Prague is delighted to welcome even the littlest visitors. This map was created for them, Legends Museums to the lower part of the zoo, try the new Zakázanka cliff side path or the dinosaur nature trail Foot- Restaurants (baby friendly) to guide them through the city, showing them the most interesting monuments and prints in Time. The Zoo also off ers many programs in which you can learn many interesting things museums, as well as the best playgrounds and parks. What secrets does the hold? According to legend, the builders added eggs to the Dolls Land, Rytířská 6, 1, T: +420 731 606 369, www.dollsland.eu about its inhabitants, and get up close and personal with them. (B1) Žofín Garden, Slovanský ostrov 226, , T: +420 774 774 774, www.zofi ngarden.cz mortar to help it hold better. This might be true – the bridge has survived many floods and has This private collection features over 1200 Barbie dolls, a collection of Monster High dolls and over Thematic Sunday brunches. (B4) Embark on a journey through a city full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.... served as a river crossing since 1357. (B3) 155 car models. (B3) Rugantino II, Klimentská 40, Prague 1, T: +420 224 815 192, www.rugantino.cz Cabinet of Curiosities, Monastery, Prague 1 T: +420 233 107 700, Outdoor Playgrounds Traditional Italian pizza with a play area, weekend events and birthday parties. (C3)

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into today’s metropolis. Of special interest is the digitized paper model of Prague. (C3) was able to repair the mechanism in 1865. He then became its caretaker, as have his descendants mist Magister Kelly. (A3) Playground; in the winter there is an artifi cial ice skating rink. (B3) Sherwood, Opletalova 19, Prague 1, T: +420 222 211 754, www.sherwoodbar.cz CZ 5, Prague 00 150 70/4 náměstí Arbesovo

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3 The most beautiful view of the city is from the tower of the Hall. Žižkov Tower Want to know the secrets of making chocolate and why we all think it’s so delicious? This museum Sandpit, swings, slide. (B3) Divoké matky, Hybešova 8, , T: +420 606 570 823, www.divokematky.cz Prague in Kids Title: looks like a rocket and has babies climbing all over it and you can ride an elevator to the The statue of the Iron Knight at the corner of the New Town Hall is purported to be a knight who for chocolate lovers takes you through the history of this delicacy. (C3) Vyšehrad, V Pevnosti 159, Prague 2, www.praha-vysehrad.cz Café, community centre, children permitted everything. (D3) top. Petřín View Tower on Petřín Hill, a miniature copy of the Eiff el Tower, has 299 steps - was turned to stone by a girl who rejected him. He stabbed her, and she cursed him as she lay Gastronomy Museum, Jakubská 12, Prague 1, T: +420 273 130 533, www.muzeumgastronomie.cz Playground with carved motifs from old Czech legends and a small copy of the original Slavic Kafé a Kakao, Americká 2, Prague 2, T: +420 777 903 902, www.kafekakao.cz try to count them! (B3,D4,A3) dying. Legend has it that once in a hundred years, an innocent girl can release him by forgiving him. The history of cooking from prehistoric times to the present. (C3) fortress. (B5) Family café and pastry shop, children’s play area. (C4) (B3) City of Prague Museum, Na Poříčí 52, Prague 1, T: +420 224 816 772-3, www.muzeumprahy.cz Rajská zahrada, Vlkova, , www.prazacka.cz 4 You’ll have a great time floating down on the River. Whether from a rowboat, The exhibition presents the early historical development of the city through to the present. Of inter- Terraced sports park with a beautiful view of Prague Castle and the city. (D4) a pedal boat or a cruise ship, you’ll get a wonderful view of the city.(B4,B3) The best-known tale relating to the Basilica of St. James tells of a thief who wanted to rob the est is a paper model of the city, floodlit and controlled by a touch panel. Creative workshop, play Freestyle park Modřany, Vltavanů, Prague 4, T: +420 775 987 201, www.freestylepark.cz Various church. As he was going about his crime, however, the Virgin Mary herself grabbed his hand, and he area and 3D cinema. (C3) Picnics, beach volleyball, TRX, motorboats, rodeo kayaks, jet skis, pétanque. 