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ESSENTIAL CITY GUIDES THE SECOND Arrival & Transport 5 Culture & Events 7

UGLIEST BUILDING Regions 10 IN THE WORLD. Exploring the YOU WILL Expat life in Prague 19 LOVE IT! Restaurants 20 Cafes 25 Hotels 43

Nightlife 26 Lifestyle directory 48 NEW Essential Prague 33 Adult entertainment 51 Prague Castle 34 Maps & Index OBSERVATORY Street register 54 Sightseeing 35 City centre map 55 RESTAURANT City map 56-57 BAR Shopping 40 Index 58 ONE ROOM HOTEL

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Prague Spring! Hopefully this year will be a sunny and Publisher AIRPORT Prague In Your Pocket PUBLIC TRANSPORT beautiful one for your visit to the Golden City. This is one Nám. 14. října 1307/2 VÁCLAV HAVEL AIRPORT PRAGUE of the best times to visit; streets aren’t too crowded yet, 150 00 Praha 5 Prague’s public transport system (Dopravní podnik) is the sun will hopefully be shining and there are too many Czech Republic effi cient, fast and reasonably clean. With three metro events to count. tel. +420 721 810 520 lines, 26 tram routes and 9 night trams you won’t need fax +420 224 94 86 51 the bus routes that avoid the centre. Keep in mind that You’ll get a full roundup in our Culture section, but a few [email protected] the centre of Prague is easily accessible on foot. highlights we’d like to mention include Dinosarium, a www.inyourpocket.com Tickets, valid for all means of transport, can be pur- massive exhibition being held at the Prague Exhibition chased from the numerous vending machines at all Grounds. Real dinosaur fossils and more than 50 exhibits ISSN 1213-2128 metro stations, major tram stops and news stands. You © PIYP s.r.o. make this a fun one for young and old alike. If you need always need to validate your ticket yourself by stamp- something a bit fresher, the Magnetic Festival is billed as a Published four times per year ing it in the machines at metro entrances and on trams. ‘dance experience for a new generation.’ Happening 7 May, The most common ticket is the 32Kč transfer ticket, you should get your tickets early to this massive dance and Editorial Prague’s airport is 20 km from the city centre. A taxi to the which is valid for 90 minutes after validating . The 24Kč light show spectacular. Editor Jacy Meyer town centre now costs around 600 Kč even if you call a non-transfer ticket is meant for tram rides under 30 Contributors Jacy Meyer, Wendy Wrangham, Jeroen van Marle company to pick you up or talk to one of the representa- minutes with no changes, or in the metro for up to 5 If a sunny day is calling and you need a green place to Layout Tomáš Haman, Photos Jeroen van Marle, relax, take a heart-stopping hike up Petřín Hill (or take tives from reputable AAA Radiotaxi or 1.1.1. Radiocab stations (changes allowed) from the departure station Wendy Wrangham, Robin Divila, wikipedia.org within 30 minutes. We suggest you save yourself time by it easy and jump on the funicular), followed by lovely Cover © Alexandr Makarenko | Dreamstime.com taxi. Don’t pick one up from outside the terminal (click views and lots of space to spread out. If your legs can here for taxi fi rms). Alternatively, use the ČEDAZ minibus buying a handful of these on arrival. If you’re planning to take it, climb the view tower to cast your eye upon the Sales & Circulation service (tel. 220 11 42 96, 05:30 - 21:30) that runs every stay a bit and explore, get the one-day pass (110Kč)or Prague suburbs, or just grab a bench in the rose gardens General & Sales Manager Michal Jareš - mob. 721 810 520 half hour between the airport and Náměstí Republiky a three-day pass (310Kč) . Children under 6 travel free; and soak up some sun. If spring showers come calling, [email protected] (F-2). Tickets cost 90 Kč (including one piece of baggage, and tickets are half price up to 15 years old. Large pieces head to Obecní dům. It’s an Art Nouveau wonder with children under 10 free) and can be bought from the driver of luggage (including rucksacks) cost an extra 13Kč while Copyright notice & Editor’s note or from the booth in the arrival terminal. For an extra fee, dogs ride the rails for 26Kč. Fines for no validated tickets lots of entertainment options. Currently, there are two Text and photos (unless otherwise stated) copyright PIYP s.r.o. big exhibitions happening – one on Art Nouveau and ČEDAZ can also pick you up or drop you off at your hotel. are 800Kč if paid on the spot or pay 1,000Kč later. 2000-2014. Maps copyright cartographer. All rights reserved. Trams trundle around town every few minutes; useful the impact it had on future trends, and the second No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form The cheapest way to get into town is on by bus: N°119 (2-8 showcasing Czech fashion designer Blanka Matragi’s without written permission from the copyright owner. times per hour between 04:18 and 00:10 with at least one lines are N°22 and 23 which run from the centre up to designs. You can stop for a coffee in the café, pop down The brand name In Your Pocket is used under license from wheelchair-friendly bus per hour) runs between the airport the rear entrance of the castle, saving you the uphill into the basement for a nice Czech meal, or if you are UAB In Your Pocket (Bernardinu 9-4, Vilnius, and the Dejvická metro station (Line A, green) in about walk. The metro connects the two main train stations lucky, the Prague Symphony Orchestra will be playing tel. (+370-5) 212 29 76). 20 minutes. From Dejvická it is just fi ve stops to Muzeum and Florenc bus station to the centre and runs up to that evening. The editorial content of In Your pocket guides is independent in the centre of town. Bus N°100 whisks you to Zličín just after midnight, after which the night trams (the from paid-for advertising. We have made every eff ort to (metro Line B, yellow) from the airport in 13 minutes. There warm mobile home to many a smelly tramp) take Enjoy your Prague Spring and thanks for reading! ensure the accuracy of all information and assume no over, zipping in all directions from the Lazarská stop responsibility for changes and errors. is a new Airport Express (AE) bus from Holešovice which runs every half an hour, whizzing you across the city in half (H-5) every half hour. Tram information is on the red an hour, whether you are arriving or departing. Special signs at each stop and is generally correct assuming of fares apply to this bus, tickets can only be bought from course that some worn out Škoda hasn’t died on the ABOUT IYP the driver and do not allow any transfers or other forms of tram lines. Beware of Prague’s ultra-professional pickpockets, es- It’s now 22 years since we published transport. First & last buses from Holešovice 05:15 & 21:45, from the airport 04:40 & 21:10. pecially on trams N°22 and 23 and in busy metro cars; the fi rst In Your Pocket guide - to Vilnius consider waiting for the next train if it looks squeezed. in Lithuania - in which time we have A 32 Kč transport ticket (plus a 10 Kč one for big bags) will get you all the way into town or to the airport on all public For more information visit Dopravní podnik’s excel- RUSSIA grown to become the largest publisher transport except the Airport Express. Tickets can be bought lent website with English and German information on NORTHERN LITHUANIA of locally produced city guides in Eu- IRELAND at the friendly transport information desk in both arrival routes and schedules, at www.dpp.cz, or call tel. 222 62 IRELAND rope. We now cover more than 100 cities 37 77. NETHERLANDS halls (open 07:00 - 22:00) or from the coin-operated ma- POLAND across the continent (with Gudauri, in Georgia, the latest city to be pocketed) chine at the airport bus stop, but not from the driver. You BELGIUM CZECH need to validate the ticket (once for the whole trip) in the TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTRE REPUBLIC and the number of concise, witty, well- All you ever wanted to know about routes, tariff s, tick- machines on board the bus. HUNGARY written and downright indispensable In SWITZERLAND GEORGIA Prague’s Terminal North 2 allows for at least 4 million ets, timetables, re-routings and service disruptions, SLOVENIACROATIA Your Pocket guides published each year ITALY more passengers a year to travel into Prague with the abil- maps and general information about Prague’s bus, BOSNIA is approaching fi ve million. We will be tram and metro system from friendly, multi-lingual MONTENEGRO expanding even further this year, with ity to continue expansion. New bars, restaurants, shops FYR MACEDONIA and services ply their trade in this terminal which accom- folk. Apart from the airport offi ces, these are found at the publication of a guide to Johannes- the metro stations.QI-5, MMuzeum, tel. (+420) 296 GREECE burg: our fi rst outside of Europe. modates fl ights to and from Schengen countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, 19 18 17 (07:00 - 21:00), www.dpp.cz. Open 07:00 To keep up to date with all that’s new at Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, - 21:00. Also at E-4, Můstek, Jungmannovo nám., SOUTH In Your Pocket, like us on Facebook (face- Greece, Spain & Sweden). open 07:00 - 18:00, closed Sat & Sun; Andĕl, open AFRICA book.com/inyourpocket) or follow us There is a left luggage facilty at the airport which doesn’t 07:00 - 18:00, closed Sat & Sun; Prague Airport ter- on Twitter (twitter.com/inyourpocket). close and costs 60 Kč per item per day.Qtel. 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4 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 5 Arrival & Transport Culture & Events CINESTAR PRAHA ANDĚL TRANSPORT TO THE AIRPORT BLACK LIGHT THEATRE Another cinema complex, this one has an European art IMAGE BLACK THEATRE house cinema and Gold Class, where you sit in armchairs Black theatre is different; the light is different and the and can eat and drink to your heart’s content.QPraha 5, TAXI PRIVATE TRANSPORTORT dark is different. The intense darkness of black theatre Radlická 1E, MAnděl, tel. (+420) 251 11 51 11, www. max. 4 persons CZK 550 (€ 21)) SHUTTLE is full of fantasy. Poetic pictures are approaching you cinestar.cz/praha-andel/. Tickets 179/99Kč. SHARED DOOR-TO-DOOR from the mysterious and almost indefinite depth of a MINIVAN 1 person CZK 290 (€ 11) black cabinet. You cannot see the actors, as they are SVĚTOZOR PRIVATE TRANSPORT 2 persons CZK 450 (€ 17) invisible. Suddenly you can see them rather well and An arthouse cinema showing classic, current and less max. 8 persons CZK 780 (€ 30)) 3 persons CZK 480 (€ 18.50) almost dangerously close. Dance will express the un- mainstream movies, plus Czech movies with English sub- spoken, disturb emotions and overcome laws of phys- titles.QI-4, Praha 1, Vodičkova 41, MMůstek, tel. (+420) Q M Freephone (+420) 800 870 888 WWW.PRAGUE-AIRPORT-TRANSFERS.CO.UK ics. E-1, Praha 1, Pařížská 4, Staroměstská, tel. 224 94 75 66, www.kinosvetozor.cz. Tickets 100-120Kč. (+420) 222 31 44 58, fax (+420) 224 811 167, image@ imagetheatre.cz, www.imagetheatre.cz. Performanc- es start at 20:00. CONCERTS & OPERA BUSES TRAINS MUNICIPAL HOUSE FLORENC BUS STATION CZECH RAILWAYS AGENCY ČERNÉ DIVADLO WOW SHOW Housing a variety of halls, the stunning Art Nouveau Obec- Most international buses arrive at Prague’s central Florenc Buy your train tickets without negotiating the irritating This exiting show presents new attractions and it is ní dům is the venue for many classical concerts. Outside, bus station (Autobusové nádraží Praha Florenc, open 05:00 - windows at the stations. They can do it all here, with a performed interactively with the audience. For ex- you’ll always fi nd dressed-up people selling tickets for the 23:00), which is also the watering hole of several endemic smile and in English.QI-3, Wilsonova 80, tel. (+420) 972 ample, in one of the scenes six giant fluorescent balls ‘best of Mozart’-type shows, which can be great as they’re species living solely on alcohol. For information on bus 23 39 30, www.cdtravel.cz. Open 09:00 - 17:00. Also at descend from the ceiling and the cheering audience usually well performed, and good for children too as they’re times check online at the excellent www.idos.cz, which Prague’s main railway stations. pushes and rolls them from side to side. The perfor- not too long.QF-3, Praha 1, Nám. Republiky 5, tel. (+420) searches all forms of land transport. The nearest ATM is at mance is suitable for people of all ages.QI-4, Divadlo 222 00 21 21, www.obecni-dum.cz. Booking offi ce open Florenc metro station, which is next to the bus station. Broadway, Na Příkopě 31, Praha 1, MMůstek, tel. 10:00 - 18:00. Tickets 200 - 1,300Kč. QJ-3, Praha 8, Křižíkova 4, tel. (+420) 900 14 44 44, TRAVEL AGENCIES + 420 777 061 623/+ 420 225 113 194, info@wow- www.idos.cz. CONDOR show.com, www.wow-show.com. Performances STATE OPERA Airline tickets.QVinohradská 365/10, tel. (+420) 225 00 02 start at 20:00. A fabulous neo-Rococo pile quite unfortunately wedged be- 25, www.condor.cz. Open 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. tween the station, National Museum and two busy roads. Built CAR RENTAL in 1888 for Prague’s German Theatre Association, it is worth a AVISQI-3, Praha 1, Klimentská 46, tel. (+420) 221 85 12 CZECH TOURISM CINEMA visit for the glamorous gold-and-plush interior and the view of 25, fax (+420) 221 85 12 29, www.avis.cz. Open 08:00 - The Czech Tourist Authority was founded in 1993 to pro- AERO the sumptuous ceiling alone. Operas are usually performed in 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. mote the Czech Republic as an attractive tourism destina- A cool little arthouse cinema in Žižkov; tram N°9 to Biskup- the original language, with Czech or English subtitles project- tion to the domestic and international markets. The agency cova.QPraha 3, Biskupcova 31, tel. (+420) 271 77 13 49, ed above the stage. For tours of the building, contact Prague’s EUROPCARQE-2, Praha 1, Elišky Krásnohorské 134/9, works with a number of important partners including the www.kinoaero.cz. Tickets 60 - 110Kč. tourist offi ce.QI-4, Praha 1, Wilsonova 4, tel. (+420) 224 22 MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 224 81 05 15, reservation@ tourism regions, towns and cities and private sector com- 72 66, www.opera.cz. Booking offi ce open 10:00 - 17:30; europcar.cz, www.europcar.cz. Open 08:00 - 20:00. Air- panies to raise the profi le of the destination. CzechTourism CINEMA CITY FLÓRA Sat, Sun 10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:30. Tickets 100 - 1,150Kč. port offi ce at Aviantická 1039/6 tel. 235 36 45 31, open is managed by the Ministry of Regional Development of Includes an IMAX theatre.QPraha 3, Vinohradská 149, 08:00 - 22:00. A the Czech Republic.QVinohradská 1896/46, MFlora, MFlóra, tel. (+420) 255 74 20 21, www.cinemacity.cz. tel. +420 221 580 111, fax +420 224 247 516, katalog@ Tickets 179Kč, Mon 139Kč. SIXTQJ-3, Praha 8, Pobřežní 1 (Hilton Hotel), tel. (+420) czechtourism.cz, www.czechtourism.com/. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 222 32 49 95, fax (+420) 224 84 23 13, www.e-sixt.cz. CINEMA CITY SLOVANSKÝ DŮM 3.6.2014 - 20:00 Open 08:00 - 22:00. Airport offi ce tel. 220 11 53 46, open GTS INTERNATIONAL Popular city-centre multiplex, which is often the only cin- THE 20/20 EXPERIENCE TOUR 08:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 20:00. Flight and bus tickets, with special deals for students and ema with English language versions of fi lms other cinemas Q Q In addition to gracing the cover of GQ’s Man of The Year, under-24s. Bechyňova 2571/3, tel. (+420) 222 11 97 show dubbed. F-3, Praha 1, Na Příkopě 22, tel. (+420) Timberlake recently took home three American Music TAXIS 00, www.gtsint.cz. Open 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 9:00 - -4:00. 257 18 12 12, www.cinemacity.cz/. Tickets 179Kč, Mon Awards including Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. The Closed Sun. 139Kč. 20/20 Experience, has been critically well received and AAA - RADIOTAXI is the year’s best selling album with over 4 million sold The most reputable company in town. Ordering by SMS is TBS to date worldwide. The album marks Timberlake with possible at tel. 606 99 90 69 but requires preregistration. Specialised in business and congress travel.QKonviktská Q TICKETS the biggest male debut in fi ve years as well as the big- tel. 14014, www.aaataxi.cz/. 14, Praha 1, tel. (+420) 222 51 23 05, www.tbs.cz. Open gest digital debut in U.S. history by a male artist. The 08:30 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. TICKETPRO 20/20 Experience held the #1 spot in both the Top 200 PRAGUE AIRPORT TRANSFERS QVáclavské naměstí 38, Praha 1, tel. (+420) 296 32 (3 weeks) and R&B album chart (10 weeks). In just its Convenient transport services. English speaking drivers TC TRAVEL 99 99, www.ticketpro.cz. Open 09:00 - 20:00. A fi rst week of release all 10 tracks charted on the digital who not only will get you where you need to be, but pro- Best place to get your Prague holiday arranged before you songs chart and have sold over 7 million tracks in the vide you with a map, visitor information and a dining guide. come. Hotels, airport transfers, tours and more can all be Q TICKETSTREAM US. The album has reached platinum status in three Excellent prices and easy online booking. Komornická taken care of through TC Travel. Day trips to nearby sites can QI-6, Praha 2, Koubkova 8, tel. (+420) 224 26 30 49, other countries as well as gold status in nine other 1982/7, 160 00, tel. (+420) 800 87 08 88, info@ruzyne- also be booked.QU průhonu 5, Praha 7, tel. 266 70 46 Q www.ticketstream.cz. Open 09:00 - 18:00. Closed countries tracks. O2 arena. Tickets at sazkaticket.cz. letiste.cz, www.ruzyne-letiste.cz. Open non stop. €€. 07, fax 266 70 46 20, [email protected], www. Sun. A Admission 1590 - 2590Kč. PJW tctravel-prague.com.

6 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 7 Culture & Events NEW ORIGINAL CZECH MUSICAL cz. All performances are at 20:00 unless specifi ed other- DINOSAURIUM wise. Advance bookings at Praha 1, Celetná 17; BIO OKO Bar, Praha 7, Fr. Křížka 15 & Praha 2, Polí pět, Dittrichova 13. Tickets 150/90Kč.

DIVADLO ARCHA Aff ectionately known as the “alternative National Theatre,” Archa has done wonders for Prague’s cultural scene. It’s not necessarily an “English” theatre, however their eclectic line-up often transcends language barriers. Check their website – you never know what additional items of inter- est, including concerts, they’ll have on tap. All shows at 20:00 unless otherwise listedQJ-3, Praha 1, Na Poříčí 26, tel. (+420) 221 71 61 11, fax (+420) 221 716 666, www. archatheatre.cz. Performances start at 20:00 unless stat- HUDBA/LIBRETO PTAEGKW ed otherwise. KOLLER KODYM DVORÂÁK P.B.CH. / BELKO 14.3. - 29.6.2014 DIVADLO PONEC VEÂTSÂÍ DINOSAURIUM Q Prague’s premier place for contemporary dance. The best Výstaviště Holešovice – Křižíkův pavilon E, companies play here, as well as lots of dance and movement NEZÂ MALÉ Praha 7 - Holešovice, tel. +420 734 346 615, info@ festivals. If it’s happening in the dance world locally or globally, dinosaurium.cz, www.dinosaurium.cz. Open 10:00 - you’ll fi nd it at Ponec. Performances usually start at 20:00 and MNOZÂSTVÍ LÁSKY 18:00. Tickets at ticketpro.cz or at box offi ce (open there’s a bar open one hour prior to show time.QPraha 3, 09:45 - 17:00. Admission 300/200/100Kč, weekend Husitská 24, MFlorenc, tel. (+420) 222 72 15 31, divadlo@ 350/220Kč, family ticket 800Kč (weekend 900Kč). divadloponec.cz, www.divadloponec.cz. AUW

LATERNA MAGIKA STAVOVSKÉ DIVADLO (ESTATES THEATRE) Laterna Magika developed a new way of combining the- The fi rst theatre to be built in Prague, and it was also here atre, dance, music and fi lm for the 1958 Brussels Expo, and that Mozart’s Don Giovanni made its debut to a rapturous was doing multi-media performances before the word Czech audience; the opera was destined to bomb in Vi- even existed. All productions are visually orientated with enna.QE-3, Praha 1, Ovocný trh 1, tel. (+420) 224 22 85 no spoken Czech – ideal for foreigners.QC-4, Praha 1, 03, www.narodni-divadlo.cz. Booking offi ce open 10:00 Národní 4, tel. (+420) 222 22 20 41, www.laterna.cz. Per- - 18:00. Tickets 30 - 1,000Kč. formances start at 20:00. Tickets 735Kč.

