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Parisi Passage

A delightful hidden gem in the capital of Hungary is Parisi Passage Budapest. This used to be a luxurious shopping arcade and residence owned by Baron József Brudern and later it became the home of Central Savings Bank.  It’s recently undergone a major 3-year renovation project and has been beautifully transformed into the Parisi Udvar Hotel. […]

Tusculum

Tusculum is a contemporary Czech restaurant nestled in the picturesque spa town of Karlovy Vary. Drawing on a growing organic farm on its premises, the menu revolves around the latest seasonal produce, delivering a culinary experience that melds traditional Czech flavours with modern gastronomy. Diners can indulge in a rotating daily menu of starters, mains and […]

Cafe Elefant

Cafe Elefant has been greeting guests for more than 200 years since 1715. Cafe Elefant is a cozy cafe, which serves delicious coffee and a wide variety of hand-made cakes and desserts, made from high-quality ingredients. It is located in the historical center of Karlovy Vary, at the main spa promenade. Cafe Elefant has a […]

Malá Dvorana 

Malá Dvorana in Grandhotel Pupp is a traditional place to serve breakfast and now also a lobby bar and a design restaurant open all day. The central elements of the neo-baroque space are a monumental crystal chandelier from the end of the 19th century and a modern glass bar decorated with slices of pure gold.

Grandhotel Pupp

Since 1701, when the Saxon Hall was built, the story of Grandhotel Pupp has been unfolding in Karlovy Vary. Over more than three centuries, the hotel has become one of the spa town’s symbols and a venue for significant social and cultural gatherings.

Terezin Concentration Camp

Terezin was a concentration camp 30 miles north of Prague in the Czech Republic during the World War II. It was originally a holiday resort reserved for Czech nobility. Terezín is contained within the walls of the famed fortress Theresienstadt, which was created by Emperor Joseph II of Austria in the late 18th century and […]