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Flashbooking free pocket guide of... booking has never been so quick PRAGUE Prague, situated on the Bohemian Plain, has the river Moldava running through it and is considered one of the most fascinating European Cities, a UNESCO World Heritage listed gem much eulogised as the ‘City of a Thousand Spires’. Whether you visit it in the cold winter, under a blanket of snow and enjoying a beer at the Christmas Market, or during the warmer months, cherishing a walk up to the castle where street artists entertain the tourists, the characteristic Czech Capital remains an extremely picturesque place to visit at any time of year. PRAGUE AT FIRST GLANCE - HOW TO GET THERE - TRANSPORTS - CLASSIC YOU CAN’T MISS - ITINERARIES - RESTAURANTS CITY NIGHT LIFE - CLUBS AND DISCOS - SHOPPING AND MARKETS - INTERNET POINTS - FESTIVALS & EVENTS - USEFUL NUMBERS

Flashbooking - Your free Prague city guide 2 » PRAGUE AT FIRST Vito Cathedral, built in 929 on St 3. Just crossing the Manesuv bridge Wenceslas’s grave and Prague’s to the opposite bank of the Moldova, GLANCE signature postcard feature, rises up it’ s Josefov, the Jewish district above the bulky mass of the castle. that stretches to the north of the For conveniently getting around The Summer Palace (Letohradek) city. The once-vital Jewish Ghetto in a few hours and get the most of is in Renaissance style, while the is slowly coming back to life. Four the city, we can divide the historic Saint George Basilica is the best synagogues from the old district centre of Prague into 5 parts. Once preserved Roman construction. are still standing, together with the considered as separate towns, Having passed the Basilica following Town Hall, a ceremonial room and stretching on both banks of the river, the north wall of the castle, the the haunting old cemetery. Dating these areas were unified during the visitor arrives at the Golden Alley back to the 15th century and used 17th century. (Zlata Ulicka) with its small and till 1787, the Jewish cemetery hosts highly colourful houses, once the with monumental, predominantly 100,000 graves hidden in dozen residence of gold merchants and residential buildings, has kept its layers so over-crowded as Jews later occupied by artists. The square integrity with authentic crumbled could not be buried outside the walls and darkened corners where ghetto. The Old-New Synagogue little pubs serve mulled wine on the chilly nights of winter. At the heart of the quarter is Malostranske Namesti, a lively square with the Plague Column in its centre, edged by baroque palaces, closed at one end by the river and has the Wallenstein Palace, occupied by the Ministry The 5 zones include: 1. Castle and of Culture, at the other. There, the Hradcany; 2. Mala Strana (the Small Nerudova Ulice, Morzin Palace and Part); 3. Josefov (the ex- Jewish in front of the castle (Hradcanske Thun- Hohenstein Palace are some town); 4. Staré Mesto (the Old Namesti) is surrounded by Baroque of the most beautiful buildings, Town); 5. Nové Mesto (New town). and Renaissance buildings. The having conserved their magnificent (Staronova Synagoga, 1270 d.C.) Loretanske Namesti, situated to the facades. The Saint Nicholas the spiritual heart of Prague’s Jewish 1. The castle (Prazsky) is the most west, is the site of the Capuccini Church, situated right in the square, community for 700 years, is the only visited and famous sight in Prague. Monastery, the Cernin Palace and is richly decorated and has an one in the world built in Gothic style The largest and oldest in the world, the Loreta. A little further and one enormous green dome and bell and is the oldest among those still in this castle is the official residence arrives at the Strahov Monastery, tower, a masterpiece of Killian Ignaz function within Europe. It is said that of the Czech government. It is with splendid frescoed rooms, Dientzenhoffer and son. This zone under the Synagogue roof, Rabbi an immense building comprising which house a monastic library of of Prague hides Gothic interiors and Löw created the Golem from clay. gardens, churches and museums. international fame. cellars used for improbably rustic When this creature, from its slavery The heart of the castle is the craft shops, jazz bars and tearooms. condition started its revenge, Löw Vladislao Room, a fine example 2. Mala Strana district, perched It’s worth a visit before dinner! had to destroy it. See the tomb of late Gothic. The Gothic San at the foot of the castle, decorated of Rabbi Löw (1520-1609) in the Budget Online bookings - Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Prague www.flashbooking.com

