The Czech Republic offers a variety of beautiful holiday destinations that attract travellers from all over the world. The popularity of these locations may change over time, but here are ten of the most popular holiday destinations in the Czech Republic:
Author: Alan Gerrard
Hey, thanks for stopping by at the Visiting the Czech Republic website!! I have co-operated on bilateral projects with friends and colleagues in Prague and the villages of Lidice and Buštěhrad, and the wider Czech Republic since 1992 in the name of cultural awareness and understanding. Now I want to share my knowledge with you. Recently, I published the book The Path to Lidice, the respective stories of the Lidice Shall Live and Lidice Lives campaigns. I hope you enjoy the website and find plenty of useful information to enhance your experience in one of the most culturally enriching nations you could ever wish to visit!
Birmingham Rallies to Support the Lidice Shall Live Campaign 1943
Birmingham, the largest city within the Warwickshire Miners’ Federation Coalfield, was the first to accept the invitation to join the national Lidice Shall Live campaign.
Dr Barnett Stross Criticises Chamberlain and the Munich Pact 1942
Dr Stross addressed the Czech people – “The British people did not betray you, but would have gone to war on your behalf. It is not likely that the people of these islands will ever again allow any men to say that what happens in a far-off country to a free people is no concern of theirs.”
August 1942 – Renouncement of the Munich Agreement
Formal negotiations on the renouncement of the Munich Agreement began at the end of January 1942. At a luncheon given by Anthony Eden on January the 21st.
Reaching Out to the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia 1942
“Your hour of liberation is drawing near. Hold fast to your faith, faith in your own leaders in this country, faith in the miners of this country, faith in the United Nations who will again restore to you the liberty which you have lost and peace to this tortured world.”
The Crushing of Democracy in Czechoslovakia 1947 – 1948
It was Thursday, the 10th of July, and the audience with Marshal Stalin had been arranged for 9.30am. Jan Masaryk and Dr Drtina met half an hour earlier in one of the rooms of the State residence put at their disposal, but Gottwald was late.
Coventry Empathy and Support for the Lidice Cause – 1943
It was announced in late 1943 that Coventry was to join the Lidice Shall Live movement. The decision was made at a meeting at the Council House on Wednesday the 1st of December, attended by representatives of the churches, Civil Defence force, social and other organisations.
Raise a Glass to Václav Zelenka – Son of Lidice – 1938–2021
On Saturday 13th November 2021, the community of Lidice and all those who knew him, raised a final glass to Václav Zelenka.
Durham Miners Boost the Lidice Shall Live Movement -1942
Dr Beneš, visited Durham on Sunday the 22nd of November 1942, at the invitation of the Durham Miners’ Association. He thanked the miners of Durham and Great Britain for their camaraderie in supporting the people of Czecho-Slovakia during their darkest days.
UNRRA – A Vision for Creating a Way Ahead 1945 –
UNRRA was a United States led initiative under the auspices of the United Nations. Set up in Washington D.C. on the 9th of November 1943 at the White House, it was signed off by Franklin D Roosevelt along with 44 signatories representing nations throughout the world (this was later extended to 48).