SMART TOURISM GUIDE This publication is a product of “NOT BY CHANCE TOURIST” project (2012-2014) co-financed by the European Commission under the Youth in Action Programme. This project has been promoted by the Italian Association of people with Down Syndrome (AIPD) in partnership with Equal Partners Foundation (Malta), Společnost rodičů a přátel dětí s Downovým Syndromem (Czech Republic) and Down Alapítvány (Hungary). Prague SMART TOURISM GUIDE
Contents
General Information page 06 Transport page 14 What to eat and drink? page 31 Accommodation page 38 Entertainment page 41 Top 10 places to visit page 49 Walking Tour 1 page 79 Walking Tour 2 page 99 Trips outside of Prague page 107 General Information
6 Smart Tourism Guide Prague
The Czech Republic is part of Central Europe.
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic (Czechia).
7 Prague Important information
Prague is called Praha in Czech. If you want to find something in the city follow the light brown signs.
General Info
Czech Republic is in middle of Europe. Czech Republic is known as "The Heart of Europe". Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. Prague is one of most beautiful cities of Europe. Prague is the most visited city in the Czech Republic. In Prague there are many historical sites. You can use this number to phone the police, the ambulance and the fire department.
8 Smart Tourism Guide Emergency Numbers
9 Prague You need to pack
• Personal papers and documentation: passport and ID card • If you use medication pack it in your luggage • Mobile and charger • Czech money (if you can get it from your country) • Comfortable shoes and casual clothes • A rain-coat or an umbrella • A map of Prague (if you don’t have one you can buy one from the airport) • Address and phone number of your accommodation • Medical insurance card
10 Smart Tourism Guide Languages
People from Prague speak Czech. But many people in Prague understand English or German. English: > Czech: Good day > Dobrý den Good evening > Dobrý večer Good bye > Na shledanou Hello > Ahoj Please > Prosím Thank you > Děkuji Yes > Ano No > Ne I don't understand > Nerozumím My name is… > Jmenuji se…
11 Prague Currency
In Prague the Czech Crown (Kcˇ or CZK) is used. But in some places you can pay with Euro (EUR).
Plugs
In Czech Republic plugs and sockets look like this.
If you have another kind of plug you can ask for right adaptor at the reception desk of your hotel.
12 Smart Tourism Guide Weather in Prague
The warmest months in Prague are in summer: June, July and August. The average temperature in summer is 23°C. Sometimes temperature in the city is higher than 35°C.
In winter it is very cold and it often snows in Prague. The average temperature in winter is 0°C. Sometimes the temperature in winter is less than -10°C.
13 Prague Transport
14 Smart Tourism Guide Tickets for public transport
There are different types of public transport in Prague. You can use the trams, buses and the metro (underground trains). Before your travel you need to buy the ticket. Tickets are not sold in trams. You must validate the ticket immediately after getting on the bus or tram (page 19).
Before using the metro you need to validate the ticket at the entry to the platform.
15 Prague Where do you buy the tickets?
You can buy transport tickets at the tickets offices in the metro stations, at news-stands or at tobacco shops. You can also buy them from vending machines (PRODEJ JÍZDENEK) at some of the stations.
16 Smart Tourism Guide Kinds of tickets
PRICES
Valid for 30 minutes: this ticket costs 24 Kč (CZK)
You can use it for 30 minutes after validation. You can use the different types of public transportation as many times as you want, but only within 30 minutes.
17 Prague Valid for 90 minutes: this ticket costs 32 Kč (CZK)
You can use it for 90 minutes after validation. You can use the different types of public transportation as many times as you want, but only within 90 minutes.
Valid for 24 hours: this ticket costs 110 Kč (CZK)
You can use it for 24 hours after validation. You can use the different types of public transportation as many times as you want, but only within 24 hours.
18 Smart Tourism Guide Valid for 3 days: this ticket costs 310 Kč (CZK)
How do you validate your ticket?
The machine is yellow. You have to put the ticket in the machine. Your ticket will be stamped by the machine.