Flashbooking - Your free Prague city guide 3 cemetery: it is tradition that anyone and on the main tourist highway. 5. Nove Mesto, the new city, stands at the end of the square. can leave a message of piece on its Here the visitor is offered a sample dates back to the 14th century Charles Square (Karlovo Namesti), grave... of all the architectural styles of the and is situated beyond the walls the largest square in Prague, is the city including Tyn Church, with that ring the old city. Silent witness site of the Baroque Saint Ignatius its pointed roof covered with small of massive protests that brought Church, the Town Hall for the New spires, and the Stone Bell-Tower down the Soviet Government with City, the Botanical Gardens, the House, with its two chapels used as the Velvet Revolution in 1989, Jesuit College and the “Casa Faust” a modern art gallery and a chamber Venceslaw Square, although its a baroque building at the south end music room. The Old Town Square, shape resembles a 750-metres of the square. an appealing public space, is the long boulevard, is the most famous throbbing heart of tourist Prague commerce and shopping area in whose yellow and light green Prague for its chain stores, cinemas, » HOW TO GET THERE buildings give it a wedding-cake theatres, daily traffic, sausage By train: look! The view from the top of the stands and dubious nightclubs... Hlavni Nádrazí is the main train 4. Stare Mesto, the old city, is The National Museum (Norodni station where all long distance located to the east of the Moldova trains travelling to the Czech capital river and is the site of Starometstske terminate. It is in the city centre, just Namesti, the heart of the city. It east of Wenceslas Square. is best approached from Charles By plane: Bridge that puts you squarely on Ruzyne airport is situated the Royal Route (Kralovska Cesta) approximately 20km (12.5 miles) northwest of Prague. Shuttle minibus services to the city centre (Námìstí Republiky) are provided Old Town Hall gives a solid idea every half-hour by Cedaz (ph: +420 of the layout. The Town Hall, built 22011 4296; www.aas.cz/cedaz), in Gothic style in 1338, possesses at about Kč90, including one piece a splendid astronomical clock of luggage (journey time – 30 (Orloj) that makes any visit minutes). worthwhile. Since 1490 people Muzeum; ph:+420 224497111) is To get to the city catch Bus 119 have gathered on the hour to watch dominating the ‘square’ with the goes to metro Dejvická (Line A): its rolling figures illustrating the 11 equestrian statue of S. Wenceslas. from there catch the metro into the apostles and s. Paul strolling out of The Lucerna covered walk way is city centre. The bus operates every the opening doors. Other statues an elegant Art Nouveau complex 10 minutes (ph: +420 4302330). represent greed, vanity, death comprising theatres, cafes, a Tickets cost Kč12 and are available and ‘the Turk’. The Klementinum, cinema and a restaurant. In front of for purchase from the newspaper an enormous architectonic Jesuit it Hotel Europe in the same style. stand or the machine in front of the complex situated a short distance The Gothic style, Saint Mary of terminal. away, houses libraries, museums the Snow Church, with its beautiful By taxi: and churches. entrance and enormous altar, Budget Online bookings - Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Prague www.flashbooking.com

Flashbooking - Your free Prague city guide 4 FIX s.r.o. taxi will charge about TRAM TAXI begun in 1357, as part of Charles Kč720-870 depending on city zones The best way to see all of Prague is Prague is notorious for rogue taxi IV’s immense building programme (approximately Kč770 to the centre), by tram as they cover all parts of the drivers. If using them in touristy that included the Castle, St Vitus but they have air conditioned cars city. The historic tram No.91 runs at areas haggle with drivers. Cathedral and the University . All (ph: +420 22011 3892). Other weekends and on public holiday were supervised by the architect taxis are often unlicensed and Peter Parler. The bridge, that unscrupulous and visitors should » CLASSIC YOU replaced the former Judita bridge, avoid these. Remember that some CAN’T MISS is itself rather mysterious and the hotels and youth hostels can often statues make it visually stunning. arrange comfortable and reasonably A part from the main sites and Most of them represent saints priced pick-ups. areas we’ve mentioned above in the and were added between 1706 ‘Prague at first glance’ paragraph, and 1714 but most of them are we’d like to feature some spots of a copies: the