KLEMENTINUM NATIONAL THEATRE The beautiful building is home to some good classical music Prague’s most beautiful riverside building hosts a wealth of concerts in sublime grounds.QD-3, Praha 1, Křižovnická performances, mostly concerts and opera. Find the book- 2, tel. (+420) 221 66 32 60, www.klementinum.cz. Open ing offi ce in the modernist glass building next door.QC-4, 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon Performances start at 18:00 Praha 1, Národní třída 2, tel. (+420) 224 90 16 68, www. unless otherwise specifi ed. narodni-divadlo.cz. Booking offi ce open 10:00 - 18:00; Sat, Sun 10:00 - 12:30, 15:00 - 18:30. KARLÍN MUSIC THEATRE The theatre has a long history in the city; its fi rst perfor- mance was the circus back in 1881. Fast forward to the EVENTS fl oods of 2002 which saw the historic building practically 30.6.2014 - 20:00 destroyed. The theatre reopened in 2006 and has been THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS hosting a string of popular musicals ever since.QPraha 8, QTipsport Arena. Tickets at ticketpro.cz. Admission Křižíkova 10, tel. (+420) 221 86 87 77, objednavky@hdk. 990Kč. cz, www.hdk.cz. 230-700 Kč €€. JEKW 7.5.2014 - 19:30 MAGNETIC FESTIVAL THEATRE QPVA Letňany. Tickets at ticketpro.cz. Admission Hlavní mediální partner DIVADLO ALFRED VE DVOŘE 1190Kč. ENGLISH SUBTITLES WWW.HDK.CZ A small theatre specialising in moving, visual and experi- mental theatre and dance, with several performances that 25.6.2014 - 20:00 can be enjoyed by non-Czech speakers. Ticket offi ce and bar ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB opens an hour before each performance.QI-1, Praha 7, Fr. QCongress Centre Prague. Tickets at ticketpro.cz. Ad- Křížka 36, tel. (+420) 233 37 69 97, www.alfredvedvore. mission 790-1690Kč.

8 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com Regions | Plzeň PLZEŇ - CITY OF BEER AND CULTURE Meet the Czech Beer The city’s excellent position in the centre of West Bohemia makes Plzeň the ideal starting point for nearby trips. Legend in the Pilsner There are world-renowned spa towns nearby – Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) and Marianské Lázně, or you can visit Prague or Urquell Brewery Šumava (the Bohemian Forest). So leave your luggage in one of the many excellent hotels and enjoy a relaxing stay A magnet for tourists in West in the capital of West Bohemia, Plzeň. Every country has its symbols and legends. One in the Bohemia is the Royal City Czech Republic is the Pilsen lager – Pilsner Urquell – a of Plzeň (Pilsen), founded beer that inspired more than two thirds of all world beers in 1295. The large number labelled pils, pilsner or pilsener. Come and see with your of preserved old buildings own eyes how the legend is made. have made the historic city centre a real compendium The Pilsner Urquell brewery is a modern facility, and, at of architectural styles - you the same time, a unique industrial heritage site, which in should certainly see the 2008 gained the status of Anchor Point of the European Gothic Church of St Bar- Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH). The tour of the Pilsner tholomew with the high- Urquell brewery takes visitors to all the authentic places est church tower in the where Pilsner Urquell lager has been brewed since 1842. Czech Republic (102.26 m), the Renaissance city hall and You will get to taste the raw materials the famous lager Baroque bishopric building is brewed from. The tour includes a visit to the heart of and the Great Synagogue, the brewery – the historic and current brewhouses, a the third largest in Europe. panoramic screening room, the brewery’s hall of fame, and the modern packaging hall with a capacity of 120,000 bottles per hour. The visit culminates in the old brewery cellars, where It was two businesses founded in the mid-19th century visitors aged 18 and above can taste unfiltered and unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell tapped directly which assured Plzeň real fame – Škoda engineering HOW TO GET TO PILSEN from old oak lager barrels.English tours are available three times a day at 12.45pm, 2.15pm and works and Plzeňský Prazdroj (Pilsner Urquell) BY BUS 4.15pm. brewery. Discover the secret of producing this world- From Prague – Zličín (terminal station of underground B renowned beer on a tour of the brewery, and fi nd out about line) every hour with bus company Student Agency. Tick- Authentic beer-themed gifts can be purchased in the Gift Shop in the brewery courtyard. the history of brewingby visiting the Brewery museum ets on the spot. The transport takes 60 minutes. Direct which also off ers tours of Plzeň’s historic underground. trains from Prague centre (Praha hlavní nádraží) to Pilsen Plzeň is the ideal place for a trip with your family, as main train station (every hour). Transport takes 1 hour children can visit the attractive Plzeň Zoo and DinoPark. and 40 min. Timetable (buses or trains) www.idos.cz. Check out the Puppet Museum on the main square to see worldfamous puppets, Spejbl and Hurvinek. You’ll have BY CAR Experience the Story of Beer great fun discovering the world of science and technology Freeway D5 direction Plzeň (85 km). Easy cheap in the Techmania science centre, and see the whole of parking in the city centre (parking house Rychtářka; If you want to learn everything there is to know about beer, visit the night sky in the unique 3D planetarium. There are a 49°44’59.32”N, 13°22’51.10”E) the Brewery Museum, located in the city center. Situated in a host of cultural events and festivals throughout the year which enliven the city, so you’re assured that boredom well-preserved 15th century building which once held a license won’t be an issue. Plzeň’s rich cultural traditions and new to brew beer, the museum, with its unique atmosphere of the art projects have made it a European City of Culture Middle Ages, provides an opportunity to find out about the way for 2015. There will be at least 650 events involved in the beer has been brewed, served and drunk from antiquity up to the programme for 2015. present. Visitors aged 18 or older can taste Pilsner Urquell beer in the museum.

DIRECTION FROM PRAGUE TO PILSEN: PILSNER URQUELL BREWERY BREWERY MUSEUM Car: D5 highway 1 hour U Prazdroje 7 Veleslavínova 6, 301 14 Pilsen PILSEN-TOURISM Bus: from the Zličín bus terminal 1 hour 304 97 Pilsen tel. +420 377 235 574 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Train: from the Hlavní nádraží (Main station) tel. +420 377 062 888 [email protected] nám. Republiky 41, 301 00 Plzeň or Smíchovské nádraží 1,5 hours [email protected] www.prazdrojvisit.cz Tel.: + 420 378 035 330, + 420 725 825 564 e-mail: [email protected] www.visitpilsen.eu

10 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com Regions | Liberec Regions | Southern Bohemia Far to the north, along the Polish border, lays the intriguing mark of the city; its altar pictures the patron saints of the The region south of Prague is an outdoor lover’s paradise. try it. If you’ve eaten it before you’ll be surprised by its clean, region of Liberec. Here you’ll fi nd mountains and cities; a Czech lands. The original Liberec synagogue was a monu- Bikers and walkers fl ock to the area every weekend to fresh taste. These ponds are full of peat moss, and what bet- curious mix of nature and culture. Discover the area via a mental homage to Neo-Renaissance architecture. It was experience the fresh air and beautiful countryside. Pictur- ter to do with the plethora than spread it on your body? canoe on the Smědá River; visit the wonderful Liberec Zoo burned down by the Nazis in 1938 and has since been esque towns and historical castles are available to discover, The stuff is supposedly full of iron, so good for your joints. A or spend an afternoon at the Babylon water park. Liberec built. This new incarnation is in the shape of half of the whether you choose to explore the region by your own relaxing way to spend an evening after biking through the off ers a wealth of fun for the entire family. Star of David, and its façade is symbolically representative power or not. We introduce you to four towns well-worth area on well-marked trails. of the Wailing Wall. You can fi nd this fascinating struc- your time. A mountainous area; the region is defi ned by the Lužické ture on Rumjancevova Street. HOTEL and Jizerské mountains to the north and the Krkonoše to ZLATÁ HVĚZDA the northeast. In the midst, right outside the city of Liberec Now that you’ve explored the city; it’s time to visit some of ČESKÝ KRUMLOV QMasarykovo náměstí 107, tel. (+420) 384 757 111, is the towering and rugged Ještěd Mountain. This symbol its sites. The Liberec Zoo is one of the best in the country, [email protected], www.zlatahvezda.cz of the region off ers magnifi cent views of the surrounding containing wooded areas and a stream running through. valley; and on a clear day you can see straight to Poland. Here you can see eagles, rhinoceros, penguins, giraff es and Tourist Information: Masarykovo náměstí 103 The unique tower perched on top was designed in 1973 by many more. Telephone: (+420) 384 721 169 architect Karel Hubáček. Besides containing a communica- Email: [email protected] tions tower; there’s also a restaurant and hotel there. The In the style of an ancient spa, Babylon entertains modern www.itrebon.cz city of Liberec is a distinctive and modern one. Architec- families of all ages. This aqua park not only off ers water tural styles range from 18th century classic style brick in the slides, swimming pools, steam baths and a wild river but centre to well-preserved 19th century industrial. The neo- also some drier activities such as bowling, laser shooting JINDŘICHŮV HRADEC classical town hall is quite interesting, as is the “villa quarter” and a casino. There’s a hotel and restaurant onsite as well. Boasting the third largest castle in the Czech Republic, with stately homes from the turn of the 20th century. One Jindřichův Hradec is a laidback, quiet place to experience. of the most interesting can be found on Jablonecká street; For more cultural pursuits, check out the Museum of The main square of Náměstí Míru is a treasure trove of archi- the Lieberg Manor-House. For a true fl ashback to the Northern Bohemia (its building is worth the entrance fee tectural styles while the nearby Vajgar Lake off ers a cooling past stroll down Větrná street and admire the Waldstein alone) or the Regional Gallery, fi lled with European and landscape. Climb the tower of the Church of the Assump- houses. The oldest buildings in town, they are the only Czech art. But now let’s get out of the city and explore what tion of the Virgin Mary for a bird’s eye view of the surround- remaining examples of the classical merchant houses that other attractions the region has to off er. ing countryside or stay low and experience the Gothic and used to make up the downtown area. Renaissance wonders of the castle. From ruined castles to elegant homes; from rock towns to The dominant tower of the Church of St. Antonin the world class zoos – everyone will fi nd something to discover HOTEL Great on Sokolovské náměstí is another defi ning land- in and around Liberec. BÍLÁ PANÍ QDobrovského 5, tel. (+420) 384 363 329, recepce@ hotelbilapani.cz, www.hotelbilapani.cz

Tourist Information: Panská 136 Telephone: (+420) 384 363 546 This jewel of Southern Bohemia is almost too picture per- Email: [email protected], www.jh.cz fect. A grandiose castle on a hill; a winding river twisting and turning its way through the town; narrow streets hud- dled together – the adjectives could go on and on. Unfor- TÁBOR tunately, all this cuteness brings a lot of tourists. One of the Religious wars and the Hussites played a big part in the most visited cities in the Czech Republic after Prague; you’ll country’s history back in the 1400s. No where is this more be sharing the tiny streets with many a camera-touting apparent or preserved than the town of Tábor. The second traveller. That’s not to say you should give it a pass however. largest city in the region, its historical center is a beautiful Spend a couple days there; you’ll discover early mornings maze. The streets were originally designed to thwart in- and late afternoons and evenings are a bit more peaceful vading armies; but now they are an enjoyable way to fi nd and allow you to truly absorb the splendor. yourself getting lost. Visit the Hussite Museum and Under- ground Tunnels for a glimpse back; or wander around Lake Tourist Information: Náměstí Svornosti 2 Jordan for a breath of fresh air. Tábor’s easy style and close Telephone: (+420) 380 704 622 proximity to Prague make it a great place to spend the day. Email: [email protected] www.ckrumlov.cz HOTEL NAUTILUS QŽižkovo náměstí 20, tel. (+420) 380 900 900, info@ TŘEBOŇ hotelnautilus.cz, www.hotelnautilus.cz Peat moss and fi sh. Sounds like a smelly combination but throw in some bikes and you’ve got a perfect Třeboň trip. Tourist Information: Žižkovo náměstí 2 This spa city lies in the heart of the Třeboň Basin, a UNESCO Telephone: (+420) 381 486 230 biosphere reservation. The area is laced with fi sh ponds, full Email: [email protected] of the country’s favorite fi sh – carp. While visiting, be sure to www.tabor.cz

12 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 13 Regions | Olomouc Olomouc is the fi fth largest city in the Czech Republic with a population of about 100,000. It is home to the country’s second oldest university (after Charles Uni- versity in Prague) which means its culture scene is alive and there’s a variety of dining and entertainment op- tions available. To get a feel for the city, start you day on the main square, Horní náměstí. There you will fi nd the UNESCO listed Holy Trinity Column. It is the largest col- lection of Baroque statues within the framework of one sculpture group in Central Europe. The lower part con- tains a chapel, which can be visited by appointment only. The column is made up of 18 statues, 12 torchbearers, 6 reliefs, a sculptural group of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and fi nally at the top, the Holy Trinity. Also on Horní náměstí is an Astronomical Clock – we told you a visit would be like Prague! This clock is quite diff erent from the one that draws massive crowds to Old Town Square. The clock dates back to the end of the 15th century, however the form it takes here is much diff erent than what the original planners had designed. During World War II, the clock was so damaged in the fi ghting that City Hall decided not to reconstruct it, but instead design something modern. What you’ll see now is a 1950s work For those looking to escape the crowds of Prague, Olomouc, depicting Communist era proletariat, like builders, agri- a roughly 3 hour train ride from the capital, should capture cultural workers and other laborers. The clock performs your heart. The pretty university town is small enough to once a day, at noon, for about fi ve minutes. be charming, yet interesting enough for at least a weekend. Located in Moravia, there’s a plethora of architecture and There are a number of interesting museums in Olomouc – history. something for nearly everyone. 2ORPRXF

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14 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com Regions | Olomouc Regions | Ostrava www.ostrava.cz www.fi lmostrava.cz www.conventionostrava.cz

Design hotel built in 2010 is located 10 mins walk from the historic center. Hotel, which was awarded the “Building of the Year Czech Republic 2010” and won the “Best conference hotel in Olomouc Region 2012”, stands out above all, a conference space. The entire convention floor with an area of ca 1,350 square meters and capacity of nearly 1,600 people are equipped with high-quality audio-visual technique. The halls are variously combined and suitable for all types of meetings and events from small groups to large conventions. The halls are air-conditioned, with daylight and a private outdoor terrace. The hotel comprises 137 rooms, including 10 superior rooms and 3 junior suites. All rooms offer wifi internet access, coffee and tea service and safe deposit box free of charge. Fitness in this center is also guaranteed by hotel guests free of charge.

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The beautiful Archdiocesan Museum, located on Vá- area. Giraff es, gibbons, ibex, white storks and a Sumatran For an unforgettable experience come to Ostrava, a friendly Ostrava’s industrial past at the former blast furnace (now a clavské náměstí, is home to a permanent exhibition of the tiger are only a few of the more than 300 species you can and dynamic city in the heart of Europe! You can feel the national cultural monument), you can admire the historic Olomouc Archdiocese, a picture gallery featuring paintings fi nd there. The aquarium, wolf pavilion and birds of prey spirit of Ostrava’s unique industrial heritage at every step gas holder now converted into a multifunctional audito- dating back to the 16th century, and the Mozarteum, a aviary are especially recommended. – an unforgettably atmospheric backdrop to a vibrant rium known as the Gong – a popular venue for education, great hall commemorating the famous composer’s stay in The city is rich in religious history. Besides the Archdiocesan modern city. Ostrava has become a popular destination for culture, events and conferences. Finish your day at the U6- Olomouc. The inside of the Museum of Modern Art belies Museum and the Holy Trinity Column, visitors can also mar- making fi lms and music videos, so don’t be surprised if you Small World of Technology, a fascinating interactive ex- its Classist style exterior. The permanent exhibition is one vel at St. Maurice’s Church, the biggest Gothic church in meet a fi lm crew or two while wandering around the city. hibition themed around the works of Jules Verne. on arts and crafts form the turn of the 19th and 20th centu- the region, dating from the 15-16th centuries and the old- ries and temporary displays cover a range of mediums. The est Moravian monastery, the Archbishop’s Palace located But Ostrava is about much more than just its industrial past. If you prefer going down the pit, discover the secrets of coal Natural Science Museum is housed in a former convent. in the Olomouc suburb of Hradisko. The most signifi cant It is the greenest city in the Czech Republic, a spacious me- mining at Ostrava’s Mining Museum, part of the Landek The permanent exhibition is one on endangered plant spe- sacred building in Olomouc is the Bishop’s Cathedral of tropolis packed full of beautiful architecture, with plenty to Park, tracing the evolution of coal mining, mining tech- cies while two exhibition halls host about 20 temporary St. Wenceslas, built in 1109. see and do all year round. Ostrava has a rich and vibrant nology, and mine rescue services. Michal Colliery historic displays each year. The Olomouc zoo is located about 10 If you have a couple extra days, explore the lovely Moravian cultural life, off ering unforgettable experiences for all cul- coal mine is also open to visitors. Let´s come and follow the kilometres outside the city, in a lovely forested and hilly countryside outside of Olomouc. The city is a great place ture-lovers at the city’s many theatres, concert halls, mu- routes taken by miners when starting their shift – including to base yourself while discovering the beautiful towns sic clubs, museums and galleries. To sample Ostrava’s the unique chain-system changing rooms, the engine hall, and tasty Moravian wine in the eastern part of the county. unique energy and cosmopolitan spirit, visit the city during and much more. Litomyšl and Kroměříž are two charming towns that will one of the big events held here - the Colours of Ostrava keep you busy for an entire day. music festival, the Golden Spike athletics meeting (Usain Bolt’s favourite event!), or tennis’s Davis Cup.

HOTELS After discovering the city’s rich industrial heritage and en- HOTEL **** ALLEY joying its fascinating museums or galleries, why not relax at QMichalské stromořadí 1061, Olomouc, tel. (+420) 585 one of the many sports and wellness centres in the city, or 502 999, [email protected], www.hotel-alley.com. treat yourself at the nearby Klimkovice spa resort. Ostrava truly has something for everybody. NH OLOMOUC CONGRESS QLegionářská 1311/21, Olomouc-Nová Ulice, tel. The Lower Vítkovice area, a revitalized former steelworks (+420) 585 575 111, nholomouccongress@nh-hotels. and coal mining complex in the heart of Ostrava city cen- com, www.nh-olomouc.cz. Open Nonstop. tre, off ers a day of unforgettable experiences. After reliving

16 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 17 Regions | Kutná Hora Expat life in Prague BEAUTIFUL KUTNÁ HORA - A MUST-SEE DESTINATION, ERPET MEDICAL CENTRE Emergency toothache or a new bright smile - the experts JUST AN HOUR AWAY FROM PRAGUE at Erpet can make it happen. Not only do they off er week- end emergency service (phone: +420 724 511 547) but also an array of reconstruction work like porcelain veneers and crowns and bridges. Their tagline is “We are here to make you smile” so get them to give your pearly whites a brush- up.QH-5, Praha 1, Pštrossova 10, MKarlovo náměstí, tel. (+420) 221 595 000, [email protected], www.erpetmedical.cz. Open 7:30 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. JA

