Guidebook for Prague
Food Scene
A wonderful place to get different kinds of bread or gluten-free apple strudel for your breakfast
Bakery in Karmelitská - cafe - patisserie
376/20 KarmelitskáA wonderful place to get different kinds of bread or gluten-free apple strudel for your breakfast
You must taste the Czech specialties of this "patisserie" (orechové rohlicky, svatební kolácky, jablkové rezy, etc.) You can also sit down and enjoy these while you have a cup of coffee. Very home-like atmosphere.
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Cukrárna U knoflíčků
412 ÚjezdYou must taste the Czech specialties of this "patisserie" (orechové rohlicky, svatební kolácky, jablkové rezy, etc.) You can also sit down and enjoy these while you have a cup of coffee. Very home-like atmosphere.
Welcome to my "cantine." This is a vegan (unfortunately not organic) restaurant that features a very affordable daily menu of home-style cooking. You can also take your food home or eat it outside on the grass or on the bench if weather permits (serves lunch).
Green Spirit Bistro & Cafe
Welcome to my "cantine." This is a vegan (unfortunately not organic) restaurant that features a very affordable daily menu of home-style cooking. You can also take your food home or eat it outside on the grass or on the bench if weather permits (serves lunch).
For those looking for a distinctively refined First-Republic Prague atmosphere. With a Neo-Renaissance ceiling dating back to the late 19th century, this café boasts a true First Czechoslovakian Republic atmosphere. You'll also find that the menu is truly evocative of these bygone years with wonderful Schnitzels and succulent Sachertorte.
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Café Savoy
5 VítěznáFor those looking for a distinctively refined First-Republic Prague atmosphere. With a Neo-Renaissance ceiling dating back to the late 19th century, this café boasts a true First Czechoslovakian Republic atmosphere. You'll also find that the menu is truly evocative of these bygone years with wonderful Schnitzels and succulent Sachertorte.
For people enamored with great pilsner. Arguably the best beer in the world, served by people who know how to do it in the best possible way. A fantastic and typical Czech Pub atmosphere, renowned for its world-class beer and simple Czech cooking. Oddly enough, extremely popular with both locals and tourists. Crowded but completely worth it.
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Lokál U Bílé kuželky
12 MíšeňskáFor people enamored with great pilsner. Arguably the best beer in the world, served by people who know how to do it in the best possible way. A fantastic and typical Czech Pub atmosphere, renowned for its world-class beer and simple Czech cooking. Oddly enough, extremely popular with both locals and tourists. Crowded but completely worth it.
Google tells you this: "Mirrored dining room for Czech or international dishes with live piano music each evening."
The real story: Café Slavia opened in 1884 and has always been associated with Prague's dissident community, especially between 1948 and 1989. Patrons included Vaclav Havel, poet Jiří Kolář, and a number of other famous writers, artists and intellectuals including my dad, the illustrator and painter, Vladimír Fuka. A unique old-world charm and atmosphere, perfect for tea time, located across Legií Bridge at the corner of Smetana embankment and Národní.
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Cafe Slavia
1012 /2 Smetanovo nábř.Google tells you this: "Mirrored dining room for Czech or international dishes with live piano music each evening."
The real story: Café Slavia opened in 1884 and has always been associated with Prague's dissident community, especially between 1948 and 1989. Patrons included Vaclav Havel, poet Jiří Kolář, and a number of other famous writers, artists and intellectuals including my dad, the illustrator and painter, Vladimír Fuka. A unique old-world charm and atmosphere, perfect for tea time, located across Legií Bridge at the corner of Smetana embankment and Národní.
Great Pilsner Urquell and good food to accompany the beer.
It has a very pleasant atmosphere and it is non-smoking! In Prague is is still permitted to smoke in restaurants, but do not worry, it is quickly changing. Starting the end of May 2017, you will be able to enjoy any café or restaurant in Prague without the unpleasant smell of cigarette smoke.
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Malostranska Beseda
35 Malostranské nám.Great Pilsner Urquell and good food to accompany the beer.
It has a very pleasant atmosphere and it is non-smoking! In Prague is is still permitted to smoke in restaurants, but do not worry, it is quickly changing. Starting the end of May 2017, you will be able to enjoy any café or restaurant in Prague without the unpleasant smell of cigarette smoke.