originals are housed in » TRANSPORTS certain interest and importance for the Lapidarium in Letná Park. We first time visitors. suggest a romantic walk as the sun The city has a first rate inexpensive comes down while a young violinist and efficient public transport between April and November, taking Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) wafts music across the Vltava… system. It is run by Dopravní podnik tourists on a ramble around the main An area bustling with tourists, that’s one of the quintessential Prahy – DP (Prague Public Transit sights for Kč25. For route maps you painters and souvenir sellers, home Prague experiences. It is said that Company; ph: +420 296191817; can try in some metro stations. to stalls selling local arts and crafts, a kiss given to your beloved over www.dp-praha.cz). The network and buskers, who spend their the bridge will guarantee a life- includes the metro, trams, buses METRO long relationship! Watch out! Metro and the funicular on Petrín Hill. There are three metro lines (A green, Staromestská; tram 17, 18, 51 or B yellow and C red). There are three 54. interchanges – Muzeum (A and C), Mùstek (A and B) and Florenc (B Prague Castle (Pražský Hrad) and C). The subway operates every Prague’s history is highly connected day, from 5am to mid-night. During to its castle history. Founded in IX rush hours the trains depart every century, its prominent position over 2-3 minutes whilst during other the city, made it the centre of the periods the wait can be from 4-10 reign of Prince Borivoj. Standing minutes. days entertaining the crowds, this from almost every spot of the city It is possible to reach the top of Petrin beautiful fully pedestrian bridge is you can see its towers dominating Hill by means of a rack- rail train, one of Prague’s most photographed the skyline. The castle has been which calls at Ujezd, Nebozizek and landmarks and links the Lesser rebuilt several times in its history Petrin. Town with the Old and New towns. and after the big fire on 1541, its Tickets are valid for 60 minutes from The train operates every day from Till 1714 this bridge was the only one splendour and magnificence have the moment of purchase during the 9am to 11pm (Summer) and from over the Moldova river. 520 metres never been discussed. Three week and for a 90 minute period at 9:15 to 8:45pm (Winter). Departures long, the Prague’s most famous and courtyards, fortifications, ancient the week-ends. are every 10-15 minutes. most photographed location was walls, stunning gardens, state Budget Online bookings - Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Prague www.flashbooking.com

Flashbooking - Your free Prague city guide 5 cz; transport: Tram 22, 23; metro to Hradcanská) Tomb of the astronomer, Tycho Brahe just to the east of the square Old Town Square (Staromìstské in the superb Gothic Tyn Church Námìstí) (Chrám Matky Boží Před Týnem). The 12th-century Old Town The church is open only for the Square is the indisputable heart of religious functions: Mon- Fri at 4.30 Prague: the 14th-century religious pm; Sat 1pm; 11.30am and 9pm on reformer Jan Hus statue, horse- drawn carriages, tables spilled out from the restaurants, Christmas Markets, the Prague Meridian…all are steeped in centuries of history. apartments, churches, galleries, is the one located right in the middle almost a small town in its own right, and it is said to hold the remains of make this castle impossible to visit in St Wenceslas the. Erected for the a single day. Since 1918 it has been beloved wife Anna, the Belvedere the residence of the President of the was one of the buildings that Republic. Every half hour don’t miss Ferdinand I wanted to be made the guard change whilst at noon you following the Italian Renaissance get extras: the band plays! style. Now is an art gallery that holds various exhibitions every year, once Located within the castle’s grounds was Anna’s summer residence. stands stunning St. Vitus Cathedral (Prague 1; Admission castle: Kč220; (Katedrla sv Vta). Entering this free the grounds; opening hours: 9- Sundays. ( ph: +420 2223 18186). enormous cathedral from its golden 5 pm (Apr-Oct); 9-4pm (Nov-May); All of the wonderful surrounding Metro Staromestská; tram 17 or 18. door means walking onto 1000 years ph: +420 224 3733 68; www.hrad. palaces, churches and houses are of history. Renaissance pieces of of major historical interest. Beware Josefov (Jewish Quarter) art, modern neo-gothic columns and the pickpockets! Until the end of the 19th century, the chapels, mediaeval statues, frescos area north of the Old Town Square and icons, colourful gothic windows