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Located in Malá Strana, you’ll be treated to a 70. Lab opens at 08:00. A the Czech Kingdom’s expansion. Its cultural and historical under the Sankturin House hides away a unique Alchemy city centre location that’s surrounded by parks. Eighteen importance was recognised in 1995, when the historic Workshop Museum – ask the Information Centre staff for apartments comprise the fully renovated building, off ering SPORTCENTRUM YMCA town centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage admission. To learn about the dark side of the town’s his- such amenities as a separate working corner and kitchen- Sweat away the kilos in the fi tness centre or sauna then Site, along with the Cathedral of St Barbara and the tory, you can visit the Unveiling of the Mysterious Face of ette. An LCD TV, washer and dryer plus a personal security cool down by taking a dip in the swimming pool or by get- Cathedral of Assumption of Our Lady and St John the Kutná Hora Museum located at the Italian Court. and fi re alarm guarantees your comfort and safety.QB-4, ting a massage.QI-3, Praha 1, Na Poříčí 12, MNáměstí Baptist in Sedlec. The centre has preserved its historic The Czech Museum of Silver is located in the Gothic palace Praha 5, Plaská 615/8, MAnděl, tel. 257 40 40 40, fax Republiky, tel. (+420) 224 87 58 11, fax (+420) 224 87 spirit thanks to sensitive reconstruction of the buildings, Hrádek and off ers guided tours to the medieval silver mine 257 40 40 60, [email protected], www.hungerwall. 58 18, [email protected], www.scymca.cz. Open 06:30 - stone streets and pavements. from April to November. Last year the Museum won the eu. 18 rooms (8 Junior Suite €86 - 104, 8 Superior 22:00, Sat 08:00 - 20:00, Sun 09:00 - 21:00. Travellers’ Choice Attractions Award from TripAdvisor, the Suite €92 - 112, 2 Executive Suite €102 - 127). €€€. world’s largest travel site. The award was based on candid PJAW feedback from travellers recognising travellers’ favourite SHOPPING things to do in destinations around the world. ARKÁDY PANKRÁC HEALTH & BEAUTY Arkády Pankrác is one of the best of Prague’s bazillion malls. For more information, including a tourist town map and CYBEX With a direct entrance from the Pankrác metro station and guided tour off ers, please visit www.kutnahora.cz. Delightful, top-quality surroundings and equipment for a lot of really good shops; this should be a popular hang you to exert yourself in/on/with. We suppose if you’re out. Blažek for men, Pierre Cardin and Pietro Filipi are just going to suff er, you may as well do it in style.QPraha a few of the good ones, along with consistent favs Next, 8, Pobřežní 1 (Hotel Hilton), tel. (+420) 224 84 27 13, Gant, H&M and Mango. And, they have nine separate shoe fax (+420) 224 84 23 72, info@cybex-fi tness.cz, www. shops! Unfortunately, the food court (everyone’s real rea- cybex-fi tness.cz. Open 06:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 07:00 - son for going to the mall) is a bit disappointing; however The Czech Museum of Silver off ers guided tours into the medieval 22:00. they do have a branch of the fab Lebanese restaurant, Safi r. silver mine. QPraha 4, Na Pankráci 86, MPankrác, tel. (+420) 225 11 DENTAL OFFICE H33 11 00, [email protected], www.arkady-pankrac. Dental Offi ce H33 is the centre for excellence in dental cz. Open 9:00 - 21:00. TOURIST INFORMATION care, implantology and cosmetic dentistry. They provide KUTNÁ HORA TOWN INFORMATION CENTRE premium dental care to international standards. 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18 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 19 Restaurants Restaurants HARD ROCK CAFE AMERICAN Hard Rock Cafe Prague, Europe’s largest Hard Rock BREWERY RESTAURANTS ALOHA WAVE LOUNGE Cafe, is situated in the four-story, V.J.Rott building with U FLEKŮ Aloha Praha, aloha Honolulu. Plants, frangipani shirts a beautifully decorated neo-Renaissance façade and A tourist trap since they started brewing their dark, rich aro- and photos of tanned 1950s Hawaiians with long- frescos. The cafe is located in the heart of old Prague matic beer on this spot in 1499. The brew is worth the trip boards form the décor to this club and restaurant. Sit less than 50 meters from the famous Old Town Square. in itself, and should be accompanied by hearty pub food. in the small upstairs area or descend to the large cellar The three-level, 1900-square-meter cafeincludes two The loud and boisterous crowds of tourists and locals are a to sample from the menu. The food, with Pacific over- vibrant bars and features a unique compilation of show worth watching as everyone and his tour guide treks tones is quite unlike anything else in Prague. DJs keep memorabilia from Hard Rock’s world-famous collection through.QH-5, Praha 1, Křemencova 11, MNárodní the place buzzing long after the kitchen closes.QE- completed by a 5-meter custom-made chandelier in třída, tel. (+420) 224 93 40 19, ufl eku@ufl eku.cz, www. 1, Praha 1, Dušní 11, MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) the shape of a guitar.QH-3, Praha 1, Malé náměstí 3, ufl eku.cz. Open 10:00 - 23:00. (85 - 320Kč). A 602 25 13 92, www.alohapraha.cz. Open 09:30 - MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 224 22 95 29, prague_ 04:00, Mon, Tue, Sun 09:30 - 02:00. (115 - 270Kč). [email protected], www.hardrock.com. Open U PINKASŮ PAE 11:30 - 01:00. 250 - 490Kč. A The presence of locals is encouraging in this beer hall whose not unimpressive claim to fame is that of be- COWBOYS STEAKS & COCKTAILS T.G.I. FRIDAY’S ing the fi rst pivnice in Prague to have Pilsner Urquell on Bazaar has morphed into the Kampa Group’s sub- The TGI brand offers the same huge-portioned menu draught. A commemorative plaque and a tap mark the lime version of an American steakhouse. Premium- to homesick travellers in Prague as they do around spot where this country’s most renowned beer began to tequila-laden cowgirls on the bar, quality and af- the world. For a slice of Americana with your apple fl ow in 1843. In today’s establishment you’ll fi nd a court- fordable cuts of steak, seafood and even lobster pie, free refills and crazy outfits, this is the place to yard terrace and two fl oors of beer swilling and sausage (1,250Kč), complementary wine list, myriad salad be.QF-3, Praha 1, Na Příkopě 27, MNám. Republiky, eating. More elegant no-smoking rooms are available and side offerings, cool bar, tunes and atmosphere. tel. (+420) 221 96 72 28, www.tgifridays.cz. Open for dining; the menu, although traditional, is uninspired. A fabulous cellar space, classy design, exellent cui- 11:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 24:00. (250 - 350Kč). QE-4, Praha 1, Jungmannovo nám. 16, MMůstek, tel. sine and staff round out another Kampa success. TAUGBS (+420) 221 11 11 50/(+420) 602 66 71 70, provoz@ The primo cafe serves Illy coffee, Cream & Dream upinkasu.cz, www.upinkasu.cz. Open 10:00 - 03:00. gelato and more.QA-1, Praha 1, Nerudova 40, U MALÉHO GLENA (150 - 200Kč). AB MMalostranská, tel. (+420) 296 82 61 07, www. Renowned for the tiny though classy jazz joint downstairs, kampagroup.com. Open 12:00 - 01:00 (250 - the street level bar has entertaining barmen, free-fl owing 750Kč). PAIEBW beer and cocktails, and good food. Czech-Mex standards CZECH jostle for space with salads, sandwiches and hot pitas, KOLKOVNA although the menu has no breakfast dishes, except (Bo- As big and brassy as Mae West with a fi stful of Viagra, hemia) bagels. Kitchen closes at 24:00.QB-3, Praha 1, Kolkovna serves robust family portions on one plate plus CHEFPARADE Karmelitská 23, MMalostranská, tel. (+420) 257 53 17 lovely tank beer from the owner, Pilsner Urquell. For all Do you want to taste the 17, [email protected], www.malyglen.cz. Open of the above reasons it’s been packed from day one but 10:00 - 02:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 02:30. (50 - 300Kc). recent rumours of poor service and food, Kolkovna might traditional Czech cuisine PE and learn to prepare want to change its prescription... Reservations a must, if you choose to try it.QE-2, Praha 1, V Kolkovně 8, “Vepřo-knedlo-zelo”? M Discover local culture Staroměstská, tel. (+420) 224 81 97 01, vkolkovne@ BALKAN kolkovna.cz, www.kolkovna.cz. Open 11:00 - 24:00. through hands-on Cook- PA ing courses and Cooking GITANES (160 - 250Kč). shows at Chefparade – fun and learning experience A vast and fairly expensive selection of local and interna- in one! Cooking Class will introduce you to the typical tional wines precede a vastly unusual menu for a Prague PLZEŇSKÁ Czech cuisine with you in the main role! Our courses restaurant. Octopus and mussels vie for space with veal A cavernous room in the basement of the Municipal House and lamb, served in a marked Balkan slant, see sač, kajmak is home to a great big Czech food experience. Huge plates give you the opportunity to cook side-by-side with our Q M Chefs. Learn about the basic ingredients and spices. and sarma sauerkraut. A-2, Praha 1, Tržiště 7, Malos- of all the good stuff come streaming from the kitchen. transká, tel. (+420) 257 53 01 63, [email protected], www. Go for some roasted duck, pork tenderloin, beef goulash Cooking course can be complemented with the Prague AG Market Tour. You will experience the biggest Market gitanes.cz. Open 12:00 - 24:00. (185 - 435Kč). or chicken or pork schnitzel. Washed down with lots of area in Prague with farmer’s stalls, fresh milk, spices and cold Pilsner beer, you’ll be feeling full and fi ne in no time. Gorgeous Art Nouveau interiors and a nice staff , reserva- home-made pastries. You see, taste and get the infor- BREAKFAST Q mation about the Czech traditions and local cuisine. tions are recommended. Praha 1, Náměstí republiky AMBIENTE PASTACAFFÉ 5, MNáměstí Republiky, tel. +420 222 00 27 70, info@ Special Spring Menu: From the corners of its business cards to the rims of its plzenskarestaurace.cz, plzenskarestaurace.cz. Open • Creamy asparagus soup with herb oil and croutons espresso cups, this is a shrine to Italian style. It is not what 11:30 - 23:00. 210-425 CZK. • Gnocchi with fried bacon and saurkraut you may call comfortable, but then some must suff er for • Fruit souffl e with crumble their art. Great coff ee and inexpensive eggs and croissants. Also at Vězeňská 1.QI-4, Praha 1, Vodičkova 8, MKar- Full contents available online: Contact Dominika: +420 734 157 911 lovo nám., tel. (+420) 222 23 18 69, vodickova@ambi. [email protected] cz, www.ambi.cz. Open 08:00 - 22:00, Sun 10:00 - 22:00. prague.inyourpocket.com Also at E-2, Praha 1, Vězeňská 1. (70 - 150Kč). PA

20 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 21 Restaurants Restaurants (99 Kč), Magners Irish cider (99 Kč), Walker’s crisps and more FRENCH to make you feel right at home. A good venue to watch FRANCOUZSKÁ RESTAURACE ART NOUVEAU all the major (GAA too) sporting events.QE-3, Praha 1, Superb French (and some Czech) gourmet dishes from Staroměstské nám. 10, MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 224 this restaurant’s award winning chefs. Mussels, rabbit, foie 82 80 31, info@caff reys.cz, www.caff reys.cz. Open 09:00 gras and duck all make delightful appearances in one of - 01:00, Sat 09:00 - 02:00. PABK the world’s masterpieces of art nouveau architecture (the Municipal House building itself) and interior. Lunch spe- cials and a concert package lower prices somewhat, and ITALIAN try the Jazz Brunch on the fi rst Sunday of each month.QF- AROMI 3, Praha 1, Náměstí Republiky 5, MNám. Republiky, tel. ‘Simplicity, tradition, passion’ is the Anatevka-like mot- (+420) 222 00 27 70, [email protected], www. to of this upmarket Vinohrady’s Italian, but there’s no francouzskarestaurace.cz. Open 12:00 – 23:00. Open fiddling on the roof here. At Aromi there’s a compact 12:00 - 23:00. (600 - 2,000Kč). PAUEB choice of excellent pasta, meat and fish dishes, comple- mented by an equally good wine list. As a result, the SARAH BERNHARDT spacious L-shaped space holds happy locals and expats Hotel dining is reaching dizzy heights in Prague and the enjoying the moment. Reservations recommended. art nouveau design of this restaurant is divinely matched QK-5, Praha 2, Mánesova 78, MJiřího z Poděbrad, by Chef Karel Hynek’s inspired menues. Off ering set meals tel. (+420) 222 71 32 22, [email protected], www.aromi. for the undecided or choose from poached trout or slow cz. Open 12:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (95 - roated lamb. Live music every Thursday & Friday evening. 395Kč). PAG QI-3, Praha 1, U Obecního domu 1, MNám. Republiky, tel. (+420) 222 19 59 00, fboffi [email protected], www. hotel-paris.cz. Open 6:30 - 23:00 Open 06:30 - 10:00 JAPANESE & KOREAN (10:30 Sat & Sun), 12:00 - 16:00 & 18:00 - 23:00. (550 - AUREOLE 1,200Kč). PAEG High style in more ways than one in this designer fusion res- taurant located on the 27th fl oor of the city’s tallest build- ing. Besides the main dining area, there’s a bar, two lounges GREEK and a fabulous terrace. Asian infl uences are scattered OLYMPOS throughout the menu; enjoy duck breast, roasted chicken Rightfully the most famous Greek restaurant in Prague. or sushi.QHvězdova 1716/2b, Praha 4, MPankrac, tel. + Excellent Grecian starters, a haul of fresh seafood, and 420 222 755 380, www.aureole.cz. Open 11:00 - 02:00, friendly, hard working staff . Superb. And the garden here is Sun 11:00 - 24:00. 350-450 CZK or degustation menu one of the best kept secrets in Prague and has a great play- from 1250 CZK. ground to keep the kids happy.QK-4, Praha 3, Kubelíko- va 9, MJiřího z Poděbrad, tel. (+420) 222 72 22 39, MAMY KOREAN RESTAURANT [email protected], www.tavernaolympos. Mamy Korean Restaurant is the real traditional Korean food. cz. Open 11:30 - 24:00. (200 - 500Kč). TAB All of the main, traditional ingredients used are imported directly from Korea. All of the fruit, vegetables and meat products are raised locally here in the Czech Republic. All INTERNATIONAL of the fi sh and seafood they use are imported from vari- BELLEVUE ous seas from around the world.QBenediktská 3, Praha A fantastic setting, looking out to Charles Bridge, the castle 1, MNáměstí republiky, tel. 00420 224 815 009, www. and the Vltava, and a classic atmosphere sets the scene for mamyfood.cz. you to feel dead posh if you want and if you can aff ord it. Chef Petr Bures prepares dishes like fi llet of fallow deer with rose hip sauce, caramelised pears, homemade spätzle and LATIN AMERICAN wild mushrooms. Try their jazz brunch on Sundays.QC-3, AMBIENTE BRASILEIRO Praha 1, Smetanovo nábřeží 18, MNárodní třída, tel. Don’t be alarmed when a man brandishing a large skew- (+420) 222 22 04 53, [email protected], www. er of meat appears before you and starts slicing bloody zatisigroup.cz. Open 12:00 - 15:00 & 17:30 - 23:00. (1,000 chunks of beef onto your plate. In addition to the churras- - 2,000Kč). PTAUEGB co grill, delicious pastas and appetisers are also off ered with Brazilian fl air - and it’s eat all you possibly can, so CAFFREY’S take some time. If you pay up before 18:00, the price is Good service and a great location on Staromětské nám. 445Kč for the meat churrasco.QE-3, Praha 1, U Radnice 8, make this a popular Irish pub for many, including large par- MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 224 23 44 74, brasileiro@ ties of stag nighters. Prices are more favourable here than ambi.cz, www.ambi.cz. Open 11:00 - 24:00. Also at F-3, other Old Town spots; plus they off er an excellent food Na Přikopě 22 - Slovanský Dům, tel. 221 45 12 00. (225 menu (try the authentic Irish breakfast), fi rst rate Guinness - 545Kč). PA

22 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 23 Restaurants Cafés GROSSETO BRESTO FOOD WITH A VIEW Possibly the most popular pizza and meatball spaghetti A teeny tiny cafe and wine bar. Early hours make it nice for joint in Prague. You’ll have to hang about at the bar and a pastry and coff ee, stop by at lunch for one of their freshly IL GIARDINO drink a beer before you can settle down for the robust piz- made sandwiches and in the evening choose from their and Czech microroasteries zas and other popularised Italian comfort food such as frutti extensive wine selection. And what welcoming staff we Il Giardino is a hotel restaurant with a little fl air, cre- Q Q M ated mostly by the rooftop view over Prague, but also di mare, carpaccio con parmigiano or spaghetti mafi osi. J- have! Prague 1, Štěpánská 31, Můstek, tel. (+420) WEEKDAY BREAKFASTS Q 6, Praha 2, Francouzská 2, MNám. Míru, tel. (+420) 224 222 21 28 10, [email protected], www.bresto.cz. Open by their varied Mediterranean menu. Praha 5, Mo- J starting at 7:30 zartova 1 (NH Prague Hotel), MAnděl, tel. (+420) 25 27 78, [email protected], www.grosseto.cz. Open 9:30 – 23:30, Sat, Sun 10:00 – 23:00. (50-200kč). 11:30 - 23:00. Also at Praha 6, Jugoslávských partyzánů 257 15 42 62, www.ilgiardinorestaurant.cz/en/. AS Our second PASSION after COFFEE? 05.30am - 10.30am breakfast 06.00pm - 11.00pm 8 & Praha 4, Vyskočilova 2. (100 - 250Kč). CAFÉ IMPERIAL dinner 11.30am - 03.00pm Brunch sundays. After a long facelift, the landmark Imperial has reopened GOOD FOOD, NATURAL WINES PTAUG with the Art Nouveau tiles and wood carvings still in situ & HOMEMADE SWEETS !!! SEAFOOD within the high ceiling-ed rooms. The stale donuts have TOWER PARK PRAGUE ZDENĚK’S OYSTER BAR sadly not reappeared but the beautiful and historic space 360 degree view of Prague, an interactive view, a restau- Czechs love seafood - perhaps it comes from living in a is well worth visiting for breakfast, a sandwich or meal (chef TASTY LUNCHES rant complex - it is a description of Tower Park Prague in landlocked country and the most available fi sh is carp. At Zdeněk Pohlreich hails from the Radisson SAS Alcron and DELICIOUS DINNERS a nutshell. Thanks to the reconstruction in 2011/2012, Zdeněk’s, you’ll fi nd an interior that could have come from Marriott), although reviews have been hit and miss. A de- Belgium or Paris, an actual oyster bar and really good and cent cocktail list will keep you here late.QI-3, Praha 1, Na all premises are developed to a distinct style which will M Café Lounge impress you with their unique design. With its 216 me- fresh seafood. A more than passable lobster roll can be had Poříčí 15, Nám. Republiky, tel. (+420) 246 01 14 40, as well. Service is friendly and knowledgeable, but there [email protected], www.cafeimperial.cz. Open Plaská 615/8, P5 - Lesser Quarter ters it is not only the tallest building in Prague, but also PA For reservation dial: 257 404 020 the tallest tower and the highest viewing platform in are no “freebies” - all the food on your table you will pay 07:00 - 23:00. (130 - 400Kč). Q Q M Mo – Fr: 7:30 am - 10 pm the Czech Republic. K-4, Praha 3, Mahlerovy sady, for. Praha 1, Malá Štupartská 5, Staroměstská, tel. Sa: 9 am – 10 pm / Su: 9 am – 5 pm MJiřího z Poděbrad, tel. + 420 210 320 081/+ 420 +420 725 94 62 50, www.oysterbar.cz. 285-1250 CZK. CAFÉ LOUNGE 210 320 086, [email protected], www.towerpark. Voted best cafe in the 2010 Czech Bar Awards, Cafe Lounge www.cafe-lounge.cz cz/. Open 08:00 - 24:00. PTAL kept the love with a 2nd best cafe fi nish in 2011 and 2012. THAI This Malá Strana spot is the height of sophistication. They of- THE OBČANSKÁ PLOVÁRNA THAI RESTAURANT fer breakfast, a wide range of coff ees, a delicious lunch and LEBANESE The Občanská Plovárna Thai Restaurant can boast a fabled Thai dinner menu, great selection of natural wines and on Friday Café of the Year / 1st place Café of the Year / 2nd place Café of the Year / 2nd place EL EMIR chef, Paramese „Mesy“ Wongwan, who is regularly with imagina- nights, live music. With an emphasis on fresh seasonal cuisine, Divine food in a gorgeous setting - the new El Emir is bringing tion diversifying the complex menu, so it gives a true picture of they are highly recommended.QB-4, Praha 5, Plaská 615/8, the best of Lebanese cuisine to Prague. Sample the goodness the traditional orient recipes based on freshness and strength of MAnděl, tel. (+420) 257 40 40 20, [email protected], 1920s. Even café-capital Vienna doesn’t have one of these. The from their list of more than 80 Mezzas; enjoy fresh fi sh or lamb the original foodstuff s.QU Plovárny 8, Praha 1 - Malá Strana, www.cafe-lounge.cz. Open 7:30 - 22:00, Sat 9:00 - 22:00, simple menu lists pancakes, sandwiches and some good coff ee. and a host of other delicacies from the country. Located in MMalostranská, tel. +420 257 531 451, fax +420 257 535 Sun 9:00 - 17:00. €€. PTJAEGKSW Try to get a seat on the balcony overlooking Celetná street.QF- the Palac Koruna passageway.QPraha 1, Václavské Náměstí 760, [email protected], www.obcanskaplovarna. 3, Praha 1, Ovocný trh 19, MNáměstí Republiky, tel. (+420) 1, MMůstek, tel. +420 224 28 10 99, [email protected], cz/en. Open 11:00 - 23:00. €€. PJAEBKW EMA ESPRESSO BAR 224 22 42 40, [email protected], www.grandcafeorient.cz. www.elemir.cz. Open 10:00 - 24:00. 240-490 CZK. An easy-going espresso bar with top Czech baristas behind the Open 09:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 22:00. PA YAM YAM THAI FOOD & CAFE counter presenting specialty coff ee from the best small Europe- Never thought we’d recommend this place; but Thai lovers an roasters. Stop by for tasty sandwiches, cakes or buns from its KAVÁRNA OBECNÍ DŮM MEXICAN & TEX-MEX and others looking for a good inexpensive bit should pop off own bakery, great loose teas or try any of the delicious natural Come for the atmosphere as well as the treats. This Art CANTINA the metro at Vyšehrad for a tasty Thai meal. Both the menu wines.QNa Florenci 3, MNáměstí republiky, tel. 00420 730 Nouveau café on the ground fl oor of Obecní Dům is one of A warm and atmospheric Mexican, serving Texan-sized and the eatery is small, but both off er a big bang. Good 156 933, [email protected], www.emaespressobar.cz/. the most elegant in town. You’ll be treated to nice service portions of decent grub and small swimming pool sized choices are their Nu Rad Prig, Kaeng Pet Kai and the spring Open 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 20:00. Sun closed. G amidst beautiful surroundings, and we dare you to turn margaritas that slip down far too easily. The fajitas are excel- rolls.QPraha 4, Metro station Vyšehrad 1670, MVyšehrad, your head when they start wheeling the cake cart around. lent, although we suggest you may want some extra salsa tel. +420 774 84 44 43, [email protected], www.yamyam. GLOBE A breakfast menu, plus sandwiches and salads make this a to add some zing.QA-4, Praha 1, Újezd 38, MMalostran- cz. Open 11:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 22:00. 50-145 CZK. The Globe provides a sophisticated atmosphere to meet oth- good break point no matter what time of day.QNáměstí ská, tel. (+420) 257 31 71 73, www.restauracecantina.cz. er enlightened souls. Darker walls indicate an edgier charac- Republiky 5, MNáměstí Republiky, tel. (+420) 222 00 27 Open 11:30 - 24:00. (120 - 300Kč). AEB terisation to this bastion of expat life which had become a 63, [email protected], www.vysehrad2000. VEGETARIAN tad stuff y in its middle age. The good food, books (new and cz. Open 7:30 - 23:00. 90-470Kč. JAEB CLEAR HEAD (LEHKÁ HLAVA) second-hand) and internet café remain but now we also PIZZA Healthy and delicious, this veggie place doesn’t take itself have Gambrinus on tap as well as live music and events STARBUCKS GIALLO ROSA too seriously and despite the name, does serve alcohol. The spicing things up.QH-5, Praha 1, Pštrossova 6, MNárod- Perhaps the last place on the planet without one, Prague This small take-away place decked out in football scarves open kitchen produces ratatouille, pasta, salads, burritos and ní třída, tel. (+420) 224 93 42 03, globebookstore@gmail. is now the happy home to a Starbucks. Wipe the tear from serves the closest thing to a New York-style pizza that we’ve more, with tofu (try it smoked) and eggplant high on the com, www.globebookstore.cz. Open 09:30 - 00:00, Thu, your eye and order your grande skinny latte, no whip. Smack seen in Prague. What’s more amazing is that it also provides menu. Fresh juices can be combined to detox while you sit Fri, Sat 09:30 - 01:00. (40 - 120Kč). AUE dab in the middle of Malostranské náměstí; impossible for as much oregano and spicy oil as you need, gratis.QF-3, and chill, eat and chat in the cool décor of their three distinct the masses to miss. The ground fl oor is spacious, but there’s Praha 1, Jakubská 2, MNám. Republiky, tel. (+420) 604 rooms. Tricky to fi nd, down a small alley, but worth it.QD-4, GRAND CAFÉ ORIENT more comfy seating downstairs.QB-2, Praha 1, Malostran- 89 89 89, [email protected], www.giallorossa.cz. Open Praha 1, Boršov 2, MNárodní třída, tel. (+420) 222 22 06 The fi rst fl oor of the Cubist House of the Black Madonna is home ské nám. 28, MMalostranské, tel. (+420) 257 21 47 25, , Mon, Tue, Sun 11:30 - 23:00, Wed, Thu, Sat 11:30 - 24:00, 65, [email protected], www.lehkahlava.cz. Open 11:30 - to a truly unique Cubist-style café that was reconstructed from [email protected], www.starbuckscoff ee.cz. Fri 11:30 - 01:00. (From 25Kč/slice). AGS 23:30, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 23:30. (80 - 150Kč). NG photographs to match the one that was here from 1911 until the Open 07:00 - 21:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 21:00. 75-195kč.

