Frommer's^® Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic, 6th Edition

by Hana Mastrini

• ISBN13: 9780471772668
• ISBN10: 0471772666
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's 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--they've done the legwork for you, and they're 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 Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!Written by longtime residents, Frommer's Prague has all the practical details and candid advice you need to explore one of Europe's loveliest and most exciting cities. We've 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 Frommer's in hand, it's 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 city's 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.

What’s New in Prague & the Czech Republic.

1 The Best of Prague.

1 The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences in Prague & the Czech Republic.

2 The Best Splurge Hotels.

3 The Best Moderately Priced Hotels.

4 The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences.

5 The Best Museums.

6 The Best Things to Do for Free (or Almost).

7 The Best Activities for Families.

8 The Best Neighborhoods for Getting Lost.

9 The Most Romantic Moment.

10 The Best Offbeat Experiences.

2 Planning Your Trip to Prague & the Czech Republic.

1 Visitor Information .

2 Entry Requirements & Customs.

3 Money.

The Czech Koruna.

What Things Cost in Prague.

4 When to Go.

Czech Republic Calendar of Events.

5 Travel Insurance.

6 Health & Safety.

7 Specialized Travel Resources.

8 Planning Your Trip Online.

Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource.

9 Getting There.

10 Packages for the Independent Traveler.

 3 Getting to Know Prague.

1 Orientation.

Neighborhoods in Brief .

What’s All the U-ing About?

2 Getting Around.

Fast Facts: Prague.

4 Suggested Itineraries.

1 The Best of Prague in 1 Day.

2 The Best of Prague in 2 Days.

3 The Best of Prague in 3 Days.

4 The Best of the Czech Republic in 1 Week.

5 Where to Stay in Prague.

Websites with Online Reservations.

1 Hradcany.

Money-Saving Tips.

2 Malá Strana (Lesser Town).

Which Quarter?

3 Staré Mêsto (Old Town) & Josefov.

Staying in a Hostel.

Family-Friendly Accommodations.

4 Nové Mêsto (New Town).

5 Vinohrady.

6 Elsewhere in Prague.

7 Near the Airport.

6 Where to Dine in Prague.

1 Restaurants by Cuisine.

2 Hradcany.

A Few Dining Warnings.

3 Malá Strana (Lesser Town).

Money-Saving Tips.

Family-Friendly Restaurants.

4 Staré Mêsto (Old Town).

Inexpensive Meals on the Run.

5 Nové Mêsto (New Town).

6 Vinohrady.

Sports, Spuds & Suds.

7 Elsewhere in Prague.

8 Cafe Society.

9 The Pick of the Pubs.

7 Exploring Prague.

Saving Money on Entrance Fees.

1 Prague Castle (Prazsk; Hrad) & Charles Bridge (Karl*v most).

Beware of Open Windows: The Czech Tradition of Defenestration.

2 Other Top Sights.

The Art of Getting Lost.

Prague’s Most Powerful Daughter:

The Rise & Surprise of Madeleine  Albright.

 Museums & Galleries.

Did You Know?

4 Churches & Cemeteries.

The Art of Prague’s Architecture.

5 Historic Buildings & Monuments.

6 Historic Squares.

7 Václav Havel’s Prague.

8 Parks & Gardens.

9 Prague with Kids.

10 Sightseeing Options.

An Old-Fashioned Tram Ride.

11 Staying Active.

The Prague International Marathon.

Light It Up: The Rolling Stones Give Satisfaction.

8 Strolling Around Prague.

Walking Tour 1: Charles Bridge & Malá Strana (Lesser Town).

Walking Tour 2: Prague Castle (Prazsk; Hrad).

Walking Tour 3: Staré Mêsto (Old Town).

Walking Tour 4: Josefov (Jewish Quarter).

9 Prague Shopping.

1 The Shopping Scene.

How to Claim Your VAT Refund.

2 Shopping A to Z .

Special Shopping Notes.

Prague’s Best Buys.

10 Prague After Dark.

1 The Performing Arts.

2 The Club & Music Scene.

Prague’s Mysterious Nights.

3 Pubs.

4 The Bar Scene.

Není Pivo Jako Pivo: There’s No Beer Like Beer.

5 Casinos & Movie Theaters.

11 Day Trips from Prague.

1 Tips for Day Tripping.

2 Karlstejn Castle.

A Romantic Getaway.

3 Krivoklát.

4 Kutná Hora.

The Bone Church in Sedlec.

5 Konopistê.

6 Cesk; Sternberk.

7 Mêlník.

8 Terezín (Theresienstadt).

9 Lidice.

10 Orlík.

Jumping into the Fourth Dimension.

12 The Best of Bohemia.

1 Exploring Bohemia.

2 Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad).

Spa Cures & Treatments.

3 Mariánské Láznê (Marienbad).

The Spa Treatment.

Family Fun.

4 Plzen (Pilsen).

Plzen’s Claim to Fame.

5 Cheb (Eger) & Frantiskovy Láznê.

6 Ceské Budêjovice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

Keeping Up with the  Schwarzenbergs: Visiting a 141-Room English Castle.

7 Cesk; Krumlov.

A Crowd Alert.

A Renaissance Pub Endures.

8 Trebon.

A Farm Stay.

9 Tábor.

13 The Best of Moravia.

1 Brno: The Region’s Capital.

What Time Is It?

2 Telc.

3 Znojmo.

The Painted Cellar of the Satov Vineyard.

Appendix A: Prague in Depth.

1 History 101.

Dateline.

From Prisoner to President:

Václav Havel.

2 The City Today.

3 The Spoils of Revolution:

Capitalism & Culture.

4 Famous Czechs.

5 Prague’s Architectural Mix.

6 Recommended Films & Books.

Appendix B: Useful Terms & Phrases.

1 Basic Phrases & Vocabulary.

2 Menu Terms.

Index.

List of Maps.

The Czech and Slovak Republics.

Eastern European Rail Routes.

Prague at a Glance.

Prague Metro.

Suggested Itineraries:

The Best of Prague.

Suggested Itineraries: The Best of the Czech Republic.

Where to Stay in Prague.

Where to Dine in Prague.

Where to Dine in Old Town.

Prague Attractions.

St. Vitus Cathedral.

Václav Havel’s Prague.

Prague with Kids.

Walking Tour 1: Charles Bridge.

Walking Tour 1: Malá Strana (Lesser Town).

Walking Tour 2: Prague Castle.

Walking Tour 3: Staré Mêsto (Old Town).

Walking Tour 4: Josefov (Jewish Quarter).

Prague Shopping.

Prague After Dark.

Prague and Environs.

Kutná Hora.

Bohemia.

Karlovy Vary.

Cesk; Krumlov.

Moravia.

Brno.