19 Prague Transport from the airport to the city
Prague has only one international airport. It is Václav Havel Airport at Ruzyně. The airport is about 15 km from the city center.
For transport to the center you can choose:
Taxi
In front of terminal you will always see taxis waiting. Most of taxis are yellow cars. All taxis have the word "TAXI" on the roof.
20 Smart Tourism Guide The ride from the airport to the center costs 450 - 600 Kč (CZK)
Taxis provided by AAA have fixed prices. AAA is one of the taxi companies.
21 Prague Public bus
You can find a bus stop in front of the terminal. You can take the bus no 119 to the Dejvická metro.
Bus no 100 goes to Zličín metro.
Dejvická metro and Zličín metro are terminal stations. From here you can get onto another bus or tram.
Between midnight and 4 a.m. the night bus no 510 will take you into the center.
22 Smart Tourism Guide You can buy tickets for public transport from the TRANSPORT INFORMATION kiosks or from the yellow vending machine at the bus stops.
When you use the vending machines first choose kind of ticket you want to buy.
Then put in the coins.
The vending machines give change if you need it.
Then the machine prints your ticket.
You will then find your change and ticket in the large slot on the lower part of the machine.
23 Prague It is useful to have a map of the public transport in Prague. You can get this map for free from the airport. You can also get this map from the underground terminals. Look also for TRANSPORT INFORMATION kiosk or stands with leaflets.
24 Smart Tourism Guide City transport
Metro
Metro is the best way to travel inside the city. Metro has 3 lines: A (green), B (yellow) and C (red).
Line A - green Terminal stations are Dejvice - Depo Hostivař. Changing station to line B yellow is Můstek , to line C red is Muzeum.
Line B - yellow Terminal stations are Zličín - Černý Most. Changing station to line A green is Můstek, to line C red Florenc.
25 Prague Line C - red Terminal stations are LetŇany - Háje. Changing station to line A green is Muzeum, to line B yellow Florenc.
www.metroweb.cz
26 Smart Tourism Guide Map of Metro A, B and C
27 Prague Taxi
In Prague most taxis are yellow cars. These cars have always the word "TAXI" written on the top. A taxi can take you wherever you want to go. You just have to tell the driver where you want to go.
But taxis are expensive!
1 km of the ride costs 15 - 25 Kč (CZK)
We suggest that you don’t use taxis inside the city!
28 Smart Tourism Guide If you need to get a taxi you can tell the receptionist of your hotel to book a taxi for you. Or else you can phone a taxi company and book it yourself. When you are on the street looking for a taxi company look for a place with a FAIR PLACE sign.
Reliable taxi companies are marked with a yellow sign with the word TAXI and orange hand with a raised thumb that says FAIR PLACE.
When companies show the FAIRPRICE sign it means they will charge a fair price, and promise safe driving, a professional driver and high quality service.
29 Prague Map of Prague
30 Smart Tourism Guide What to eat and drink?
31 Prague Recommended restaurants
Plzeňská restaurace Náměstí republiky (The Republic Square), Prague 1 (See Walk 2, page 102)
PRICES
Menu price: 300 - 500 Kč (CZK) for one person
Vikárka restaurant Vikářská Street, Prague 1 - Hradčany (See Walk 1, page 98)
32 Smart Tourism Guide PRICES
Menu price: 400 - 600 Kč (CZK)
Baráčnická ryc hta Trzˇiště Street 555, Prague 1 - Little Quarter
PRICES
Daily menu: 100 - 150 Kč (CZK)
Here you can taste an excellent local beer called Svijany.
33 Prague Restaurant – Café Sv. Václava Václavské náměstí (Wenceslas Square) 39, Praha 1 (See Walk 2, page 67)
In many top restaurants you can have the "today’s menu".
PRICES
The price of this menu is about 100 - 200 Kč (CZK).
This menu is only available for lunch, usually at 12.00 - 14.00 (noon - 2pm). You can have snackes and coffee at panerias or bageteries.
