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Witches' Night

when:30 Apr 2010 (annual)
where:Petrin Hill

Marking the end of winter, Witches' Night, or Paleni carodejnic, involves an effigy of a hag or witch burning on top of hills across the Czech Republic. In Prague the weird but compelling spectacle takes place on Petrin Hill.

The ritual attracts locals and tourists alike, and the daring may even attempt to jump over the flames...

Venue Information:Petrin Hill
Full Name:Petrin Hill,Prague,Czech Republic
Address:1 Malá Strana 110 00
Directions:In the area known as Malá Strana (Lower Quarter)
By Metro: to Malostranská stop, then trams 12, 22 & 23 or Újezd Tram to connect with funicular.
Contact Details:Petrin Hill
Phone:+420 257 320 112
Name:Prague Information Service
Location:Prague
Address:Old Town Hall, Staromestske namesti 1 (Old Town Square 1), Prague 1
Email:tourinfo@pis.cz
Phone:+420 12 444 / +420 221 714 444
Name:Czech Tourist Authority
Location:Czech Republic
Address:Vinohradská 46, 120 41 Praha 2
Email:ic@cccr-cta.cz
Phone:+420 221 580 611; +420 221 580 612
Fax:+420 221 580 712


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