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Secret Prague
A totally overlooked Art Nouveau masterpiece, a forgotten Cubist lamp-post, secrets of the castle alchemists, the message in the hidden palindrome on Charles Bridge, the Kabbalistic mysteries of the Jewish ghetto, a thief’s shrivelled forearm hanging in a church, a statue revealing its intestines, the largest wind tunnel in the Czech Republic, a fragment of the Great Pyramid of Cheops in a pet cemetery, a clock that runs backwards, a house/museum painted blue to meet the needs of the partially blind musician owner ...
Unmissable for lovers of architecture, from Baroque to Art Nouveau via Cubism, and the European capital of alchemy and esotericism in the 17th century, Prague offers a myriad of little-known marvels.
Unmissable for lovers of architecture, from Baroque to Art Nouveau via Cubism, and the European capital of alchemy and esotericism in the 17th century, Prague offers a myriad of little-known marvels.
256 pages, Paperback
First published November 12, 2013
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November 5, 2018
Marvelous collection of fascinating Prague esoterica, in a beautiful binding with photos. The author is obviously very learned in a number of fields. Selections are succint, to the point, and very insightful. A rich compendium of Prague's secrets, both weird and wonderful. The book replaces - but thankfully does not duplicate the older book, "Esoteric Prague" by Jiri Kuchar which is no longer in print. I am a tour guide in Prague, so this collection is invaluable to my work. Highly recommended.
August 18, 2023
Prague the capital of the Czech Republic is considered one of the most beautiful cities ever seen at night. The city lights illuminates ornate cathedrals and buildings. The vista of city is displayed in all of its glory.
Come celebrate with the people of Prague, enjoy their food, roam the city and discover the secrets hidden almost behind every bend in the streets.
Author Martin Stejskal and Jonglez Publishing present Secret Prague, a small soft paperback that is your guide to local places and people.
Filled with photos and highly detailed text that delve into the magnificent city and its many wonders.
Filled with Art Nouveau masterpieces, steeped in alchemy history, Jewish traditions and a spectacular pet cemetery Prague will surprise those that venture deep within its neighborhoods, city streets, small shops and restaurants to meet its friendly citizens.
Prague is a repository of great art, impressive architecture, awe-inspiring religious cathedrals and statuary and much more.
Venture into the heart of the city, get acquainted with the locals and discover the many tucked away sights.
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." — 1 Corinthians 15:58
Come celebrate with the people of Prague, enjoy their food, roam the city and discover the secrets hidden almost behind every bend in the streets.
Author Martin Stejskal and Jonglez Publishing present Secret Prague, a small soft paperback that is your guide to local places and people.
Filled with photos and highly detailed text that delve into the magnificent city and its many wonders.
Filled with Art Nouveau masterpieces, steeped in alchemy history, Jewish traditions and a spectacular pet cemetery Prague will surprise those that venture deep within its neighborhoods, city streets, small shops and restaurants to meet its friendly citizens.
Prague is a repository of great art, impressive architecture, awe-inspiring religious cathedrals and statuary and much more.
Venture into the heart of the city, get acquainted with the locals and discover the many tucked away sights.
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." — 1 Corinthians 15:58
October 28, 2020
A lovely little book that goes beyond the usual guide books - I've been in Prague a while but I didn't know about most of these places. Nice to have some links to alchemy and ghost sightings also. I will definitely be standing by Vysehrad Castle on a full moon to see if I got spot the lady in white!
Recommend for both visitors and residents of the capital.
Recommend for both visitors and residents of the capital.
May 15, 2020
Love discovering that magic in Prague. Definitely one of my favourite places in the world 🌍
February 7, 2014
Although Prague is a wonderful city and there is a lot to discover I found most of the "secrets" offered by this book uninteresting. The book looks nice but I expected more.
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March 23, 2018too much alchemy for me
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