34 Smart Tourism Guide These snacks include: • Kebab • Hot dog • Baguettes • Sandwiches (oblozˇený chlebíček) • Potato pancakes (bramborák) • Slice of pizza • Sausages with bread (grilovaná klobása) • Pancakes (palaćinky).
35 Prague What to eat and drink?
In Prague make sure you enjoy some of the typical local dishes.
Dumplings (knedlíky) There are different types of dumplings you can taste: • sweet dumplings with whole fruit filling and quark (cream) topping. • as side dish with pork and cabbage (vepřo-knedlo-zelo). • as main dish stuffed with smoked meat (uzené).
• in soups as liver dumplings (játrové knedlíčky).
36 Smart Tourism Guide Potato pancakes (bramborák or bramboráčky).
Pancakes (palačinky).
Fried cheese (smazˇený sýr) served with fries and tatar sauce.
In restaurants you can order meals like such as vegetables, pizza and pasta.
Prague is well known for its good beers. Famous Czech beers are Pilsner and Budwar/ Budweiser. There are also local beers from small breweries.
37 Prague Accommodation
38 Smart Tourism Guide Where to sleep
In Prague there are plenty of accommodation possibilities. You can choose from different types and standards. It is always best to make a reservation before the trip.
You can use the following links to book your accommodation:
www.booking.com www.hotel.cz/praha www.hrs.com
39 Prague But be careful! In the city centre you will pay more money. Everything is more expensive in the city centre, especially food and accommodation.
40 Smart Tourism Guide Entertainment
41 Prague 1. Cruises on Moldau (Vltava) River
Enjoy a sightseeing tour on a cruise boat on the Vltava river. The tour is one hour long. You can have a guide in English, French, Italian or German.
Book by phone: + 420 608 713 778 You can also book by email: [email protected]
PRICES
220 – 240 Kč (CZK)
42 Smart Tourism Guide 2. Aquacenter Šutka
This Aquacenter is located in Prague 8 – Čimice. It is north of Prague Centre. Here there are swimming pools, a whirlpool, tobogans, sauna and an aqua-bar. Enjoy swimming and relaxing.
OPENING HOURS
Daily: 10.00 - 21.00
43 Prague PRICES
Adults: 125 Kč (CZK) / 1 hour Adults: 499 Kč (CZK) / day People with disabilities: 95 Kč (CZK) / 1 hour People with disabilities: 299 Kč (CZK) /day
How to get there: Metro C - Kobylisy Station Get off the Metro at Bus Bohnice. Then get onto a bus. You need number 102, 144, 152, 177 or 200. Get off the bus at station Čimický háj. Then walk 100m in right direction. Use the traffic lights to cross the road.
44 Smart Tourism Guide You have arrived at Aquacentrum Šutka.
Contact: www.sutka.eu
45 Prague 3. Křizˇík's Fountain (Křizˇíkova fontána)
At Křizˇík's Fountain you can enjoy unusual, light and musical entertainment. It is located in Prague 7 - Holešovice in Exhibition area Výstaviště.
The performance is around half an hour long.
It is a night open-air performance.
This means that the show takes place in the night and it is outside.
46 Smart Tourism Guide OPENING HOURS
August - September: 20.00, 21.00, 22.00, 23.00
Booking is not necessary. You can buy tickets at the box office before the performance.
Or you can order your tickets online on: http://www.krizikovafontana.cz/en/gopay_vstupenky
PRICES
220 Kč (CZK)
47 Prague How to get there: Take Metro C. Stop at Nádrazˇí Holešovice station. Then take tram number 12, 17 or 24. Get off the tram at Výstaviště Station.
48 Smart Tourism Guide Top 10 places to visit
49 Prague 1. Saint Vitus Cathedral
Saint Vitus Cathedral is one of main historical attractions in Prague. It is located at Hradčany Castle. Hradčany Castle was the King’s quarters. Today it is the headquarter of the President of the Czech Republic. Czech kings and queens were crowned in Saint Vitus Cathedral. There usually is a long queue of tourists waiting to go inside the cathedral.