The 14th cent. Gothic Old Town constituted the Jewish Ghetto. make this cathedral unique and an Hall complex (Staromestská For centuries the 2 community of important site to visit. The cathedral Radnice) features a tower with Byzantine and western Jewish lived works began in 1344, but it was its Astronomical Clock added in together confined in the ghetto. They not completed until 1929, due to 15th century. It strikes hourly (9am- had to undergo the discriminatory the decline in Prague’s wealth and 9pm): the climb or lift up the tower laws and be victim of pogroms. status during this period. The finest is rewarded by stunning views. Thanks to the Edict of Tolerance of the 22 chapels of the Cathedral, Opening: 9am-6pm; Mon 11am- issued by Joseph II in 1784, they with gilded walls inlaid with 6pm; Admission: 50 Kc; reductions were allow to exercise their cult and hundreds of semi-precious stones, apply. the secularization of the education, Budget Online bookings - Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Prague www.flashbooking.com

Flashbooking - Your free Prague city guide 6 science and art were permitted. The opening hours: Mon-Fri and Sun Opening hours: 10 am- 6pm; closed Wenceslas Square and National Jewish town is called Josefov to this 9am-6pm (Apr-Oct); Mon-Fri and on Mon. Admission 140 Kc; free Museum day in his honour. From 1880s, in Sun 9am-4.30pm (Nov-Mar); Jewish entrance to the gardens. (Praha Don’t expect to find a typical square the name of slum-clearing, most of Museum sites admission: Kč490; 7, Trojskeho zamku 1; metro: as it is a long boulevard exposing the the quarter was razed to the ground Old-New Synagogue: Kč200) Holesovice; ph:+420 222 3276 77; best and worst of post-Communist and only a few synagogues, the www.citygallery-prague.cz) Prague – from the fashionable and cemetery and the Josefov Town Hall Veletrzni Palace were saved and give some flavour This stunning modernist palace built Sternberg Palace to the city. in 1929 is house to the National In 1796 Franz Joseph Sternberg At the Jewish Museum you can Gallery’s collection of Modern and founded a Society of art lovers which get a single ticket, that allows Contemporary Art since 1995. was hosted in this magnificent 18th- admission to the Jewish Town Hall Works by Klimt, Much, Picasso, century Palace.Aprecious collection, (Židovnická Radnice), the Klausen, Mirò and modern Czhec art are donated to the Government before the Maisel, the Pinkas Synagogue present there. the Second World War, gathers and the Spanish Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery (in use from the 15th century until 1787) and the expensive stores to the prostitutes and taxis controlled by organised crime rings. Some neo-Renaissance style and Art Deco buildings still remain and got well restored to house arcades (as the Lucerna, a jazz/rock concert hall, cinema, excellent café and much more…), ancient and modern European mega-stores, trendy shops and (Praha 7, Dukelskych hrdinu 47; ph: pieces of Art. Just a few names to cinemas. There you can find your +420 222 3214 59; www.ngprague. attract your attention: A. Durer, P. international newspaper. One of the Ceremonial Hall. A separate ticket cz; tram 5, 12, 17 to Veletrzni. Brueghel, Rubens, Rembrandt, El most celebrated buildings in Prague is required for the 13th-century Open 10 am- 6 pm; closed on Mon. Greco, Rodin, Klimt, Schiele, Munch, is the National Museum that stands Old-New Synagogue (Starovoná Admission: 50-300 Kc) Manet, Matisse and 3 impressive right on top of the square. Despite Synagoga), the oldest synagogue self portraits by Gauguin, Picasso his fame, its exhibits are not as in Europe City Gallery Prague and Rousseau are there. Don’t miss impressive: collections dedicated (Metro Staromìstská. Address: The 19th century Czech Art and it! (Hradcanske namesti 15; metro: to palaeontology, geology, zoology U Staré školy 1, Prague 1; Czech Sculpture of the municipal Hradcanska Maolostranska; www. and anthropology are mainly hosted www.jewishmuseum.cz; ticket collections are hosted in the ngprague.cz; ph +420 2051 4598: there. reservations ph: +420 22481 magnificent Troja’s Baroque Villa open: 10 am-6pm Tue- Sun; last (New Town; Metro Mùstek (bottom) 9456; e.mail: reservacni. for a total of 3000 paintings, guided tour at 5 pm) or Muzeum (top); Václavské, 68; centrum@jewishmuseum.cz; 1000 sculptures and 4000 prints. ph: +420 224 497 111; www.nm.cz/ Budget Online bookings - Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Prague www.flashbooking.com