5 At the Kingdom of Railways, you’ll see the largest model railway in the country. They’re was found like that in the morning. As punishment, his hand was cut off and the mummifi ed hand Toy Museum, Jiřská 6, Prague 1 (Prague Castle), T: +420 224 372 294 Žluté lázně, Podolské nábřeží 3, Prague 4, T: +420 244 462 193, www.zlutelazne.cz Sparkys, Havířská 2, Prague 1, T: +420 224 239 309, www.sparkys.cz always adding on new things – in the future it’ll cover an area of over 1008 sqm. (A4) hangs in the church today - over 600 years later. (C3) Historical toys, Barbie doll collection. Here you’ll see what our grandparents played with. (A3) Natural area on the riverbank off ers sports, a sandy beach and a children‘s play area with play- One of the largest toy stores in Prague - original Czech wooden toys and more to purchase. (C3) Karel Zeman Museum, Saská 3, Prague 1, T: +420 724 341 091, www.muzeumkarlazemana.cz ground. (B6) 6 Try Gutovka Sports Park with a climbing wall, skate park, mini golf and a one-of-a-kind Every Friday at midnight, a headless Templar Knight gallivants down Liliová Street. The Order of The museum charts the life’s work of Karel Zeman, fi lm eff ects, animation and puppet fi lms. Cruise Racecourse Prague - Velká Chuchle, Radotínská 69, Prague 5, T: +420 242 447 031, water world. Children of all ages love this unique set-up of 15 water play elements. Explore the Knights Templar originally resided in the Church of St. Anne on this street. (B3) ship ElektroNemo on the Vltava. You can try for a while what it’s like to be a fi lmmaker. (B3) www.velka-chuchle.cz Information the laws of physics and turn the Archimedes screw. Ethnographic Museum - Musaion, Kinského zahrada 98, Prague 5, T: +420 257 214 806, While the big horses race, kids can ride on ponies. The Golem was an artifi cial being that Rabbi Löw created from clay with the help of three elements www.nm.cz Ladronka, Tomanova 1, , T: +420 775 082 858, www.ladronka.cz • Admission fees range from CZK 20 to 300 per adult; children generally get a discount on admis- 7 The National Technical Museum features a collection of technical inventions, exhibits (water, fi re and air). The rabbi brought the Golem to life by placing the shem under its tongue. The Discover how people lived in the countryside and what traditional folk customs were. (A4) Skate on this 4.2 km long illuminated in-line track. sion depending on their age. For children up to age 2 to 3, admission is generally free; up to 6 years a plethora of machines and gadgets, and acquaints children with the conveniences of our Golem was incredibly strong, and could do almost anything - except talk. He helped out in the rab- Private Museum of LEGO, Národní 31, Prague 1, T: +420 775 446 677, www.muzeumlega.cz Šlapací káry, Stromovka Park, , T: +420 774 492 211, of age, a minimal fee is oft en charged. Children aged 6 to 15 will pay a child rate, and from age time. Fun for children aged 4 to 100. Where else can you see a steam train, a fi ghter jet and bi‘s house and in the synagogue. One day, however, the rabbi forgot to remove the shem and the Over 2500 Lego models. (B4) Divoká Šárka, Prague 6, T: +420 774 492 112, www.slapacikary.cz 15 to 26, there is a student rate. Sometimes it pays to buy a family ticket (2+1, 2+2, 2+more). Some the very fi rst car all in one place? (C2) Golem destroyed everything in his path. When the rabbi fi nally managed to remove the shem, the Police Museum, Ke Karlovu 1, Prague 2, T: +420 224 922 183, www.muzeumpolicie.cz Check out Stromovka or Divoká Šárka from behind the wheel of a pedal car. (B2) attractions also tend to have multi-day admission fees, and at some, on the other hand, you pay Golem fell apart and the remains of his clay body were moved to the attic of the