Prague's best Farmers Market! It's a perfect place to buy delicious local foods, meet friends and hang out. Enjoy the selection of artisan game meat sausages, smoked Czech cheeses, and fresh beer. Real organic vegetables, fruits, fantastic beverages, homemade cakes with great coffee, and live music. Everything's there! Saturdays only, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Farmářské trhy na Kulaťáku
Vítězné náměstíPrague's best Farmers Market! It's a perfect place to buy delicious local foods, meet friends and hang out. Enjoy the selection of artisan game meat sausages, smoked Czech cheeses, and fresh beer. Real organic vegetables, fruits, fantastic beverages, homemade cakes with great coffee, and live music. Everything's there! Saturdays only, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For meat lovers. One of the best Deli's in Prague. Small, super busy and crowded, but the staff is always super friendly and you always end up getting a place to sit. They also offer a serve yourself beer on tap!
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Naše maso
727/39 DlouháFor meat lovers. One of the best Deli's in Prague. Small, super busy and crowded, but the staff is always super friendly and you always end up getting a place to sit. They also offer a serve yourself beer on tap!
This restaurant used to be my mom's favorite hang out.
It serves Czech cuisine at its best. We especially like the traditional Svícková and a Duck with dumplings and Czech sauerkraut. In season, you can also enjoy wild game dishes.
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Konirna
292 Maltézské náměstíThis restaurant used to be my mom's favorite hang out.
It serves Czech cuisine at its best. We especially like the traditional Svícková and a Duck with dumplings and Czech sauerkraut. In season, you can also enjoy wild game dishes.
If the Czech food does not satisfy your tastebuds, try Noi, my favorite Thai cuisine, just around the corner from the apartment. You can also call and order a takeout (see the menu on their website). You'll be able to enjoy it at home or as a picnic in Petrinské Sady. Sometimes it gets really busy in the evenings, so don't forget to reserve your table.
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NOI
409 ÚjezdIf the Czech food does not satisfy your tastebuds, try Noi, my favorite Thai cuisine, just around the corner from the apartment. You can also call and order a takeout (see the menu on their website). You'll be able to enjoy it at home or as a picnic in Petrinské Sady. Sometimes it gets really busy in the evenings, so don't forget to reserve your table.
A very trendy place, great for brunch or meeting with friends or family for an afternoon coffee and cake.
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Kavárna co hledá jméno
493/10 StroupežnickéhoA very trendy place, great for brunch or meeting with friends or family for an afternoon coffee and cake.
Drinks & Nightlife
A wonderful place if you like to listen to live jazz music or blues. See their website to select the night that will suit your musical taste the best.
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Jazzdock
3249/2 Janáčkovo nábř.A wonderful place if you like to listen to live jazz music or blues. See their website to select the night that will suit your musical taste the best.
Sightseeing
Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world, occupying an area of almost 70,000 square metres (750,000 square feet). It has been a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia, and is among the most visited tourist attractions in Prague attracting over 1.8 million visitors annually. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.
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Kastil Praha
Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world, occupying an area of almost 70,000 square metres (750,000 square feet). It has been a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia, and is among the most visited tourist attractions in Prague attracting over 1.8 million visitors annually. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.
St Nicholas has been described as "the most impressive example of Prague Baroque" and "without doubt the greatest Baroque church in Prague and the Dientzenhofers' supreme achievement".
The Baroque organ has over 4,000 pipes up to six metres in length and was played by Mozart in 1787.
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Gereja St. Nicholas
Malostranské náměstíSt Nicholas has been described as "the most impressive example of Prague Baroque" and "without doubt the greatest Baroque church in Prague and the Dientzenhofers' supreme achievement".
The Baroque organ has over 4,000 pipes up to six metres in length and was played by Mozart in 1787.
An historic bridge that crosses the Vltava River, Charles Bridge was built as a bow bridge with 16 arches shielded by ice guards, following the example of the Stone Bridge in Regensburg. The Old Town Bridge Tower is often considered to be one of the most astonishing civil gothic-style buildings in the world. The bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, most of them baroque-style, originally erected around 1700.
In order to avoid the crowds, try and hit the bridge during off-season or super early in the morning or late at night.
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Jembatan Charles
Karlův mostAn historic bridge that crosses the Vltava River, Charles Bridge was built as a bow bridge with 16 arches shielded by ice guards, following the example of the Stone Bridge in Regensburg. The Old Town Bridge Tower is often considered to be one of the most astonishing civil gothic-style buildings in the world. The bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, most of them baroque-style, originally erected around 1700.
