CITY GUIDE 2015
GO THERE FOR
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WHEN TO GO
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BASICS
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GETTING AROUND
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WHERE TO STAY
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WHERE TO EAT
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NIGHTLIFE
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HELTH & BEAUTY
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THEATERS
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MUSEUMS
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GALLERIES
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WHERE TO SHOP
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John Lennon Wall
Architecture is Prague's biggest draw card. Thanks to a stint in the 14th century as the de facto capital of what remained of the Holy Roman Empire and the good fortune of having mostly avoided destruction in countless wars over the centuries, Prague is a living laboratory of 1000 years of European architecture. Tips what you have to see: Prague castle, Old Town Square (Astronomical Clock), Charles Bridge. Of all the performing arts, Czechs have arguably made their greatest contribution in music, and Prague is a great place to sample the sonatas. It was here where Mozart chose to premiere his opera, Don Giovanni, fearing Viennese audiences at the time wouldn't get such a demanding piece of music. Today, the commitment to classical and opera continues in the form of the Prague Spring music festival in May, and at high-brow venues like the Rudolfinum and National Theatre. Czechs are rightly known around the world for producing the world's best beer; certainly the light, Pilsner-style lager would top anyone's ‘best’ list. Most of the better national labels, like Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser, are actually brewed outside the capital (Staropramen is made in Prague), but Prague has its share of great pubs and watering holes, where freshly brewed beer from the provinces is hauled in in massive tanks and doled out amid much fanfare to the thirsty masses. Prague ZOO is said to be one of the best in Europe and could easily keep your kids busy for one entire day. The ZOO does its best to be a pleasant and interesting place for everybody and if you take a few minutes and organize your trip it can really be an unforgettable experience.
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Charles bridge
Weather in Prague varies according to the four seasons. The warm summer season (June to August) sees comfortable maximum temperatures of 25 to 28°C. On the other hand, Prague weather is known to be fairly cold in winter (December to January) with average highs of -3 to 1°C. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) can be cool, but there is less rain at this time.
1st January - New Year's Day March/April - Easter Monday 1st May - May Day 8th May - Liberation from Fascism 5th July - Cyril and Methodius 6th July - Burning at Stake of Jan Hus 28th September - Czech Statehood Day 28th October - Establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic 17th November - Freedom and Democracy Day 24th December - Christmas Eve 25th December - Christmas Day 26th December - Christmas Day
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Prague Castle
Telephone: +420 222 222 220 Email: membershipcz@quintessentially.com
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Telephone Code: +420 Emergency: 112 (for police, fire or ambulance) Official Language: Czech Currency: Czech crown Exchange Rate: GBP 1 = 37,64 CZK, 1 CZK = 0.027 GBP (subject to change, correct at time of going to print)
Time: CET (UTC +1) Electricity: 230V/50Hz two round pin plug. British, North American and other non-European tourists should bring adaptors
How much is it? - kolik to stojí? Cheque please? - šek prosím? Too expensive - je to moc drahé Where is the toilet? - kde je toaleta? Do you have any..? - máte nějaké..? One beer please. - Jedno pivo prosím. Currency exchange - směnárna Cash - hotovost
How are you? - jak se máš? Good morning - dobré ráno Goodbye - na shledanou Excuse me - promiňte Thank you – děkuji My name is - jmenuji se I don't understand - nerozumím
Subway - metro Transfer - přestup Station - stanice Route - trasa Line(A,B,C) - Linka(A,B,C) Ticket - jízdenka Entrance - vstup Exit - výstup