50 Smart Tourism Guide Inside there are many interesting things to see:
Saint Venceslav Chapel This is where the crown jewels of Czech kings are kept. These jewels are not usually on display. The jewels are only displayed on special occasions.
Alfons Mucha windows
Crypt and Royal mausoleum There are royal tombs and tombs of the rich and important people who used to live in Prague. Tombs are where people are buried after they die.
51 Prague The Main Entrance The entrance of the Cathedral is massive bronze doorway.
OPENING HOURS
Monday - Saturday: 9.00 - 18.00 Sunday: 12.00 - 18.00
How to get there: You can walk there by taking the Royal Route (Královská cesta). Follow Walk 1 on page 81.
52 Smart Tourism Guide Or You can use the public transport: Take tram 22 and stop at station "Prazˇský hrad". Then walk approximately 150m. Follow the signs. Or Use the metro, from wherever you are. Find nearest metro station. Don't forget to buy a ticket and stamp it before you enter. Get off the metro at Malostranská (Line A green). Than walk approximately 500m. Follow the signs.
53 Prague 2. Petřín tower
Petřín is the name of a hill. On the top of this hill there is a watch tower. Petřín tower is a very small copy of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The tower is made from steel. You can go inside the tower and walk up to the top. From this tower you can see beautiful views of Prague.
OPENING HOURS
April - September: every day 10.00 - 22.00 March and October: every day 10.00 - 20.00 November, December, January and February: every day 10.00 - 18.00
54 Smart Tourism Guide PRICES
Adults: 105 Kč (CZK) Children 6 - 15 years, students 15 - 26 years, seniors over 60: 55 Kč (CZK) Children under 6, disabled people: 25 Kč (CZK)
PriceS for the lift to go up to the top the tower
Adults, students 15 - 26 years: 55 Kč (CZK) Children under 6, seniors over 65, disabled people: admission free
55 Prague How to get there: You can follow Walk 2 (see page 108) Or You can go by tram. Take numbers 6, 9, 12, 20 or 22. Stop at station Újezd. Then take the funicular railway (lanovka) to Petřín via Nebozízek. You can get out at Nebozízek. There is restaurant.
Check the timetable for the funicular railway: www.petrinskarozhledna.cz You can use the public transport ticket for the funicular railway.
56 Smart Tourism Guide If the funicular railway is closed, you have to walk up the hill. You start at Street Na Újezdu.
Follow the signs.
Walk through Petřín Park (Petřínské sady) and the gardens (Růzˇový sad).
Near the tower there is a Mirror Maze. This Mirror Maze is very fun. Between the tower and the rose garden there is Štefánik's observatory (Štefánikova hvězdárna).
57 Prague 3. Saint Nicolaus Church
Saint Nicolaus Church is located in the Little Quarter. This Church has a baroque style. Here there are daily concerts of classical music.
58 Smart Tourism Guide OPENING HOURS
March to October: every day 9.00 - 17.00 November to February: everyday 9.00 - 16.00
Concerts of classical music: March to October: every day except Tuesday at 18.00 Christmas concerts are at 17.00 but not every day The concerts are one hour long
59 Prague 4. Charles Bridge (Karlův most)
The Charles Bridge is an important part of Prague. King Charles IV gave the order to build this bridge in 1357. The people of Prague liked King Charles IV very much. Charles Bridge is one of the most visited sites in Prague. Every day thousands of tourists walk over The Charles Bridge. The bridge connects Old Town and Little Quarter. Cars and other means of transport cannot go on the bridge. To cross the bridge you have to walk.
60 Smart Tourism Guide There are many nice sculptures on the bridge.
On the Bridge you can buy souvenirs from street vendors. On the Bridge you might see musicians playing instruments or singing. Sometimes artists will be painting here too. You can ask them to draw your portrait.
How to get there: You can follow Walk 1 (see page 89). Or Charles Bridge is near the Station Staroměstská in Old Town. To get there you need to take Line A Green on the metro.
