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Prague: on the trail of the Czech glass tradition

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This 7-stop itinerary takes you through Prague, on an adventure to discover the city’s centuries-old glassmaking tradition, which was recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2023. Known worldwide as Bohemian glass, Prague’s glass is famous for its exceptional quality and intricate craftsmanship, with techniques like engraving, cutting, and blowing passed down through generations. From medieval roots to global acclaim, this journey through Prague’s historic centre – named the world’s most beautiful city in 2021 – is an immersion into the art of glass.
©Rony Plesl
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Rony Plesl
Growing up in North Bohemia, the heartland of glass, Rony Plesl will welcome you to his workshop, where he presents hyperrealistic, three-dimensional glass sculptures.
Šaldova 219/1A, 186 00, Prague, Czech Republic
By appointment only
©Michelangelo Foundation
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Marian Karel
Step into Marian Karel’s studio to see geometric shapes, combined with an artistic use of light, resulting in reflections within glass prisms.
Stodůlecká 11, 158 00, Prague, Czech Republic
By appointment only
©Anna Pleslová
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artisan
František Jungvirt
Visit František Jungvirt to explore his vibrant creations, blending intricate motifs and diverse techniques.
Boleslavova 11, 140 00, Prague, Czech Republic
By appointment only
©Tomas Slavik
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Klára Horáčková
A visit to Klára Horáčková’s workshop invites you to admire delicate organic and geometric forms, crafted through kiln-forming techniques and inspired by natural and inorganic structures.
UMPRUM, nám. J. Palacha 80, 116 93, Prague, Czech Republic
By appointment only
©Lukáš Novák
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Lukáš Novák
Meet Lukáš Novák, a glassmaker blending diverse styles rooted in his family tradition.
Ovenecká 36, 170 00, Prague, Czech Republic
By appointment only
©Kristina Hrabetova
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Jakub Janďourek
Stop by Jakub Janďourek’s studio to see minimalist pastel creations, where soft tones and clean lines are enlivened by playful organic curves.
Na zatorach 1, 170 00, Prague, Czech Republic
Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00
Johana Posova©Michelangelo Foundation
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Ivan Mareš
Explore Ivan Mareš’s workshop to marvel at monumental molten glass sculptures.
Slovinská 535/14, 101 00, Prague, Czech Republic
By appointment only
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