24 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 25 Nightlife Nightlife BAROCK with the show going on till the morning hours. The Hangar BARS Not a rock bar at all. Swing with the smart set in this fl ash Cocktail Bar, Music Club and Restaurant is located in the ALOHA WAVE LOUNGE and polished bar/restaurant with huge windows and popular cocktail-bar quarter in Dušní 9, Prague 1.QDušní Wear a fl ower in your hair and head downstairs to Aloha’s chandeliers - all the better to see the beautiful models sip- 9/9, MNáměstí Republiky, tel. +420 724 004 305, info@ PJKW cocktail lounge, featuring a long bar, Pacifi c cocktails at nice ping and sashaying. The aprons will come buzzing around hangarpraha.cz, www.hangarpraha.cz. CASINO AMBASSADOR prices (try the Chi-Chi, with vodka, pineapple and coconut), you to off er expertly crafted drinks, succulent sushi, and and a dance fl oor to hula to nightly R&B and rock music. a reassuringly expensive bill.QH-3, Praha 1, Pařížská HARLEY’S Q M M Hotel Ambassador E-1, Praha 1, Dušní 11, Staroměstská, tel. (+420) 24, Staroměstská, tel. (+420) 222 32 92 21, info@ Interesting mix of bikers, locals and tourists, this long, long Václavské nám. 5, Praha 1 602 25 13 92, [email protected], www.alohapraha. barockrestaurant.cz, www.barockrestaurant.cz. Open bar has emerged on the scene not just because of their cz. Open 09:30 - 04:00, Mon, Tue, Sun 09:30 - 02:00. 10:00 - 01:00. PAU large US style food, well mixed drinks or Wild Cats (shot PAE shifting girls) but due to the presence of two of Dusk till OPEN NONSTOP BUGSY’S Dawn’s barmen. Check it out. Shots around 60Kč and Jack BACK DOORS Bugsy’s has been around for a fair while now, but it has 80Kč.QE-2, Praha 1, Dlouhá 18, MNáměstí Republiky, • AMERICAN ROULETTE • This space is part restaurant, part bar and part club in the managed to keep the ‘it’ that means it is a place to go if tel. (+420) 227 19 51 95, [email protected], www. • • cellar of an old Smíchov house. Massive wooden furniture you wanted everyone who has ‘it’ to think that you have harleys.cz. Open 19:00 - 04:00, Wed, Thu 19:00 - 5:00, Fri, BLACK JACK and forged iron work complement the brick walls and ‘it’ too. A trendy and hip crowd guaranteed then, as is a Sat 19:00 - 6:00. (120 - 350Kč). A • PONTOON • parquet fl oor of its historical setting. Good for their lunch menu featuring plenty of decent cocktails.QE-2, Praha • OASIS POKER • M specials and fabulous for the night time change to music 1, Pařížská 10, Staroměstská, tel. (+420) 840 28 47 HOFFA • TEXAS HOLD´EM POKER • bar with high quality audio system, where you can hear 97, [email protected], www.bugsysbar.cz. Open 19:00 - Non smoking Music Bar, opened 4/2013 , with latin, jazz, • SLOTMACHINES WITH JACKPOT • various styles of music from famous Czech DJs.QPraha 02:00. PAE groove, funk, acid and jazz sessions almost every night. 5, Na Bělidle 30/310, MAnděl, tel. (+420) 257 31 58 QSenovážné náměstí 22, hoff a@hoff a.cz, www.hoff a. 24, [email protected], www.backdoors.cz. Open 11:00 CLOUD 9 cz/kontakt.html. Open 11:00 - 02:00. €€. PJAG - 02:00, Fri 11:00 - 03:00, Sat 18:00 - 03:00. Closed Sun. Nine fl oors up, Prague’s fi rst sky bar off ers stunning views, a KW AE cool interior, smooth sounds and amazing cocktails. A mas- ter bartender mixes up old favorites plus a line of signature JAMES DEAN Cloud 9-only concoctions. A small grazing menu off ers an Whether you have a cause or not, you can hit James Dean CASINOS eclectic line-up of tastes and weekend DJ’s keep the vibe for an evening of drinks and a dose of American. A big cock- going. Atop the Hilton Hotel. Highly recommended.QJ2, tail and spirits list, the kitchen is also open till 23:00 serving Praha 8, Pobřežní 1, MFlorenc, tel. (+420) 224 84 29 up burgers, sandwiches, chicken wings and other bar food. 99, [email protected], www.cloud9.cz. Open 18:00 - 02:00. QE-2, Praha 1, V Kolkovně 1, MStaroměstská, tel. +420 Closed Sun. JAE 606 97 97 97, [email protected], www.jamesdean.cz. Restaurant open 08:30 - 06:00 (food till 23:00), Bar open COYOTES 21:00 - 06:00. Lots of beauties fl oating around here; both behind and in front of the bar. Nightly DJ’s spin the best from the 70’s, 80’s JET SET & 90’s. Cocktails and food complete the night.QE-3, Praha The central square bar is low enough for all drinkers to 1, Malé nám. 2, MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 224 21 60 scan the crowd and check out who’s who this evening, the CASINO PANORAMA 00, [email protected], www.coyotesprague.cz. Open split levels ensure dancers with confi dence will be centre 16:00 - 03:00. PA stage, and the DJs make sure everyone has to get close to- Hotel Corinthia Panorama gether for any conversation. It’s sleek, chic and designed Milevská 7, Praha 4 DOG’S BOLLOCKS to empty NYC wannabes’ pockets with style. The great If ever there was a misnomer. This pub would get high menu has a Mediterranean infl uence.QPraha 5, Radlická M OPEN 20.00 - 04.00 AMBASSADOR CASINO marks for its casual interior, drinks selection and impres- 1c, Anděl, tel. (+420) 257 32 72 51, [email protected], sive bar food were it not for the ‘service’ that amounts to www.jetset.cz. Open 11:00 - 02:00, Fri 11:00 - 03:00, Sat Texas Hold´em Poker, roulette, blackjack, pontoon and PAGB slots attract a sophisticated crowd with the casino’s a euphemism for detachment from its thirsty customers, 12:00 - 03:00, Sun 12:00 - 04:00. • AMERICAN ROULETTE • with draught beer running out at 23:00 on the Friday night excellent, knowledgeable staff , and appropriate at- • BLACK JACK • Q M we visited.QG-7, Praha 5, Nádražní 42/82, MAnděl, tel. KOZIČKA mosphere. E-4, Václavské nám. 5, Můstek, tel. • OASIS POKER • (+420) 775 73 60 30, [email protected], www. Tagged out front by the sculpture of an iron goat, Kozička is +420 724 747 401, ambassador.manager@vipclub. • SLOTMACHINES • cz, www.vipclub.cz. Open 24hrs. AK dogsbollocks.cz. Open 17:00 - 3:00, Mon 17:00 - 0:00, Fri, entered via heavy red curtains, down the stairs and into the Sat 17:00 - 5:00. Closed Sun. PA labyrinthine set of rooms. Good food adds to the late night CASINO PANORAMA party vibe and this is one of the kitchens that’ll feed us late HANGAR BAR PRAHA into the Prague night - till 01:45 in fact.QE-2, Praha 1, Kozí The Corinthia Panorama Hotel hosts another winning M casino from the VIP group. The usual games (American The Hangar Bar Prague is a stylish establishment with the 1, Staroměstská, tel. (+420) 224 81 83 08, kozicka@ original atmosphere of 1940-60´s aviation. It combines the kozicka.cz, www.kozicka.cz. Open 12:00 - 04:00, Sat Roulette, Black Jack, Poker) and slot machines are on of- www.vipclub.cz Q style and beauty of the pioneering Pan Am Airlines in the 18:00 - 04:00, Sun 19:00 - 03:00. PAI fer, with drinks and refreshments. Praha 4, Milevská www.hhotels.cz 7, MPankrác, tel. +420 724 747 403, panorama. upper-fl oor Pilot’s Lounge with the recklessness of the stunt [email protected], www.vipclub.cz. 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26 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 27 Nightlife Nightlife LA CASA DE LA HAVANA VIEJA are punctual.QK-4, Praha 3, Kubelíkova 27, MJiřího z RADOSTFX Cool and stylish, this classic Cuban bar is sure to become Poděbrad, tel. (+420) 296 33 09 13, www.palacakropolis. Unquestionably the glitziest club in town, RadostFX seems IN YOUR POCKET MOBILE a classic Prague hangout. Dark wood, low lights, smooth cz. Open 16:00 - 04:00. Admission 30 - 400Kč. EKW to be attempting to be more of a brand name entertain- Cuban tunes…oh and nearly 100 diff erent kind of rum; a ment centre, for those seeking an experience, than merely In Your Pocket is now available on all smartphones via our cocktail list the length of an island plus tasting menus for INFINITY a club. Downstairs in the large housey club, the beautiful responsive mobile platform, found at m.inyourpocket. a variety of spirits. Live Cuban music every Wednesday and Infi nity is a long time, and that’s usually how long lovely people of Prague mingle, entertained by a troupe of inno- com. Featuring more than 100 cities across Europe, In Your Thursday night.QH-5, Praha 1, Opatovická 28, MNárod- locals and leering expats linger in the cellar music bar/ vatively and often provocatively presented dancers. Glam Pocket Mobile is an invaluable resource which puts our un- ní třída, tel. (+420) 602 32 10 07/(+420) 222 52 38 58, club. This is an unsophisticated hedonists’ den - descend it up with the roster of well known local and international rivalled content together with the technical capabilities of [email protected], www.casahavana.cz. Open 17:00 - and enjoy with everyone else. A decent restaurant of the guest DJs.QI-5, Praha 2, Bělehradská 120, MI.P. Pavlova, today’s smartphones. In Your Pocket Mobile allows you to 01:00, Sun 17:00 - 24:00. PAEBW same name sits on ground level and serves till midnight. tel. (+420) 603 18 15 00, [email protected], www.radostfx. view all venues in a city on a map, quickly showing which QPraha 3, Chrudimská 2a, MFlóra, tel. (+420) 272 17 cz. Open , Mon, Tue 11:00 - 2:00, Wed, Thu 11:00 - 3:00, are the closest to your current location. Smart fi lters can LA LOCA MUSIC BAR & LOUNGE 65 80, infi nity@infi nitybar.cz, www.infi nitybar.cz. Open Fri, Sat 11:00 - 4:00, Sun 10:30 - 2:00. PE be used to ensure that only those places which matter Fresh, fun and with a whole lotta fl ava, fi nd La Loca MUSIC 18:00 - 04:00. PA to you are displayed. You can also leave comments about BAR & LOUNGE on MOSAIC HOUSE’s ground level, in the RETRO MUSIC HALL venues, as well as rate them, right in the mobile platform. center of Prague. La Loca is a non-smoking music bar which KARLOVY LÁZNĚ The club has a good and varied roster of local and interna- You can even share your comments with your friends via features music entertainment EVERY NIGHT, rocking cock- Set up as Prague’s superclub, this place has been rebuilt tional bands and DJs rocking the decent fl oor, balcony and the most popular social networks. Point your phone’s web tails and a sizzling international vibe. Plus a fresh menu of with panache, e.g. the transparent fl oor thus enabling stage space. Open for gigs only and closing time depends browser to m.inyourpocket.com now. tapas made for sharing and more delicious food.QOdborů you to comfortably look up girls’ skirts. Live bands, chillout on the band/after party. Admission 200 - 1000Kč depend- 278/4, Prague 2, MKarlovo náměstí, tel. +420 221 595 rooms and free internet access in the basement, standard ing on the band.QJ-6, Praha 2, Francouzská 4, MNám. 350, [email protected], www.laloca.cz. Open 11:30 - 02:00. tunes one fl oor up, eclectica up one again, and more hard Míru, tel. (+420) 606 82 40 05, [email protected], www. €€. PJEGKW core dance tracks in the loft.QC-3, Praha 1, Smetanovo retropraha.cz. Open Thu - Sat 17:00 - 05:00. PE nábreží 198, MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 222 22 05 02, LOCA CAFE BAR [email protected], www.karlovylazne.cz. Open 21:00 ROXY Restaurant & Cafe Bar nearby Vltava River and Charles - 6:00. MCM Internet Café open 10:00 - 05:00. Club open Probably the best club in Prague, years of kudos keep the Bridge. Beautiful interior design, live djs, great drinks... bar- 21:00 - 05:00. Admission 21:00-22:00 50Kč, after 22:00 place hopping despite some sound issues. Live acts and tender shows etc. A great place for your party in Prague. 120Kč. DJs plus the divinely eclectic Free Mondays.QE-2, Praha 1, QSmetanovo nábřeží 24, Praha 1, tel. +420 604 901 Dlouhá 33, MNám. Republiky, tel. (+420) 224 82 62 96, 188, [email protected], www.locabar.cz. Open , KLUB PHENOMEN [email protected], www.roxy.cz. Box offi ce open 16:00. Club Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 - 02:00, Wed, Thu 11:00 - 03:00, Fri, DJs spin nightly at the new Klub Phenomen, winner of the open for concerts 19:00, for club nights 22:00. PE Sat 11:00 - 04:00. JAKSW Best Nightclub in the 2010 Czech Bar Awards. A sprawling basement space, there’s a mix of high and low tables and a QF-2, Praha 1, Týn 1, MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 224 PEACH PIT big dance fl oor. The bar is brightly lit and you get an over- JAZZ 89 54 04, [email protected], www.aulddubliner.cz. The 80s continue in this Beverly Hills 90210 themed bar. Far all clean feel. Classy and upscale with a decent, late-night REDUTA Open , Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun 11:00 - 01:00, Thu, Fri, Sat more interesting than Jason and the girls is the chameleon food menu, served until 02:00.QPraha 5, Nádražní 84, Founded in 1958, Reduta was the fi rst real venue for Czech 11:00 - 03:00. (100 - 400Kč). PJAEK and the Wurlitzer. Seating is sofas, the front bar has piqued MAnděl, tel. (+420) 774 36 66 36, [email protected], rock and roll, playing smuggled Elvis records. Reduta has the gay-dar of more than one visitor, it’s all a tad on the www.phenomen.cz. Open , Tue, Wed, Thu 19:00 - 03:00, not changed much since then; don’t come for the brown U ZLATÉHO TYGRA bright side, but Staropramen is 21Kč and basic food is avail- Fri, Sat 19:00 - 04:00. 1980s interior or the uncomfortable bench seating; Reduta Havel took Bill Clinton here to demonstrate Czech drinking able.QJ-5, Praha 2, Budečská 933/22, MNám. Míru, tel. still brings in quality performers and even attracts a presi- culture (and let’s face it, if there’s one thing Havel knows, it’s (+420) 605 97 49 07, www.peachpit.cz. Open 17:00 - LUCERNA MUSIC BAR dent or two. Václav Havel has brought Bill Clinton here his booze). Get there by opening time to have any chance 05:00. Closed Sun. P The more popular local bands and the smaller international twice now, and yes, he did play his sax.QD-4, Praha 1, of getting in. The Pilsner brewery makes special deliveries groups ply their trade here fairly regularly. Every Saturday Národní 20, MNárodní třída, tel. (+420) 224 93 34 87, here - the beer is pumped directly into the large tanks be- ULTRAMARIN you can fi nd an un-hip, unpretentious crowd cavorting at www.redutajazzclub.cz. Open 21:00 - 24:00. PE low the bar. A national institution.QD-3, Praha 1, Husova Deep in an old cellar, Ultramarin has pricey but decently their disarmingly popular 1980s night, which has led to 17, MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 222 22 11 11, www. made drinks and a few bugs to iron out service-wise. the doors being closed because of sheer numbers.QI-4, THE LOOP JAZZ CLUB uzlatehotygra.cz. Open 15:00 - 23:00. K They’ve browsed through the chic end of the renovation Praha 1, Vodičkova 36, MMůstek, tel. (+420) 224 21 71 A new jazz club, The Loop, was established by members brochure producing a feel that is defi nitely style over sub- 08, [email protected], www.lucerna.musicbar.cz. Open of the Czech National Symphonic Orchestra.The venue stance.QH-4, Praha 1, Ostrovní 32, MNárodní třída, tel. 20:00 - 3:00. Admission 50 - 150Kč. PE will feature regular live performances of Czech and in- SPORTS BARS (+420) 224 93 22 49, [email protected], www. ternational interpreters.QU Plovárny 8, Praha 1 – Malá BEER FACTORY ultramarin.cz. Open 11:00 - 04:00. PAE NEBE (THE HEAVEN) Strana, MMalostranská, tel. +420 267 215 388, ticket@ Down see-through steps (which could make things hal- This slice of heaven produces what its punters want every loopjazzclub.cz, www.loopjazzclub.cz. JW lucinogenic later on…) is this industrial-looking and func- night and hence conjures up a good vibe, happy drinkers tional, as the name suggests, beer factory. Well located CLUBS and DJs who do have a clue about creating and keeping and easily locatable by the square’s landmark statue, this AKROPOLIS the atmosphere. Bar keeps add to the atmosphere which PUBS beer hall’s cavernous space should be packed daily - just Akropolis goes a long way to saving the world on those goes on late. There are 2 more Heavens in Prague, at Vá- DUBLINER IRISH BAR look at those opening hours. Taps at your table serve Pil- humdrum nights in the winter. A sprawling den of scruff y clavské náměstí and Křemencova street.QH-5, Praha 1, Formerly Legends sports bar, the Dubliner bills itself as an sner Urquell (at 39Kč) while mix drinks, coff ee and hearty delights with great and often unusual live music and DJs. V celnici 4, MNáměstí Republiky, tel. (+420) 777 80 04 Irish sports pub. Whatever, you’ve still got 12 TV’s + 2 large Czech dishes are served up by the staff . TVs off er music and There are two bars, an adjoining café, plus the excellent gig 11, [email protected], www.nebepraha.cz. Open , Mon screens now nestled in a homely Irish pub atmosphere. If sport.QI-5, Praha 1, Václavské nám. 58, MMůstek, tel. space off ering some of the most intriguing music in Prague 14:00 - 02:30, Tue, Wed, Thu 14:00 - 04:30, Fri 14:00 - there’s an international sport match you gotta watch it’s high- (+420) 736 63 08 68, [email protected], www. on off er. Gigs have to fi nish at 22:00 so start times here 05:00, Sat 18:00 - 05:00, Sun 18:00 - 02:00. ly likely you’ll see it here. Weekends visiting DJ’s rule the roost. beerfactory.cz. Open 09:00 - 05:00. (150 - 350Kč). PK