61 Prague Or You can go by tram. You can reach the Station Staroměstská by Tram no 17 or 18.
62 Smart Tourism Guide 5. The Prague Astronomical Clock (Prazˇský orloj)
The Astronomical Clock is part of the Old Town Hall (Staroměstská radnice). It is in Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí). The Astronomical Clock is an important attraction in Prague. Thousands of tourists come to see it every day. The Astronomical Clock is a special clock. The clock shows the time, the hour, minutes and seconds. It also shows the day and month. This clock also shows the phases of the moon and the positions of moon and sun.
63 Prague Above the big clock face there are two windows. Every hour on the hour there is a spectacular puppet show. It is the procession of 12 apostles. The apostles are the people who Jesus Christ sent to preach the Word of God. First the figure of Death, a Skeleton puppet, whips a rope. A cock crows and the clock chimes the hour. Around the two faces of there are also other figures. Above the windows you can see an angel made of stone. On the left side there are figures of Vanity and Misery.
64 Smart Tourism Guide On the right side there are figures of a skeleton and a Turk. These figures move. Under the clock there is a figure of a philosopher, Archangel Michael, an astronomer and a storyteller.
According to legend the clock was made by master Hanu . He was then blinded to make sure he won’t make a copy of the clock.
How to get there: You can follow Walk 1 (see page 84). Or You can take metro line A green.
65 Prague Get out at Station Staroměstská. Then follow the light brown signs to Old Town House (Staroměstská radnice).
OPENING HOURS
Hours of statue show: 8.30 - 21.00
66 Smart Tourism Guide 6. Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí)
Wenceslas Square is the biggest Square in Prague. Many years ago the horse market took place in this square. This Square has an downward position. This Square is really a boulevard. This means it has a long rectangular shape. It is 750m long and 60m wide. There are many souvenir shops and restaurants in Wenceslas Square. At Christmas time there is a marketplace in Wenceslas Square.
67 Prague In the upper part of the square there is a big statue. The statue is of King Wenceslas sitting on his horse. King Wenceslas was a good king. He is a Czech national hero. The place under the statue is popular meeting point for visitors. In the highest part of the square there is the National Museum. The National Museum is a beautiful big building. It has a green and gold dome. Inside are ethnographic and natural collections.
On the left side of the Museum there is the Prague State Opera.
68 Smart Tourism Guide How to get there: The easiest way to get to Wenceslas Square is by metro. Take Line C red. Stop at the Station Museum. This is in the upper part of the Square Or Take Line B yellow or Line A green and stop at Station Můstek. This station is in the lower part of the Square. Or You can follow also Walk 2 of this guide (page 103).
Or You can take the tram. Some trams lines pass through Wenceslas Square.
69 Prague 7. National Theatre (Národní divadlo)
The National Theatre is situated on the right bank of the river Vltava (Moldau). It is a symbol of the Czech cultural revival. It is a majestic, historical building. The building has a big roof with statues and gold decorations. It was built using money collected by the Czech people. The theatre was burnt and then rebuilt in 1883. Visitors can watch operas, plays and ballet performances at the National Theatre. During Open-Door-Days you can go in and see inside the Theatre.
70 Smart Tourism Guide 8. Church of our Lady of Victory (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné)
This Church is situated in Little Quarter (Malá Strana) in Karmelitská Street. Inside there is a world-famous statue. This is the statue of the Baby Jesus of Prague or Bambini di Praga. This statue is made out of wax and is 47 cm tall. The Baby Jesus of Prague wears two crowns and 46 different pieces of clothes. One this clothing items was made by Queen Maria Theresa. Queen Maria Theresa was the queen of Hungary and Czech over 200 years ago.
71 Prague Another one item of clothing was given by Holy Father Jan Paul. A small museum for the Baby Jesus of Prague was built in the Church.
How to get there: You can follow walk 1 found in this guidebook (see page 80). Or You can use the tram. Tram numbers 10, 20, 22 and 57 stop in Karmelitská street. Get of the tram at Hellichova station.
72 Smart Tourism Guide OPENING HOURS
The Church Monday - Saturday: 8.30 - 19.00 Sunday: 8.30 - 20.00
The Museum Monday - Saturday: 8.30 - 17.30 On Sunday: 8.30 - 18.00
PRICES
Admission is free.