synagogue, where, Explore the history of the security forces of the Czech Republic. Traffi c playground. (C5) Bobsled Track, Prosecká 906/34b, Prague 9, T: +420 284 840 520, www.bobovadraha.cz by the minute (sport centres, for example). Free admission is off ered several times a year, usually 8 Come see how our grandparents used to play at the Toy Museum at Prague Castle on according to legend, they still lie today. (B3) Prague Ghosts and Legends Museum, Mostecká 18, Prague 1, T: +420 257 221 289, Get moving on the bobsled run and crawl through the rope park. coinciding with a public holiday, anniversary or special event. Jiřská Street. The collection features toys, dolls, prams, cars, trains and teddy bears from www.muzeumpovesti.cz Gutovka, Gutova 39, , T: +420 267 093 510, www.gutovka.cz ancient times to the present. It also has a unique collection of Barbie dolls that follows her Emperor Charles IV ordered the Hunger Wall built in the 14th century. According to legend, he did Follow in the footsteps of mystery, meet with Prague ghosts and phantoms. (B3) Turn the Archimedes screw and learn about the laws of physics in a playful way. A water conveyor • The easiest way to get to Prague Castle is by tram that will take you to the doorstep of the castle historical development and fashion to today‘s days. (A3) this to employ poor people, who would work for pay. In reality, however, the wall was built as part Wax Museum, Celetná 6, Prague 1, T: +420 224 215 585, www.waxmuseumprague.cz and a water mill are some of the other 15 activities at this unique water park. grounds. Information about disabled accessible routes can be found at www.dpp.cz of the city‘s defenses and was part of the fortifi cations. (A3-A4) Come face to face with Harry Potter or Jaromír Jágr. (C3) Toulcův Dvůr, Kubatova 32, Prague 10, T: +420 272 660 500, www.toulcuvdvur.cz 9 Ride by Nostalgic Tram Line No. 91, which bumps its way through the centre and then Museum of Miniatures, Strahov Monastery, Prague 1 T: +420 233 352 371, www.muzeumminiatur.net Visit this organic farm and education centre and get one step closer to nature and its conservation. • Toilets are available in all restaurants; public toilets are located in metro stations and some public snapping up the hill to Prague Castle, also has its own unique charm. At the fi nal stop you The relief of Bradáč was mounted into the embankment wall between Charles Bridge and the Check out a caravan in the eye of a needle, a grasshopper who plays the violin, or the Eiff el Tower in areas. Portable toilets are located at some playgrounds. can visit the Public Transport Museum. Here you‘ll learn how trams came into existence and Křížovnický monastery. It was the fi rst watermark by which it could be determined how far the a cherry pit under a magnifying glass or microscope. (A3) why horses pulled them. (A3) water would rise in the city during floods. (B3) Public Transport Museum, Patočkova 4, Prague 6, T: +420 296 128 900, www.dpp.cz Indoor Playgrounds and Playrooms • You can fi nd public drinking fountains in the centre – a quick and easy refreshment during the hot Historical trams and buses await visitors in their original splendor. (A3) summer months. 10 The National Theatre and the Estates Theatre have beautiful performances in their rep- National Technical Museum, Kostelní 42, Prague 7, T: +420 220 399 111, www.ntm.cz Hafíkov, Galerie Butovice, Radlická 117, Prague 5, T: +420 777 821 200, www.hafi kov.cz ertoires for their littlest audiences. During the winter months, it‘s the Christmas Nutcracker Walks Visit the museum where you’ll fi nd a steam train on its tracks and one of the fi rst aircraft , and learn Children‘s playroom within the shopping centre. • Picnic baskets can be purchased in Stromovka, Petřín, Obora Hvězda, and Vítkov Parks. or Cinderella; during the rest of the season, you can take in a family opera such as Čarokraj about the marvelous things that humans have invented. (C2) Kulíškov, náměstí Republiky 8, Prague 1, T: +420 