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Прага - историческая жемчужина Европы – тонды Яном Люксембургским и его сыновьями СТАРОГОРОДСКАЯ РАТУША одно из самых красивых городов в мире. Она Карлом и Яном Индржихом и строился по плану является одновременно историческим, эко- Матиаша (Матье) из Арраса (до 1352 г.), позднее С КУРАНТАМИ номическим и культурным центром Чешской Петром Парлержем (1356–1399). Строитель- Она была возведена в 1338 году в качестве ме- Республики. Это учебник архитектуры с неис- ство велось почти 600 лет и окончательно было стонахождения совета городского самоуправ- черпаемым множеством памятников, город завершено лишь в 1929 году. Помимо прочего, ления Старого Города. Древнейшая готическая полный музыки, романтики или ностальгии, но здесь есть Святовацлавская часовня с захоро- часть комплекса с башней, эркерной часовней прежде всего – современный город, полный нением Св. Вацлава, в подземелье – захороне- и богатым украшением гербами происходит со жизни! С 1992 года исторический центр Праги ния чешских королей и Коронная палата, где второй половины 14 века. На курантах (начало площадью 866 гектаров записан в Список ми- хранятся коронационные регалии. 15 века) в начале каждого часа от 9 до 21 ча- рового культурного и природного наследия КАРЛОВ МОСТ сов появляются 12 апостолов, в нижней части ЮНЕСКО. размещен календарный циферблат со знаками ПАМЯТНИКИ Это самый древний пражский мост, возникший Зодиака работы Йозефа Манеса (1865). Восточ- на месте Юдифина моста, снесенного наводне- ное крыло ратуши в стиле новой готики было нием 1342 года. Каменный или Пражский мост, разрушено 8 мая 1945 года и уже не было вос- с 1870 года называемый Карловым, был зало- становлено. жен в 1357 году Карлом IV. По данным послед- них исследований строительство было начато ПЕТРЖИНСКАЯ СМОТРОВАЯ мастером Отто, а завершено Петром Парлер- ВЫШКА жем в 1402 году. С обеих сторон мост укреплен сторожевыми башнями. С 1683 до 1928 года на В 1889 году члены Клуба чешских туристов по- строена крытая смотровая площадка с галереей. мосту были установлены 30 скульптур и скуль- сетили мировую выставку в Париже, где вид На крыше на высоте 60 м над землей первона- птурных групп святых, из которых наиболее Эйфелевой башни поразил их настолько, что чально была размещена стилизованная корона известна скульптура Св. Яна Непомуцкого (М. они решили построить похожую башню над с флагштоком. В то время посетителей возил Браун, Ф.М. Брокоф и др.). городом Прага. Они создали кооператив для строительства вышки, вложили в него первые лифт, рассчитанный на шесть человек, сначала с деньги, а муниципалитет им выделил участок. газовым, а затем с электрическим приводом. ПРАЖСКИЙ ГРАД Для подобия Эйфелевой башни, хотя и в пять раз меньшего, был избран холм Петржин (Petřín), 1 мая 1953 г. на вышке начала работать tеле- Национальный памятник культуры, символ расположенный на высоте 318 м над уровнем трансляционная станция. Тогда были вынужде- более чем тысячелетнего развития чешского моря.Строительство вышки было ускорено тем, ны устранить лифт для того, чтобы использо- государства. С момента своего возникнове- что в 1891 году в Праге должна была проходить вать тубус для заполнения кабелем и блоками ния в последней четверти 9 века он постоян- Земская юбилейная выставка. В 1890 году была питания. Кабина на первом этаже также была но достраивался в течение тысячи ста лет. Это готова проектная документация и обеспечены использована под соединения, которые вели монументальный комплекс дворцовых, адми- необходимые финансовые ресурсы для стро- к целой башне. Вместо королевской короны в нистративных, церковных, фортификационных ительства. Возведение началось в марте 1891 верхней части была помещена телевизионная и жилых строений всех стилевых эпох. Он рас- года по проекту архитектора Вратислава Пасов- антенна, а позднее – антенная насадка тубуса. кинулся тремя территориями на площади 45 ского (Vratislav Pasovský), авторами конструкции Гости могли использовать только две лестницы гектаров. Первоначально это была резиденция были инженер Франтишек Прашил (František и верхнюю смотровую кабину. Над первым эта- чешских князей и королей, с 1918 года здесь Prášil) и инженер Юлий Соучек (Julius Souček) жом была построена платформа для параболи- резиденция президента. с Чешско-Моравского машиностроительного ческих антенн. В 1991 году по случаю 100-летия Кафедральный собор Св. Вита, Вацлава и Вой- завода. В невероятно короткое время была по- Земской юбилейной выставки состоялась Все- теха – готическое строение, духовный символ строена целая конструкция, 28 июля 1891 года общая чехословацкая выставка. Был установ- чешского государства. Он был заложен в 1344 смотровая вышка получила одобрение для лен новый тубус и в нем лифт для инвалидов и престарелых, который ездит к верхней смотро- году на месте первоначальной романской ро- Малостранские мостовые башни – меньшая использования, а 20 августа 1891 года вышка вой площадке. Вместо бывшего обшитого бал- была построена в 12 веке, сегодняшний внеш- была официально открыта для посещений. Она кона на высоте 20 м была сделана галерея, где ний вид в стиле Ренессанса возник в 1591 году. представляет собой легкую восьмиугольную находится бинокль. Галерея также доступна для Более высокая башня была построена в 1464 решётчатую стальную конструкцию, для строи- туристов на инвалидной коляске. На вновь по- году и своей архитектурой в стиле поздней го- тельства которой потребовалось 175 тонн же- строенном первом этаже находится вестибюль, тики подобна Старогородской мостовой башне леза. Восемь ног конструкции было закреплено буфет и проходят выставки Клуба чешских тури- Парлержа. на огромных каменных блоках в вершинах вось- стов. Пространство, где можно прибрести суве- Старогородская мостовая башня – входные во- миугольника, диагональ которого составляет 20 ниры, остается открытым, в нем можно увидеть рота на Карлов мост из Старого Города, одна из м. На верх вышки к специальной смотровой пло- столбы, на которых стоит смотровая вышка. красивейших готических арок Европы. Ее стро- щадке, расположенной на высоте 51 метр, ведут После проведения обширной реконструкции ительство было завершено перед 1380 годом. 299 ступеней, оттуда открывается прекрасный смотровая вышка была вновь открыта для посе- Она богато украшена скульптурами. вид на город. Общая высота башни указывается 63,5 м. На первом этаже на высоте 20 м была по- щений 24 марта 2002 г.

Source: Czechtourism 30 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 31 РУССКИЙ ПУТЕВОДИТЕЛЬ О ПРАГЕ Essential Prague The essentials of Prague - if you see nothing else, do not miss the execution of preacher J. Želivský in 1422, to the attacks ТРАНСПОРТ В ПРАГЕ ЧЕШСКАЯ КЛАССИКА, these sights. Obviously in this city that has been a destina- on Soviet tanks with Molotov cocktails in 1968. Towering КОТОРУЮ ВЫ ПОЛЮБИТЕ tion for hundreds of years, there is much to see and do, and above the square, half-hidden behind a row of houses, is Прага имеет проработанную и хорошо рабо- one of the most enjoyable aspects is just wandering around. the fairy-turreted Týn Church. The centrepiece of the square тающую систему городского общественного Вы хотели бы попробовать типичную чешскую Don’t forget to look up as the gilded spires are rightfully what is a memorial to Jan Hus. It was draped in swastikas by the транспорта, который состоит из трамвайно- кухню? В таком случае своё предпочтение от- Prague is renowned for. But keep an eye of the ground too - Nazis and in black cloth to mourn the passing of the Prague го парка, автобусного парка и прежде все- дайте ресторанам, обозначенным этикеткой dog owners are not renowned for their cleaning-up ability. Spring.QE-3, Praha 1, MStaroměstská. го – современное метро. Сеть городского Czech Specials. Так Вы получите уверенность в транспорта принадлежит к самой густой в отличном качестве блюд и приятном окруже- CHARLES BRIDGE (KARLŮV MOST) TOWN HALL & ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK Европе. Кроме информации о городском нии. А какое чешское блюдо рекомендуется Karlův most joins Staré Město The 14th century Town Hall complex общественном транспорте в данной секции в Праге попробовать? Для местной кухни ха- (Old Town) and the Malá Strana features a tower with an astronomi- найдете также информацию для водителей, рактерны различные варианты соусов с мясом (Little Quarter) and is one of the cal clock, added in the 15th century. велосипедистов, судоходный транспорт и и кнедликами, печёная птица, пресноводная world’s most beautiful bridges. Every hour on the hour Jesus and his службу такси в Праге. рыба и сладкие булочки. У Вас уже разыгрался The bridge was built in 1357, but disciples lead a pageant that includes аппетит? За чешскими лакомствами отправляй- the fi gures of saints were added the allegorical fi gures of Death, the ГАСТРОНОМИЯ тесь, например, в рестораны Mlýnec («Млинец»), during the 17th century. They symbolise the confi dence of Turk, the Miser, the Fool and the Malostranská beseda («Малостранская беседа»), the Catholic Austrian’s triumph over the Protestant Hus- Rooster. It sounds more impressive Прага, без сомнения, является городом космо- Potrefená husa («Пострелянный гусь»), V Zátiší sites. The bridge is thronged all day with tourists, while at than it actually is, but it’s still worth a look. The climb or политным. Это проявляется не только в раз- («В Затиши») или Hergetova Cihelna («Кирпичный night it off ers wonderful views of the illuminated castle and lift up the tower is rewarded by the stunning views.QE- нородности его населения и общем колорите завод Гергета»), откуда открывается великолеп- Old Town. Go at dawn to be alone and witness the saints 3, Praha 1, Staroměstské nám., MStaroměstská. Open столицы, но и в широком выборе ресторанов, ный вид на Карлов мост и Старый Город. emerging from the mist.QC-3, Praha 1, MStaroměstská. 09:00 - 18:00, Mon 11:00 - 18:00. Admission 60/40Kč. предлагающих лакомства чешской и между- народной кухни. Отправьтесь на знакомство MUNICIPAL HOUSE (OBECNÍ DŮM) VYŠEHRAD с городом на Влтаве посредством ароматов и The magnifi cent Obecní Dům The rocky cliff -top boasts Prague’s вкусовых ощущений, проведя незабываемые building holds two restaurants, second castle. In the hearts and моменты в лучших ресторанах Праги. a super café, an American bar, a minds of many Czechs, Vyšehrad Итальянская, французская, арабская, индий- gallery, shop and classical music symbolises the birth of the Czech ская, испанская, мексиканская, армянская, но venue. Built between 1905 and nation and is shrouded in legend и кошерная, вегетарианская и, разумеется, 1910 in the architecturally stun- and myth. This is apparently the spot чешская кухни. Предложения пражских ре- ning Art Nouveau style, the Municipal House has been where Princess Libuše stood and pre- сторанов практически неисчерпаемы. После painstakingly restored to its former glory. It was here that dicted the rise of a great city. Literally долгого дня, проведённого в центре города, Вы the Czechoslovakian state was signed into being on October translated as ‘high castle’, it was probably founded in the можете расположиться в одном из элегантных ЛУЧШЕЕ ПИВО В ГОРОДЕ 28, 1918. It was also here in 1989 that communist bureau- middle of the 10th century. In 972 Prince Boleslav II built ресторанов с первоклассным сервисом и оча- crats and revolution leaders of the Civic Forum discussed the royal mint here, and in 1085 Vratislav II selected it as ровательным видом или, наоборот, забрести в Большинство блюд невозможно себе предста- the velvet transfer of power and the state’s transformation his residence. Over the following centuries successive kings традиционный чешский кабачок с приветли- вить без кружки замечательного пива или бока- to democracy.QF-3, Praha 1, nám. Republiky 5, MNám. remodelled the palace and fortress, but moved their per- вым обслуживанием и отличным пивом. Итак, ла вина из Южной Моравии. На пиво зайдите в Republiky, tel. (+420) 222 00 21 01, www.obecnidum.cz. manent home across the river. Within the fortress confi nes приятного аппетита! один из пивоваренных домов, где этот «жидкий is the national cemetery (Vyšehradský hřbitov), which from хлеб» варят в медных танках. Самые известные NATIONAL THEATRE (NÁRODNÍ DIVADLO) the 1870s became the fi nal resting place of many of the места – знаменитая таверна «У Флеку» (U Fleků), This lavish neo-Renaissance most famous Czech writers and composers, including Jan «Пивоваренный дом» (Pivovarský dům) или пи- building on the bank of the Neruda, Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák.QH-7, Pra- ОТЕЛИ вовар «Старопрамен» (Staropramen) в районе Vltava, with its golden crown ha 2, Soběslavova 1, MVyšehrad. Open 09:30 - 17:30. MOSAIC HOUSE Смихов. of chariot-driving women, is Prague’s National Theatre. The WENCESLAS SQUARE (VÁCLAVSKÉ NÁMĚSTÍ) MOSAIC HOUSE Дизайн & Музыка Хостел - первый РЕСТОРАНЕ „U KALICHA” зеленый хотел в Чешской Республике - сочетает building was completed in 1881 Václavské náměstí is actually a четыре гостиницы звезды с современным, свежим Этот гастрономический оазис - место встреч and was almost immediately destroyed by fi re. It reopened boulevard running down from множества гурманов со всего мира, он не всег- in 1883. See Events for the current programme.QC-4, the National Museum and the и веселья. Дремоты в комфорте и стиле наших M частных номеров и апартаментов и наслаждаться да выглядел так изящно, как сегодня. Он скры- Národní 2, Národní třída, tel. (+420) 224 90 14 48. equestrian statue of Saint Wenc- в экологически шикарным дизайном. Навесы с вает в себе не только легенды, но и историче- eslas to Můstek, formerly the site миром попутчиков в наших общих номерах и ские моменты. Во времена „Швейка”, то есть до OLD TOWN SQUARE (STAROMĚSTSKÉ NÁMĚSTÍ) of of a city gate and drawbridge. насладиться живой музыкой и коктейлями в Ла начало первой мировой войны – „U Kalicha” не The indisputable heart of Prague. This is where crowds traditionally come to demonstrate Loca MUSIC BAR & LOUNGE. Изучать Золотой город достигал такого гастрономического и обще- This vast open space is fl anked by a against their incompetent rulers, and this was where, in 1989, от нашего порога и чувствуйте себя как дома в ственного уровня, к которому мы привыкли pleasing blend of carefully restored thousands gathered to shake their keys in celebration of the нашем любимом городе в мире.QH-5, Praha 2, сейчас. architectural styles: Gothic, Renais- death of the Communist Party. Rows of shops, hotels (note Odborů 4, MKarlovo náměstí, тел. +420 221 595 I-6, Praha 2, Na Bojišti 12, MI.P. Pavlova, sance, Baroque and neo-styles. The the Art Nouveau glory of Hotel Europa) and nightclubs fl ank 350, [email protected], www.mosaichouse. tel. (+420) 296 18 96 00/(+420) 224 91 25 57, square is notable for its constant hum the pavements, and by night it can get a bit sleasy. Thankfully, com. PiLGW hhhh [email protected], www.ukalicha.cz. of activity, day and night, and a long there are plans to rid the square of cars, bury the highway in history as centre stage for so many front of the museum in a tunnel and have tram N°11 make of the city’s defi ning moments, from a come-back.QF-4, Praha 1, Václavské nám., MMůstek. Source: Czechtourism 32 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 33 Prague Castle Sightseeing STERNBERG PALACE (ŠTERNBERSKÝ PALÁC) OUR LADY OF SNOW (U PANNY MARIE SNĚŽNÉ) Sharing an entrance with the Archbishop’s Palace is the CHURCHES The towering Gothic torso hidden near Václavské náměstí Šternberský palác from 1698. It’s part of the National Gal- BETHLEHEM CHAPEL (BETLÉMSKÁ KAPLE) was started off in 1347 by Charles IV as a Carmelite order lery and home to a collection of European art, including From 1402 to 1412, Jan Hus preached at the Bethlehem monastery. Construction was stopped by the Hussites in Rubens and Rembrandt. In 1991 thieves stole US$2.6 mil- Chapel, hence it’s signifi cance for non-Catholics, but in 1419, and only the 34m-high choir of the planned 110m- lion worth of Picassos.QHradčanské nám. 15. Open 10:00 1622, the Jesuits took control of the chapel and Catholic long church was fi nished. The Franciscans renovated the - 18:00. Closed Mon. mass became the service of the day. Then in 1786 it was ruins of the church in 1604, adding the magnifi cent Re- levelled, only to be rebuilt (somewhat strangely) by the naissance altar. The peaceful adjacent monastery gardens ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL communists, who had preserved its architectural plans in (Františkánská zahrada) are an excellent place to soak up Moving into the third courtyard of the castle you’ll face one 1950. Apparently, they were keen to exploit the chapel’s the sun.QE-4, Praha 1, Jungmannovo nám, MMůstek. of Europe’s great Gothic cathedrals. St. Vitus is the spiritual symbolism as an historic emblem of Czech national pride. heart of the nation as the mausoleum of Bohemian kings QD-3, Praha 1, Betlémské náměstí, MStaroměstská. ST. IGNATIUS CHURCH (KOSTEL SV. IGNÁCE) and the city’s greatest landmark. Work on the present ca- Open 10:00 - 17:30. Closed Mon. The construction of what was intended to be a basilica thedral was started in 1344 but it wasn’t consecrated until began in 1665 on these very grounds. In 1671 the church 1929. Check out Mucha’s stained glass window and the BŘEVNOV MONASTERY alongside Karlovo Square was fi nally completed and the door with seven locks leading to the crown jewels. Don’t (BENEDICTINE ARCHABBEY) large statue of Saint Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuit or- The largest collection of wonders in the city, Prague castle miss the beautiful mosaic depicting the Last Judgment Established in 992-993 by the Bishop of Prague, Vojtěch, der, was placed on top. The church is still active and run is an amalgamation of architecture from diff erent periods. of Christ on the exterior of the cathedral. The mosaic is 84 and the Bohemian Prince, Boleslav II, Brevnov Monastery by Jesuit monks.QH-5, Praha 2, Ječná 2, MKarlovo From the almost pastoral serenity of St. George’s Basilica, to square metres and was created in 1371.QOpen 09:00 - is the oldest Benedictine monastery in the Czech Republic. náměstí, tel. (+420) 224 92 12 54. the awe-inspiring Gothic power of St. Vitus Cathedral, the 16:00. The former wooden monastery underwent Roman then castle has attractions for all - history and architecture plus Gothic renovation and became an important religious, ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH marching soldiers and entertainment. OLD ROYAL PALACE (STARÝ KRÁLOVSKÝ PALÁC) cultural and economic institution for the Czech kingdom. Construction of this Baroque pile began in 1673, but it One of the oldest and most impressive parts of the castle, During the Hussite wars it was burned down, but 200 years would be nearly another 80 years until the Jesuits complet- APPROACH & ENTRY the Old Royal Palace dates from 1135 and was the seat of later, it was crafted into its present Baroque form. The large ed it. Peer closely at the copper statue of St. Nicholas above There are two information centres, one in the second Bohemian princes. From the 13th to the 16th century it was monastery complex contains the Basilica of St. Markety, the the gold coated altar; the two statues below him are of St. courtyard and one in the third. Here you can fi nd out what the king’s palace. The magnifi cent Vladislav Hall was used terrace garden, the Vojtěška spring and St. Joseph’s Chapel. Ignatius Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. The ceiling fresco de- time the changing of the guard takes place, buy tickets and for banquets, councils, coronations and even jousting. All Tram N°8, 22 to Břevnovský klášter.QPraha 6, Markétská 1. picts the apotheosis of St. Nicholas. Also of interest is the get audio guides. presidents have been sworn in here, and this building was organ, which has 2500 pipes and 44 registers, and it was There are four ways to approach the castle. By far the where the 1618 defenestration took place. The palace con- CHURCH OF OUR LADY VICTORIOUS these very ivories that Mozart tinkled on his visit to Prague. best way is to take tram N°22 to the Pohořelec stop, where tains The Story of Prague Castle exhibition. Don’t forget to This house of worship was built by German Lutherans be- QB-2, Praha1, Malostranské nám. 38, MMalostranská, you start with breathtaking views of Prague from Strahov have a look at the Rampart Gardens below.QOpen 09:00 tween 1611-1615. To the right of the entrance is a com- tel. (+420) 224 19 09 91. Open 10:00 - 17:00. Admission Monastery; then walk down through beautiful Hradčanská - 16:00. Admission 120/60Kč. memorative site to the 16th century Spanish nun, St. 70/50Kč. district along Loretánská towards the main castle entrance Therese of Avila, who along with friar John of the Cross, on Hradčanské náměstí. You can skip the Hradčanská walk GOLDEN LANE (ZLATÁ ULIČKA) reformed the Carmelite order into what is known as the STRAHOV MONASTERY by getting off the tram earlier, at the Pražský hrad stop, from The phrase ‘picturesque street’ might have been invented Discalced Carmelites. Further inside is the church’s claim The Strahov Monastery has stood on the approach to the where you enter the second courtyard. Alternatively, walk to describe this tiny cobbled lane with its miniature work- to fame, a 45cm high wax statuette of Jesus known as the castle since 1140. Today, this Romanesque monastery up Nerudova and the steep hill from Malostranské náměstí. ers’ cottages. After a lengthy reconstruction, the Lane Infant Jesus of Prague, which is a pilgrimage site of sorts - for houses various museums for religious arts and is home to The worst approach is up the Staré zámecké schody steps has reopened and now features displays on how past its historical and religious importance, and a couple of un- near Malostranská metro station; these are best kept for residents of the street used to live. A few of the souvenir named miracles that have been attached to it.QB-3, Praha the way down.QA-1, Praha 1, Hradčany, tel. (+420) shops do remain. It was on this street, or so legend has 1, Karmelitská 9, MMalostranská, tel. (+420) 257 53 36 224 37 24 23, www.hrad.cz. Buildings & Info: From 1 it, that 16th-century alchemists laboured to discover the 46, www.pragjesu.info. Open 08:30 - 19:00, Sun 08:30 - TOURIST INFORMATION November - 31 March: open 09:00 - 16:00. Courtyards Philosopher’s Stone to make gold from lead. Franz Kafka 20:00. Q PRAGUE TOURIST INFORMATION (admission free) open 06:00 - 23:00. Castle gardens and spent evenings at his sister’s house, N°22. Open 09:00 Prague tourist information for everyone who is plan- Jelení příkop are closed. From 1 April - 31 October: open - 16:00. LORETA ning a trip to Prague. Prague city tours, public trans- 09:00 - 18:00. Courtyards (admission free) open 05:00 - One of the country’s most famous places of pilgrimage, port, weather in Prague, average prices, cultural events 24:00. Castles gardens and Jeleni prikop 10:00 - 18:00. DALIBORKA TOWER this chapel is just a quick walk from the main entrance to ...QMichalská 12, www.to-prague.eu/. Admission to the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, Built in 1496 and used as a prison till the end of 18th cen- the castle. Built between 1626-1720, this Baroque building Powder Tower, Picture Gallery and Golden Lane: 350Kč tury, the tower stands on your left as you exit the Golden contains, among other icons and objects, a painting of a PRAGUEWELCOME (long tour.) Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Ba- Lane. It is so named for its fi rst prisoner, Dalibor of Kozo- bearded lady, ornate friezes, bejewelled icons and a high This excellent offi cial tourist information centre pro- silica and Golden Lane: 250Kč (short tour.) Reductions jedy, whose story was told by Smetana in his 1868 opera quota of chubby-cheeked cherubs. The small museum also Q vides vocal and written information in various lan- for families. Dalibor. The underground cell is truly terrifying. Open houses a collection of diamond ostensories. Within the guages from helpful and knowledgeable staff , plus 09:00 - 16:00. main chapel there is the brickwork supposedly from the tickets, excursions, and accommodation. For general SCHWARZENBERG PALACE original Loreto in Italy which was fl own over from Italy by information in English, Czech or German call tel. 124 The most distinctive and largest of the buildings on the PALACE GARDENS some well-meaning angels. Blasphemers take note - the 44.QE-3, Praha 1, Staroměstské nám. 1, (Old Town cobbled square sweeping into the castle is this palace with A large set of steeply terraced gardens leading up to the split in the wall was supposedly caused by a thunderbolt M Q Hall), Staroměstské, [email protected], www. decorated bricks - are they fl at? Built between 1545 -1563, castle. The steep climb up to the castle is rewarded by fi t- fi red off at one of your kind. A-1, Praha 1, Lorentánské praguewelcome.cz/en/. Open 09:00 - 19:30. Also at the building has been home to the Museum of Military ness, some beautiful landscaping and stunning views of nám. 7. Open 09:00 - 12:15, 13:00 - 16:30. Admission Q Q I-3, Praha hlavní nádraží & B-2, Praha 1, Malá Strana History since 1945. Hradčanské nám. 2. Open 10:00 - the city. B-1, Valdštejnská 12. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Ad- 110/90Kč. Tower, open 10:00 - 18:00. 18:00. Closed Mon. mission 80/40Kč, families 180Kč.

