From each country want to bring something original, memorable and unique this country is. Something that you can buy only there and nowhere else!
Czech Republic in this respect, surpassed many countries in the world! The Czech Republic, especially its capital, Prague, pleases its guests with a generous selection of unique Souvenirs and gifts that you won't find in any other country in the world. So, the campaign for Czech Souvenirs can be a great shopping.
Believe me, from the Czech Republic you will not leave empty handed! Gift and souvenir here there for everyone, for every taste and color. Czech Republic, this luxurious gifts for women, local alcohol for men, and colorful and varied gifts for children, relatives and friends.
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What to bring as a gift to yourself, friends and family from Czech Republic/Prague?!
Czech Garnet
Czech Republic was always famous for its jewellery with garnet. Stones of garnet in the Czech Republic is decorated with ornaments of silver and gold. It is a variety of pendants, rings, earrings, bracelets, brooches and even hair clips. Besides the Bohemian garnet is a deep rich color and looks very elegant as women's and men's jewelry.
When you select and purchase Bohemian garnet need to be extremely careful to run into a fake quite easily.
So, when choosing Bohemian garnets in the Czech Republic we recommend to observe a few simple rules:
1. Pay close attention to the color of the stones!
The true Bohemian garnet is its color is deep cherry-red hue and he wears the title - the color of pigeon blood.
2. Pay attention to the size of the stones!
If you are trying to vtyuhat "rock" the size of 1 centimeter for 1 500 CZK, you can be sure you are deceived. Real Czech garnet of this size is practically not found in nature. But the size of the stones are genuine Czech garnet of approximately 3-5 millimeters.
Besides, when you purchase products from garnet insist that the check was written "Bohemian garnet" (cesky granat), not just "grenades". Only in this case, if you sold a counterfeit check may be grounds for returning the money.
Important!
The sole holder of the mining license of the Czech garnet is a cooperative Granat, d.u.v. from the city Turnov. It is safer to purchase a product from pomegranate in stores of the cooperative. However, jewelry stores and shops, you can also buy the original Czech garnet. The benefit of such stores in the Czech Republic abound, the main thing to be careful not to run into a fake.
Brand shops of the cooperative in the heart of Prague, walking three and they are located at the addresses:
- Dlouha 28;
- Na Prikope 23 - Panska pasaz;
- Panska 1/892.
Jewelry licensed co-operative Granat Turnov sold only with a certificate of authenticity confirming the fact that the decoration produced in the firm, which owns the rights to the extraction of raw materials, containing grenades, and is the owner of mines for extraction of raw materials, containing grenades, as well as the owner of a designation of origin trademark Bohemian garnet Czech jewelry.
In addition, a certificate of authenticity to confirm the deposits of stone and the origin of the jewelry on the basis of the sample. There are samples G, G1 and G2.
Bohemian or Czech glass and crystal
Surely everyone knows or at least once in your life heard of a famous Czech crystal and glass or what they are called Bohemia Czech/cesky Kristal a sklo.
Of this kind in the Czech Republic abound. Sold in many stores and shops. And in the center of Prague with small shops selling Bohemian crystal and glass can be found almost at every step.
Glass in the Czech Republic are blowing everywhere. A good Bohemian glass quite beautiful and not inexpensive. In the salons of Bohemian glass, you can buy vases, dishes, chandeliers, Souvenirs, figurines and even jewelry of blown glass and crystal.
Moser - a truly Royal Bohemian crystal. This is the best glass in the Czech Republic, designed for travelers with a sense of taste and, of course, a fat wallet. In Prague there are two signature Moser salon, in the streets Na Prikope 12, Male Namesti 11. There is also a salon in the centre of Karlovy vary, as it is in Karlovy vary located this plant.
In the Centre of Prague there are also other shops of glass and crystal. In these stores there is no exclusive products easier and cheaper.
To distinguish the real Bohemian crystal could be the sound, his inherent long thin sound. But if a sound like a clatter or clunk, you can be sure that this is definitely not a crystal, no matter what sellers. Also you can check the product wetted finger. Just blunauta two fingers and drag them across the edge of the product, a real crystal will "sing" a fake will not say anything in response.
Czech cosmetics
That's where truly a Paradise for women of all ages. The Czech Republic has long been famous for its fragrant and natural cosmetics. The leader among natural cosmetics - of course, made on the basis of beer ingredients, as well as grapes, carlsbad thermal spring salt, cucumber, wheat and other natural extracts.
Czech cosmetics smells good, most are made on the basis of natural oils. In the shops of the Czech cosmetics can be found, but also of testers to test such cosmetics as: creams for the face, hands, feet and other body parts, soap, shampoos, bubble baths, rinses, lip balms and much more, Yes it is.
I tested the hand cream and lip balm. Balm just did not like, but the cream was nothing like that.
