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Here it is—the prestigious Interior of the Year competition has opened registration for its ninth edition. Both private and public interiors designed by professionals and completed in 2023 are eligible to participate. Winners in each category can look forward to receiving an award, the design of which was entrusted to designer Kateřina Handlová for this year’s edition.

Žižkov may not have the same vibe as neighboring Karlín and Vinohrady, but even here you’ll find cozy spots filled with the aroma of excellent coffee—places worth traveling halfway across Prague to visit. We’ve picked out the 5 best ones for you. What’s more, they often offer much more than just great coffee. You can also stop by for yoga, to enjoy some art, or simply to take in a pleasant atmosphere for meetings, work, or fun.

If you have a sweet tooth, you’ve surely heard of Věnečky Janeček on Pštrossova Street in Nové Město. It’s exceptional not only for what it offers, but also because its interior could easily be mistaken for one of the luxury boutiques on Pařížská Street. Behind this unique concept is the charming young pastry chef ROMAN JANEČEK, with whom we chatted at his cozy home in Prague’s Smíchov neighborhood.

Where can you go for fine dining in Anděl, and where can you find the best street food? Where do they serve the best coffee and breakfast, where can you go for fresh pastries, and where can you relax with a glass of wine afterward? Find the answers in this guide to the best dining spots in Anděl.

Short, dark days, cold weather, and rain. If the coming season is synonymous with depression for you, too, pay attention. These new saunas from Czech designers will restore your zest for life and energy.

Just a few years ago, it seemed that even though it’s right in the heart of Prague, the area around Wenceslas Square was a bit of a forgotten—and perhaps even wild—corner of the city. Recently, however, things have started to change, and Vodičkova Street is finding its way back into your address books. It’s full of interesting spots and cool places where you’ll forget you’re in the hectic city center.

The home of interior designer TEREZA STUBLEY is one of those places where, once you step inside, you never want to leave. Even though it’s only twenty kilometers from Prague, you could easily get the impression that it’s located somewhere in the Mediterranean.

You’ve surely heard of Feng Shui and Marie Kondo’s tidying method. MARIA ROCHAS has extensive experience with both. An energetic, smiling, and somewhat Renaissance-like woman who also understands interior design, she is fluent in five languages, and her ancestors include South American indigenous peoples.