Notice: Destination Czechia 2025 Has Concluded Our “Destination Czechia 2025” trip has wrapped up successfully. Big thanks to all board members and participants for making it a huge success. Stay tuned for details on our 2025 travel program coming soon. We can’t wait to share new adventures with you next year! Best,
The British Architectural Library Trust
Destination Czechia
June 22 – June 27
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated on the Vltava river, Prague is a major political, cultural and economic hub of Central Europe, with a rich history and stunning examples of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and residence of several Holy Roman Emperors. It was an important city to the Habsburg monarchy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The city played major roles in the Bohemian and the Protestant Reformations, the Thirty Years’ War and, in twentieth century history, as the capital of Czechoslovakia between the World Wars and in the post-war Communist era.
The British Architectural Trust (BALT) invites you to discover Prague, a city of extraordinary architectural depth and historic significance. Set along the Vltava River, Prague showcases remarkably preserved Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings—largely untouched by the modernization that transformed other European capitals. Once the seat of Holy Roman Emperors and a key city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Prague reflects centuries of cultural and political change through its built environment. The trip also includes day visits to Brno and Plzeň, where we’ll explore both historic landmarks and modernist icons by architects such as Mies van der Rohe, Adolf Loos, and Jože Plečnik.
The Detail
Attending Destination Czechia is at the invitation of the BALT board. By joining us, you are supporting the work of the British Architectural Library. Based at the Royal Institute of British Architects, London, the Library holds the largest and most wide-ranging architectural collections in the world. Over four million items together represent a unique body of knowledge that is rich and global in scope.
Included are five nights’ accommodation at
Fairmont Golden Prague, local transport, museum and guide fees, as well as lunches, drinks and dinners mentioned in the itinerary. Wine will be served with dinner. Not included are international flights, additional food and beverages and anything not mentioned in the itinerary. Upgrades and additional hotel services may be arranged directly with the hotel at your own expense.
The itinerary is subject to change. Should circumstances require us to cancel any of the visits listed here, we will seek a suitable alternative.
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