602 623 114, www.kuliskov.cz or the ballet Peter Pan. Puppet theatre is a traditional form of entertainment in the Czech Prague Castle, the most signifi cant monument of the city, is accessible by regular tram or the Children‘s playroom with attendants at the Kotva department store. (C3) • Barbecue sites are located in Ďáblický háj, Hloubětín, Prokopské údolí-Klukovice, Řepský areál, lands. In Umělecká scéna Říše loutek, a small puppet theatre on Žatecká Street, weekend historic tram line. During the summer, the castle gardens are open – the Royal Gardens and Na KartAreal - Karts Olšany, Olšanská 6, Prague 3, T: +420 281 916 188, www.kartareal.cz Hostivař Park, Divoká Šárka and at two locations in Kunratický Forest. aft ernoon performances are devoted primarily to children, and the evening performances Valech Garden with the Bull Steps, the charming Queen Anna‘s Summer Palace, and the Singing Galleries New indoor go-kart centre just outside the city centre. (D4) to adults. (B4, C3, B3) Fountain – make sure you put your ear to the base of the fountain and you’ll hear the symphony DOX, Poupětova 1, Prague 7, T: +420 295 568 123, www.dox.cz Paleček Family Center, Písecká 17, Prague 3, T: +420 775 103 100, www.rcpalecek.cz • Inline skaters have several options, such as the tracks in Stromovka, Letná or Ladronka parks, of the water droplets striking bell-metal. In the castle grounds, you can see the famous Golden The Play Gallery is a completely new way for kids to learn more about the DOX Centre for Playroom with café, internet. (D4) as well as a popular biking/skating route along the river from Podolí to Modřany. Lane with its historical exhibitions in its small houses, as well as the Toy Museum. At the main Contemporary Art and the exhibitions it organizes. (D2) Beckiland, Scandinávská 5a, Prague 5, T: +420 774 777 070, www.beckiland.cz west gate at noon, the stately changing of the guard takes place. Head back down to the city via GUD Art Gallery for Children, náměstí Franze Kafky 24/3, Prague 1, T: +420 732 623 862, Indoor amusement park, go-karts, trampoline, caves and jungles in the Avion Shopping Park Zličín. Nerudova Street and keep an eye out for the beautiful house signs along the way. You can then www.galeriegud.cz MaxLasergame Arena, Plzeňská 56, Prague 5, T: +420 774 454 656, www.maxlasergame.cz continue toward the Vltava River. Multi-purpose multimedia space dedicated to children. (B3) Adrenaline game in a 350 sqm darkened arena. (A4) The National Gallery consists of several parts, and the collections are located in buildings The Little Gym, Drtinova 8, Prague 5, T: +420 227 018 555, www.thelittlegym.eu The oldest bridge over the river is called the Charles Bridge, aft er Emperor Charles IV, who had it throughout Prague. The most extensive collection of art from antiquity to the present. Get your body moving in this colorful gym. (A4) built in the 14th century. His statue is located in Křížovnické Square in the Old Town. The construc- www.ngprague.cz tion of the bridge began on a magical date – the foundation stone was laid on July 9, 1357 at 5:31.

1 2 Later, in the 17th century, statues began to be placed on the bridge, and there are now thirty of Sternberg Palace – Hradčanské náměstí 15, Prague 1, T: +420 233 090 570, (A3) Boulder Bar, U Výstaviště 11, Prague 7, T: +420 220 514 540, www.boulder.cz them. The statue of the knight Bruncvik protects the bridge against enemies. A great way to get Trade Fair Palace – Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7, T: +420 224 301 122, (C2) The Bouldránkov children‘s corner is designed for little ones to practice their rock climbing skills. (C2) THE MAP a diff erent view of the bridge is on one of the cruise liners that ply the river. Schwarzenberg Palace – Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1, T: +420 233 081 713, (A3) Mammut Climbing Centre, Bubenská 43, Prague 7, T: +420 233 371 481, www.stenaholesovice.cz Kinský Palace– Staroměstské nám. 12, Prague 1, T: +420 224 810 