivodovas — 2025-04-01 08:01:13 UTC

An Oscar-winning director known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Amadeus.

Kladruby nad Labem

2025-04-01 08:01:27 UTC

The cultural landscape includes not only the stud farm, but the surrounding pastures.

For centuries the stud farm used to breed so called Old Kladruby roan, which is a globally unique form of Baroque horse, which does not exist in any other stud farm.

Heryánová, Ginterová

Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884)

xpivodovas — 2025-04-01 08:03:23 UTC

A composer famous for Má vlast, which includes Vltava, a musical depiction of the river.

Pivodová, Sušilová

Sára Nelešovská

SaraNel — 2025-04-01 08:04:12 UTC

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk (1850-1937)
Philosopher, sociologist, politician a Czechoslovakia’s first president.
Karel Čapek (1890-1938)
Czech writer and playwright. Karel and his brother Josef first introduced the word ,,robot’’. He was nominated seven times for the Nobel Prize in Literature but never received it.
Václav Havel (1936-2011)
The first president of the Czech Republic. In the 70’s and 80’s Havel became a leading figure in the pro-democracy movement Charter 77. The international airport in Prague was renamed to Václav Havel Airport Prague in 2012.
Jaromír Jágr
The most productive European player who has ever played in the NHL and is considered one of the greatest professional hockey players of all the time.

Krušnohoří/Ore Mountain Mining Region

xcervenkovas — 2025-04-01 08:05:25 UTC

incribed as an UESCO World Heritage Site on 6th of July 2019
is an industrial heritage landscape
is characterised by a lot of historic, largely original, monuments to technology, as well as numerous individual monuments and collections related to the historic mining industry of the region

Červenková

Nature reserve "Bílé Karpaty"

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It is national reserve located in the area of Eastern Moravia. The subject of protection is the Carpathian meadows, orchards with rich animals and flora. There is well-known and meaningful reserve "Čertoryje."

Věra Chytilová (1929-2014)

r78gc5gc8j — 2025-04-01 08:06:07 UTC

Czech filmmaker and a key figure of the Czechoslovak New Wave, known for her bold, experimental storytelling and feminist themes

Her most famous film, Daisies (1966), was a surrealist and politically charged satire that was banned by the communist regime for its subversive content

Karolína Gogelová

Spa triangle

2025-04-01 08:06:42 UTC

The towns of Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně and Františkovy Lázně stand out for their unique urbanism, beautiful parks, the use of mineral springs, carbon dioxide and other healing resources. Karlovy Vary uses thermal springs for treatment, which reach temperatures of up to 73°C.

Heryánová, Ginterová

Jiří Menzel (1938-2020)

r78gc5gc8j — 2025-04-01 08:08:07 UTC

Czech director, screenwriter, and actor, best known for Closely Watched Trains (1966), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

His films often combined humor with social critique, and he was associated with the Czechoslovak New Wave

Karolína Gogelová

Svobodová, Svatková

2025-04-01 08:08:28 UTC

October 28 – Independence Day
The most important national holiday. It marks the creation of Czechoslovakia in 1918. This day marks the declaration of independence, which led to the founding of the Czechoslovak Republic. Although Czechoslovakia no longer exists, the Czech Republic continues to celebrate October 28th as a national holiday. Today it is celebrated with official ceremonies, speeches by politicians, and cultural events.

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The Government (Vláda) is the executive branch of the Czech Republic.
It consists of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, and Ministers.
The Government is responsible for running the country and implementing laws.
Ministers are responsible for different areas, such as finance, education, health, and defense.

Jan Patočka

xsrovnalovak — 2025-04-01 08:09:53 UTC

Czech philosopher and speaker of Charta 77. Important dissent member.

kamila srovnalova

2025-04-01 08:10:06 UTC

The Senate (Senát) has 81 members, elected for 6 years.
Every 2 years, one-third of the Senate is renewed.
It reviews and approves laws passed by the Chamber of Deputies.
Senators are elected in a two-round majority system.

Prague Monument Reserve

2025-04-01 08:10:37 UTC

It’s in centre of city Prague. It includes Old town-Staré město, Malá strana, Hradčany, Nové Město and Prague castle.

Nováková.

Holašovice

yxzxzj96m5 — 2025-04-01 08:10:38 UTC

Olomouc - Holy Trinity Column

2025-04-01 08:11:38 UTC

This memorial column, erected in the early of the 18th century, is the most outstanding example of a type of monument specific to Central Europe. In characteristic regional style known as Olomouce Baroque and rising to height of 35m.

Heryánová, Ginterová

Svobodová, Svatková

2025-04-01 08:12:26 UTC

Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, usually falling between late March and early April. In the Czech Republic, it is a time for family gatherings and traditional customs like painting eggs and preparing special foods, such as Easter lamb cake and sweet bread. A well-known Czech tradition, "pomlázka," involves boys gently whipping girls with willow twigs to bring them health and strength, while girls give them painted eggs or sweets in return. Easter is a time of renewal, hope, and celebrating life’s joys.