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It's a huge dance sensation and a sea of white! Just a few days left until one of the high points in the global clubbing calendar hits Prague on 19 May 2012 – Sensation! The event will be held at the Sazka Arena.

This huge phenomenon started in Amsterdam in 2000, at the Amsterdam Arena,home of Ajax Football Club, and a year later Sensation turned its trademark white,now a symbol of the event. Miles Stutterheim, the brother of Sensation CEO Duncan Stutterheim, tragically died in a car crash, and Duncan Stutterheim asked clubbers to wear white at Sensation, as mourners did at his brother’s funeral. The majority of the 40,000 attendees complied with his wishes, and today participants continue to wear white at Sensation.

The event has become hugely successful, attracting globally famous DJs who take part in an 8-hour extravaganza of sights and sounds. Clubbers can look forward to stage shows with acrobats, dancers, lasers, lightshows, fireworks and much more.The famous Megamix is regarded by many clubbers as the high point of Sensation, a journey taking them through musical history, accompanied by a show and fireworks.Each year, Sensation has a different theme, and each show is unique.

Some of the best DJs in the world have played at Sensation and helped to create the event’s unique atmosphere. They include Tiësto, Sven Vath, Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, David Guetta, Richie Hawtin, Axwell, Fedde le Grand, Steve Angelo, Sebastian Ingrosso and Erick Morillo. Many of them say that Sensation has been a highlight in their careers.

Sensation has gone truly global and takes place in every corner of the planet, from Brazil to Belgium. This year, Sensation is being held in Asia for the first time, in South Korea.

Every year we at Bohemia Apartments Prague are recieving many guests coming to this event (see the picture above with our guests from Brazil). Renting an apartment in Prague with your friends could be a good solution for accomodation in the Czech capital during the party - don't hesitate to contact  Bohemia Apartments Prague!

 

At first sight, green space is rare in the historic centre of Prague. But three green secrets are waiting to be discoveredamong the Baroque palaces, ancient churches and twisting lanes. Despite being located in the heart of Prague, all are oases of peace amidst the bustle of city life, and are located near our Bohemia Prague Apartments.
 

Waldstein Gardens (Valdštejnská zahrada), Letenská Street, Lesser Quarter

The grandest of the trio, the Waldstein Gardens are a huge surprise. You could easily walk past them and never know they existed, hidden as they are behind a long blank wall close to Malostranská metro station. But once you step through the wooden door on Letenská, you’re transported back a few centuries into a world of formal layouts, neat hedges, strutting peacocks and fountains. In the 17th century the infamous warlord Albrecht von Waldstein had several palaces demolished to make way for the gardens and the palace named after him.

At the heart of the Waldstein Gardens is the huge SalaTerrena, an Italianate loggia, in front of which stretches an avenue of statues, the originals of which were stolen by the Swedes in 1648. Look out for the mock grotto along the southern wall, with fake stalactites, and a small aviary. Open April-October only.

 
Vojan Gardens (Vojanovy sady), U lužického semináře, Lesser Quarter

Close to the Waldstein Gardens are the Vojanovysady, which are also hidden behind a long wall. They used to be a monastic garden belonging to the Carmelite order, but today they’re a favourite spot place to relax on a sunny day. As they are more informal than the Waldstein Gardens, you can sit on the grass, under the shade of one of the many trees. Open all year.

Franciscan Gardens (Františkanská zahrada), accessed from Václavské nám (via Pasáž Alfa) or from Vodičkova (via PasážSvětozor), New Town

Just a few metres away from Wenceslas Square, very close to our residences Bohemia Apartments Prague Centre and Bohemia Apartments Prague Wenceslas Square, is the modestly-sized but beautiful square of the Fransiscan Gardens, enclosed by an interesting mix of old and relatively new architecture. The soaring Gothic church of Our Lady of the Snows (Panna Maria Sněžná) is Prague’s second tallest after St Vitus Cathedral and towers over the northern side of the gardens. It contrasts with the other structures around the gardens. In summer, the park benches of the gardens are a favourite spot to enjoy an ice cream from the nearby Světozor sweet shop. Open all year.
 