758, (B3) One of the biggest climbing centres in the Czech Republic with a surface of 1600 sqm. (C2) The Petřín Funicular is another interesting way to get a unique perspective on the city. The lower Convent of St. Agnes of – U Milosrdných 17, Prague 1, T: +420 224 810 628, (B3) Adventure Minigolf, O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9, T: +420 606 068 069, station is located near the Újezd tram stop in the Lesser Town.The most impressive view of the city, Salmovský Palace – Hradčanské náměstí 1, Prague 1, T: +420 233 081 713, (A3) www.a-minigolf.cz however, is undoubtedly from the Petřín View Tower, a miniature copy of the Eiff el Tower. For a great Play an 18-hole mini golf course in the indoor arena. laugh, visit the mirror maze and its hall of laughter. The Štefánik´s Observatory houses telescopes Brumbambule Playroom, Kolbenova 9, Prague 9, T: +420 777 060 391, www.brum-bambule.cz ready to bring you a little closer to the stars. The jagged battlements of the Hunger Wall bisect Theatres Open play area measuring 600 sqm. Petřín Hill; nearby is Květnice - a fairytale garden that is part of the Rose Garden. If you go to the Kin- Skydive Arena, Tupolevova 736, Prague 9, T: +420 273 132 056, www.skydivearena.cz Kids ský Gardens, you can stop on the way at the playground or visit the ethnographic museum Musaion. All Colours Theatre, Rytířská 31, Prague 1, T: +420 224 186 114, www.blacktheatre.cz In a glass wind tunnel, you can fi nd out how it feels to be a paratrooper when he jumps out of Black Theatre presents performances of Faust and Frankenstein.(B3) a plane. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The Old Town Hall Tower, which provides a beautiful view of the Old Town, is situated on the Old Divadlo Minaret, Národní 20, Prague 1, T: +420 732 575 666, www.divadlominaret.cz Koala Café, Dolnoměcholupská 17, Prague 10, T: +420 212 241 171, www.koalacafe.cz Town Square, which is crossed by the Prague meridian – you’ll see the metal strips embedded in Independent fairytales.(B4) Children‘s entertainment centre. 3 4 the pavement marking its exact location. On the facade of the Old Town Hall, the Astronomical Minor Theatre, Vodičkova 6, Prague 1, T: +420 222 231 351, www.minor.cz in Prague Clock chimes every hour with a procession of the Apostles. Walk down the Art Nouveau Pařížská Productions, plays, puppets. (B4) street to the Jewish Quarter, where, according to legend, the Golem’s remains lie in the attic of the Image, Pařížská 4, Prague 1, T: +420 222 314 448, www.imagetheatre.cz Transportation Excursions synagogue. Black theatre combined with contemporary dance and pantomime. (B3) Laterna Magika, Národní 4, Prague 1, T: +420 224 901 448, www.laterna.cz Ekoexpres, Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 T: +420 724 301 842, www.ekoexpres.cz A City Map of Places The Royal Route, the road which kings and emperors traveled on their way to their coronation, The oldest multimedia theatre in Prague - since 1958, it has been presenting performances Sightseeing train with commentary. (B3) begins at the Powder Tower and leads up Celetná Street to the Old Town Square, through Malé combining projection, dance, music, light and pantomime. (B4) Pony Travel, Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 T: +420 736 752 671, www.ponytravelsro.cz to Play and Explore Square, up Karlova Street to Křižovnické Square, across the Charles Bridge to Mostecká Street National Theatre, Národní 2, Prague 1, T: +420 224 901 448, www.narodni-divadlo.cz Sightseeing horse-drawn carriage rides. (B3) and the Malostranské Square, then up to Pohořelec via Nerudova Street, thence down Loretánská Czech theatre scene in a Neo-Renaissance building built from 1868 to 1881 with funds collected Slovanka, Pedal boat and rowboat rental, Slovanský ostrov, Prague 1, T: +420 777 870 511, Street to Hradčanské Square and the western gate of Prague Castle, all the way to St. Vitus Cathe- throughout the country. (B4) www.slovanka.net dral. These days, it‘s far