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From cultural gems to natural wonders

The year 2025 in Czechia will be packed with new attractions combining history, art, and nature. Among the most significant projects is the cultural route along the majestic Vltava River. Visitors can explore the newly accessible birthplace of composer Antonín Dvořák, discover a new artistic attraction in Brno, enjoy Prague’s renovated iconic hotels, and visit pilgrimage sites given a fresh look. And that’s not all!

When the river sings…

We begin with the Vltava, the mother of Czech rivers, which gives a unique character to Czech nature and Prague. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the world-famous symphony Vltava by composer Bedřich Smetana, as a continuation of the Year of Czech Music 2024, special events will take place across the country. From  July 1st to  October 31st, 2025, a symbolic relay will travel along the Vltava River — from its source in the stunning Šumava region, through the Czech capital, Prague, to the town of Mělník in northern Bohemia, where the Vltava meets the Labe River near a popular cycling route, the Labe Trail.

The theme culminates with an exhibition at the Riding Hall of Prague Castle, intertwining Czech music, history, and art. Water carried along the route will ultimately be poured into a glass heart displayed at the exhibition, serving as the main symbol of this cultural project.

Another musical highlight is the newly accessible and beautifully restored birthplace of Antonín Dvořák near the château in Nelahozeves, conveniently accessible by train from Prague. The journey offers views of romantic countryside scenery from the train windows, and the exhibition blends Dvořák’s music in the unique atmosphere of his birthplace. The château itself is worth a visit!

The first open depository

In Brno, the Czech Republic’s second-largest city, the Moravian Gallery has unveiled its sixth building: the country’s first publicly accessible depository. Visitors can see how artworks are stored, cared for, prepared for loans, mounted, digitized, and cleaned. The space features modern, contemporary, and applied arts and design. Visitors can explore the entire three-story building, from the ground floor to the roof. Guided tours showcase masterpieces by Emil Filla, Toyen, and dozens of other artists.

Where else to go?

One of the most photogenic pilgrimage sites in the Czech Republic, Zelená hora — the Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk near Žďár nad Sázavou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site — has undergone reconstruction. The area of the former Old Cemetery between the church and the cloister has been transformed into a pilgrimage meadow. The historic organ in the church gallery has also been restored. Visitors can explore a new exhibition in the restored cloister, featuring an artistic interpretation of the Stations of the Cross.

Another significant pilgrimage site undergoing restoration is the Baroque Church of Our Lady Victoriousthe Infant Jesus of Prague.

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