To gain as much as possible from your visit of Prague, it is good not only enrich the practical and organizational information, but also things that you don’t have to necessarily know, but will make your sightseeing more interesting and more funny experience.
 

Prague not only has a unique spirit and atmosphere, but is also shrouded with interesting catchy legends and rich history. All this information can be provided to you by a well-chosen guidebook and therefore we in Bohemia Apartments Prague have created list of Top 5 books that we recommend to purchase before you go to Prague.


Prague (Eyewitness Travel Guide)

 On the occasion of the Earth Day we at Bohemia Apartments Prague have for you a few tips on how to hold your trip in a healthy and green spirit. In the last post, we focused on the voluntary rules, how to behave eco-friendly in our Prague apartments. Now is the time to look at ways how to spend healthy your free time in Prague and how to discover beautiful parts of the city.

Three weeks ago, Bohemia Apartments Prague attended the Earth Hour project to support the idea of saving electrical energy on the Earth. As a continuation, today on Earth Day, we would like to inspire our visitors and all of you in your homes by a voluntary green policy we have prepared.

Prague is most famous for its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, but the Art Nouveau style (known as Secese in Czech and Jugendstil in German), which you should look out for while sightseeing, also helps give the city centre its special character.  

This year is the third time Prague will be hosting international jazz festival called YOUNG JAZZ TUNES 2012.

Along with April comes one of the most beautiful holidays in the year - spring holidays, Easter. If you plan a trip to Czech Republic, we at Bohemia Apartments Prague highly recommend this time period! Winter has gone, nature is blossoming, parks and gardens turn green.

Easter Prague is very exciting. Interesting attractions for visitors may be Easter Markets, that take place at various locations in Prague from March 24 and will last until April 15, 2012. Let us invite you to the biggest ones - of course on the Old Town and Wenceslas Square.

The dominant of the Old Town Square will be, as every year, a high birch decorated with hundreds of colored Easter eggs. With the assistance of traditional craftsmen you can try painting eggs or weaving willow whips and other activites are symbolic for Czech Easter.

Meanwhile enjoy the lovely smell of typical food and baked cake in shape of small lamb. Market stalls will offer you Easter decoration items and typical sweets. You can enjoy the authentic atmosphere of Czech Republic also on the Wenceslas Square. 

If you have children with you, you can take them to the traditional Easter Market in Central Park in Kbely and let them enjoy an entertaining program competitions, magicians and animal performances. A similar program for kids is prepared for Easter Sunday (April 4 )in Prosek on the bobsleigh track. All these events are for free.

And what are the most typical customs held in Czech Republic?

To keep every girl healthy and pretty for upcoming year, Czech men whip them with a stick plaited of willow twigs. As a gesture of thanks girls and women give them painted eggs, small chocolate and sometimes small glass of typical Czech alcohol - the slivovitz.

And because Prague is full of tourists at Easter, avoid searching for accommodation on the last moment. You can contact Bohemia Apartments Prague. We will provide you with luxury apartments, comfort and competitive rates. Do not hesitate and book Prague apartment, we look forward to seeing you!

Tonight, on 31st March 2012, more than 5251 cities and towns across the world, including Prague and other Czech cities, will be joining WWF, to switch off lights in their homes, apartments, work offices for one hour.

Please accept our invitation to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the King of Pop's career. In June, Michael Jackson fans commemorate the anniversary of his death. Although will no longer see the King of Pop on the stage, all his fans and admirers can enjoy the unique atmosphere of Michael Jackson's concerts again on the show Forever King of Pop. What is it? The current world's best live music and dance show with reference to Michael Jackson.

If you come to Prague on March, 27, Prague Arena hall will be waiting for you with a two and a half hour musical show. It offers you the perfect Michael Jackson, the other singers, dancers, stuntmen, live backing band, gorgeous costumes, large-screen video wall, scenery and other effects. Visitors will definitely be satisfied - they will hear all the hits of Michael Jackson and will see a number of video clips. The ticket is a huge interest, so do not hesitate to long!

So now just check the accommodation in Prague. We at Bohemia Apartments Prague provide a pleasant rest and relaxation in our luxury apartments.