Flashbooking - Your free Prague city guide 7 considered to be the most attractive » ITINERARIES north-east of the city. section of the Gardens open-air Two kilometres further, is the exhibitions. There are myriad half and full day trip site of the Nelahozeves, built in (Praha 7, Nadvorni 134; ph: +420 options around Praga. Here’s some Renaissance style and home to a 234 14 8111; open 9am-4pm; tips. Zbraslav Castle is situated Czech art gallery. tickets: 40Kc; www.botgarden.cz) 10 km south of Prague. Karlstejn Melnik is a pretty town immersed The Petrin Hill, is 318 metres tall Castle is located a further 20km in the country, in the centre of the and is the site of 8 parks which group south- west, which contains notable Bohemian wine region, at the point together to form the most extensive works of art. where the Moldava river meets green open space in Prague. It is Continuing in the same direction the Elba. The town is the site of easily reached by rack railway and for a further 15km and the visitor Saint Peter and Paul’s Church and is ideal for pleasant strolls and for arrives at Krivoklat Castle, a the Town hall. The Gothic castle admiring the view over the city. The Gothic-Roman construction, built dominates the town. It is possible to Tower of Petrin, which stands to the to the orders of King Venceslao I visit the old rooms and wine cellars, english; Opening hours: Daily north of the park, resembles the and which today houses a Czech- where, paying a supplement, it is 10am-6pm (May-Sep); daily 9am- Eiffel Tower and can be climbed by Gothic art museum. Konopiste possible to take part in one of the 5pm (Oct-Apr); closed first Tues means of its 299 steps. Castle stands 45km south-east of organised wine-tasting sessions. of the month; admission: Kč100; Prague. The castle is famous for its Beroun, a town to the south-west concessions available; free first Kampa Island is situated south of Prague, is the departure point Mon of month) of Mala Strana and is linked at for visiting the Koneprus Caves, If you wish to get into the green or its extreme northern point by which are located 6km south. you can’t miss having your daily the Charles Bridge. The most These 600 metre deep limestone jogging or still you feel ashamed picturesque island in Prague and caves are open every day from for last-evening Czech dinner and once the property of the Knights of April to September and house rich the couples of beers you got… then Saint John of Jerusalem: the houses rock formations, human bones, Letna Park is your spot! Take the here look out directly onto the water, a rhinoceros and a 15th century metro and get off at Hradcanska. mills and parks. Na Kampa Square forge. It’s a large park on the top of a hill, situated directly under the bridge is fabulous for outdoor sports: biking the ideal location to spend a relaxing / skating paths, playing fields and moment. » RESTAURANTS tennis courts, kids playground and collection of weapons and hunting Although in Prague you can find more. trophies. every kind of food from Thai to In an old suburb beyond the river Mexican or French, we will only Botanical Gardens Moldava, it is possible to visit report the Czech cuisine spots… as At present, open air exhibitions, the 16th century Troy Castle, we want to think local! The Vinarna, historical vineyard St. Claire surrounded by a large park, home for example, are a curious aspect and Japanese Garden are open to the city’s zoo. of Prague. These places have for for public, entry to the tropical The Veltrusy Castle, built in Rococo centuries, offered tasting of fine greenhouse Fata Morgana is off the and Imperial style at the beginning wine accompanied with excellent main entrance. Japanese Garden is of the 18th century, is located 30km Budget Online bookings - Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Prague www.flashbooking.com

Flashbooking - Your free Prague city guide 8 food. Some of the finest Vinarna are city! The Blue Rose serves refined teahouse. The vegetarian restaurant and venues can be bought from to be found in the medieval part of dishes in an old romantic brick cellar and teahouse Clear Head will serve TicketPro (www.ticketpro.cz or the city at Stare Mesto and in the setting…Enjoy! you healthy and delicious dishes www.ticketsbti.cz). If you wish to Baroque houses in Mala Strana. (Praha 1, Rytirska 16; ph +420 from 11.30am till midnight. (Lehka listen to life music you need to look The automats of Venceslao Square 224225873; www.umodreruze.cz; Hlava, Praha 1; Borsov, 2; metro: for ‘Music’ or ‘Jazz Clubs’, whilst are another interesting aspect of open 11.30am- 11.30 pm; av. prices: Narodni trida; ph: +420 222 220665; discos are also called ‘dance clubs’. Prague: these self service