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 Fancy a Ramishvili masterpiece? |
Liliova 5 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 777 08 2645 / +420 777 31 5326 (Mobile) http://www.inmodern.com/ |
Located in the heart of Prague, this art gallery has a huge collection by leading artists from Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Ukraine, and specialises in East European Art. Expect tons of watercolour, encaustic, charcoal, oil, mixed media and other works from names, such as Mikora, Kavshbaya and Gepp. The gallery also hosts exhibitions, events and auctions from time to time, which include the works of upcoming artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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 |
 Prague's number one attraction |
Malá Strana Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2422 0569 |
Take in a busker's tune or simply enjoy stunning views of the castle above and river below. Linking the Lesser Side with the Old Town, the pedestrian bridge's foundation stone was laid in 1357 on July 9th at 5:31am (note the sequence: 1357 9 7 531); it was believed that a sequence of odd numbers would secure successful construction. Between 1683 and 1928, 30 statues of saints were placed along the bridge. At statue 16, there is a plaque, which visitors can rub to give them good luck and ensure their return to Prague. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The writer's birthplace |
Namesti Franze Kafky 3 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2422 7452 (Franz Kafka Society) http://www.franzkafka-soc.cz |
Prague's most famous citizen was born here in 1883. Kafka's short life was almost entirely spent in the Old Town, and his novels and stories - although never referring to the city by name - are steeped in its atmosphere. The exhibition consists of texts and photographs based on the author's life. A small gift shop specializes in Kafka-related memorabilia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A peaceful area in Prague |
Next to Charles Bridge Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist information) |
Separated from the left bank, just to the left of Charles Bridge by a narrow stream called Certovka (Devil's Brook), is Kampa, a little island on the Vltava River. Washerwomen would gather here to wash their laundry using the water from several flour mill wheels which still worked until the mid 1930's. One of the best places to spend a lazy summer day, this attracts a wide range of visitors from elderly, morning dog-walkers to dread-locked frisbee throwers to romantics relaxing on the spacious lawn. There are a number of bars and restaurants in this small area for a quiet reflective time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Formerly the oyal vineyards |
Valdštejnské námestí 3 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
This is the ideal place to pass a lazy summer afternoon, with romantic views of the red-tiled houses of the Lesser Side (Mala Strana) below and the Vltava River in the distance. These terrace-like gardens were originally the Royal vineyards and were created by I J Palliardy in the early 18th century. Extensive reconstruction took place in the latter half of the 20th century but the gardens have now been re-opened to the public. They are accessible either from the castle above or from a new entrance on Valdstejnska street below. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Panoramic views of Prague |
Letenské Sady Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Located on the Letna parkland overlooking the Vltava River and city center, this structure was erected to replace the Stalin Monument - which at the time was the largest in the world. The Stalin monument was built in the early 1950's and unveiled on 1st May 1955 as a "lasting" tribute to the deceased Communist leader. However, Nikita Kruschev soon denounced Stalin and, under his instructions, the monument was blown up in 1962 leaving only the huge concrete base. Now used as a picnic area, it can be reached by walking across the Stefaniku Bridge from the main city. Just underneath the structure are the nuclear bunkers, built to protect the Communist elite but which are now used as a meeting place for the young people of Prague. A short walk away is the Hanavsky Pavilion which was built in 1891 and which now serves as a restaurant/café. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Trains, planes and automobiles |
Kostelni 42 Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 2 2039 1111 http://www.ntm.cz/ |
This museum is a cavernous hall filled with gleaming old planes and cars. The private railway carriage of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand can be found on the main floor. The balconies are stuffed with motorcycles and bicycles. Nearby there is also a realistic reconstruction coal mine (tours with English-speaking guides are available), a great selection of cameras and a fascinating exhibtion on timekeeping technology throughout the ages. Admission is Kc70 for adults; Kc30 for students and children up to 18 years. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large Prague cemetery |
Vinohradska Prague 13000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist information) |
It is estimated that over a million people are buried here although the actual number of graves is far less. It was originally created for the victims of the 1680 plague and, whilst many well-known people are laid to rest here, perhaps the most famous is Jan Palach the young Czech student who set himself alight in protest at the Soviet occupation in 1969. However, because the grave became the focal point for the dissident movement, the secret police removed his remains in 1973 and, it is thought the actual body lies in his hometown of Vsetaty, although his headstone remains here. There are maps available indicating various plots. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gardens overlooking the city |
