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Private day trips from Prague to the Bohemia Crystal Factory

One of the Czech Republic’s most sought-after products is crystal. Given the long history of crystal production in the area, it’s hardly surprising that Bohemia crystal now ranks among the world’s best. While touring the Bohemia crystal factory, you can learn about all the stages of creating crystals in Bohemia. You will also have the opportunity to purchase the original Bohemian crystal at the factory shop.

Prague – Bohemia Crystal Factory – Prague: 3,5-hour Itinerary

45 minutes Prague to Bohemia Crystal Factory transfer
1 hour Bohemia Crystal Factory excursion
30-1 hour minutes Shopping in the crystal factory shop
45 minutes Bohemia Crystal Factory to Prague transfer

About Bohemia Crystal

In pre-Christian times, the area was settled by Celts who were fond of glass and enamel beads. Blown glass has been produced since the 3^rd century B.C. Glassmakers worked in the Lusatian Mountains of North Bohemia as far back as the 13^th century. During this time Bohemia glass was used in monastery windows. In the following century, the industry began to thrive, and in 1414, the first true glass factory in the world was founded in Chřibská. Potash and chalk, the glassmakers discovered, made their products more stable than the Italian imports. Various factories sprang up around the area, including those in Skalice, Nový Bor, and Kamenický Šenov. During the Baroque period, covering the end of the 17^th century and extending into the middle of the 18^th century, manufacturing reached a peak of excellence. It was in the 17^th century that Emperor Rudolph II’s gem cutter, Caspar Lehmann, invented the process of engraving on glass. The dawn of the 18^th century saw Bohemia as the world’s leading producer of glass. Bohemian houses, as they were called, were located worldwide, from New York to Cairo to Mexico to Beirut, as well as throughout Europe.

Bohemia Crystal Factory excursions

The Bohemia crystal factory we will visit near Prague manufactures an extensive range of cut 24 percent leaded crystal in a wide variety of decorations from the simple to the extremely complex with laborious decorations, gilt, hand painting, and sandblasting. The company was chosen for the production and supply of official state gifts due to the very high quality of its products and services. It is possible to see all the stages of creating the glass in the glassworks factory.

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How do you recognize authentic Bohemia crystal? Read more in our article about Bohemia crystal. If you want to buy Bohemia crystal in Prague book one of our Prague walking tours.