areas, 350-750 Kc) www.lehkahlave.cz; av. prices: 80- Opening hours: bars usually do not where guests eat standing up, offer A friendly crowded spot and 150 Kc; no smoking) close before 2/4am and clubs not quick snacks at reasonable prices unbelievable central is the budget The basement of the Příčný Rez earlier then 5/ 6am. Drinking age in To know: all restaurant prices in U Provaznice specialized in beers! (Cross-Cut) becomes a dance club the Czech Republic is 18 years and Prague usually include 22% VAT. (Praha1; Provaznicka, 3; Metro: most nights whilst the restaurant with drinks are inexpensive. So, take it However, where a service charge Mustek; ph: +420 224 232 528; a balcony area and large windows easy on the Absinth! has not been included, diners should open: 11am-midnight; av. Prices 75- is rich in atmosphere and warmth. Looking for jazz vibes finally sipping leave 10-15% of the bill. 333 Kc) Arty and cosy, the kitchen offers your Pilsner beer? Dark walls and modern paintings steaks, chicken roll stuffed with ham Very Czech! Try the central for Scandals restaurant, located in and cheese and a delicious breast Kamenny most. Fashionable Josefov, on a corner site, with high of duck. The service is excellent music bar, sport bar, Irish pub and ceilings and very nice view on the and we recommend the Sunday restaurant all in one… open till 4am lanes. Good and handy solution for brunch. Better reserve a table for they serve a very creative menu. Old Town and Jewish areas. the evenings; no credit cards are (Praha 1, Smetanovo nabr. 195; (Dlouhá 7, Prague 1 accepted. metro Starometska; ph +420 224 Ph: +420 224 818 320; (Prague 1; Příčná 3, at Reznická, 097100; www.kamennymost.cz; scandals@volny.cz; Price: Kč 400 ph: +420 222 233 283; open: 11.30 am-24; average price for a complete three-course meal Average price for a three-course 180-500 Kc per person for a full for one person) meal for one person: Kč225. Wine: menu) Desperately looking for veggies?? Kč159) For a no smoking dinner with candle Our best spot is located in a fairy- lights and some music, U Modre tale house, built in about 1410, on U Sadu (Praha 3, Skroupovo nam; ruze is the perfect budget place rich the shortest street in Prague, in » CITY NIGHT LIFE metro: Jiriho z Podebrad; ph: +420 of atmosphere in the heart of the old the place of a formerly well-known 2227270 72;open: 10 am-6 am; As usual, we suggest the local av prices: 60-300 Kc). It’s simply a weekly listings (in English) Prague Czech legend where you can drink Post (www.praguepost.cz), the till 4 am a fantastic beer and have Prague Pill (website: http://prague. food in a wonderful summer terrace tv/pill/) or the bi-weekly magazine till morning! Downtown (www.downtown.cz) or Houser – weekly magazine as best AGHArta Jazz Club is a beautiful informative tools for night events, arched medieval cellar that is used concerts and hot spots in Prague. to host fine bands on the Prague jazz Tickets for live performances circuit… Find it in Praha 1; Zelezna, Budget Online bookings - Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Prague www.flashbooking.com

Flashbooking - Your free Prague city guide 9 16 (metro: Staromestska; ph: +420 in central Europe, at the Karlove » SHOPPING AND elegant pedestrian zone, where it is 22221 1275; www.agharta.cz; open: Lázné you can enjoy music from possible to buy Bohemian crystal, 9pm-11.30 pm; concerts daily at 9 techno, retro, radio pop, hip-hop and MARKETS antiques, pieces of art and Cds of pm; Admission: 150 Kc) funk. Nice privè relaxing area too. classical music at a very low price. Located in Novotného Lávkawith Prague shops open earliest 8am to Works of Czech composers (like Jazz Boat Excellent jazz while A very popular Bar & Dance Club 10am and usually close at 5pm, or Dvorak, Smetana, Martinu, Janacek) floating on a boat on 2,50 hour (they also have an internet point) some at 8pm, whilst on Saturdays as well as folk music are good buys cruise on the Moldava… of course is the Lávka Club, by the Charles they are open from 10am-2pm. at any bookstore. But the best while having dinner in the restaurant. Bridge serving good food on a Many tourist shops and larger selections are at Bonton Megastore, There is one bar on the boat and wonderful riverside terrace during stores remain open all day including (Palác Koruna, Václavské námìstí you can get a drink there. The the summer. On cold winter nights, it Saturday and Sunday afternoons. 