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Before we reach the Pinkas Synagogue and the adjacent Old Jewish Cemetery – two of the most important stops on any tour of Josefov whether guided or solo – I need to complete the story of the Quarter that, in …

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Old habits fade slowly. When I was working, I was typically up and out of bed by 05:30. Now, after nearly 10 years of retirement, sleeping in has stretched to about 07:00. Since my early morning tendencies left me with …

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The good news was that of the three nights our group was in Prague the tour included concerts on two of them. Even better, tonight’s concert was at one of Prague’s most famous music venues – the Rudolfinum. Less than …