73 Prague 9. Municipial House
This historical building is located in Náměstí republiky (The Republic Square). The Municipial House was built in 1905-1912. There are beautiful rooms and halls inside. The most famous hall is the Smetana Hall. Smetana Hall is a concert hall. This means that concerts take place in this hall. Every year the International music festival called Prague Spring (Prazˇské jaro) takes place in this hall. More than 1000 people fit inside this hall. Inside the Municipial House there are art exhibitions. Here you can see the Crown of Saint Wenceslas.
74 Smart Tourism Guide In Municipial House there are two very good restaurants: Francouzská restaurant and PlzeŇská restaurant.
OPENING HOURS
Opening hours and tour route refer to www.obecnidum.cz
PRICES
Full: 290 Kč (CZK) Reduced: 240 Kč (CZK)
75 Prague 10. Jewis Quarter - Prague Ghetto (Zˇidovská čtvrt)
The Prague Jewish Quarter is the best preserved Jewish heritage. It is part of an Old Town called Josefov. It was founded in the 13th century.
Over here you can see the Old New Synagoge. This is an important monument.
You can go to the Old Jewish Cemetery where there are many tombstones. One of the tombstones is of Rabi Jehuda Löw.
76 Smart Tourism Guide OPENING HOURS
Old Jewish Cemetery November - March: every day 9.00 - 16.30 April - October: every day 9.00 - 18.00 Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays
Refer: www.jewishmuseum.cz
You can walk through the streets of the outer part of the Jewish Quarter for free.
To enter the internal parts you have to pay an entrance fee.
77 Prague PRICES
Full admission: 300 Kč (CZK) Discount: 200 Kč (CZK)
78 Smart Tourism Guide Walking Tour 1
79 Prague The Royal Route (full-day tour)
This tour follows the "Royal Coronation Route". The Route starts from Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky) at Powder Tower (Prašná Brána). The route finishes at Prague Castle (Prazˇský hrad).
The Bohemian kings walked along this route on the way to their coronation.
This is why it is called the "Royal Route". The Powder Tower (Prašná brána) was one of the 13 gates of the Prague city walls. You can go up to the top of the tower.
80 Smart Tourism Guide From the top of the tower you can see views of the old city. The staircase to the top has 186 stairs (nearly 200 stairs).
How to get there: Underground (Metro), line B. Stop at station Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square). Or Bus numbers: 207, 505, or 511. Stop at bus stop Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square).
81 Prague Or Tram numbers: 5, 8, 24, 26, 51, 54, 56. Tram stop Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square).
From the Powder Tower continue your way to Celetná street. Celetná street has lots of interesting historical houses. Look at the first house on the left. This house is called God's Black Mother House. Inside this house there is the statue of the black Virgin Mary with the Baby Jesus. This House has built in 1911 in the cubism style.
82 Smart Tourism Guide Walk along Celetná street towards the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí). You will walk by lots of souvenir shops. Everything is very expensive here.
You have arrived on the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí). It is the most important historical square in Prague. The Old Town Hall (Staroměstská radnice) is just in front of you. It has a high tower. You can take a guided visit of the Town Hall. Guided visits are available in all major international languages.
83 Prague Big groups should book their guided visit in advance. You can also go up the tower to see the view. There is an Astronomical Clock here. You can see the clock on the side of the Town Hall. For more information about the Astronomical Clock read the TOP 10 of this guidebook (page 63).
Contact: Telephone: +420 221 714 714 Email: [email protected]
OPENING HOURS
Monday: 11.00 - 20.00 Tuesday - Sunday: 9.00 - 20.00
84 Smart Tourism Guide PRICES
100 Kč (CZK) Reduced price: 50 Kč (CZK) Family price: 200 Kč (CZK)
Under the Tower you will see 27 crosses on the ground. This is in order to remember the execution of 27 Czech lords. They were publicly executed here in the year 1621. This happened because they opposed the King. Nowadays these men are historical heroes. You can read their name on the wall.