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Turn left - odbočte vlevo Turn right - odbočte vpravo Straight on - rovně Stop here - zastavte tady Faster - rychleji Slower - pomaleji
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Tram station
VÁCLAV HAVEL AIRPORT PRAGUE is approximately 19 km from the center of Prague. Allow 30 – 45 minutes depending on traffic. Airport information - nonstop phone line: +420 220 111 888 Public Transport From/To the Airport: Bus Lines 119: Prague Airport – Nádraží Veleslavín (metro line A) 100: Prague Airport - Zličín (metro line B) Airport express: Prague Airport - Prague Main Train Station (metro line C and connection to SC, EC, IC and EN trains). HLAVNÍ NÁDRAŽÍ PRAHA – Main Station Prague Wilsonova 300/8, Prague +420 840 112 113 Tick Tack Taxi – White cars of Audi brand A6 or A8. +420 721 300 300 or 14 222 Limousine Mercedes – Car with chauffeur +420 608 949 446 Tip: Always confirm the price first when catching the taxi on the street. Elite Rent a Car
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Tram station
AVIS + 420 221 851 225 Reservations: 810 777 810 Public transport of Prague +420 296 191 817 Prague Metro (Subway)Line A runs east to west from Depo Hostivař to Nemocnice Motol. Line B runs east to west from Černý most to Zličín. Line C runs north to south from Letňany to Háje. Transfer Stations- There are three transfer stations in the city center where two subway lines intersect: Můstek (lower end of Wenceslas Square), Muzeum (upper end of Wenceslas Square) and Florenc (main bus station). The Prague public transport system uses two types of single-trip tickets: 30-minute ticket: 24 CZK and 90-minute ticket: 32 CZK
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Four Seasons Hotel
On the banks of the celebrated Vltava River, Four Seasons interweaves centuries of architecture with highly personalized service and tomorrow's technology. The Hotel encompasses three historic structures from the baroque, classical and Renaissance periods united by a new, modern building with interior décor inspired by historical Czech eras. Tip: Request a room on the high floor with the Charles Bridge view. This exclusive and chic hotel is housed in a former monastery dating back to the 14th century. Among its many authentic historical features are remnants of an ancient church displayed in the spa building under a glass floor, as well as stunning vaulted ceilings in many public areas and rooms. The hotel’s 77 elegant rooms and 22 suites were designed by Khuan Chew Interiors and combine traditional Czech craftsmanship with subtle Asian touches.
Located in the heart of Prague, The Emblem Hotel is a Lifestyle hotel that merges the past, present and future of the historic city into a home for travelers and a haven for locals. We are a modern take on the traditional home, with 59 rooms, a private members club, a restaurant and bar, a rooftop spa and state-of-the-art technology. The hotel and its living spaces are dedicated to creating a community. The Emblem Hotel is a place for the likeminded from Prague and from abroad to explore, discover and discuss together, and it is redefining the way we travel entirely.
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The Emblem
The Golden Well Hotel is an intimate boutique Prague hotel that offers a superb choice of luxury Prague accommodation with rooms and suites with incomparable views and all reflecting the building's rich heritage. Hotel is centrally located below the walls of the Prague Castle and surrounded by the Castle rose gardens in the quaint Malá Strana or the "Little Quarter" of Prague. The Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa is housed in a magnificent Baroque house dating from the 16th century. This 5-star boutique hotel is all one could wish for its location is central to all of the amenities that downtown Prague has to offer, its fairy tale charm never fails to endear and fascinate and its exquisitely furnished deluxe rooms and suites are simply beautiful. For the first time ever, the legendary outlet is located in the heart of the brand new Boutique Hotel concept bearing its name, the BuddhaBar Hotel, a unique urban resort that will redefine Lifestyle within the Hospitality Industry. With luxury rooms and exquisite suites, the first Buddha-Bar Hotel emboldens the essence of contemporary modern Asian interior design with French colonial influence and is located in the heart of Prague, in a historical building just few steps away from the Old Town Square.