1, Prague 1) and at Bontonland/ meals are served á la carte at your is a good spot for a drink and a dance. Most shopping malls and arcades Supraphon (Jungmannova 20, table, whether inside or on the open (Prague 1, Old Town, Novotneho are located close to Wenceslas Prague 1; www.supraphon.cz) deck. Romantic and fun! (Open Lavka 1; metro: Staromestska (line Square, Na prikope & Narodni which draws on a wealth of stunning 8.30 pm- 11pm; credit card and A); Bar opens daily from 1pm-5 am; trida. Pretty much everything from Czech music in its archives. If you’re euros accepted; no smoking; Metro Club 10 pm-6am: admission 50Kc) clothes, electronics and music looking for a different shopping - we Staromestska; ph: +420 603551680; Latino homesick? La Habana stores to glass shops and antiques do not mention souvenirs shops of www.jazzboat.cz, Praha 1; Cechuv (Míšeòská, 12) and Mánes can be found there although you the city centre!- you should head most, Kotva Boat) (Masarykovo nábřeži, 250) both in won’t generally be able to find great down to backstreet shops of Mala Located in Malá Strana, U Malého Prague 1, are your clubs. Open Fri bargains. The best furnished large Strana and Old Town where it’s easy Glen is one of the oldest jazz bars and Sat. store is Kotva (Namesti Republiky, to find bargains and curious and in Prague serving good food and a If you feel like ‘Hip-Hop and R&B’ 8; Stare Mesto), whilst the Golden interesting things as the traditional comfortable, friendly atmosphere. N11 Club is the spot, where young Cross is the city’s most important Czech marionettes. Try the Obchod (Karmelitská 23, Prague 1) Czech’s on Friday and Saturday pod Lampou shop (U Luzickeho nights gather. A good alternative! Seminare 5, Prague 1) where (Narodni 11, New Town, Prague 1; there are plenty of them differing » CLUBS AND DISCOS Metro: Narodni trida (line B); Mustek in shapes, sizes and splendour. (lines A & B); admission 50 Kc; open For wooden toys try at Czech The Lucerna Music Bar hosts Mon- Sun 7pm-5am) Traditional Handicrafts (Karlova,12; popular Czech bands during the One of Prague’s oldest and most in front of the Clementinum, right week and is an 80’s/90’s themed well-known music bars and dance before Charles Bridge) or at Pottery nightclub at weekends with plenty clubs is La Fabrique. Its bar and Tupesy for ceramics (Havelska,9). of space to dance. (Vodickova 36, buzzing nightclub areas in the Away from the centre, Bazars New Town, Prague 1; website: www. downstairs cellar are very popular (glorified junk shops) occasionally musicbar.cz; Daily 7pm-6am; Enter among locals and tourists! turn up real finds. Of course you’ll Vodickova from Wenceslas Square. shopping centre. The roads which (Prague 1, Uhelny Trh 2, Old Town; need time to find out your bargain… You will see it there! make up the Golden Cross are the free entrance; metro: Mustek (lines but the rewards can be worthwhile! Featuring different music style for Vaclavske Namesti in Venceslao A & B); open: Wed-Thu 5pm-3am; If you are for antiques and artworks, each of the 4 floors and for this Square and Na Prikope, Ulice 28, Fri-Sat 5pm-4am) just be aware that they could be non- reason claimed to be the largest club Rijna and Narodni Trida. This is an exportable, especially if made before Budget Online bookings - Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Prague www.flashbooking.com

Flashbooking - Your free Prague city guide 10 1920... Some markets sell just fruit produce). Don’t forget that Pragues’ and colourful Easter Markets. (Jan- International Jazz Festival attracts and veggies, others target tourists X-mas Markets, held throughout Mar/Apr) people and artists from all over the and sell handcrafts and their hours December, are excellent for gifts Nights of the Witches: head to world (October). generally correspond to standard and offer fabulous scenery, although Kampa Island for all-night bonfires! The festival celebrating the the tourists crowd! (April) proclamation of the Czech Republic Prague Marathon: 26 mile race takes place at the castle and the (May) Staromestske Namesti. ( Oct. 28th) » INTERNET POINTS The Khamoro Festival of Roma In northern and western Europe (gypsy) culture. Music, films, countries, Father X-Mas is With an average of 60Kc/ hour we theatre, dance, art are part of the represented by St. Nicholas that list some Internet points divided per main events (www.khamoro.cz). on the 5th of December gives out 3 main Prague’s areas. (Late May) treats to good children. Located in Prague 1: Call Point The most important is the Prague Don’t miss the Prague Christmas (Vodièkova, 20); Cybeteria Spring, held between 12th May markets, festival of carols and (Stepanska, 18); Platyz (Narodni, and the 12th of June, with dances, customs, concerts, craft stalls and 37); Cocoloco (Bilkova, 12); shopping hours.. The biggest one is concerts and theatre plays in the various other venues in the Old Internetcafe Prague (Narodni, 25 or the Holesovice, (Mon-Fri 6am-5pm) park (www.festival.cz); but there Town Square. Liliova, 18); Krakatit (Jungmannova, where you are able to find anything is also the Prague Autumn (www. St Sylvester’s Eve, 31 Dec: fireworks 14); Roxy (Dlouha, 33); Blue mail from chicken, fresh fish and fabrics, pragueautumn.cz) held in mid-Sep and fun around Václavské námìstí (Konviktska, 8); Cafè Net (Havelska, to electronic devices and old cars. with many different events. and the Old Town Square. 