In order to avoid the crowds, try and hit the bridge during off-season or super early in the morning or late at night.
It is said that the body of Golem (created by Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel) lies in the attic where the genizah of Prague's community is kept. The uniquely beautiful Old New Synagogue or Altneuschul situated in Josefov, is Europe's oldest active synagogue, and is also the oldest surviving medieval synagogue of twin-nave gothic design.
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Sinagoge Lama-Baru
ČervenáIt is said that the body of Golem (created by Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel) lies in the attic where the genizah of Prague's community is kept. The uniquely beautiful Old New Synagogue or Altneuschul situated in Josefov, is Europe's oldest active synagogue, and is also the oldest surviving medieval synagogue of twin-nave gothic design.
Prague off the beaten path. Nový Svět (which translates as “The New World”), is a wonderfully picturesque part of the Castle district that is generally neglected by most tourists, and secretly loved by locals. Dating back to the 14th Century, it is a small area consisting of just a few streets that have retained the atmosphere of a small village.
If you want quiet far from the crowds, this is where you’ll find it.
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Nový Svět
Nový SvětPrague off the beaten path. Nový Svět (which translates as “The New World”), is a wonderfully picturesque part of the Castle district that is generally neglected by most tourists, and secretly loved by locals. Dating back to the 14th Century, it is a small area consisting of just a few streets that have retained the atmosphere of a small village.
If you want quiet far from the crowds, this is where you’ll find it.
Whether you're there late at night or in the middle of the day, whether it snows and you're enjoying a mulled wine at the Christmas Market, or it's a balmy summer night and you're gazing at the beauty of the place, Staromak (like the locals call their beloved square) is THE iconic center of Prague.
Enjoy the timeless Orloj scenery at one of the cafés with a Turkish Coffee in hand, visit Franz Kafka's house, or stroll down Pařížská with its famed luxury boutique stores - there's always something to do at Staromak.
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Lapangan Kota Tua
Staroměstské náměstíWhether you're there late at night or in the middle of the day, whether it snows and you're enjoying a mulled wine at the Christmas Market, or it's a balmy summer night and you're gazing at the beauty of the place, Staromak (like the locals call their beloved square) is THE iconic center of Prague.
Enjoy the timeless Orloj scenery at one of the cafés with a Turkish Coffee in hand, visit Franz Kafka's house, or stroll down Pařížská with its famed luxury boutique stores - there's always something to do at Staromak.
A place beholding true beauty. Views of the city are sensational. Don't miss the library.
The best way to get there is to stroll up Petřin hill from Hellichova, and admire the sights along the way.
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Biara Strahov
1/132 Strahovské nádvoříA place beholding true beauty. Views of the city are sensational. Don't miss the library.
The best way to get there is to stroll up Petřin hill from Hellichova, and admire the sights along the way.
One of many entrances to Stromovka Park, it's just that it's my favorite. A curvy cobble-stoned street, with Baroque scenery, opens up on the park.
Gotthardská 52/11
11 GotthardskáOne of many entrances to Stromovka Park, it's just that it's my favorite. A curvy cobble-stoned street, with Baroque scenery, opens up on the park.
Parks & Nature
Kampa's riverside gardens offer romantic views, where one can relax with friends or family.
Kampa is also home to Museum Kampa, a modern art gallery showing central European (and in particular Czech) work.
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Kampa Island
Kampa's riverside gardens offer romantic views, where one can relax with friends or family.
Kampa is also home to Museum Kampa, a modern art gallery showing central European (and in particular Czech) work.
The hill, almost completely surrounded by the medieval Hunger Wall, is a favorite recreational area for the inhabitants of Prague. Also know as Laurenziberg in German, the hill is featured prominently in Franz Kafka's early short story "Description of a Struggle" and in Milan Kundera's famous novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
Gateway to the Strahov Monastery and Loretánské Square, and with views on the Vltava River, the Old Town, Charles Bridge, Mala Strana and Prague Castle, you will enjoy some of the most memorable sightseeing you'll ever come to witness.
If you're not in the mood for a hike, the summit is linked to Ujezd and Prague's Malá Strana district by the Petřín funicular.