In addition to walk around these stores a very pleasant experience in itself
Czech Kretek or just a Mole
Remember the famous Czech cartoon about the Mole/Krtek? For sure! So, the main hero of this animated series - the mole, with big eyes is a favorite character of the Czechs and one of the main symbols of the Czech Republic.
Krotikov of various kinds and sizes in the Czech Republic, especially in Prague rife, every step of the way. The most cute are soft kroliki in colorful knitted caps, the perfect gift for the baby. Uhhh what are they cool.
Kritiki in the Czech Republic is not only soft toys. They are also depicted on caps, shirts, bags, mugs, postcards, magnets. It Souvenirs and trinkets.
The main character of the animated television series, created by Czech artist Zdenek Miler, there were two best friends - a hedgehog and a hare. Friends of the mole can also be found in stores in the form of soft toys and displayed on other products, but naturally not in such numbers as the mole. Krotik still a beloved hero the Czech children.
Marionettes in the Czech Republic
Another cool baby gift and also for yourself as decoration.
Toys-puppets are very common in the Czech Republic. The kids just love them, pulling the strings and the toy comes to life.
Hardwood and soft, in costume and without, large and small, some just not. They are all bright, colourful and attract attention. All of these dolls on strings depict the characters, probably all the fairy tales not only of Czech Republic but throughout the world. The choice of puppets in the Czech Republic's huge. Sold everywhere, and in the centre of Prague at every step.
Czech children love these toys. Families buy them several pieces, so that a whole home mini-theater and in the evenings I put a homemade puppet shows.
Czech pencils
The famous Czech pencils of I-Noor/Koh-i-Noor, also, we all know from childhood. Remember those pencils with different degrees of hardness that are sold individually and in boxes? Such boxes have been the same white pencil, which we could not find the application, it turns out that white pencil was created for drawing on black paper.
In the Czech Republic these pencils sell from simple classic to various color, and various accessories such as an eraser, sharpened, paint, pens and so on.
The largest shop selling Czech pencils is in the heart of the historic district of Prague, Malá Strana. In the shop you can go on tour, just to look and buy a pack or two of pencils. Czech pencils can be a great gift for kids of all ages, from the youngest to seniors.
They say that the lead in these pencils is so strong that as they don't hit and don't quit, it will not crumble and will not break. Like it or not, we do not know, personally did not check, but a couple of packages of colored pencils with the image of the famous mole plemyashki bought. They then check the pencils on durability))
Wooden wonders in Czech Republic
Also baby gift from Czech Republic - wood toy. Czech wooden toys are sold in the centre of Prague at every step of hedgehogs and cubes to wooden toy cars and motorcycles.
These toys are not only environmentally friendly, but also develop imagination and fine motor skills in children. And for adults good wooden puzzle.
The Karlovy vary waffles oplatki/oplatky
This famous Czech delicacy can be bought at almost any market and in every second shop.
Thin round waffles with different fillings - lemon, chocolate, nut, etc. Naturally the best place to purchase such wafers will be Karlovy vary. It was here, in the centre of Karlovy vary, you can not only buy fresh oplatki at the lowest prices, but also to see the process of cooking and taste freshly made hot waffles.
Taste famous Kolonada wafers, plain wafers. Most interesting is that these waffles are considered to be more useful, since their preparation uses water from a Czech mineral springs. Reading the composition of the waffles, of their usefulness, we very much doubt, mineral water part, of course, included, but other chemicals so that all the benefits of thermal water clearly disappears.
Beer and Becherovka in the Czech Republic
Of course, one of the most common gifts from the Czech Republic is the Czech beer. People take beer from the Czech Republic in a whole package.
But on second popularity of Czech alcoholic beverage heard not everyone. This strong Czech liqueur - Becherovka/Becherovka. This liqueur infused with herbs, they say in small doses, very healthy drink. He hails from carlsbad, there is the plant for the production of liqueur and other special drinks.
In the centre of Karlovy vary there is a Museum of Becherovka and Jan Becher. In the Museum you can get acquainted with the history and production of the drink, and the types and taste not only the famous Becherovka, but and other products of the company. To see the historic cellars, which matured Becherovka, as well as photographs and film, which reveals some of the secrets of liquor.
Other interesting Souvenirs in the Czech Republic
In addition to all of the above on the streets of Czech cities you can find a lot of well-known Souvenirs such as magnets, mugs, t-shirts, postcards depicting the main attractions and symbols of the Czech Republic.
The most interesting of the Souvenirs we remember the following:
Iron cookware
Remember the old ware, which was in every house - bowls and mugs. So here in the Czech Republic, in Prague, selling a dish with the image of the main sights and symbols of the country. In my opinion a very interesting and original thing.
Dolls
We all know the nesting dolls in Prague a dime a dozen, the eyes diverge. They are here from classic to depicting well-known personalities - actors, politicians, athletes, and musicians.
Prague houses
Porcelain and ceramic houses, can also be a great gift for yourself, family and friends. Most interesting is that these houses are exact replicas of Prague buildings. There are magnets in the shape of houses.