34 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 35 Sightseeing Sightseeing A permanent exhibition to the memory of those who GALERIE LA FEMME KAMPA MUSEUM participated in the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich in Galerie La Femme is located in the centre of the Prague Old Museum Kampa is located on the west bank of the Vl- 1942 has here. The small, but very in depth display maps Town opposite to the hotel Intercontinental. Its primary in- tava in the shadow of Prague Castle. The museum has the Czechoslovak resistance movement against the Nazis terest is the theme of woman in her countless forms as the on display three major permanent exhibitions, featuring and includes photographs and memorabilia from the time. eternal source of inspiration for many artists. The exhibited works by the pioneering abstract artist František Kupka, &=(&+&217(0325$5<$57 There are also fi lms showing on TV screens and backgrounds works will show you a woman beautiful and perfect but also Cubist sculptor Otto Gutfreund and a large collection into the seven paratroopers who participated in the mis- fl awed and vain.QE-2, Praha 1, Bílkova 2, MStaroměstská, of modern works dating from the 1950’s to present day 3$,17,1*6*5$3+,&66&8/3785(6%<)$0286&=(&+&217(0325$5<$57,676 sion.QH-5, Praha 1, Resslova 9, MKarlovo náměstí, tel. tel. (+420) 224 81 26 56, www.glf.cz. Open 10:00 - 18:00. by Central European artists. They also have temporary (+420) 224 92 06 86, www.pravoslavnacirkev.cz. Open exhibits. The museum has a beautiful restaurant with daily: 09:00-17:00. Closed Mon. (From Nov.-Feb. closed GALERIE MIRO an outside terrace overlooking the river. A visit to Mu- Sundays & Mondays) 75 Kč. In St. Rocha Church and host to contemporary and classical seum Kampa is defi nitely worthwhile.QB-3, Praha 1, artists including Goya, Dalí, Chagnall, Warhol and Picasso. U Sovových mlýnů 2, tel. (+420) 257 28 61 47, info@ A privately owned gallery and on the tourist trail between museumkampa.cz, www.museumkampa.cz. Open MUSEUMS & GALLERIES the castle and Strahov monastery. Tram N°22 or 23 to 07:00 - 18:00. Admission varies according to exhibi- ARTBANKA MUSEUM OF YOUNG ART Pohořelec.QPraha 1, Strahovské nádvoří 1, tel. (+420) tion. €. YJAW The only museum dedicated to young Czech artists is now 233 35 40 66, www.galeriemiro.cz. Open 10:00 - 17:00. open next to the Charles Bridge. Interesting, innovative and KAREL ZEMAN MUSEUM provocative; discover the next crop of Czech artists now. JEWISH MUSEUM (FILM SPECIAL EFFECTS MUSEUM) QPraha 1, Karlova 2, MStaroměstská, tel. +420 240 20 As synagogues and prayer rooms began to be demolished by Discover the world of Karel Zeman’s fantasy! Take a ride 02 07, [email protected], www.artbanka.cz. Open Prague’s municipal offi ces at the end of the 19th century, the on a fl ying machine, or walk around the moon like Baron 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. 170 CZK. Czech-Jewish community applied their vigour to creating a Munchausen, or take the controls of the famous submarine Jewish Museum wherein ritual objects could be saved from de- from “The Fabulous World of Jules Verne” ...Interactive tablet CHARLES BRIDGE MUSEUM struction and kept for future generations. Thus, in 1906 Prague’s guide available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,

5XGROI%UDQþRYVNê&XWWLQJRUWKDQNV0DJGD This museum, opened to coincide with the 650th an- Jewish Museum began with a modest collection. Today, it is Japanese and Chinese. niversary of the building of Charles Bridge in 1357 (the celebrating its centenary with an exhibit here entitled Defying You will fi nd more information for museum visi- *DOHULH/D)HPPH%tONRYD3UDJXH clever number logo is no coincidence, 135797531. The the Beast (until 1 Oct). The museum is closed on Jewish holi- tors here.QSaský dvůr – Saská 3, Praha 1, tel. +420 WHOLQIR#JOIF] fi rst stone was laid at 05:31 on 9 July). English texts are days too.QE-2, Praha 1, U Staré školy 3, MStaroměstská, tel. 724 341 091, [email protected], www. ZZZJOIF] available to explain the unique Knights of the Red Cross (+420) 221 71 15 11, www.jewishmuseum.cz. Open 09:00 muzeumkarlazemana.cz. €€. JW hospital location, their church and crypt, various bridges; - 18:00. Closed Sat. Admission 40/20Kč. an arch and pillar of the even older (1158 - 1172) Judit the quite stunning central chapel. The Museum of Czech Bridge, and others in the region, construction techniques, Literature (open 09:00 - 12:00; 13:00 - 17:00, admission etc. Charles Bridge, with its statues and history, is the fo- 50Kč), is housed in the monastic libraries. The Theologi- cus but there is so much more. Fascinating.QD-3, Praha cal and Philosophical Halls are superb but can only be 1, Křížovnické nám. 3, MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 776 viewed from the doorways. Items available for closer in- 776 779, www.muzeumkarlovamostu.cz. Open 10:00 - Josef Šíma spection are manuscripts from the 14th century, a stuff ed 18:00. 150/70Kč. dodo, and a large collection of crabs, fi sh, shells and insects. The Strahov Gallery in the central courtyard (open 09:00 CITY MUSEUM

- 17:00, admission 35Kč) has one of the fi nest collections of (MUZEUM HLAVNÍHO MĚSTA PRAHY) HXP.DPSD3KRWR2WR3DOàQ obrazy / paintings monastic art in Central Europe. Trams N°22,23 to Pohořelec. This homage to the city of a hundred spires includes a QPraha 1, Strahovské nádvoří 1, tel. (+420) 233 10 77 paper model of the city that took 11 years to create and 18, www.strahovskyklaster.cz. Open 09:00 - 17:00. Ad- a gigantic model of the entire city at the beginning of the Selection from 21. 3. – 29. 6. 2014 WKH-LĚÒDQG%œOD.ROàĚ&ROOHFWLRQ mission 60/40Kč. 19th century. This wood and paper model was made from 1829-1837 by Antonin Langweil and is a highlight to the 21 / 3 / 2014—1 / 6 / 2014 Museum Kampa STS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CHURCH museum.QB-3, Praha 1, Na Poříčí 52, tel. (+420) 224 0XVHXP.DPSD This Orthodox church was built in honour of Sts. Cyril and 81 67 72, www.muzeumprahy.cz. Open 09:00 - 18:00. www.museumkampa.czp Methodius, the men responsible for the Slavonic alphabet. Closed Mon. Admission 110/40Kč. However, most people know about this church because of what happened here at 04:10 on the morning of June DOX CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART nener/r/ 18, 1942 when the Nazis had discovered that the seven Opened in October 2008; DOX is sure to make a splash eumumKm K ampaampamampmmpapa: Czech parachutists involved in the assassination of Reich- on Prague’s still burgeoning contemporary art scene. The sprotektor Heydrich were hiding in the crypt. The west side building itself is amazing – a mix of old metal factory galerigalgalergagalerieririe of Karlovo náměstí was cordoned off by 800 troops from and new build right in the heart of industrial Holešovice. maldormamalmaldomaldoalldorddoorororo the SS and the Gestapo. Three of the soldiers died as the Organizers plan to showcase present contemporary art HlavHlaaavvnínípí pa PartParPPaartartrtnernneerr / SS stormed the church. The remaining four fought on. After from around the world; as well as off er exposure to Czech MMainainaiin papa ParPaPa tner:nennerer:eerr:r 9ODGLPÒU0LUYDOG&\OLQGHUV,QGLDQLQNRQSDSHU0XV hours of shooting and a long stand-off which led to the contemporary artists.QPraha 7, Poupětova 1, tel. (+420) Germans deciding to literally fl ush them out, they used 774 145 434, [email protected], www.doxprague.org. their last bullets on each other. The bullet-scarred exterior Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Tue. Adults: 120kč General Partner Main Partner Partners wall holds a plaque in honour of their bravery. Children: 80kč. of Museum Kampa of Museum Kampa of Museum Kampa

36 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 37 Sightseeing Sightseeing MUSEUM OF COMMUNISM The posters featuring the workers of the state, featuring a JUNIOR PRAGUE Meet the Pilsner mix of socialist-realism which produces simultaneous hilar- AQUAPALACE AQUA PARK ity and dark brooding, are almost worth the entrance fee When one more museum will just about do them in; on their own. Errant and erratic household objects can give treat the kids to a watery side of Prague. No, we don’t Urquell Legend this place an incomplete feel, however, the photos and his- mean toss them in the Vltava, but bring them to Aqua- torical information on display are a minimalist introduction Palace Aqua Park. Pools, slides, wave pool, whirlpool to the events of this period.QF-4, Praha 1, Na Příkopě 10, and a river, plus a variety of saunas and a fitness centre tel. (+420) 224 21 29 66, www.muzeumkomunismu.cz. for the adults. Plan on spending the day. Take bus 324, Open 09:00 - 21:00. Admission 180Kč. 325, 328, 363 or 385 from the Opatov metro station to the Čestlice stop.QPražská 138, tel. (+420) 271 NATIONAL TECHNICAL MUSEUM 10 41 11, [email protected], www.aquapalace.cz. Newly reopened after a four year reconstruction, the Na- Open 10:00 - 22:00. Prices vary depending on the tional Technical Museum off ers new exhibitions plus a day of the week and the time of day, For two hours much needed update of their tried-and-true. The great on a Saturday it’s 300Kč for an adult and 200Kč for Are you a beer fan? Why don’t you make a trip to collection of unrestored cars, motorbikes, trains and other a child. Pilsen to get acquainted with a Czech legend – Pilsner transportation beauties has been joined by a beautiful new Urquell lager, which was born there more than 170 architecture exhibit, one on photography, astronomy and MIRROR LABYRINTH (ZRCADLOVÉ BLUDIŠTĚ) years ago. Q You will see authentic places in the brewery where more. I-2, Praha 7, Kostelní 42, tel. (+420) 220 39 91 Right next to the Petřín Tower is a hall of mirrors - you the world known Pilsner Urquell beer has been 11, fax (+420) 233 37 18 01, www.ntm.cz. Open 10:00 - may even get your kids to come in if the ice cream ven- brewed since 1842 and where its story continues till 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission 170/90Kč. dors haven’t caught their eye fi rst. March into the mini- today. English tours are available three times a day at 12.45pm, 2.15pm and 4.15pm. castle to see how you would look if you were short and VELETRŽNÍ PALACE (NATIONAL GALLERY) squat or tall and skinny.QA-4, Praha 1, Petřínské sady, The stunning modernist Veletržní Palace houses the Na- tel. (+420) 724 911 497. Open 10:00 - 19:00. Admission PILSNER URQUELL BREWERY tional Gallery’s collection of modern and contemporary 50 - 70Kč. U Prazdroje 7, 304 97 Pilsen tel. +420 377 062 888 art, including works by Klimt and Frank Gehry. The building [email protected] is so big that they split entrance fees by how many of its www.prazdrojvisit.cz three fl oors you wish to visit. Tram N°5,12,17 to Veletržní. LANDMARKS The space also hosts concerts now.QI-1, Praha 7, Duke- PETŘÍN TOWER (PETŘÍNSKÁ ROZHLEDNA) lských hrdinů 47, MVltavská, tel. (+420) 224 30 11 11, At the top of Petřin Hill stands a 60m-high tower, aff ord- www.ngprague.cz. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Ad- ing great views of the city. The building was completed in PARKS & GARDENS EASTER IN PRAGUE mission 180/90Kč. May 20, 1891. An alternative route to the castle is to ride BOTANICAL GARDENS (BOTANICKÁ ZAHRADA) the funky funicular up Petřín Hill and walk pass the tower An outdoor section with vineyard, chapel, bonsai, a Japa- Easter isn’t so much a Christian holiday here; as a wel- Q M come to spring one. Easter Monday, 21 April, is a pub- CURIOSITIES across to the castle area. A-4, Petřin funicular, tel. nese Zen garden, greenhouses and wonderful views of the lic holiday. An excellent souvenir this time of year would (+420) 724 911 497. Open 10:00 - 19:00 Open Sat & Sun city. A little further up the hill is the Fata Morgana green- be some of the beautifully hand painted eggs that can VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MEMORIAL 10:00 - 17:00. Admission 50/40/10Kč. house exhibiting desert, high sierra and tropical plants in a be found in shops throughout the city. An interesting, Near the funicular railway station and opposite the Újezd realistic setting. Residents include butterfl ies, moths, frogs tram stop, there is a controversial memorial to the victims THE DANCING HOUSE (TANČÍCÍ DŮM) and greenery galore. Bus N°112 from the metro station. and perhaps controversial older tradition is that having Q M to do with the pomlázka. These traditional braided birch of communism. A group of statues by Olbram Zoubek Frank Gehry’s design for this building was inspired by the Praha 7, Nádvorní 134, Nádraží Holešovice, tel. rods are used as whipping toys on Easter Monday. Men emerge into totality as they walk, or are at various stages dancing team Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. Built in 1996, (+420) 234 14 81 11, www.botgarden.cz. Open 09:00 - and boys would traditionally walk through town “whip- of destruction, depending how you look at it. Why are they this structure more than cuts a swathe among the Austri- 18:00. Admission 120/60Kč. controversial? Other artists say they are kitschy, while femi- an-Hungarian terrace blocks that make up most of Prague. ping” women and girls who then rewarded this behav- Q iour with coloured eggs or other small treat. Men usually nists are angry because all the fi gures are male and they G-5, Praha 2, Rašínovo nábř. 80. LETNÁ want a shot. It’s thought that the whipping will ensure (quite rightly) claim women were persecuted under the Massive park high atop the Vltava and pinpointed by fertility, beauty and good health in the coming year. communists regime too. The memorial was damaged by the often-static metronome where once a massive two bomb attacks in late 2003.QA-4, Újezd tram stop. statue of Joe Stalin stood. Biking/skating paths galore, Some special Easter and springtime treats to watch out skateboarders, playing fi elds, tennis courts, kids play- for include lamb-shaped sponge cake, often covered in VILLA MÜLLER ground, beer garden and more. Fabulous outdoor spot. chocolate; sweet buns; gingerbread cookies and jidáše This icon of modern architecture was designed by Mora- QMHradčanská. or Judas rolls, which are sweet rolls glazed with honey. vian-born Adolf Loos for construction magnate František Are you in Prague for a Müller in 1930. The building looks like a solid white block short time and want to STROMOVKA There are some other interesting spring traditions in from the outside, though the interior is constructed with see everything? The huge park where Rudolph II once enjoyed a spot of the Czech Republic. The night of April 30 - May 1 is marble, mahogany and walnut, highly polished and cleanly hunting is now full of in-line skaters (fi nd rentals along the the evening of the witches. It’s said evil spirits are extra designed. The rooms all sit at various levels around an as- In 2 or 3 hours, we will path to the Planetarium), bicycles, frisbees and footballs. active this night so folks used to burn fi res around their cending sweeping spiral. Tram N°1,18 to Ořechovka.QPra- At the end near Výstaviště are several pubs and restau- villages to keep away the wickedness. Recent custom show you a whole day ha 6, Nad Hradním vodojemem 14, tel. (+420) 224 31 to do on your own! rants. Check out the art installation section that features a has people setting alight homemade witches in a sym- 20 12, www.mullerovavila.cz. Open 09:00 - 18:00. Closed larger-than-life lady lying half in the water and a fl oating bolic “burning” away of winter and welcome to spring. Mon, Wed, Fri Admission 300/200Kč, 100Kč extra for an www.segwaytrip.cz deck with perfectly sculpted duck heads. Take the tram to English guide. Tours by appointment only. Výstaviště.QMHolešovice.