There is a big sculpture in the middle of the square.
85 Prague The sculpture is made of several statues together. It is a monument of Master Jan Hus. Jan Hus is standing at the front of the sculpture. Six figures of husite fighters are standing behind him. Jan Hus was a Czech catholic priest, he lived 500 years ago. He publicly spoke about the immoral behavior of other priests. He was accused of heresy for that and was burnt on the 6th July 1415. Today he is considered a hero. This is why 6th July is a Czech state holiday.
86 Smart Tourism Guide A big Christmas Market takes place in the Old Town Square before Christmas. The square is crowded with stands and people during the Christmas season.
Go back to the Old Town Hall. Yon can see the Astronomical Clock on your right hand side and Celetná street is behind you.
87 Prague Walk on towards the Small Square (Malé náměstí). Walk straight across the Small Square. At the end of it turn left. Walk along Charles' Street (Karlova ulice). Charles' Street (Karlova ulice) leads through the Crusade Square (Křízˇovnické náměstí) to towards Charles' Bridge (Karlův most).
In the Crusade Square (Křízˇovnické náměstí) there is the statue of the King Charles IV in front of Charles' Bridge (Karlův most). You can read more about this bridge in the TOP 10 of this guidebook (page 60).
Walk along the bridge.
88 Smart Tourism Guide After you cross the bridge over the river, you can go down the stairs on the left hand side. The stairs take you to a place called Kampa. Kampa is a small island. A water channel called Čertovka goes through this island. The Čertovka channel flows between houses. This is why this place reminds us of Venice, the Italian city.
89 Prague You can have a rest on a bench in a park by the river on Kampa island. From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the river Moldau (Vltava), Charles' Bridge and the National Theatre.
Wall of John Lennon An interesting point of Kampa is John Lennon' wall. This painted wall is a symbolic memory of the Beatles musician John Lennon.
90 Smart Tourism Guide After having a rest you go up the stairs back to the Charles' Bridge. The stairs are behind you. Walk along the bridge on the left hand side.
At the end of the Charles‘ Bridge you find the Bridge Tower of Malá Strana (Little Quarter). Go through the gate of this tower. You have arrived to a city area called Little Quarter (Malá Strana). Go along the Bridge Street (Mostecká ulice) to Little Quarter Square (Malostranské náměstí). This Square was used as a marketplace in the past.
91 Prague St. Nicholas' Church is in the middle of the square. You can read more about this church in TOP 10 of this guidebook (page 58). Behind the church cross the square. Make sure you use the pelican traffic lights! Then walk on to the right. Now you are at the end of the square. Nerudova Street is on your left hand side. Go along Nerudova Street. There are lots of restaurants and souvenir shops in Nerudova Street.
92 Smart Tourism Guide The houses are marked with emblems. The emblems are placed above the main doors of the houses. Emblems are symbols in the form of statues or pictures. Some of the houses here are beautiful palaces. Important aristocrats used to live in them.
At the top end of the street, turn right into Ke Hradu Street.
93 Prague The route leads up to the Prague Castle (Prazˇský hrad). Walk on uphill.
On your right hand side you have a wonderful view of Prague. Walk up to the Prague Castle (Prazˇský hrad).
94 Smart Tourism Guide The entrance is on your right hand side. The Prague Castle (Prazˇský hrad) is the biggest castle complex in the world. Two soldiers of the Castle Guard are always standing at the entrance. There are big statues at the gate. Every day at noon there is a guard-changing ceremony. The soldiers march and put on a beautiful show. Walk through the entrance gate and you will come to the first castle courtyard. This is where the Czech President welcomes the state visitors. Walk through the passages to the other courtyard.
95 Prague There is a cathedral in front of you. It is St. Vitus Cathedral (Katedrála svatého Víta). It is the biggest and most important temple in Prague. See TOP 10 in this guidebook (page 50).
Here is the end of the Coronation Route. Now go out of the cathedral through the main entrance, then turn right. In a moment you will get to the Restaurant Vikárka. Restaurant Vikárka is a popular and well-known restaurant in the Castle. From here there is a beautiful view of St. Vitus Cathedral.
