Visit All the World

27.02 to 18.04 2010

St Matthew’s Fair is the best known and most popular fair in the Czech calendar, as well as a time-honored tradition; the oldest reference to it dates back to the 16th century! As you enter the Matějská pouť fairgrounds, you will see all the food stalls dotted around selling colourful gingerbread and cotton candy. Bumper cars and trains swish past, creating a sensory overload, while the smell of french-fries and candy apples waft through the air and children’s laughter mixes with the sound of people chatting. Shocking neon pink, yellow, blue and green seem to be the underlying color scheme of almost all of the attractions: from the trains to the swings. For every year, more and more attractions come to St Matthew’s; with more than 125 arriving from all over the world – from swing sets to bumper cars and shooting galleries. A longstanding favourite is the Lock Ness, a large carousel made in the form of a legendary Scottish beast, while a rollercoaster that follows a track over water gets excited screams from the crowd every time.

Music floats lazily from the inside of the confines of the Prague Exhibition Grounds where the fair is held; it is easily accessible to visitors thanks to several tramlines. American songs, mixed with classical pieces, combined with the tinkling of bells and the clank of machinery drift through the air.

The fair will make a perfect day out for the old and young alike; for the kids there are plenty of rides and the tons of food suited to children’s tastes too, like sweet and soft gingerbread iced with vibrant colours, hot pizza and juicy hamburgers. For the older crowd there are more intense thrills, like the slingshot-esquire Bungee, which launches couples into the air in a round compartment. Finally, a must is the Ferris Wheel which takes riders several meters up in the air. There you’ll be able to view the entire fairground in all of its kitschy, technicolor glory.

If thrill rides and tousled hair is not what you’re looking for, Matějská pouť has no shortage of other entertainment: for example, the Křižík Singing Fountain premiered its first performance at beginning of February, and is an amazing spectacle. You can gather around it to watch performances of the Little Mermaid, Carmen, and Romeo and Juliet, set against the background of colorful fountains that seem to dance to the music.

So that you can fully take advantage of this unique and amazing event, we offer our splendid and comfortable apartments conveniently located in the center of the city, assuring you a fantastic vacation at a more than competitive price.  Come to enjoy Prague and be a part of this unforgettable event in only the best conditions!