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(+420) 221 42 70 00, fax (+420) or better, then breakfast in the Executive Lounge is com, www.centrumcernymost.cz. Open 09:00 - 221 42 60 00, [email protected], www. included.QI-3, Praha 1, V Celnici 8, MNám. Repub- 22:00. A fourseasons.com/prague. 161 rooms (singles €275 - 550, liky, tel. (+420) 222 88 88 88, fax (+420) 222 88 88 141 doubles €295 - 570, 20 apartments €695 - 3900). 89, [email protected], www. ČERNÁ RŮŽE PTHARUFLGBKD hhhhh marriottprague.com. 293 rooms (258 doubles €149 - All the right shops and some fi ne extras in this larger- 315, 33 suites €359 - 495). PTHARUFL than-it-appears centre.QF-3, Praha 1, Na Příkopě 12, GRAND HOTEL BOHEMIA GKDC hhhhh MMůstek, tel. (+420) 221 01 41 11, www.cernaruze. An Austrian-run hotel with attractive Art Nouveau rooms cz. Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 19:00, Sun 11:00 and staff who are renowned for their effi ciency. The hotel - 19:00. has a café and laundry service.QF-3, Praha 1, Králodvor- GIFTS ská 4, MNám. Republiky, tel. (+420) 234 60 81 11, fax NEVO DEAD SEA SPA MYSLBEK (+420) 222 32 95 45, offi [email protected], NevO Dead Sea SPA produces skin care and body care QF-3, Praha 1, Na Příkopě 21, MNám. Republiky, tel. www.grandhotelbohemia.cz. 78 rooms (10 singles €175 products and cosmetics, which enhance health and beauty (+420) 224 23 95 50, www.myslbek.com. Open 09:00 - - 240, 65 doubles €210 - 280, 3 junior suites €310 - 540). using Dead Sea water, Dead Sea mud and Dead Sea essen- 20:00. PHARULGK hhhhh tial minerals. Dead Sea products are internationally recog- nized for advancing body detox, skin rejuvenation, and skin SLOVANSKÝ DŮM MANDARIN ORIENTAL radiance and for intensifying the treatment of anti-ageing High end retail shops, a multiplex cinema and Kogo res- Rooms have at least two LCD TVs, bath and shower, robes and and skin problems.QPražská 55, Jílové u Prahy, tel. +420 taurant attract the right people at this central shopping slippers and DVD player in addition to regular room amenities. 283 883 043, [email protected], www.nevo-spa.com/ centre.QF-3, Praha 1, Na Příkopě 22, MNám. Republiky, Design, dining (a la carte Asian, Indian, Mediterranean) and en. tel. (+420) 221 45 14 00, www.slovanskydum.cz. Open service are immaculate, while reconstruction of the church 10:00 - 20:00. and monastery have left enough to retain character. And the spa is superb.QB-3, Praha 1, Nebovidská 459/1, MMalos- GLASS transká, tel. (+420) 233 08 88 88, fax (+420) 233 08 86 68, CELETNÁ CRYSTAL TOYS [email protected], www.mandarinoriental. QF-3, Praha 1, Celetná 15, MNáměstí Republiky, tel. GAMES & PUZZLES com. 99 rooms (2 singles €269 - 669, 75 doubles €269 (+420) 222 32 40 22, [email protected], www. Games and mind teasers.QH-4, Praha 1, Václavské nám. - 669, 18 suites €879 - 4000, 4 junior suites €769 - 850). czechcrystal.com. Open 10:00 - 19:00. A 38, tel. (+420) 224 94 65 06, www.hras.cz. Open 10:00 - PHARUFLGBK hhhhh 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. A MOSER ONE ROOM HOTEL Moser is the oldest Czech glass manufacturer and it’s SPARKYS The luxurious ambience in this hotel amplifi ed by the unique view been in operation since 1857.QF-3, Praha 1, Na Příkopě Over four fl oors of toys and gifts where the latest fads jostle of the Prague panorama off ers guests absolute privacy and an un- 12, MMůstek, tel. (+420) 224 21 12 93, pha-prikopy@ for space with traditional Czech wooden toys. Indulge forgettable feeling of exceptionality. You can relax among designer moser-glass.com, www.moser-glass.com. Open 10:00 your child or even yourself.QE-3, Praha 1, Havířská 2, furniture and the most modern technology and rejoice in the view - 20:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. Also at H-3, Praha 1, MMůstek, tel. (+420) 224 23 93 09, havirska@sparkys. of Prague from a bird’s perspective.QMahlerovy sady 1, Praha 3, Staroměstské nám. 549/19, tel. 221 89 08 91. Open 10:00 cz, www.sparkys.cz. Open 10:00 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - MJiřího z Poděbrad, tel. +420 210 320 081, www.towerpark. - 20:00. Sat, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. A 18:00. A cz. 1 room (1 suite €1000). PiJAKW hhhhh

42 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 43 Hotels Hotels CASA MARCELLO HOTEL DUO MOSAIC HOUSE This beautiful hotel alongside St. Agnes convent is a bit Hotel DUO Prague, off ers exceptional comfort, con- The first green hostel in the Czech Republic - blends HOTEL DUO hard to fi nd but well worth it, if only to have stayed on ‘Eye- venience and a wide range of amenities and services. four hotel stars with modern, fresh, and fun. Slumber in Teplická 492, Praha 9 lashes Street.’ A good option for those who don’t want to The hotel is located north east of the city centre - just the comfort and style of our private rooms and apart- Tel.: +420 266 131 111 stay where any old riff raff can just saunter in as they’re pass- 10 minutes by metro from the very centre of Prague. ments and relish in the eco chic design. Mingle with Email: [email protected] ing.QF-1, Praha 1, Řásnovka 3, MNám. Republiky, tel. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym, catering services, a world of fellow travelers in our shared rooms and www.janhotels.cz (+420) 222 31 02 60, fax (+420) 222 31 33 23, booking@ conference facilities, parking area and far more is pro- enjoy live music and cocktails at La Loca MUSIC BAR casa-marcello.cz, www.casa-marcello.cz. 32 rooms (20 vided.QPraha 9, Teplická 492, tel. (+420) 266 13 11 & LOUNGE. Explore the golden city from our doorstep doubles €140 - 270, 6 apartments €250 - 390, 6 junior 11, fax fax:(+420) 283 88 01 42, [email protected], and make yourself at home in our favorite city in the suites €190 - 330). PTHARFLGBKD www.english.janhotels.cz/. 647 rooms (62 singles €40 world.QH-5, Praha 2, Odborů 4, MKarlovo náměstí, hhhh - 125, 556 doubles €41 - 134, 29 suites €59 - 199). €€. tel. +420 221 595 350, fax +420 267 267 601, info@ AKCW hhhh mosaichouse.com, www.mosaichouse.com. (Pent- COURTYARD MARRIOTT FLORA house €120 - 212, Classic Double €40 - 58, 4 beds €9 - Billed as hotels designed by business travellers, every MISS SOPHIE’S 14, 6 beds €7 - 11, 8 beds €6 - 10). €€. PiLGW room has a dataport and TV internet (both charged for A hotel for the discerning but cost-sensitive traveller, Miss hhhh standard rooms) and are spacious with desk, ergonomic Sophie’s showcases deluxe rooms with a modern, clean chair and a sofa(bed). King size and very comfortable design: air conditioned private rooms and apartments NH PRAGUE beds dominate rooms, which have ice buckets, fridge for are paired with stylish bathrooms and rain-head showers. The NH Prague hotel off ers you modern and tastefully- The Best value for your Money you to fi ll, hairdryer, coff ee/tea facilities plus iron in ev- Spacious dorms also available for the truly budget-con- designed accommodations in the heart of Prague, with ery room and robe and slippers in superior rooms make scious! Free internet, guest kitchen, lounge and delicious 439 comfortable and spacious Standard, Superior and Ex- the Courtyard a place to stay. 24hr shop in the lobby plus breakfast are just a few of the added benefi ts of this hotel/ ecutive rooms, including 28 Suites. The NH Prague’s 136 a cosy bar.QPraha 3, Lucemburská 46, MFlora, tel. hostel hybrid. newly decorated Executive Rooms and Suites are located (+420) 236 08 80 88, fax (+420) 236 08 80 89, www. Enter the promo code “PIYP” when making your in the hotel’s Executive Building at the top of Smichov marriott.com. 161 rooms (81 singles €105 - 135, 64 booking on our site and receive a 10% discount.QI- Hill, connected to the hotel at the foot of the hill by cable doubles €135 - 175, 13 triples €140 - 200, 1 suite €195 5/6, Praha 2, Melounová 3, MI. P. Pavlova, tel. (+420) car. Executive room and Suite rates include many extra - 245). Breakfast €9-16. PHAR6UIFL 296 30 35 30, fax +420 283 87 06 36, reservation@ benefi ts such as complimentary selected drinks daily in GKW hhhh miss-sophies.com, www.miss-sophies.com. 34 the Tower Lounge Bar, a Nespresso coff eemaker right in rooms (doubles €50, apartments €60, dorm beds €8). your room, complimentary Internet access and use of HOTEL & APARTMENTS ELYSEE AGBW hhhh the hotel’s Business Center and fi tness/wellness facilities. Located in the city centre of Prague, directly on famous UPMARKET Wenceslas Square, the best shopping area in Prague. All APOSTOLIC RESIDENCE the City’s major attractions such as National Museum or You can’t get any closer to the Old Town with these rooms Old Town Square are within a short walk of the hotel. 63 and apartments, right opposite the astronomical clock. elegantly and stylishly furnished rooms and 15 luxurious Fabulous views beckon if you tire of your gorgeous, an- apartments with parquet fl ooring. Regarding its conve- tique-fi lled room.QE-3, Praha 1, Staroměstské nám. 22, nient position (in the renowned archway Jalta) the hotel MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 221 63 25 56, fax (+420) provides its guests with a range of supplementary services 221 63 25 58, [email protected], www. - fi tness, hairdresser’s, restaurants, cafés, theatre etc.QF-4, prague-residence.cz. 14 rooms (13 doubles €153 - 320, Praha 1, Václavské nám. 43, MMuzeum , Můstek, tel. 1 apartment €213 - 428). PA6GBK hhhh 221 45 51 11, fax 224 22 57 73, [email protected], www. hotelelyseeprague.cz. 78 rooms (51 doubles €62 - 142, BELVEDERE 10 triples €86 - 178, 15 Luxury Apartments €130 - 288, Four-star hotel located in Letna area Prague 7 nearby 2 Double Rooms Deluxe €72 - 152). PAULG Gallery of Modern Art, National Technical Museum or hhhh Fair Ground Incheba Expo Prague. The hotel features 151 hotel rooms with Wi-Fi Internet connection, cosy lobby HOTEL ARISTON & ARISTON PATIO bar & Internet Café, restaurant, several conference rooms Located in the district called Zizkov, only 1 km from the and underground parking. Distance to the city centre: 15 city centre, the Main Railway Station just 5 minutes away minutes by public transport - tram stop in the vicinity of from the hotel. WIDE RANGE OF SPECIAL OFFERS. 116 the hotel.QI-1, Praha 7, Milady Horákové 19, MVl- rooms equipped with king size bed or two separated tavská, tel. (+420) 220 10 61 11, fax (+420) 233 37 44 71, beds, satellite LCD fl at screen TV, direct dial phone, Wi-Fi [email protected], www.hotelbelvedereprague.cz. Internet connection, safety deposit box, minibar, tea and 151 rooms (109 doubles €49 - 108, 26 triples €68 - 135, coff ee making facilities, bathroom with shower or bathtub 16 Double Executives €59 - 118). HAULGK and toilet, heated towel rail and hairdryer.QK-4, Praha hhhh 3, Seifertova 65, MHlavní nádraží, tel. (+420) 222 78 25 17/(+420) 222 78 11 87, fax (+420) 222 78 03 47, Full contents available online: [email protected], www.hotelaristonpatioprague.cz. 116 rooms (101 doubles €47 - 102, 15 triples €65 - 128). prague.inyourpocket.com HAUGK hhhh

44 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 45 Hotels Hotels QPraha 5, Mozartova 261/1, MAnděl, tel. (+420) 257 15 11 11, fax (+420) 257 15 31 31, nhprague@nh- APARTMENTS hotels.com, www.nh-hotels.com. 442 rooms (singles ALBERTOV RENTAL APARTMENTS €125, doubles €125, suites €185, Executive room €140). Short term rentals in Prague centre. They are off ering PTHARUFLGBKD hhhh 269 fl ats in 6 separate buildings of 3-7 fl oors.QNa slupi 2102/2b, tel. (+420) 602 22 66 33, www.prague-rental- apartments.com/short-term-rentals/ recepce@albertov. MID-RANGE eu. EVROPA Amazing... from the outside. The 1905 Art Nouveau façade APPIA HOTEL RESIDENCES is the most beautiful on Václavské náměstí, and the café is The residence off ers 21 stylish furnished and above-stan- lovely. However, the rooms (including the faux Louis 16th dard equipped rooms Deluxe and apartments. FREE Wi-Fi suites) are distinctively scruff y-looking, some downright Internet connection. The residence features 24 hrs recep- shabby furniture and creaky fl oors. The cheaper rooms tion, lobby, sauna, underground parking, breakfast restau- share facilities in the corridor.QF-4, Praha 1, Václavské rant in the historical hall and romantic garden. Located in nám. 25, MMůstek, tel. (+420) 224 22 81 17, fax (+420) Lesser Town, in the historical part of Prague, facing Prague 224 22 45 44, [email protected], www.evropahotel. Castle.QA-2, Praha 1, Šporkova 3, MMalostranská, tel. cz. 85 rooms (13 singles €38, 41 doubles €58, 26 triples (+420) 257 21 58 19, fax (+420) 257 21 53 29, appia@ €78, 5 quads €123). ALK hh hhotels.cz, www.appiaresidencesprague.cz. 21 rooms (10 doubles €79 - 172, 9 suites €140 - 280, 2 apartments HOTEL IBIS PRAHA MALA STRANA €162 - 306). PHARLGBDW hhhh The third Ibis for Prague gives their usual room rates and facilities in the ever-growing and trendier by the day area HUNGER WALL RESIDENCE around Anděl. Hard working staff keep smiling and con- If your journey to Prague is going to last a bit longer than Melounová 3, Prague 2 Francouzská 76, Prague 10 Dělnická 24, Prague 7 verse freely in a number of languages. The lobby bar is busy, just a weekend, consider checking in to the Hunger Wall tel. (+420) 296 30 35 30 tel. (+420) 267 26 76 00 tel. (+420) 283 87 06 35 which is very uncommon in hotels. An excellent choice for a Residence. Located in Malá Strana, you’ll be treated to a [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] comfortable stay across the river. Oh, and your pets are wel- city centre location that’s surrounded by parks. Eighteen www.miss-sophies.com www.czech-inn.com www.sirtobys.com come too.QPraha 5, Plzeňská 14, MAnděl, tel. (+420) apartments comprise the fully renovated building, off ering 221 70 17 00, fax (+420) 221 70 18 00, resa-praha-re06@ such amenities as a separate working corner and kitchen- accor.com, www.ibishotel.com. 228 rooms (singles €64 ette. An LCD TV, washer and dryer plus a personal security - 84, 214 doubles €76 - 96, 12 triples €88 - 108, 2 suites and fi re alarm guarantees your comfort and safety.QB-4, have already made the international press, even the 10 bed all the artwork.QF-2, Praha 1, Benediktská 2, MNám. Re- €154). PTHARULGK hhh Praha 5, Plaská 615/8, MAnděl, tel. 257 40 40 40, fax dorm is spacious. Home to theBASEMENTbar with regular publiky, tel. (+420) 224 82 90 58, info@oldpraguehostel. 257 40 40 60, [email protected], www.hungerwall. events, concerts and daily happy hours. Reservations nec- com, www.oldpraguehostel.com. 20 rooms (prices from HOTEL IBIS PRAHA WENCESLAS SQUARE eu. 18 rooms (8 Junior Suite €86 - 104, 8 Superior essary. Enter the promo code “PIYP” when making your €21.30). G The Ibis provides a mid-range hotel experience, too clini- Suite €92 - 112, 2 Executive Suite €102 - 127). €€€. booking on our site and receive a 10% discount.QK- cal to be upmarket and too well serviced for the lower end PJAW 6, Praha 10, Francouzská 76, MNám. Míru, tel. (+420) PRAGUE SQUARE HOSTEL of the spectrum as well. Functional rooms in a somewhat 267 26 76 00, fax +420 283 87 06 36, info@czech-inn. Full service - friendly atmosphere is their slogan; and boy modern style provide the necessities of life.QI-6, Praha MARRIOTT EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS cz, www.czech-inn.com. 52 rooms (doubles €42, apart- do they live up to it. Included in the price is breakfast, free 2, Kateřinská 36, MI. P. Pavlova, tel. (+420) 222 86 57 An excellent choice for the corporate or business traveller; ments €68, dorms €7). AGBKW hhh linens & towels, internet &Wi-Fi, lockers and a luggage 77/(+420) 222 86 58 41, fax (+420) 222 86 56 66, Resa- the fully furnished studio or one-bedroom apartments pro- room. Checking out? They’ll keep your bags for free. Newly [email protected], www.ibishotel.com. 181 rooms vide a “home offi ce” area with two lines, high speed (wired) LITTLE TOWN HOTEL reconstructed and in a great part of town; defi nitely check (181 doubles €79 - 107). PTARULGBK internet access and fully equipped kitchen. Housekeeping Opened in 2009, Little Town Hotel’s best feature is its lo- it out.QE-3, Praha 1, Melantrichova 10, MMůstek, tel. hhh is available, as is dinner delivery from a number of nearby cation. Right out your front door is St. Nicholas Cathedral (+420) 224 24 08 59, [email protected], restaurants. A fi tness area, plunge pool, plus business and on Malostranské náměstí. There are a variety of rooms www.praguesquarehostel.com. Prices from 13.90 €. PENTAHOTEL PRAGUE conceirge services round out the amenities.QI-5, Praha for every budget – from dorm style to private, en suite. JGW The hotel is situated in the northern suburb of the same 2, V Tůních 9, MMuzeum, tel. (+420) 221 02 21 02, fax The décor is pretty bare bones, but when you’ve got the name but just a short metro ride from all the action. All (+420) 221 022 103, www.praguemarriottexecutivea magic of Prague to explore, who needs art? Staff is friendly SIR TOBY’S the facilities you would expect from a pentahotel, plus partments.com. 53 rooms (53 apartments €80 - 250). and helpful.QA-2, Praha 1, Malostranské náměstí 11, A friendly, excellently-run independent hostel. It’s out of a little charm.QK-2, Sokolovská 54/112, MKřižíkova, JAFC MMalostranska, tel. 242 40 69 64, info@littletownhotel. the centre, but prices are good, transport connections www.pentahotels.com/cz/hotels/phpra-prague/ cz, www.littletownhotel.cz. (singles €49, doubles €33). abound, and within a few blocks of clubs Mecca, Sasazu hotelinformation/. 226 rooms (singles €57 - 79, 147 JAGW and Cross. Whether you want a dorm or a room with private doubles €69 - 91, 69 triples €81 - 103, 10 quads €93 - HOSTELS bathroom, they have it. Plus garden, bar, full kitchen, inter- 115). PHARULGK hhh CZECH INN OLD PRAGUE HOSTEL net and informative, knowledgable staff . Enter the promo The pun is excused due to the sheer design beauty and Award-winning hostel slap bang in the thick of Prague’s code “PIYP” when making your booking on our site comfort these people have aff orded your average back- nightlife. All entrances are key-coded for security, dorms and receive a 10% discount.QPraha 7, Dělnická 24, packer. From some of the makers of Sir Toby’s and Miss So- (max. 8 beds) have lockers and are fairly cramped, but hey, MNádraží Holešovice, tel. (+420) 283 87 06 35, fax Full contents available online: phie’s, Czech Inn is the future of backpacking, we hope… all you’re going to do is sleep in there. Plus free internet, TV/ (+420) 283 87 06 36, [email protected], www.sirtobys. prague.inyourpocket.com the custom iron bedsteads and furniture, stylish fi xtures, fa- DVD lounge, kitchen, breakfast and linen, a 24 hour recep- com. 27 rooms (doubles €38, dorms €6). AGBW mous shower heads, café and wow-split-level apartments tion and very friendly staff - the owner’s grandmother did hh