more comfortable to do the route in the opposite direction, however, as the State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1, T: +420 224 901 448, www.narodni-divadlo.cz Rowboat, pedal boat, and swan boat rental; night cruise by lantern. (B4) Castle sits on top of a hill, or you can make the journey a little easier by taking a tram. Czech opera house. (C4) S.P.L.A.V., Slovanský ostrov, Dětský ostrov, Prague 1 , T: +420 774 151 714 Estates Theatre, Ovocný trh 1, Prague 1, T: +420 224 901 448, www.narodni-divadlo.cz Pedal boat and rowboat rental. (B4) This theatre is world-famous as the site of the premiere of Mozart‘s opera Don Giovanni (1787). U Kotvy, Slovanský ostrov, Prague 1, T: +420 777 800 003 5 6 Sights Miloš Forman later fi lmed Amadeus here. (C3) Pedal boat and rowboat rental. (B4) Umělecká scéna Říše loutek, Žatecká 1, Prague 1, T: +420 222 324 565, www.riseloutek.cz Petřín Funicular, Újezd – Nebozízek – Petřín, Prague 1, T: +420 296 191 817, www.dpp.cz Maze, Petřínské sady, Prague 1, T: +420 725 831 634, www.muzeumprahy.cz/prazske-veze Puppet theatre for children from age 3 and up. (B3) Funicular to Petřín Hill overlooking the castle and town. (A4) Visit the Hall of Mirrors, have fabulous fun in the hall of laughter, and see a diorama of Prague Theatre of Spejbl and Hurvínek, Dejvická 38, Prague 6, T: +420 224 316 784, Nostalgic Tram Line 91, T: +420 296 191 817, www.dpp.cz citizens battling the Swedes in the 17th century. (A3) www.spejbl-hurvinek.cz Historical tram providing a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Charles Bridge, Old Town - Malá Strana, Prague 1 The puppets Spejbl (the father), and his son Hurvínek have come to life on the stage of the theatre Paroplavba, Rašínovo nábřeží wharf, Prague 2, T: +420 224 931 013, www.paroplavba.cz The sculpture of the knight Bruncvik, guardian of our city, is situated on the fi rst bridge pillar on since 1930. (A2) Embark on an adventurous voyage down the river to the zoo and back. (B4) Kampa Island, along with his faithful lion. The Čertovka River canal is connected with the old mill Křižík´s Fountain, U Výstaviště1/20, Prague 7, T: +420 723 665 694, www.krizikovafontana.cz Prague Venice, Čertovka and Judita wharfs, Prague, T: +420 776 776 779, www.prazskebenatky.cz and the mill wheel, next to which sits a water goblin. The Prague water goblin is said to catch souls Unique in Europe - a watery performance featuring dance, music and colors. (C2) Regular sightseeing cruises around the Charles Bridge, Prague Venice - Čertovka - Kampa - water in a mug. (B3) tunnel under the end arch of the Charles Bridge. (B3) Prague Castle, Prague 1 T: +420 224 372 423, +420 224 372 434, www.hrad.cz Prague Semmering, T: +420 840 112 113, www.cd.cz Founded by Prince Bořivoj who moved there from Levý Hradec, he built the Church of the Virgin Nature Train trips along one of the most beautiful train routes in the capital city. Departs from Smíchov Mary and fortifi ed the seat. The castle was the residence of princes, kings and emperors; today it is station to and back. (B5) home to the president. The Golden Lane is probably the most popular part of the castle for children Botanical Garden, Nádvorní 134, Prague 7, T: +420 234 148 111, www.botanicka.cz Balony Praha, Říčany, T: +420 725 085 422, www.balony.cz 7 8 - the small colorful houses contain exhibitions styled aft er the dwellings of the original inhabitants. Visit the Fata Morgana tropical greenhouse with butterflies, an ornamental garden and a bonsai Scenic hot air balloon rides over the city and the surrounding areas. Here you’ll fi nd a goldsmith‘s workshop, a herbalist, and a tavern, and on the fi rst floor there is an collection. (B1) Ballooning, Na vrcholu 7, Prague 3, T: +420 222 783 995, www.ballooning.cz exhibition of arms and armor. (A3) Dinopark, Českomoravská 15a, Prague 9, T: +420 378 774 636, www.dinopark.cz Scenic hot air balloon rides over the city and the surrounding areas. Petřín View Tower, Petřín Hill, Prague 1 T: +420 725 831 633, www.muzeumprahy.cz A unique amusement park located 20m above the ground on the roof of the Harfa shopping mall, Segway Experience, Mostecká 4, Prague 1, T: +420 731 238 264, www.segwayfun.eu This 60 meter high iron tower was built as part of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891 as a free copy of the featuring over 50 life-size models of dinosaurs. Make your way through town a bit unconventionally - on a Segway. Suitable for ages 8 and up. (B3) Eiff el Tower in Paris. 