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La Degustation
Unique lighting and an open-plan kitchen. The simple, functional interior is fully subordinated to the guest’s concentration on the finest degustation courses and captivating wines. The restaurant is unique thanks to its several-course (up to fourteen) degustation menu and has no equivalent in the Czech Republic. Specialties of this amazing restaurant are Snails from the Lužické hory, Prague ham and Leek foam. Tip: Is recommended to reserve the table 1 month in advance for the weekend and 1 week for the week days. Restaurant has got a L shape, reserve the table in front of the open kitchen if you would like to be close to the chef and watch them. Not suitable for kids younger than 6 y.o. An intimate dining room with seating for 24, The Alcron restaurant offers Prague guests a delectable seafood menu by premier chef Roman Paulus. A recipient of the Michelin star in 2012 and of the coveted Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, this restaurant offers Prague visitors a truly exclusive dining experience. Is recommended to reserve the table 1 month in advance for the weekend and 1 week for the week days. In Sansho Chef Paul Day cook according to availability of the best produce and meat cuts. Sansho team doesn't publish any fixed menu. They simply do not have any as they cook from only the freshest and finest products readily available. Sansho menu features their classic dished and many new. Their motto is that every animal should be consumed from the nose to the toe, minimum wasting. It is not a high end or expensive restaurant, but food here is truly delicious and unique experience. Tip: Try their new concept Meat & Kobliha next doors, Kobliha is a kind of doughnut, Paul Day spent many days to sharpening the best recipe and filling, you will absolutely love it.
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George Prime Steak
SaSaZu, The creation of Chef Shahaf Shabtay is the alchemy of tastes, colors, sounds, passion and design brought together to create an enchanting experience. Chef Shahaf Shabtay inspiration comes from his years of cooking and traveling in Asia, his recollections of the streets of Southeast Asia, local life, food, culture and customs. SaSaZu, The Award winning restaurant is based on five techniques and elements of Asian cooking - Sambal, Otak Otak, Flame, Roti, and Tai Tai Grill, all based on the freshest ingredients that are available in the destination of each and every SaSaZu. George Prime Steak is the premier, quintessential American-style steakhouse located in the heart of Prague’s Old Town neighborhood. Mission of George Prime Steak is to serve up the perfect prime steak every time. From the selection of the highest quality beef to the way they present the final steak to you, they aim to make their steakhouse one of the best. George Prime Steak is also more than just prime steaks. Restaurant boasts the freshest seafood, chef driven entrees, an extensive collection of Californian wines, handcrafted classic cocktails, and two private rooms, each designed for different dining experiences. Beautiful space which combines a charming spirit of old Prague with unique gourmet culture and where the delight in food and wine reaches a new dimension. Unique combination of restaurant and wine bar will enthrall you by excellent international cuisine of renowned chef Jan Punčochář and wide choice of beautiful wines from all over the world, which are carefully selected by the sommelier Jakub Přibyl, who was awarded as a best sommelier in Czech Republic for the year of 2013. New opening October 2014. Closed on Sunday & Monday.
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Terasa U Zlaté Studně
Bellevue is full of magic. Top-class cuisine in modern design space with glass elements by Rony Plesl. A place of tradition and also progressive European culinary trends. Thanks to its position on the Vltava embankment you can enjoy an unrepeatable view of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. Tip: Always request a table next to the window.
The restaurant is characterized not only by delicious cuisine and masterpieces of the executive chef Pavel Sapík, but also by beautiful rooftop terrace which is ideal place for lunches, dinners or just sitting with a glass of wine. Forget the romantic sunsets for a moment and start your day with a royal breakfast in a unique area below the Prague Castle. With this exclusive breakfast you get the unlimited à la Carte consumption, which includes a wide range of dishes such as "Benedict Eggs" with roasted potatoes, salmon and hollandaise sauce, or "Mediterranean breakfast" with goat cheese and mushrooms. If you prefer sweet, let your taste buds to be spoiled with delicious "French Toast" with crème fraiche and strawberry sauce which will dissolve on your tongue! or homemade pancakes served with wild berries sauce and whipped cream.