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Simple & easy See what is close to you MEDICOVER Hvězdova 44, Prague 4 Comprehensive medical care, 24-hour house calls, dental Directions & contact information and surgery assistance. English, French, German, Spanish, tel. 733 737 337/241 410 001, Russian & Czech speaking staff .QPraha 8, Sokolovská Photo galleries www.dental-offi ce.cz 79/192, MKřižíkova, tel. (+420) 234 63 01 11, www. Comments medicover.cz. Open 07:30 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun. A DENTAL OFFICE H33 Dental Offi ce H33 is the centre for excellence in dental care, POLYCLINIC AT NARODNI implantology and cosmetic dentistry. They provide premium 25 physicians, all fl uent in English (also some German, Russian dental care to international standards. The team of dentists, and French spoken). 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48 Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com facebook.com/PragueInYourPocket April - June 2014 49 Adult entertainment Prague is as famous for its sex clubs as it is for its beer. Stag nights take advantage of the price and availability of both, and on the whole these clubs are well organ- ised and clean. Safe sex is practiced, and bouncers and/ or managers will explain the rules and methods of each place on arrival. It is cheaper to partake over here, but that does not mean you won’t pay for the privilege of watching a live sex or lesbian show. Generally, you’ll ŝŐŐĞƌʹĞƩĞƌʹ<ŶŽǁŶĨŽƌYƵĂůŝƚLJ have to pay an entrance fee (around 300Kč) to sit at the dŚĞ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŽŶĞŝŶWƌĂŐƵĞ bar; this fee is waived if you are there to pay for other services immediately. Many of the central clubs pay dŚĞĞdžĐĞƉƟŽŶĂůŽŶĞĂŵŽŶŐWƌĂŐƵĞ͛ƐĐůƵďƐ͘KŶϰŇŽŽƌƐĂďŽǀĞƚŚĞƌŽŽĨƐ men and women to entice you off the street and into ŽĨWƌĂŐƵĞĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞĮŶĚƐƚŚĞƌŝŐŚƚŽŶĞͲĂŶĚƚŚŝƐŚĂƐďĞĞŶŽƵƌĂŝŵĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞďĞŐŝŶŶŝŶŐ͘dŚĞŽĂƐŝƐĨŽƌĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŵĞŶƚĂŶĚƌĞůĂdžĂƟŽŶŝŶƚŚĞĐĞŶƚƌĞŽĨ their nearby establishments, but if you’re heading some- ƚŚĞŐŽůĚĞŶĐŝƚLJ͘ŽŶǀŝŶĐĞLJŽƵƌƐĞůĨƚŚĂƚǁŝƚŚƵƐ͕ƚŚĞĐůŝĞŶƚŝƐƐƟůůƚŚĞ<ŝŶŐ͘ where by taxi, make sure you’re taken to the one you want to go to rather than the one the taxi driver gets ZŽŽŵƐ commission from. Check prices of services and drinks, ϭϲŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƌŽŽŵƐ͕ϭϬŽĨƚŚĞŵĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚĂĐĐŽƌĚŝŶŐƚŽĂƐƉĞĐŝĂůƚŚĞŵĞ͕ and enjoy… ĞƋƵŝƉƉĞĚǁŝƚŚǀŝĚĞŽƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ͕ĂŝƌĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶĂŶĚƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞƐŽƵŶĚ͕ǁŚŝĐŚ ĚŽĞƐŶŽƚŵĂŬĞƚŚĞĐŚŽŝĐĞŝŶĂŶLJǁĂLJĞĂƐLJ͘ AAA EXCLUSIVE CLUB Strip clubs are a dime a dozen in Prague, but Exclusive KƵƌ^LJƐƚĞŵ Club has raised the bar. They take reservations, have KŶ ĂǀĞƌĂŐĞ ϰ ŵĂŶĂŐĞƌƐ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ǁŚŽŵ LJŽƵ ĐĂŶ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚĞ ŝŶ ŶŐůŝƐŚ͕ a VIP room, free entry and everyone gets a welcome /ƚĂůŝĂŶ͕&ƌĞŶĐŚ͕'ĞƌŵĂŶĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌůĂŶŐƵĂŐĞƐ͕ǁŝůůƚĂŬĞĐĂƌĞŽĨLJŽƵĂƚĂůů drink. Lovely ladies and an events calendar; Exclusive ƟŵĞƐʹƚŽĨƵůĮůůLJŽƵƌŵŽƐƚƐĞĐƌĞƚĚĞƐŝƌĞƐ͘tŚĞƚŚĞƌŝƚ͛ƐĂďŽƵƚƚŚĞĨƌĞĞ Club is worth the slightly out of centre trip.QPraha ƚŽƵƌƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƌƉƌĞŵŝƐĞƐ͕ǁŚĞƌĞLJŽƵĐĂŶĐŽŶǀŝŶĐĞLJŽƵƌƐĞůǀĞƐƚŚĂƚŝƚ͛Ɛ M ǁŽƌƚŚǁŚŝůĞƚŽƌĞůĂdžĂƚŽƵƌƉůĂĐĞ͕ŽƌǁŚĞƚŚĞƌŝƚ͛ƐĂďŽƵƚĂƉĞƌƐŽŶĂůĂĚǀŝĐĞ 10, Šrobárova 6, Flora, tel. (+420) 777 57 77 76, ĐŽŶĐĞƌŶŝŶŐŽƵƌŐŝƌůƐ͕ƚŚĞŵĂŶĂŐĞƌƐĂƌĞĂůǁĂLJƐƉŽŝƐĞĚƚŽŵĂŬĞLJŽƵƌƐƚĂLJ [email protected], www.aaa-club.net. Open 19:00 - ĂƐĐŽŵĨŽƌƚĂďůĞĂƐƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ͘ 04:00, Wed, Thu 19:00 - 05:00, Fri, Sat 20:00 - 06:00. J <ϱ͕ũƵƐƚĂƵŶŝƋƵĞŬŝŶĚƚŽƌĞůĂdž

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CLUB K5 RELAX The best club in Prague, and considered by experts as one of the top sex clubs anywhere in Central Europe. From friendly doormen to the hands-on management who will answer all of your questions in as many languages as you can imagine, to the lovely girls who will look after your every wish, this place has it all. A computerised payment system ensures that you will not be ripped off . We cannot recommend K5 more.QJ-5, Praha 2, Korunní 5, MNám. Míru, tel. (+420) 224 25 05 05, www.k5relax.cz. Open JAW 16:00 - 04:00. €€. FREE ESCADE ENTRY Tucked down in Nusle is Escade, home to thirty girls every GOLDFINGERS PRAGUE night for your viewing (and more) pleasure. Get comfort- GORGEOUS GIRLS HOTEL AMBASSADOR able in the sofa-laden bar before taking your pick of one VÁCLAVSKÉ NÁM. 5 PRAHA 1 of their spacious rooms, sauna or whirlpool. 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Each program 1, tel. +420 224 211 868, [email protected], www. 604 / 38 , Praha 10, tel. +420 607 594 338, followme@ NIGHT GYM is at least 4 hours long and includes various tantric tech- cabaret-captain-nemo.com. email.cz, www.followme.cz. The NIGHTGYM has all you need, beautifull ladies, great niques, learning Dao and ancient Egyptian massage, intro- cocktails, superb shows, special showlounges for exercis- ductions and switching partners, as well as erotic competi- CARIOCA GOLDFINGERS PRAGUE ing and training, champagne rooms - all that for great tions and prizes. Sauna, Whirlpool, Bar, Showers, Karaoke, A large open room with a central stage hosts girls galore do- Goldfi ngers is one of the best Prague’s gentlemens club in prices.QAnenská 203/1, Praha 1, tel. +420702080011, Private Rooms available. The club is located only a few min- ing the can-can and go-go, plus strip and lesbian shows. The the centre of Prague, next door to Hotel Ambassador on [email protected], www.nightgym.cz. Open from utes walk from the Hradčanská metro station.QDejvická place resembles a wedding reception complete with faux Wenceslas Square. If you are visiting Prague on vacation, 20:00. 1, Hradčanská metro station, MHradčanská, tel. +420 Louis XIV furniture, but you lads aren’t here for the décor, for business, a bachelor /hen party or simply want to go for 777 58 74 88, [email protected], www.tantra-club. now are you?QE-4, Praha 1, Václavské nám. 1, MMůstek, a drink, Goldfi ngers is the perfect place for you.Stunning SEXY SAUNA CLUB cz. PJKW tel. (+420) 296 32 53 14. Open 21:00 - 04:00. PA girls perform on the main stage individually, or as groups to The Sexy Sauna Club will heat up you night with a variety continually entertain all night long. Besides the possibility of massages and lots of girls. An all-inclusive unlimited stay TANTRIC MASSAGE-PRAGUE SALON CLUB 161 to pay all credit cards, ATM at the club. Free entry.QE-4, Ho- fee off ers food, soft drinks, Finnish sauna, XXXL whirlpool Beautiful masseuses, tactful and professional. In this A small residential house hosts from two (in the day) to 12 tel Ambassador, Václavské nám. 5, Praha 1, MMůstek, and more.QPraha 1, Ve Smečkách 19, MMuzeum, tel. club you will be able to experience the real pleasure lovely girls for your pleasure. Downstairs is a bar and pole tel. (+420) 608 663 066, info@goldfi ngersprague.com, +420 775 37 76 16, [email protected], www.saunaclub. from professional hands and beautiful bodies. Besides for strip and lesbian shows, while upstairs you can take www.goldfi ngers.cz. Open , Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun cz. Open 12:00 - 05:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 06:00. 2000 CZK, the classical massage you will get a relaxing massage, your pick of four rooms and/or a Jacuzzi. An S&M room 21:00 - 05:00, Fri, Sat 21:00 - 06:00. PJAEX plus extras. in which you will experience an orgasm. The profes- has toys, PVC everything and whips if that’s your bag, baby. sional masseuses are doing also a tantric massage, Free entrance and decent bar prices.QK-2, Praha 8, Soko- SHOW PARK MARKET which includes massage of lingam or yoni.QDejvická lovská 161, MKřižíkova, tel. (+420) 284 81 02 62, 161@ Full contents available online: The largest adult entertainment complex in all of Eu- 1, Praha 6, MHradčanská, tel. +420 773 223 648, nightclub161.cz, www.club161.cz. Open 12:00 - 06:00, prague.inyourpocket.com rope. A total of 81 rooms. The strip bar is fully available [email protected], www.massage- Sat, Sun 18:00 - 06:00. AL from Wednesday to Saturday from 8:00pm to 6:00am. prague.cz/. JKW

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17. listopadu D-2 Hellichova A-3 Křižovnická D-3 Řetězová D-3 28. října E-4 Hlavsova E-3 Křižovnické Nám. D-3 Říční B-4 Alšovo nábřeží D-2 Hradčanské nám A-1 Lázeňská B-2 Salvátorská E-2 Anenská D-3 Hradební F-2 Letenská B-2 Saská B-2 Anenské Nám. D-3 Hroznová B-3 Liliová D-3 Seminářská D-3 Anežská F-1 Husova D-3 Linhartská D-3 Senovážná F-3 Bartolomějská D-4 Charvátova E-4 Maiselova D-2 Skořepka D-4 Benediktská F-2 Chotkova B-1 Malá Klášterní F-1 Smetanovo náb. C-4 Besední B-4 Jáchymova E-2 Malé Nám. E-3 Sněmovní B-2 Betlémská D-4 Jakubská F-3 Malostranské náb. B-4 Spálená D-4 Betlémské Nám. D-4 Jalovcová D-3 Malostranské Nám. B-2 Staré zámecké schody B-1 Bílkova E-2 Jánský vršek A-2 Maltézské Nám. B-3 Staroměstské Nám. E-3 Boršov D-4 Jilská D-3 Mánesův most C-2 Stříbrná D-3 Břehová D-1 Jindřišská F-4 Mariánské Nám. D-3 Šeříková B-4 Břetislavova A-2 Jiřská B-1 Martinská D-4 Široká D-2 Celetná F-3 Josefská B-2 Masná E-2 Štefánikův most F-1 Cihelná C-2 K Haštalu F-1 Melantrichova E-3 Štupartská F-2 Čechův most D-1 Kamzíková E-3 Michalská E-3 Templová F-3 Červená E-2 Kaprova D-2 Mikovcova I-5 Thunovská A-2 Divadelní C-4 Karlova D-3 Mikulandská D-4 Tomášská B-2 Dlouhá E-2 Karlův most C-3 Mikulášská E-3 Tržiště A-2 Dražického B-2 Karmelitská B-3 Míšeňská B-2 Týnská F-2 Dražického Nám. B-2 Karolíny Světlé C-4 Most Legií C-4 Týnská ulička E-2 Dušní E-1 Klárov C-1 Mostecká B-2 U Bruských kasáren C-1 Dvořákovo nábř. D-1 Klášterská F-1 Na Františku E-1 U Dobřenských D-4 E. Krásnohorské E-2 Konviktská D-4 Na Kampě B-3 U Lanové dráhy A-4 Harantova B-3 Kosárkovo náb. D-1 Na Můstku E-4 U Lužického sem. C-2 Haštalská F-2 Kostečná E-2 Na Opyši C-1 U Milosrdných E-1 Haštalské Nám. F-2 Kozí E-1 Na Perštýně D-4 U Obecního domu F-3 Havelská E-3 Kožná E-3 Na Příkopě F-3 U Obecního dvora E-2 Havelská ulička E-3 Králodvorská F-3 Na Rejdišti D-2 U Plovárny D-1 Havířská E-3 Krocínova C-4 Na Zábradlí C-3 U Prašné brány F-3 Náb. Ed. Beneše C-1 U Radnice E-3 Nám. Curieových E-1 U Sovových mlýnů B-3 Nám. Franze Kafky E-3 U Staré školy E-2 Nám. J. Palacha D-2 U Starého hřbitova D-2 Nám. U sv. Jiří A-1 U Sv. Ducha E-2 Náměstí Republiky F-2 U Zlaté studně B-1 Náprstkova D-3 U Železné lávky C-1 Národní D-4 Uhelný trh E-4 Nebovidská B-3 Újezd A-4 Nekázanka F-3 V Cípu F-4 Nerudova A-2 V Kolkovně E-2 Nosticova B-3 V Kotcích E-4 Novotného lávka C-3 Václavské Nám. F-4 Olivová F-4 Valdštejnská C-1 Ovocný trh F-3 Valdštejnské Nám. B-1 Panská F-4 Valentinská D-2 Pařížská E-1 Vejvodova D-3 Pelclova B-3 Veleslavínova D-2 Perlová E-4 Velkopřevorské Nám. B-3 Plaská B-4 Vězeňská E-2 Platnéřská D-2 Vikářská A-1 Pod Bruskou C-1 Vítězná B-4 Politických vězňů F-4 Vlašská A-2 Prašný most A-1 Voršilská D-4 Prokopská B-2 Všehrdova B-4 Provaznická E-3 Za Haštalem F-2 Průchodní D-4 Zámecká A-2 Rámová F-2 Zámecké schody A-1 Revoluční F-2 Zlatá D-3 Růžová F-4 Zlatá ulička B-1 Rybná F-2 Žatecká D-2 Rytířská E-4 Železná E-3 Řásnovka F-1

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AAA Exclusive Club 51 El Emir 24 Mosaic House 32 Seqwaytrip 40 Akropolis 28 EMA espresso bar 25 MOSAIC HOUSE 45 Sexy Sauna Club 53 Albertov Rental Apartments 46 Erpet Medical Centre 19, 48 Moser 42 Show Park Market 53 Aloha Wave Lounge 20, 26 Escade 52 Municipal House 33 Sir Toby's 47 Ambassador Casino 26 Evropa 46 Museum of Communism 38 Slovanský Dům 42 Ambiente Brasileiro 23 Follow me 52 Myslbek 42 Sparkys 42 Ambiente PastaCaffé 20 Four Seasons 43 National Technical Museum 38 Sportcentrum YMCA 19, 49 American Medical Center 48 Francouzská restaurace Art National Theatre 33 Starbucks 25 Apostolic Residence 44 Nouveau 22 Nebe (The Heaven) 28 St. Ignatius Church 35 Appia Hotel Residences 46 Galerie La Femme 37 Nemocnice Motol 48 St. Nicholas Church 35 Aquapalace 48 Galerie MIRO 37 Nemocnice na Františku 48 Strahov Monastery 35 AquaPalace Aqua Park 39 Games & Puzzles 42 NevO Dead Sea SPA 42 Stromovka 39 Arkády Pankrác 19 Giallo Rosa 24 New Yorker 41 Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church Aromi 23 Gitanes 20 NH Olomouc Congress 16 36 Artbanka Museum of Young Art Globe 25 NH Prague 45 Tantra Club 53 36 GOLDFINGERS PRAGUE 52 Night Gym 53 TANTRIC Massage-Prague salon Asklepion 48 Grand Café Orient 25 Old Prague Hostel 47 53 Atrium Flóra 42 Grand Hotel Bohemia 43 Old Town Square 33 Tesco 41 Aureole 23 Grand Optical 49 Olympos 22 T.G.I. Friday’s 20 Back Doors 26 Green Lemon 40 One room hotel 43 The Dancing House 39 Barock 26 Grosseto 24 Our Lady of Snow 35 The Loop Jazz Club 29 Beer Factory 29 Hangar Bar Praha 26 Paris 43 The Občanská Plovárna Thai Bellevue 22 Hard Rock Cafe 20 Peach Pit 28 Restaurant 24 Belvedere 44 Harley’s 27 pentahotel Prague 46 Tower Park Prague 24 Bethlehem Chapel 35 H & M 41 Petřín Tower 39 Town Hall & Astronomical clock Boat trips on the ElektroNemo Hoffa 27 Plavecký stadion Podolí 49 33 40 Holmes Place 19, 49 Plzeňská 21 U Fleků 21 Botanical Gardens 39 Hotel **** ALLEY 16 Polyclinic at Narodni 19 Ultramarin 28 Botanicus 42 Hotel & Apartments Elysee 44 Prague By E-Bike 40 U Malého Glena 20 Bresto 25 Hotel Ariston & Ariston Patio 44 Prague Marriott 43 U Pinkasů 21 Břevnov Monastery 35 Hotel Duo 45 Prague Square Hostel 47 U Zlatého tygra 29 Buddha Bar Hotel 43 Hotel Ibis Praha Mala Strana 46 Prague Tourist Information 35 Veletržní Palace 38 Bugsy's 26 Hotel ibis Praha Wenceslas Praguewelcome 35 Victims of Communism Café Imperial 25 Square 46 RadostFX 29 Memorial 38 Café Lounge 25 Hunger Wall Residence 19, 46 Reduta 29 Villa Müller 38 Caffrey's 22 Il Giardino 24 Replay 41 Vyšehrad 33 Cantina 24 Ilikeebike 40 Retro Music Hall 29 Wenceslas Square 33 Captain Nemo 52 Infinity 28 Roxy 29 World Class Fitness Center 49 Carioca 52 Jackpot & Cottonfield 41 Sarah Bernhardt 22 Yam Yam Thai Food & Cafe 24 Casa Marcello 44 James Dean 27 Segway Experience 40 Zdeněk's Oyster Bar 24 Casino Panorama 26 Jet Set 27 Segway Prague Tours 40 Celetná Crystal 42 Jewish Museum 37 Centrum Černý Most 42 Kampa Museum 37 Černá růže 19, 42 Karel Zeman Museum 37 Charles Bridge 33 Karlovy Lázně 28 Charles Bridge Museum 36 Kavárna Obecní Dům 25 Church of Our Lady Victorious Klub Phenomen 28 35 Kolkovna 21 City Bike Prague 40 Kotva 41 City Museum 36 Kozička 27 Clear Head 24 La Casa de la Havana Vieja 28 Cloud 9 26 La Cherve 48 Club 161 52 La Loca MUSIC BAR & LOUNGE Club 600 52 28 Club K5 Relax 52 Letná 39 Courtyard Marriott Flora 44 Limousine Lap Dance 53 Cowboys Steaks & Cocktails 20 Little Town Hotel 47 Coyotes 26 LOCA cafe bar 28 Cybex 19, 49 Loreta 35 Czech Inn 46 Lucerna Music Bar 28 Debenhams 41 Mamy Korean restaurant 23 Delroy's Gym 49 Mandarin Oriental 43 Dental Office H33 19, 48 Mango 41 Dog's Bollocks 26 Marks & Spencer 41 DOX Centre for Contemporary Marriott Executive Apartments Art 36 46 Dubliner Irish Bar 29 Mirror Labyrinth 39 Eiffel Optics 49 Miss Sophie's 45

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