Guided Walks and Lectures on Historical Topics

During the summer season, you can look forward to traditional guided walks and lectures on historical topics. You can enjoy fascinating stories from Charles Bridge, peek behind the curtain of the world of big finance, and in September you will have the opportunity to join a series of lectures on the history of parliamentary elections in our country.

Stories from Charles Bridge(Wednesday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m., meeting at the Old Town Bridge Tower)

This guided walk will introduce you to the ideological background of the creation of this world-famous cultural monument and unique open-air gallery. You will learn why it is so interesting for tourists and what has been discovered about the economic, religious, and social aspects connected to this remarkable structure. The narration will also focus on the stories and symbols hidden in the stone sculptures. We will also touch on areas of psychology, ethics, and phenomena still unexplained by science.

Preiss and Others. Financial Prague(Wednesday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m., meeting in front of Ungelt Theatre)

The theme of this guided walk is the city of Prague as a metropolis of financiers. In selected locations between the Old and New Towns, we will discuss the background of the world of big finance, the image of finance at the time, and their interconnection with state power over the centuries. We will also cover monetary policy, the emergence of influential banking houses, and, of course, stories of well-known and lesser-known personalities linked to the world of money and trade.

Behind the Scenes of Election Campaigns – during Emperor Franz Joseph I's Reign(Wednesday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m., Na Bělidle 252/34, 3rd floor)

Elections are one of the most important acts of democracy, when the visions of the people are meant to be reflected in the composition of representative bodies and governments. At the same time, they are also a power struggle among politicians. The first parliamentary elections in the Czech lands took place almost two centuries ago, and much has changed since then, both in content and in the form of election campaigns. This lecture will introduce you to the phenomenon of parliamentary elections during the reign of Franz Joseph I and present the key election battles that took place in our country at that time.

Behind the Scenes of Election Campaigns – in Interwar Czechoslovakia(Wednesday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m., Na Bělidle 252/34, 3rd floor)

This lecture reveals what parliamentary elections looked like in interwar Czechoslovakia during the First Republic. Thanks to detailed archival research, we have managed to uncover documents that were intended to remain hidden from voters. How did these discoveries change the perception of elections? How did they take place? And what strategies did the actors fighting for dominance over society adopt? We will show the advantages and disadvantages of the electoral system of the time, methods of manipulating public opinion, as well as the violence and corruption that did not spare the election battles of that era.

How to Register?Due to the limited number of spots, a reservation is required at: mistnidejiny@gmail.com, or via SMS at +420 604 150 291. Please provide your name, surname, number of participants, and the name of the walk/lecture. Also include your email/phone contact so that we can inform you in case of unexpected cancellation. Price: 250 CZK.

Source: https://noviny.praha5.cz/07-08-2025/strana-20