Shirin K
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Read more: Post-trip reflectionIt’s hard to believe we’ve reached the end of Plus3X Prague 2025. I looked forward to it all semester, relished the travels and experiences every…
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Read more: Castle highlights from Cesky KrumlovI’d like to share three of my favorite things about the beautiful, storied Cesky Krumlov castle, from our tour there. First, some background. The origins…
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Read more: Czech army historyDuring Friday afternoon’s free time, I visited the Military History Museum. It was a thought-provoking, well-organized museum, packed with information and artifacts from the start…
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Read more: A practice of preservationThis afternoon, we visited the Cold War Museum, located in a nuclear bomb shelter underneath the Jalta Hotel in Wenceslas Square. This is one of…
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Read more: Ecstatic about energyToday’s site visit was an eye-opening introduction to how electricity is made: CEZ’s power plant in Ledvice. CEZ is a large energy company that supplies…
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Read more: An innovative space for modern artThis afternoon, we visited the KunstHalle Praha. A KunstHalle (a German word) is a museum that displays temporary art exhibitions. This trend grew when photos…
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Read more: Ossuary ArtOur field trip today was to UNESCO town Kutna Hora, famous for silver mining and gothic churches. Our first stop was the Sedlec Ossuary. A…
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Read more: Terezin Memorial
The town of Terezin consists of the “small fortress” and “large fortress,” built by Emperor Josef II (and named for his mother Empress Maria Theresa)…
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Read more: Big Ideas in BohemiaThis morning, we visited the Central Bohemian Innovation Center (abbreviated SIC in Czech, est. 2015). This organization is a resource for start-up businesses in Central…
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Read more: Mushrooms in Czech cuisineToday’s program began with a cooking class at Ola Kala, a cooking studio that teaches Czech recipes to tourists. I found it to be an…
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