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Petřínské sady
Petřínské sadyThe hill, almost completely surrounded by the medieval Hunger Wall, is a favorite recreational area for the inhabitants of Prague. Also know as Laurenziberg in German, the hill is featured prominently in Franz Kafka's early short story "Description of a Struggle" and in Milan Kundera's famous novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
Gateway to the Strahov Monastery and Loretánské Square, and with views on the Vltava River, the Old Town, Charles Bridge, Mala Strana and Prague Castle, you will enjoy some of the most memorable sightseeing you'll ever come to witness.
If you're not in the mood for a hike, the summit is linked to Ujezd and Prague's Malá Strana district by the Petřín funicular.
One of the things that make Prague so great are the hills that surround the centre. It's an easy walk from the Castle (20 min.) to the Metronome (the red needle). Up there, you'll enjoy great views of the river bend with Charles Bridge, Mala Strana and the Old Town.
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Taman Letna
One of the things that make Prague so great are the hills that surround the centre. It's an easy walk from the Castle (20 min.) to the Metronome (the red needle). Up there, you'll enjoy great views of the river bend with Charles Bridge, Mala Strana and the Old Town.
Prague's "Central Park" and a real locals-only favorite. A tad more crowded on weekends, Stromovka is the city's largest park and has a lot to offer. Perfectly flat and wide paths are ideal for biking, rollerblading, skateboarding, running or a plain walk around the neighborhood.
Picnics, Frisbee, and Grilling are also high on the list of priorities here, but it's the little baroque entrance gate on Gotthardská that has made the most long lasting impression on me.
Fairgrounds await near the main park entrance on U Výstaviště, and Hockey's never too far in Prague with Tipsport Arena around the corner. Tram line 20 will get you there from Hellichova.
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Stromovka
Prague's "Central Park" and a real locals-only favorite. A tad more crowded on weekends, Stromovka is the city's largest park and has a lot to offer. Perfectly flat and wide paths are ideal for biking, rollerblading, skateboarding, running or a plain walk around the neighborhood.
Picnics, Frisbee, and Grilling are also high on the list of priorities here, but it's the little baroque entrance gate on Gotthardská that has made the most long lasting impression on me.
Fairgrounds await near the main park entrance on U Výstaviště, and Hockey's never too far in Prague with Tipsport Arena around the corner. Tram line 20 will get you there from Hellichova.
Arts & Culture
Museum Kampa is a modern art gallery in Prague, showing Central European, and in particular Czech work. It has an interesting collection of Kupka's paintings. The museum opened in 2003 and is housed in the Sova's Mills on the eastern bank of the Kampa Island on the Vltava River.
There is a large sculpture of a chair by Magdalena Jetelová outside the museum, which is a prominent landmark visible from across the Vltava.
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Museum Kampa
2 U Sovových mlýnůMuseum Kampa is a modern art gallery in Prague, showing Central European, and in particular Czech work. It has an interesting collection of Kupka's paintings. The museum opened in 2003 and is housed in the Sova's Mills on the eastern bank of the Kampa Island on the Vltava River.
There is a large sculpture of a chair by Magdalena Jetelová outside the museum, which is a prominent landmark visible from across the Vltava.
The Rudolfinum has been the home of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra since 1946 and is one of the main venues of the Prague Spring International Music Festival (Prazské Jaro) held each year in May and June.
Throughout the years, the best of the best have performed in this historic building. You will find the concert schedule right here: http://www.rudolfinum.cz/en/concert-schedule/
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Rudolfinum
12 Alšovo nábř.The Rudolfinum has been the home of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra since 1946 and is one of the main venues of the Prague Spring International Music Festival (Prazské Jaro) held each year in May and June.
Throughout the years, the best of the best have performed in this historic building. You will find the concert schedule right here: http://www.rudolfinum.cz/en/concert-schedule/
Galeri Nasional Praha - Istana Kinský
1 Staroměstské nám.Prague is not only about "old stones". Out of the great Czech historical past an important modern art scene is born.
If you are interested in Modern Art, you must visit DOX. The Center for Contemporary Art with many interesting exhibits and with its spectacular Gulliver Airship created by the architect Martin Rajniš. In one of the current exhibits you can learn more about the "making of" this spectacular piece of architecture that opened its doors to public in December 2016 (exhibit on until June 30, 2017).
http://www.dox.cz/en/exhibitions/the-gulliver-airship
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Pusat Seni Kontemporer DOX
1 PoupětovaPrague is not only about "old stones". Out of the great Czech historical past an important modern art scene is born.
