PRAGUE CASTLE ... of Europeans after the Spanish conquest of Mexico in 1521. Chemical analysis confirmed the existence of a dried vanilla pod in a waste deposit in the castle's Vladislav Hall.

Today, vanilla is a staple in many kitchens around the world. Native to Mesoamerica, where it was used in cacao drinks for centuries, vanilla eventually became popular among Europeans after it was ...

If you want a little help navigating Prague's various neighborhoods, sign up for a guided tour. Accessible via the Hradcanská metro station. The Castle district ... the Old Town Hall is the ...

In 2008, restoration work began at Prague Castle’s Vladislav Hall — a ceremonial space also used as a luxury marketplace centuries ago in current day Czechia, according to the study.

Holding the record for the largest coherent castle complex in the world, Prague Castle serves double duty as the office of the Czech president and a popular tourist destination. The complex where ...

As the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is renowned ... into life behind the castle walls. Next, there's the Old Royal ...