299 steps lead to the top. (A3) Mořský svět, Výstaviště, Prague 7, T: +420 220 103 275, www.morsky-svet.cz History Trip, on Mostecká, Karlova, Rytířská, and Melantrichova Streets, T: +420 776 829 897, Old Town Hall, Staroměstské náměstí 1, Prague 1 T: +420 236 002 629, Giant saltwater aquariums and coral caves. (C2) www.historytrip.cz www.staromestskaradnicepraha.cz Planetárium, Královská obora 233, Prague 7, T: +420 220 999 001-3, www.planetarium.cz Discover the city from a Praga historic car. (B3) Visit one of the oldest town halls with a beautiful view of the city. Just before the hour, be sure to The exhibition about the universe is an unforgettable experience You‘ll learn how much you actu- stand in front of the Astronomical Clock so you won‘t miss the procession of the Apostles. (B3) ally weigh on the moon or even touch a million year old meteorite. (C2) Vyšehrad, V Pevnosti 159, Prague 2, T: +420 241 410 348, www.praha-vysehrad.cz Průhonice Castle and Park, Zámek 1, Průhonice, T: +420 267 750 346, www.parkpruhonice.cz Water Parks Legends wreathe Vyšehrad, surrounded by bastions that off er spectacular views of the city. It is the A walk through this beautiful park, founded in 1885, is especially stunning in the spring, when oldest seat of Czech princes. Here you‘ll fi nd Slavín, the historic relics repository that contains the dozens of huge colorful rhododendron bushes are in bloom. Aquadream, K Barrandovu 8, Prague 5, T: +420 251 550 259, www.aquadream.cz 9 10 remains of famous fi gures, as well as the Rotunda of St. Martin. (B5) Štefánik´s Observatory, Strahovská 205, Prague 1, T: +420 257 320 540, www.observatory.cz Water entertainment centre. Ctěnice Chateau, Bohdanečská 259, Prague 9, T: +420 286 001 366, www.muzeumprahy.cz During the day, you can view the sun through the astronomical telescope; aft er dark, take a peek at Aquacentre Šutka, Čimická 41, Prague 8, T: +420 266 610 711, www.sutka.eu The chateau park is a delightful place to visit in the summer; inside, they organize events and the moon, the planets and the starry sky. (A4) Water slides, water slides, wading pools, whirlpool. exhibitions with creative workshops. Prague Zoo, U Trojského zámku 3, Prague 7, T: +420 296 112 230-3, www.zoopraha.cz Aquapalace Praha, Pražská 138, Čestlice u Prahy, T: +420 271 104 202, www.aquapalace.cz Zoo Praha off ers nearly ten kilometers of walking paths through the exotic. The visitors‘ tour takes The largest waterpark in Central Europe. you to 12 extraordinary pavilions and dozens of notable exhibitions. Visit the northern taiga, the barren desert and the rainforest in a single day! Enjoy playful lemurs cavorting just steps away from you, a hippo family gracefully floating under the surface of a huge pool, the elephant herd in Elephant Valley, and many other animals. At the Children‘s Zoo you can pet or feed small animals, and there‘s a playground where your children can test their skills and abilities. There’s also a wooden observation tower you can climb for a panoramic view of the city. On your way back down A B C D

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1) ZOO Church 2) City of Prague Museum 3) Old Town Hall Tower, Žižkov Television Tower, Petřín View Tower Synagogue 4) Vltava River Statue/Monument 5) Kingdom of Railways 6) Gutovka Post Offi ce 7) National Technical Museum Metro 8) Toy Museum Wharf 9) Nostalgic Tram Line N. 91 10) National Theatre, Estates Theatre, Říše loutek Funicular

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