If you are interested in Modern Art, you must visit DOX. The Center for Contemporary Art with many interesting exhibits and with its spectacular Gulliver Airship created by the architect Martin Rajniš. In one of the current exhibits you can learn more about the "making of" this spectacular piece of architecture that opened its doors to public in December 2016 (exhibit on until June 30, 2017).
http://www.dox.cz/en/exhibitions/the-gulliver-airship
Getting Around
Malostranská is on Line A. Prague's subway system consists of 3 lines (A, B, C) and is fast, clean, very safe and easy to use. Metro service operates from 4-5 am until midnight, with about 2-3 minute intervals between trains and 4-10 minutes off rush hours. Line A gives you instant access to Prague Castle's top entrance (Hradčanská), and accross the river to the Old Town (Staroměstská) and Wenceslas Square (Můstek).
You'll find a comprehensive map of Prague's Tram and Metro systems right here: http://www.metro-praha.info/wp-content/uploads/metro-a-tramvaje.pdf
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Malostranská
Malostranská is on Line A. Prague's subway system consists of 3 lines (A, B, C) and is fast, clean, very safe and easy to use. Metro service operates from 4-5 am until midnight, with about 2-3 minute intervals between trains and 4-10 minutes off rush hours. Line A gives you instant access to Prague Castle's top entrance (Hradčanská), and accross the river to the Old Town (Staroměstská) and Wenceslas Square (Můstek).
You'll find a comprehensive map of Prague's Tram and Metro systems right here: http://www.metro-praha.info/wp-content/uploads/metro-a-tramvaje.pdf
Anděl is on Line B. Prague's subway system consists of 3 lines (A, B, C) and is fast, clean, very safe and easy to use. Metro service operates from 4-5 am until midnight, with about 2-3 minute intervals between trains and 4-10 minutes off rush hours. Line B gives you quick access to Národní třída and Můstek (Downtown) across the river.
You'll find a comprehensive map of Prague's Tram and Metro systems right here: http://www.metro-praha.info/wp-content/uploads/metro-a-tramvaje.pdf
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Anděl
Anděl is on Line B. Prague's subway system consists of 3 lines (A, B, C) and is fast, clean, very safe and easy to use. Metro service operates from 4-5 am until midnight, with about 2-3 minute intervals between trains and 4-10 minutes off rush hours. Line B gives you quick access to Národní třída and Můstek (Downtown) across the river.
You'll find a comprehensive map of Prague's Tram and Metro systems right here: http://www.metro-praha.info/wp-content/uploads/metro-a-tramvaje.pdf
Hellichova tram stop. Daytime trams run from 4:30 a.m. till midnight, in 8-10 minute intervals (8-15 minutes on weekends). Tram Lines 12, 20 and 22 all serve Hellichova. You can look up Prague tram schedules and connections online at http://www.dpp.cz/en/
Hellichova
Hellichova tram stop. Daytime trams run from 4:30 a.m. till midnight, in 8-10 minute intervals (8-15 minutes on weekends). Tram Lines 12, 20 and 22 all serve Hellichova. You can look up Prague tram schedules and connections online at http://www.dpp.cz/en/
Funicular running all the way to the top of Petřín hill. Please verify on the web if it is running at the moment.
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Újezd
Funicular running all the way to the top of Petřín hill. Please verify on the web if it is running at the moment.
Essentials
The "shop around the corner." A friendly local grocery mini-mart, with the bare, but needed essentials: water, milk, soda, beer, coffee, cereal, yogurt, bread, limited produce, dairy, cold-cuts, canned food, shampoo, soap, detergent and whatever else you might need.
Open late (10:00 PM) and every day of the week, it is mighty convenient, less than 100 meters (300 ft) from home.
Újezd 391/41
41 ÚjezdThe "shop around the corner." A friendly local grocery mini-mart, with the bare, but needed essentials: water, milk, soda, beer, coffee, cereal, yogurt, bread, limited produce, dairy, cold-cuts, canned food, shampoo, soap, detergent and whatever else you might need.
Open late (10:00 PM) and every day of the week, it is mighty convenient, less than 100 meters (300 ft) from home.