Objective:
PragueTruffle aims to diversify the tourism offer in Prague, which represents one of the most famous tourist destinations around the world. The initiative provides a truffle (species: Tuber aestivum) hunting demonstration (with a dog) in the Petřín Park, that offers one of the best views of Old Town Prague. In addition to this experience, PragueTruffle customers receive contextual information about truffles as well as about Prague history, followed by a truffle dish in a luxury restaurant with a gorgeous view of Prague. At the end, the clients can take a fresh truffle as a gift.
Context:
In the past, truffles were collected commonly in the Czech lands and up to 50 kg was sold weekly in Prague markets. At the present time, truffle hunting is not allowed in most areas of the country. Therefore, the tradition of truffles in the Czech Republic is almost lost. Anyway, PragueTruffle aims to show to its customers the truffle hunting on a prepared training ground in Petřín Park and so does not harm the natural environment.
Contacts:
Šimon Hrbek, simon.hrbek@studenti.unipd.it
Petr Synek, info@praguetruffle.com