Újezd Prague 15000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Ride a cable car from street level to the top. Once up there, the Petrin Observation Tower, built in 1891 and modelled on the Eiffel Tower, affords a magnificient view. There is also an observatory and two formal gardens. At street level is a rose garden planted around a children's maze. Through a gate in the ancient wall (the Hunger Wall) lies a lush, quiet garden with a small waterfall and pond with many varieties of flowers. This is possibly one of the most idyllic spots in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Panoramic view of Prague |
Mala Strana Prague 15000 Czech Republic +420 (0)2 171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Opposite the castle above the Vltava River stands Petrin Hill which features a replica of Paris's Eiffel Tower. Built in 1891 in honor of the Land Jubilee Exhibition, the tower is 63 meters high with 299 steps. It is open to the public and offers a panoramic view of Prague. Surrounding the tower are gardens and several small churches including a wooden one, the logs for which were brought in from the Ukraine in 1929. There is also the Mirror Maze, a series of convex and concave mirrors built for the exhibition of 1891. To get to the tower from Prague itself, there is a funicular railway running every 15 minutes from near Ujezd, just across the river from the National Theatre (metro tickets are valid on this railway). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Historic building overlooking the city |
Ke Hradu Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
The castle was originally the seat of Czech royalty and nobility but is now the residence and offices of the Czech President. However, President Masaryk updated and modernized the buildings in the 1920s. Lined on three sides by palaces (with the fourth by its main gate), there are a number of galleries and gardens to visit as well as the Military Museum. The Changing of the Guard takes place every hour on the hour; at noon expect an elaborate ceremony. The galleries and museum are closed on Mondays. 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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Enjoy the splendor of baroque |
Malostranské Námestí Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information) |
The most magnificent baroque building in Prague, its construction was finished in 1756, and features a dominant cupola and bell tower, as well as one of the largest paintings in Europe depicting St Nicholas in various guises which you'll find in the nave. On one of his visits to Prague, W. A. Mozart played the organ at the church and there are now frequent lunchtime and eventide recitals of his music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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12th century building |
Strahovske nadvori 1/132 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2051 6671 http://www.strahovskyklaster.c... |
Famous for its libraries, Strahov houses a collection of frescoes, especially on its ceilings. Closed after the Communists took power, it reopened in 1989. Reconstructed during the 1990s, its Baroque appearance dates from the second half of the 17th century. The monastery was founded in 1140 by the Premonstratensian Order and escaped the dissolution of monasteries in 1783 by Joseph I by virtue of having one of the best libraries in the Czech lands. The monastery lies in a quiet courtyard, which is worth the short, pleasant walk. 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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Seat of Czech nobility |
V Pevnosti 159/5b Prague 12800 Czech Republic +420 2 4141 0348 / +420 2 4141 0247 http://www.praha-vysehrad.cz/f... |
This fortress was established in the mid-10th century and was the oldest seat of the Czech nobility. Charles IV built a system of walls linking Vysehrad with Nove Mesto but over the years, most of these were gradually destroyed. Upon arriving at Vysehrad, visitors can stroll around the ramparts enjoying excellent views of the Vltava River. Visit the Gothic Church of St Peter and Paul, the Romanesque Rotunda, the underground casemates, the small museum, and the Vysehrad Cemetery, where both Smetana and Dvorak are buried. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The heart of Prague |
Václavské námestí 68 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 (0)2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Prague's main thoroughfare is more of a sloping boulevard than a square, with a central concourse flanked by two roadways. The hub of cultural, social and business activity with its many shops, hotels, bars and restaurants, it is busy both day and night. The square has long been the center of protest—from a large outdoor mass demonstration in 1848 to the declaration of the first Republic in 1918, not forgetting the anti-communist protests of 1968 and the Velvet Revolution gatherings of 1989. It came into being in 1348 as part of the New Town and was originally used (and known) as the Horse Market until 1848 when it was finally given its present name. The square is dominated by the National Museum at the top end, just below which is the Wenceslas Monument. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Overlooking the city |
Zizkov Prague, Prague 13000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
This huge edifice (built between 1929 and 1932 to commemorate the victory of General Jan Zizka and the Hussites in 1420 over the papal forces) stretches awkwardly along a long, narrow hill in Zizkov. The large statue of General Zizka fronting the building was erected in 1950. The monument became a symbol of the independent republic although it was used by the Nazis as an arsenal and later by the Communists as a mausoleum where the three Communist presidents are buried. It is also the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where wreath-laying ceremonies take place. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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