The Japanese say that the Tamago omelette in the Aureole Restaurant in Prague is ‘like grandmother made it’. Is there any better recommendation? Have you ever enjoyed a plate of good food and felt like you’re in seventh heaven? It’s easy to feel like that in the Aureole restaurant, as it’s based on the 27th floor of the skyscraper in Prague-Pankrác. The enchanting view makes sitting over a plateful of fine food 109 meters above ground level a unique experience. Aureole only uses fresh ingredients and the cuisine is European – sometimes with a noticeable Asian influence, sometimes forgotten Czech dishes from grandmother’s cookbook.
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Hergetova Cihelna
Hergetova Cihelna is a lively and stylish restaurant on the bank of Prague`s Vltava river with a spectacular view of the Charles Bridge. Locals and visitors come here for creative variations on Czech and international favorites, gourmet salads, and the freshest seafood anywhere. Specialties of Hergetova Cihelna are Tuna fried in tempura, wasabi-potato purée, gari ginger, veal juices and enoki mushrooms and Lamb shank, fava beans, ricotta gnocchi and a tomato demi-glace. This popular restaurant connects top class cuisine together with a relaxed comfortable atmosphere. Experience free range dining at Field, where the goal of the talented chef and professional staff members is to excellently feed you, and to let you experience your sense of taste as a visual perception. The food is created with the finest ingredients that are sourced locally and carefully selected from reputable Czech farmers – ensuring that when you eat at Field, you can be sure of the quality of the food that you are putting into your body and soul. The menu is always changing as it is drawn up from seasonal items and ingredients, which means you will never tire of the fine cuisine offered at Field Restaurant. Besides expertly pairing menu items with fine wines, this hip restaurant also features non-alcoholic beverages in the form of mixing a variety of vegetables and fruit that will compliment just about any delicious meal served there. It is also of interest to note that Field Restaurant was recently labelled as one of the most romantic restaurants in Prague – with a great atmosphere, delectable fresh food and expert service you simply cannot go wrong with Field Restaurant – visit tonight and see what the culinary fuss is all about.
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Lokál U Bílé kuželky
Visit this intimate restaurant and sample delectable dishes prepared according to traditional Czech and European recipes; this delicious creative fare is created with emphasis put on French preparation and cooking techniques of the dishes. The restaurant therefore has a simple goal – to create meals made from the best, highest quality seasonal ingredients (sourced from local farmers) and to do so with a harmonic blend of scrumptious flavors. Do to this the restaurant's menu is always changing, ensuring that you as the diner will never tire of the fare presented at Pot-au-Feu. The small size of the restaurant keeps the quality in check in the kitchen, and you can bet that your meal will be prepared by head Chef Jan Kracík, or under his close supervision. It is of interest to note that the restaurant has a Czech-speaking French sommelier, who is focused on pairing only the best combinations of food and French wines together – at Pot-au-Feu you can rely on his expert advice. Visit Pot-au-Feu tonight and enjoy a fine dining experience that will have you returning time and time again.
Chef Riccardo Lucque focuses on the import of interesting Italian products and, recently, also organic products from small suppliers. The restaurant is dominated by an eight-meter design bar, and you can find a large cheese table in the middle. In the summer you can relax in the open garden. The wine cellar has 300 Italian wine labels and over 100 types of grappa. Specialty of Aromi restaurant is Sea bass baked in a crust of sea salt.
Homemade Czech cuisine and carefully handled beer that is draughted straight from the tanks into the glass. The head chef, Marek Janouch, prepares and seasons his meals in such a way that they are suitable for everyday consumption. The quality of Pilsner Urquell is supervised by Lukáš Svoboda, International Master Bartender.
