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 Useful address in the centre of Prague |
Vaclavske namesti 56 (near Muzeum Metro Station) Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2421 5397 |
Located on the left-hand side of Wenceslas Square, the office provides foreign exchange, insurance, theatre, travel and tour information and tickets, advice and help on accommodation, and will also (with prior arrangement) provide a Poste Retente service. It may be that some services operate from another premises at Hybernska 38, 11000 Praha 1. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Boat rental on the Moldau |
Slovanky Island Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Next to the National Theatre on Slovanky Island, boats can be rented for navigating the Moldau River. You have a choice of either a paddle boat or a row boat for half an hour or more. Since the river is dammed for various reasons, the current around the island is not strong and is therefore easy to navigate. The rental rates are reasonable. This is an easy way to escape from "power sighsteeing" for a while. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Czech travel agency |
Na príkope 18 Prague, Czech Republic 111 35 Czech Republic +420 221 447 242 http://www.cedok.com |
Formerly the Czech State Travel Bureau but now a private company, this agency offers help and advice as well as a booking service for accommodation and travel, not only in Prague but for the whole of the Czech Republic. There are also plenty of maps and guides available here. The agency, founded in 1920, is one of the oldest and largest tour operators in the Czech Republic. With rooms in over 100 hotels in the Czech Republic and Eastern Europe, Cedok provides services for nearly 500,000 clients a year, and has 50 coaches of its own fleet. Other services include accommodation, sightseeing tours, coach tours, meetings, spa packages, tickets, transfers, and evening programs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Central Fitness Center with Ricochet |
Národní trída 25/961 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 (0)2 2108 5544 http://www.palacmetro.cz/ |
Nestled in a large two-level cellar this fitness center offers good facilities, especially for those working or studying in the center and wanting to dip in for quick workout before, during or after the main activity of the day. The space also features ricochet which is a combination raquetball-squash sport played with a duller ball and lower ceilings. Massage and sunbeds are also on offer. Prices lower during the middle of the day and permanent passes are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Vibrant street market |
Havelska Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 217 1444 |
In the heart of the Old Town, around 100 meters from Old Town Square, stands the Havelska Street Market. Here, traders sell art, fruit, vegetables, jewellry, toys and anything else small enough to pack on to their open-air wooden stands. On either side of the street are shops that sell virtually everything else, including a herbal store that sells herbs and teas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Site of notorious wartime atrocity |
Cervna 10 Prague 27354 Czech Republic +420 3 1225 3063 http://www.lidice-memorial.cz |
Towns all over the world are called Lidice, after this tiny village just outside Prague because of its tragic history. On May 27 1942, Czech partisans assassinated Reinhard Heydrich, a top Nazi who ruled the Protectorate. He was also instrumental in the Final Solution, the plan to exterminate Europe's Jewish population. Based on unproven links between Lidice and one of the assassins, Hitler had the village razed to the ground on June 10. Gestapo troops shot 196 adult men that day. All the women and all but a few children were sent to concentration camps. A short film in Czech retells the story. There are memorial plaques to the inhabitants and documentary displays about the German action and the resulting international outrage. The memorial stands in a park on the site of the village. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hall of mirrors |
Újezd Prague 15000 Czech Republic +420 2 5731 5212 http://www.pis.cz/en/prague/mo... |
The Mirror Maze is in Petrin Park, near the Petrin Observation Tower. It resembles a medieval castle and has a hall of mirrors inside, to the confusion and delight of children and parents alike. The building also houses a large, realistic painting of the Czechs and Swedes battling for control of Charles Bridge in the mid 1600s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Family heirlooms |
Next to the Moldau River 25 km from Prague Prague 27751 Czech Republic +420 315 709 121 http://www.lobkowicz.org/php/g... |
A private collection of the Lobkowiczes' fine art and musical memorabilia is housed in one of the family's many castles, 25km north of Prague. It is not to be confused with the gallery of another branch of the family in the town of Melnik. This is one of the best Old Master collections in the country, featuring the elder Brueghel, Rubens, Cranach the Elder, Velazquez, Canaletto, etc. It can be viewed only with a guide. Also on display is fine furniture, silver, porcelain, family portraits and the like. The family were great patrons of music and of Beethoven in particular. Autographed manuscripts and other memorabilia of Beethoven, W.A. Mozart, Handel and others can also be seen here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Children's playground |
Újezd Corner of Stefanikova and Holeckove Prague 15000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
This is a new playground for children aged up to around 8 years. It is situated in Petrin Park, where Stefanikova meets Holeckove. The play equipment is new and imaginative and the area itself is spacious. There are also plenty of benches dotted around for parents. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large recreational facility |
Podolská 74 Prague 12800 Czech Republic +420 2 4143 3952 http://www.pspodoli.cz/ |
A fitness cum recreational landmark for Prague, this space looks and feels like one of the few places about town which has not changed much over the past decade but manages to offer good facilites for keeping fit. The large complex was built in a mid-century functionalist style and features large indoor and outdoor swimming pools, attracting an all-ages crowd all year round. The outdoor pool is flanked by a good weights room, with a space for sunbeds and massage, fitness shops and a huge lawn for taking in the rays during the warmer months. Swimming competitions are held in the space during the warmer months. The inside space includes large changing rooms, an Olympic size pool and a restaurant. Prices are determined by the amount of time spent at the facility and are competitive with other fitness centers around town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multilingual city tours |
Klimentska 52/1746 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2231 4655 / +420 2 2231 4661 http://www.pstours.cz/ |
The main office is on Klimentska, on the right-hand side of Revolucni leading from Namesti Republiky to the river. A mobile office and vehicles are situated opposite Municipal House. Hotel pickups can be organised by prior arrangement, usually a day in advance. All coaches are air-conditioned, there is a multilingual translation service, and special fares are offered for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prague up close and personal |
