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The best mid-range hotels
Hotel Cloister Inn (Konviktska 14, Praha 1; tel. 224-211-020): This freshly restored hotel in a former convent offers a comfortable room at a fair price in Old Town near Jan Hus's 15th-century Bethlehem Chapel. Pension Vetrnik (U Vetrniku... Continue reading »
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The best museums
Sternberk Palace (Hradcanske nam. 15, Praha 1; tel. 233-090-570): A permanent exhibition, "European Art from the Classical Era to the Close of the Baroque," has been installed at this newly restored baroque palace adjacent to the main gate of... Continue reading »
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The best offbeat travel experiences
Jumping into "4-D" at Orlik: After exploring Orlik Castle, south of Prague, and taking a relaxing stroll through the gardens, you can jump into the fourth dimension, in a variation of bungee jumping. It's quite a pick-me-up. Walking Throug... Continue reading »
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The best romantic getaways
Cesky Krumlov: If you have time for only one excursion from Prague, make it Cesky Krumlov. This living gallery of Renaissance-era buildings housing many galleries, shops, and restaurants is 167km (104 miles) south of Prague. Above it towers t... Continue reading »
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The best travel experiences
Strolling Across Charles Bridge at Dawn or Dusk: The silhouettes of the statues lining the 600-year-old crown jewel of Czech heritage hover like ghosts in the still of the sunrise skyline. Early in the morning you can stroll across the bridge... Continue reading »
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The best activities for families
Riding a Faster Boat Down the Vltava: For those not willing to test their navigational skills or rowing strength in their own boat, large tour boats offer similar floating views, many with meals. Be sure to check the direction of your voyage... Continue reading »
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Best free things to do
Having a Cup and a Debate at the Kavarna Slavia: (Narodni at Smetanovo nabrezi, Praha 1; tel. 224-218-493). The reincarnation of Prague's favorite dissident cafe -- reopened in the late 1990s -- retains its former Art Deco glory. The cloak-an... Continue reading »
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The best neighborhoods
Losing Your Way in Old Town: Every week a new cafe or gallery seems to pop up along the narrow winding streets of Stare Mesto (Old Town). Prague is best discovered by those who easily get lost on foot, and Old Town's impossible-to-navigate st... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
He we will help you plan your trip to Prague and the Czech Republic. To get the most out of your stay, find out what events will take place during your visit. A Warning About Walking Unless you're in great shape or are a devoted walker, y... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
Information Offices E-Travel, a private Prague-based firm, has developed a fantastic set of websites, including www.travel.cz for general Czech tourist and accommodations information and www.apartments.cz for booking private apartments onlin... Continue reading »
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When to go
Spring in the Czech Republic can occasionally bring glorious days, but is best known for gray, windy stints with rain. The city and the countryside explode with green around the first of May, so if you're depressed by stark contrasts and cold... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
The best way to stay on top of the schedule, which is expected to be revised throughout the year, is to tap into the Prague Information Service (PIS) website at www.pis.cz or www.prague-info.cz, where all events are updated in English and Cze... Continue reading »
Prague Travel Experiences
Popular Prague Hotels
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Riverside Prague
- Acc-Nifos METAMORPHIS hotel
- K+K Central
- Minotel Seven Days
- Golden Tulip Hotel Maximillian
- Eurostars David
- Maximilian
- Art Deco Imperial
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