27); Inetpoint ( Jungmannova, 32). The most renomated is Havelsky The Jazz on the island of Slovansky In Prague 2: Spinka (Dlazdena, Trh (Havel’s Market): a very popular market, located south of the Old 4); U Rybicek (Gorazdova, 17); » USEFUL NUMBERS Netwave & Klub Azyl (Na Bojisti, 8); Town Hall, and considered to be V Siti (Jana Masaryka, 46); Grial Cz Language: Czech among the best markets for leather (Vratislavova, 12/28). Area Code: +420 (CZK); 02 goods, wooden toys, crafts, hand In Prague 3: Olsanka (Taboritska, (Prague) embroidery as well as for seasonal 23); Planeta (Vinohradska, 102). Currency: Czech Koruna. The Czech home-grown fruits, vegetables Republic expects to join the Euro in and flowers. Also for X-mas is 2010 which is currently accepted worthwhile. (stalls in Staromìstské in some hotels and restaurants námìstí). Offering some seasonal » FESTIVALS & and certain international shops. fruits & veggies, Praz Trznice (Pankrac Market) is also considered EVENTS However, we recommend holding Czech Crowns. Cash points (ATM’s) the Prague’s most famous flea Like many cities steeped in history, spread throughout the city. market held every Saturday and (June). Prague too offers a rich calendar of Sunday from 12.30 (metro station The Theatre festival on the island events. Main tourist information offices: Pankrac). Other small markets can of Strelecky and the Modern Dance >Old Town Hall, Prague 1 be found on the Charles Bridge and festival in the Smetana Theatre and Various venues during Lent: Ball Staromestska Radnice at metro station Karlovo nam. and the Magic Lantern (July). (Ples) Season, including the nice Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat- Hradcanska (mostly selling fresh First edition in 1977, the Prague Budget Online bookings - Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Prague www.flashbooking.com

Flashbooking - Your free Prague city guide 11 Sun 9am-6pm Medical emergencies 24/7 tourist 6pm Nov-Mar: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat- services 24 hour on-call emergency service Sun 9am-5pm First aid 141 23 (extra charge) www.prague-info.cz; ph: 12444 Pharmacy first aid 141 24 Ph: +420 224 228 994; www. Dental first aid 141 22 edcdental.cz >Main Train Station Prague 2 Wilsonova 8, New Town Prague Health Centre Embassies / Consulates Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat- -Vodickova 28, Prague 1; Ph:+420 USA: +420 257 530 663 Sun 9am-6pm; 603 433 833/ 603 481 361 UK: +420 257 402 111 Nov- Mar: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat- -Sokolska 27, Prague 2; ph: +420 Canada: +420 272 101 800 Sun 9am-5pm 224 266 150 Australia: +420 296 578 350 -Konevova 205, Prague 3; ph: +420 South Africa: +420 267 311 114 Central Post Office: 284 862 149 Ireland: +420 257 530 061 Jindrišská 14 (just off Wencesclas Germany: +420 257 113 111 Square) Prague 1 Pharmacy: 24/7 tourist services Spain: +420 224 311 222 Open daily 7am-11pm; ph. +420 Palackeho 5, Prague 1; ph: +420 Italy: +420 233 080 111 221 131 111 224 946 982 New Zealand: +420 222 514 672 Belgicka 37, Prague 2; ph: +420 France: +420 251 171 711 Emergency telephone numbers 222 519 731 General emergency number 112 Stefanikova 6, Prague 5; ph: +420 Ora non vi resta altro che prenotare Fire 150 257 320 918 il vostro alloggio con Ambulance 155 www.flashbooking.com Municipal police 156 Dental: 24/7 tourist services Police 158 Wenceslas Square 33, Prague 1 Lo staff di Flashbooking Mon-Fri 8am11pm; Sat-Sun 9am- vi augura buon viaggio! Flashbooking is a hostels and budget hotels booker that gives all independent travellers the unique opportunity to book their bed-nights online and worldwide with an immediate confirmed reservation. © Trenet srl Come visit: www.flashboking.com and get: newsletter, travel guides, useful links, info on social project we sustain, events and more. Budget Online bookings - Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Prague www.flashbooking.com

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