Lonely Planet Best of Prague

by Watkins, Richard; Nebesky, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781740594783
• ISBN10: 1740594789
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

It's one of Europe's most popular cities, and with aweinspiring architecture, a world-renowned creative arts scene, nonstop nightlife and cosmopolitan cuisine, who's going to argue? Put Best of Prague in your pocket and see it all for yourself. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introducing Prague	p. 5
Neighbourhoods	p. 6
Itineraries	p. 7
Highlights	p. 8
Prague Castle	p. 8
Charles Bridge	p. 9
St Vitus Cathedral	p. 10
Old Town Square	p. 11
Centre for Modern & Contemporary Art	p. 12
Municipal House	p. 13
Old Town Hall & Astronomical Clock	p. 14
National Museum	p. 15
Church of Our Lady Before Tyn	p. 16
Strahov Monastery	p. 17
Loreta	p. 18
Vysehrad	p. 19
Museum of Decorative Arts	p. 20
Old-New Synagogue	p. 21
National Theatre	p. 22
Petrin Hill	p. 23
St Nicholas Church	p. 24
Sights & Activities	p. 25
Museums	p. 25
Galleries	p. 27
Notable Buildings & Monuments	p. 29
Places of Worship	p. 31
Parks & Gardens	p. 33
Squares & Streets	p. 35
Quirky Prague	p. 36
Prague for Children	p. 37
Out & About	p. 39
Walking Tours	p. 39
Day Trips	p. 43
Organised Tours	p. 46
Shopping	p. 47
Department Stores & Shopping Malls	p. 48
Clothing & Accessories	p. 49
Jewellery	p. 51
Arts & Crafts	p. 52
Antiques & Bric-a-Brac	p. 63
Music	p. 55
Books	p. 56
Food & Drink	p. 58
Shopping for Children	p. 59
Specialist Stores	p. 60
Eating	p. 62
Hradcany	p. 63
Josefov	p. 64
Mala Strana	p. 66
Nove Mesto	p. 68
Stare Mesto	p. 72
Vinohrady	p. 76
Worth a Trip	p. 77
Entertainment	p. 78
Special Events	p. 79
Bars & Pubs	p. 80
Clubs	p. 84
Jazz	p. 86
Rock, Blues & Folk	p. 87
Theatre	p. 88
Classical Music, Opera & Ballet	p. 90
Cinemas	p. 91
Gay & Lesbian Prague	p. 93
Sport	p. 94
Sleeping	p. 95
Deluxe	p. 96
Top End	p. 98
Mid-Range	p. 100
Budget	p. 102
About Prague	p. 103
History	p. 103
Environment	p. 105
Government & Politics	p. 106
Economy	p. 106
Society & Culture	p. 107
Arts	p. 108
Directory	p. 111
Index	p. 123
Map Legend	p. 128
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