Office: Jakubská 4 Prague 11001 Czech Republic +420 2 2232 2309 / +420 608 33 9099 (Mobile) http://www.praguewalks.com/ |
Prague Walks is the practical way to see this historic city. With knowledgeable tour guides at your service, take a journey through history that allows you to see the actual places that changed Czechoslovakia and the world. Prague, survivor of two world wars, three revolutions, and the fall of Communism, has been a ray of hope and freedom for the world. Visit the Jewish Quarter and tread the roads of Franz Kafka, artist of paranoia. Other sights include Old Town Square, Lennon's Wall, Charles Bridge, and the Czech Parliament. Prague Walks is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings the city and its rich history to life. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful setting |
U Trojskeho zamku 3/120 Prague 17100 Czech Republic +420 2 9611 2111 / +420 2 9611 2230 http://www.zoopraha.cz |
Built against and on top of a rocky precipice, Prague Zoo features more than 10km of walks among the animals, rare plants and tree species. It is possible to take a chair lift up the cliff. The animal enclosures are often large and very similar to the native habitats. There is a children's corner as well as a baby changing centre available. The sylvan setting of the zoo is enhanced by lovely views of much of Prague from the upper areas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Leading tour company |
Na Príkope 23 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2494 6922 http://www.premiant.cz/ |
In addition to the main Wenceslas Square office, there is a mobile office on Na Prikope (on the left hand side coming from the bottom of Wenceslas Square) from where the tour buses depart. Free pickups can be arranged from central hotels (usually at a day's notice), all coaches are air-conditioned and there is a guide on each one - unless otherwise stated (check prior to booking). Tours are conducted in and around Prague and to places of interest outside the city, with lunch and admission prices included (again, please check). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great views over the city |
Spartakiad Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Within a short walk of the Strahov Monastery, lies the Spartakiad stadium where the Communists used to hold their huge youth displays featuring gymnastics and marching. Reputed at one time to have been the largest stadium in the world holding some 250,000 people, it is now best know for the large outdoor concerts, such as The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd performing there. Overgrown and rutted, it is also used as a location for agricultural trade fairs and exhibitions. Nearby is the Stadion Evzena Rosickeho, which used to be the national soccer stadium and across the road is a small athletics track where many of the leading Czech athletes train today. Try one of several bars in the complex, where the walls are covered with photographs and souvenirs of great players and matches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic fitness center |
Na Porící 12 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2487 5811 / +420 2 2487 2128 (YMCA) http://www.praha.ymca.cz/ |
After sampling the thick gravies that Czech cuisine is famous for, it may be a good idea to head over to the centrally located YMCA fitness center. This well known organization offers many of the same services one can expect from any other YMCA around the world, including a weightlifting facility, swimming pool, sauna, massage and hair salon. For those who workout during regular business hours, child care is available. Normally, the facilities aren't crowded but it is best to avoid exercising in the evening. To cater to those who do not speak Czech, there usually is one English-speaking staff member on duty. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Squash fun! |
Kvetnového vítezství 79 Háje Prague 14900 Czech Republic +420 2 7294 0089 http://www.squashpoint.cz/ |
For those serious about their squash, the ride to the end of the metro line is worth the time for the six well-maintained courts found at this facility. The space caters to both expert-level players and beginners, offering the opportunity to borrow equipment for those not owning their own. Top-brand equipment from rackets to sportswear is also for sale in the shop and prospective racket buyers are welcome to test any model before purchasing. In addition to squash, courts are available for the fairly new, hardwood court game of ricochet which is a cross between raquetball and squash. The large facility also offers a fully equipped weights room, aerobics, massage, tanning beds, sauna and bar. Prices are lower during the middle of the day and permanent passes are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Prague's Largest City Park |
Troja Prague 17100 Czech Republic +420 242 441 593 http://www.stromovka.cz/ |
Once the royal hunting grounds of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II (1552-1612), Stromovka is now the largest park in Prague. A green oasis on the edge of the city, Stromovka houses an eclectic collection of trees and flowers among the park's numerous ponds and open fields. Throughout the week, Stromovka is a popular venue for picnics, biking, and skating. During the summer, Stromovka is a particularly fashionable destination on account of the numerous music festivals held here. For information on seasonal events, visit their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Place of remembrance |
Principova alej 304 Prague 41155 Czech Republic +420 416 78 2225 / 420 416 78 2442 http://www.pruvodce.com/terezi... |
The Terezin memorial, located at a one-hour drive north of Prague, is split into two parts—a museum and an exhibition space. The museum is in the town of Terezin, about 15 minutes' walk from the Small Fortress, or prison. The museum details the sufferings and the cultural activities of the 140,000 Jews who were deported here between 1941 and 1945. Nearby one of the barracks and other structures where Jews lived and worked has been converted into an exhibition space. Most visitors head for the 18th-century Small Fortress, which the Nazis utilized as a prison for Jews and non-Jews alike. Earlier in the century, Gavrilo Princip, the assassin of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, was incarcerated here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A small and friendly climbing wall |
Tynska 17 Prague 10100 Czech Republic +420 2 2482 6039 http://www.ultraant.com/index1... |
The smallest and friendliest of the three climbing walls in Prague. Located a stone's throw from the Tyn Church, it's also the most accessible. Three sides of a small gymnasium (not much bigger than a basketball court) are filled with overhangs which look imposing, but many of the holds when tried are enormous. That said, it's not really a place for beginners; only one wall is not inclined beyond the vertical. Walls hit the ceiling at fifteen metres and it is possible to climb with ropes or solo. Bolts with 'In Situ' extenders abound as do half-metre-thick crash mats. When five parties are climbing with ropes, little room is left for anything but soloing. Review © 2007, Wcities |