Frommer’s Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic

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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.

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Table of contents :
Team DDU……Page 1
Contents……Page 5
List of Maps……Page 8
What’s New in Prague & the Czech Republic……Page 11
1 The Best of Prague……Page 14
1 Frommer’s Favorite Experiences in Prague & the Czech Republic……Page 15
2 Best Hotel Bets……Page 18
3 Best Dining Bets……Page 19
1 Visitor Information & Entry Requirements……Page 22
2 Money……Page 25
The Czech Koruna……Page 26
What Things Cost in Prague……Page 27
3 When to Go……Page 28
Czech Republic Calendar of Events……Page 29
4 Health & Insurance……Page 32
5 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs……Page 33
6 Planning Your Trip Online……Page 36
Online Traveler’s Toolbox……Page 37
7 Getting There……Page 38
Coping with Jet Lag……Page 39
1 Orientation……Page 46
Neighborhoods in Brief……Page 52
2 Getting Around……Page 53
Fast Facts: Prague……Page 57
4 Where to Stay in Prague……Page 64
Websites with Online Reservations……Page 65
1 Hradcany……Page 66
2 Malá Strana (Lesser Town)……Page 67
Which Quarter?……Page 70
3 Staré Mêsto (Old Town) & Josefov……Page 71
Staying in a Hostel……Page 73
Family-Friendly Accommodations……Page 74
4 Nové Mêsto (New Town)……Page 75
6 Elsewhere in Prague……Page 79
7 Near the Airport……Page 81
5 Where to Dine in Prague……Page 82
1 Restaurants by Cuisine……Page 84
2 Hradcany……Page 86
3 Malá Strana (Lesser Town)……Page 87
Family-Friendly Restaurants……Page 90
4 Staré Mêsto (Old Town)……Page 92
Inexpensive Meals on the Run……Page 97
5 Nové Mêsto (New Town)……Page 98
6 Vinohrady……Page 100
Sports, Spuds & Suds……Page 101
8 Cafe Society……Page 102
9 The Pick of the Pubs……Page 105
Sightseeing Suggestions……Page 107
1 Prague Castle (Prazsk; Hrad) & Charles Bridge (Karl*v most)……Page 109
Beware of Open Windows: The Czech Tradition of Defenestration……Page 114
2 Other Top Sights……Page 115
The Art of Getting Lost……Page 119
Prague’s Most Powerful Daughter: The Rise & Surprise of Madeleine Albright……Page 120
3 Museums & Galleries……Page 122
Did You Know?……Page 123
4 Churches & Cemeteries……Page 126
The Art of Prague’s Architecture……Page 128
5 Historic Buildings & Monuments……Page 129
6 Historic Squares……Page 132
7 Václav Havel’s Prague……Page 133
8 Parks & Gardens……Page 138
9 Prague with Kids……Page 140
10 Sightseeing Options……Page 141
An Old-Fashioned Tram Ride……Page 144
11 Staying Active……Page 145
The Prague International Marathon……Page 146
Walking Tour 1: Charles Bridge & Malá Strana (Lesser Town)……Page 149
Walking Tour 2: Prague Castle (PraZsk: Hrad)……Page 155
Light It Up: The Rolling Stones Give Satisfaction……Page 156
Walking Tour 3: Staré Mê sto (Old Town)……Page 160
Walking Tour 4: Josefov (Jewish Quarter)……Page 164
1 The Shopping Scene……Page 169
2 Shopping A to Z……Page 172
Prague’s Best Buys……Page 175
9 Prague After Dark……Page 182
1 The Performing Arts……Page 183
2 The Club & Music Scene……Page 189
Prague’s Mysterious Nights……Page 190
3 Pubs……Page 193
Neni Pivo Jako Pivo: There’s No Beer Like Beer……Page 194
4 The Bar Scene……Page 197
5 Casinos & Movie Theaters……Page 198
1 Tips for Day Tripping……Page 199
2 Karlstejn Castle……Page 202
3 Krivoklát……Page 205
4 Kutná Hora……Page 207
The Bone Church in Sedlec……Page 208
5 Konopistê……Page 210
7 Mêlník……Page 212
8 Terezín (Theresienstadt)……Page 213
9 Lidice……Page 216
Jumping into the Fourth Dimension……Page 217
1 Exploring Bohemia……Page 219
2 Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)……Page 221
Spa Cures & Treatments……Page 226
3 Mariánské Láznê (Marienbad)……Page 231
4 Plzen (Pilsen)……Page 237
5 Cheb (Eger) & Frantiskovy Láznê……Page 240
6 Ceské Budêjovice……Page 243
Keeping Up with the Schwarzenbergs: Visiting a 141-Room English Castle……Page 246
7 Cesk; Krumlov……Page 247
A Renaissance Pub Endures……Page 253
8 Trebon……Page 255
A Farm Stay……Page 257
9 Tábor……Page 259
1 Brno: The Region’s Capital……Page 262
2 Telc……Page 272
3 Znojmo……Page 275
The Painted Cellar of the Satov Vineyard……Page 277
Dateline……Page 280
From Prisoner to President: Václav Havel……Page 288
2 The City Today……Page 290
3 The Spoils of Revolution: Capitalism & Culture……Page 291
4 Famous Czechs……Page 293
5 Prague’s Architectural Mix……Page 296
6 Recommended Films & Books……Page 297
1 Basic Phrases & Vocabulary……Page 300
2 Menu Terms……Page 303
Index……Page 305