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Homeless Tourism

In cities like Prague and London, tourists can take tours guided by homeless guides.

April 23, 2017 - The Guardian

Joseph Stalin Out, Michael Jackson In?

Michael Jackson fans in Prague want to build a statue commemorating the musician in the same park that once housed the world's biggest bust of Joseph Stalin. Some locals aren't happy about the plan.

July 12, 2010 - Der Spiegel

Prague's Temporary Beach Offers A View of the City

Prague's temporary riverfront beach gives locals a summer destination and a view on the city's iconic architecture.

July 21, 2009 - The New York Times

Prague Plans Pedestrian Zones, Excludes Homeless

Prague is building on prosperity and tourism by creating new public-private spaces for shopping and entertainment. Detractors are concerned that they are destroying real public space, and are paired with greater control on unwanted users.

September 29, 2008 - The Prague Post

Graffiti Temporarily Allowed in Prague

In Prague, where graffiti is rampant, an art gallery has secured outdoor wallspace throughout the city and invited graffiti artists to use it as a canvas for 12 days.

September 2, 2008 - Reuters

Prague Hopes to Clean Up its Public Space

With tourist season in full effect, the Czech city of Prague is hoping to clean up its notoriously dirty streets with a new ban on littering and urinating in public places.

July 6, 2008 - Ceske Noviny

Party on the Streetcar

Party organizers in Prague have set up a monthly party that takes place on one of the city's streetcars as it drives through town.

April 24, 2008 - The New York Times

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