96 Smart Tourism Guide Have a break and get some refreshments. Then go on around St. George’s Church (Kostel sv. Jiří). Then turn left. You will get to the Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička). This lane is made up of very small colourful houses. The Castle gunmen used to live here in the past. The houses are so small they almost look like doll’s houses. In some houses there is an exhibition of their original furniture. In other houses there are small shops.
After you walk along the Golden Lane, go back to the main route.
97 Prague Go on downhill. Leave the Castle through the gate. On the right hand side there is a beautiful view of Prague. Walk down the stairs. These stairs are called the Old Castle Stairs (Staré zámecké schody). You will get straight to the Malostranská metro station or to the tram stop.
98 Smart Tourism Guide Walking Tour 2
99 Prague Half-day tour to Petřín
This tour starts in The Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky).
If you want to do some shopping, go to Palladium shopping center (http://www.palladiumpraha.cz). There are many shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Opposite the Palladium is the Municipial House (Obecní dům). Read more about this in the TOP 10 of this guidebook (page 54). The Municipial House was built in 1905-1912. In front of this House you will find Café Epopej. You can here to have a snack, desserts and drinks.
100 Smart Tourism Guide How to get there: You can reach this square by Metro, line B Yellow. You can also get to this square by bus or tram.
From The Republic Square you can continue to Street Na Příkopě. This is in direction towards Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí).
101 Prague In the Street Na Příkopě there are shops, boutiques, cafeterias and restaurants. Walk through this street until you reach Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí). You can find more information about this square in TOP 10 in this guidebook (page 67).
Walk around the Square. This is the center of Prague. Your tour continues from the lower part of Square - opposite the end of Street Na Příkopě there is
102 Smart Tourism Guide Street 28.října. Now you have Wenceslas Square on your left side and Street Na Příkopě behind you. Go along Street 28.října until you reach Street
103 Prague Národní. On this street you find theLego Museum
104 Smart Tourism Guide (http://www.muzeumlega.com). You will come to the National Theatre (Národní divadlo). You can read more information about this historical building in the TOP 10 of this guidebook (page 70).
Go ahead to Legionar Bridge (Most Légii) over Vltava (Moldau). At the end of Bridge go straight along the street Vítězná (Victory). After the fourth crossing, go left towards the Street Újezd.
105 Prague Walk along Street U´jezd. On this street you can find the funicular railway station to Hill Petřín. You can find information about the funicular railway and Hill Pet ín in the TOP 10 of this guidebook (page 56).
106 Smart Tourism Guide Places outside of Prague
107 Prague Outside trip to Karlštejn Castle
Karlštejn is Castle 40 km away from the Prague. It is located in Beroun District. This is full-day trip.
How to get there: You can get there by train. First you need to get the Metro C to Hlavní nádrazˇí. At the metro station go up to the hall Odjezdy vlaků. Here you have to buy the train ticket. You will need a return ticket from Prague to Karlštejn.
108 Smart Tourism Guide PRICES
The ticket costs 100 Kč (CZK)
OPENING HOURS
The train rides every day, every hour between 9.00 and 17.00 The train ride is 30 minutes long
Get off the train at Karlštejn Railway Station. Then walk 1km towards the Castle. Follow the signs. The end of the walk is an uphill.
109 Prague Karlštejn was built by King Charles IV in 15th Century. His aim was for the Castle to be a safe place to keep the Czech coronation jewelry. It is the most visited Castle in Czech Republic. The Castle has three main buildings. They are symbols of Heaven, Earthly Life and Hell. Inside are beautiful rooms with antique furniture.
OPENING HOURS
March - October: Tuesday to Sunday
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Adults: 170 - 220 Kč (CZK) People with disability: 110 - 180 Kč (CZK)
Before visiting you can book a guided tour in your language. But this is for groups of over 30 people. You have to book it by phone or e-mail.
You can also buy an audio-guide in English, German, Italian or Russian.
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