Frommer's^® Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic , 4th Edition

by Hana Mastrini; Alan Crosby

• ISBN13: 9780764565694
• ISBN10: 0764565699
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Written by longtime residents, Frommer2s Prague has all the practical details and candid advice you need to explore one of Europe2s loveliest and most exciting cities. We2ve reviewed the very best places to stay and dine, from historic art noveau hotels to intimate Castle District guesthouses, from grand cafes to ethnic restaurants and local pubs. With Frommer2s in hand, it2s easy to explore the all the sights, whether you want to stroll the cobbled streets of the Old Town and take in its architectural masterpieces, wander the old Jewish neighborhood, tour the Castle complex, or check out the city2s cutting-edge galleries and nightclubs. The guide also includes side trips that explore the best of the nearby countryside.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	ix
What's New in Prague and Czech Republic	1	(2)
The Best of Prague	3	(8)
Hana Mastrini
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Prague & the Czech Republic	4	(3)
Best Hotel Bets	7	(1)
Best Dining Bets	8	(3)
Planning Your Trip to Prague & the Czech Republic	11	(21)
Hana Mastrini
Visitor Information & Entry Requirements	11	(3)
A Warning about Walking	12	(1)
For Your Information	13	(1)
Money	14	(2)
The Czech Koruna	14	(1)
What Things Cost in Prague	15	(1)
When to Go	16	(3)
Czech Republic Calendar of Events	17	(2)
Health & Insurance	19	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	20	(2)
Accommodations Tips	20	(2)
Getting There	22	(6)
Planning Your Trip Online	28	(4)
Getting to Know Prague	32	(18)
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Orientation	32	(7)
Neighborhoods in Brief	38	(1)
Getting Around	39	(11)
What's All the U-ing About?	39	(4)
Fast Facts: Prague	43	(7)
Where to Stay in Prague	50	(17)
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Hradcany	52	(1)
Hostels	52	(1)
Mala Strana (Lesser Town)	53	(4)
Which Quarter?	57	(1)
Stare Mesto (Old Town) & Josefov	57	(3)
Family-Friendly Accommodations	60	(1)
Nove Mesto (New Town)	60	(3)
Vinohrady	63	(1)
Elsewhere in Prague	64	(1)
Near the Airport	65	(2)
Where to Dine in Prague	67	(25)
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Restaurants by Cuisine	69	(2)
Hradcany	71	(3)
A few Dining Warnings	74	(1)
Mala Strana (Lesser Town)	74	(3)
Family-friendly Restaurants	76	(1)
Stare Mesto (Old Town)	77	(6)
Inexpensive Meals on the Run	82	(1)
Nove Mesto (New Town)	83	(2)
Vinohrady	85	(3)
Sports, Spuds & Suds	86	(2)
Elsewhere in Prague	88	(1)
Cafe Society	88	(4)
Exploring Prague	92	(41)
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Sightseeing Suggestions	92	(2)
Prague Castle (Prazsky Hrad) & Charles Bridge (Karluv most)	94	(5)
Other Top Sights	99	(7)
Beware of Open Windows: The Czech Tradition of Defenestration	100	(5)
The Art of Getting Lost	105	(1)
Prague's Most Powerful Daughter: The Rise & Surprise of Madeleine Albright	106	(1)
Museums & Galleries	106	(5)
Did You Know?	109	(2)
Churches & Cemeteries	111	(3)
The Art of Prague's Architecture	112	(2)
5 Historic Buildings & Monuments	114	(3)
Historic Squares	117	(1)
Vaclav Havel's Prague	118	(5)
Parks & Gardens	123	(1)
Prague with Kids	124	(4)
Sightseeing Options	128	(1)
An Old fashioned Tram Ride	129	(1)
Staying Active	129	(4)
The Prague International Marathon	130	(3)
Strolling Around Prague	133	(20)
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Walking Tour 1 Charles Bridge & Mala Strana (Lesser Town)	133	(6)
Walking Tour 2 Prague Castle (Prazsky Hrad)	139	(3)
Light It Up: The Rolling Stones Give Satisfaction	142	(2)
Walking Tour 3 Stare Mesto (Old Town)	144	(4)
Walking Tour 4 Josefov (Jewish Quarter)	148	(5)
Prague Shopping	153	(13)
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The Shopping Scene	153	(3)
Shopping A to Z	156	(10)
Prague's Best Buys	159	(7)
Prague After Dark	166	(17)
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The Performing Arts	167	(6)
The Club & Music Scene	173	(4)
Prague's Mysterious Nights	174	(3)
Pubs	177	(4)
Neni Pivo Jako Pivo: There's No Beer Like Beer	178	(3)
The Bar Scene	181	(1)
Casinos & Movie Theaters	182	(1)
Day Trips from Prague	183	(20)
Alan Crosby
Tips for Day Tripping	183	(3)
Karlstejn Castle	186	(4)
A Romantic Getaway	189	(1)
Krivoklat	190	(1)
Kutna Hora	191	(3)
Konopiste	194	(2)
The Bone Church in Sedlec	194	(2)
Cesky Sternberk	196	(1)
Melnik	197	(1)
Terezin (Theresienstadt)	198	(2)
Do You Remember?	198	(2)
Lidice	200	(1)
Orlik	201	(2)
Jumping into the Fourth Dimension	202	(1)
The Best of Bohemia	203	(44)
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Exploring Bohemia	203	(2)
Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)	205	(9)
Spa Cures & Treatments	211	(3)
Marianske Lazne (Marienbad)	214	(6)
Plzen (Pilsen)	220	(4)
Cheb (Eger) & Frantiskovy Lazne	224	(3)
Ceske Budejovice	227	(5)
Keeping Up with the Schwarzenbergs: Visiting a 141-Room English Castle	231	(1)
Cesky Krumlov	232	(8)
A Crowd Alert	235	(2)
A Renaissance Pub Endures	237	(3)
Trebon	240	(3)
A farm Stay	242	(1)
Tabor	243	(4)
The Best of Moravia	247	(18)
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Brno: The Region's Capital	247	(10)
What Time Is It?	253	(4)
Telc	257	(3)
Znojmo	260	(5)
The Painted Cellar of the Satov Vineyard	262	(3)
Appendix A: Prague in Depth	265	(19)
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1 The City Today	265	(1)
2 History 101	266	(9)
Dateline	266	(6)
From Prisoner to President: Vaclav Havel	272	(3)
3 The Spoils of Revolution: Capitalism & Culture	275	(3)
4 Famous Czechs	278	(2)
5 Prague's Architectural Mix	280	(1)
6 Recommended Films & Books	281	(3)
Appendix B: Useful Terms & Phrases	284	(6)
1 Basic Phrases & Vocabulary	284	(3)
2 Menu Terms	287	(3)
Index	290
General Index	290
Accommodations Index	298
Restaurant Index	299