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Hemingway Bar
– BARS Black Angel's Bar is designed in the style of 1930s the so-called 'public houses', where people met their friends after a hard day’s work to cheer the spirit with a good drink. Black Angel's Bar is located in the second basement of the hotel U Prince in the Old Town Square. The premises with the original Gothic and Romanesque masonry, which creates an atmosphere of secret 'getting together’, immerse you into the mood of black and white films, where the names of cocktails are not just empty names. ´
With its 1930s New York décor, old school cocktails and fashionable Czech clientele, Tretter’s Bar is one of Prague's sharper, dressier bars. Attracting a good-looking, elegant crowd sometimes lightly peppered with models. Moodily lit interior, blues and jazz soundtrack and excellent drinks give the place real charisma. Named after and influenced by Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest American authors ever to live and grace the world of writing with his genius, Hemingway Bar is a lovely place to sample a variety of high quality liquors and more, and with the bar’s extensive rum selection of over 200 different brands and types you will not want for more! This classic cocktail bar serves up strong, delectable cocktails, some of which are expressive twists on original cocktail favorites, all made with premium products and the freshest of ingredients. To make it all the more interesting and worth your evening of bar hopping, Hemingway Bar offers a unique collection of Absinthe, ensuring that you can hang with the elusive green fairy all the colorful night long. Listen to music is best in a lounge bar or sky bar. Prague nightlife has only one bar for this occasion. A nice bar where professional bartender prepare unique cocktails, have special cocktail recipes, use fresh products, create a special cocktail party in a modern bar design on top of the Hilton Prague: this bar is called Cloud 9.
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The Bourbon Bar
– BARS Located in the center of the city’s atmospheric Old Town, it’s an attractive lounge bar of the best kind. The interior is decorated in rich leather and darker wood, complimented by deep red, book-lined walls making for a cozy, warm and inviting space. The place exudes sophistication, sink into an arm chair with a martini or a Bond-inspired Vesper cocktail, maybe avail yourself of a cigar from their wide array and let yourself revel in life’s finer things. Attractively renovated in 2002, this appealing American-style cocktail lounge near Prague's best shopping street, is decked out in a sleek but minimal fashion. Fancy design flourishes may be thin on the ground, but that's because, in Bugsy's, the drinks are very much the thing. Public Interest is situated in the center of Prague's Old Town amid charming winding streets and attractive Old World facades. The bar's interior, which is a timeless, handsome fusion of sleek dark gray walls, antique mirrors and film posters, small marble-topped tables, old stools and soft lighting, gives off a sort of London-esque vibe. The decor, however, makes it seem as though this bar has always existed in Prague's Old Town – just a time-worthy joint where you could enjoy top shelf drinks with your hip friends. This atmospheric bar is a great place for enjoying masterly mixed cocktails, rich wines, beer, or shots of liquor, and is perfect for meeting and chatting with a pleasant crowd of Praguers. Tip: non-smoking bar Settled in Prague’s city centre, Bourbon Bar is the first traditional one of its kind to enter the Czech bar scene. Though their name speaks for itself, their specialty is Bourbon (and Bourbon inspired cocktails).Vision of Bourbon Bar is simple: to deliver an unforgettable experience fueled by an unparalleled knowledge of Bourbon Whiskey for each of their guests during every visit.
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Be Bop Bar
– BARS Nice and cozy bar with a french charm and welcoming and professional service and great range of high quality cocktails, champagnes and fine quality spirits. Tip: New opening March 2015 If so, head to Be Bop Bar, situated in the five-star Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, and located just off of bustling Wenceslas Square. This awardwinning hotel bar is a great place out for a night on the town and gets our vote for one of Prague's best cocktail bars. Be Bop Bar is a popular meeting point for not only the hotel guests but also for local clientele, and is especially loved as an after work drinking lounge where professionals can unwind and sample delectable cocktail creations. Be Bop Bar offers their own renowned Signature Cocktails and Designated Driver cocktails (all mixed by master bartenders that are dressed to the nines in crisp white shirts and bow ties), a wide selection of fine spirits, local beer and rich wines; for those who need a bite to eat, the establishment has a bar menu with excellent dishes on offer. What is more, talented local musicians perform at Be Bop Bar, helping to set the scene for a joyous yet relaxing evening. Of course the music performed at an Art Deco bar ought to be jazz, and Be Bop doesn't disappoint – you can enjoy music from such local greats as Karel Ruzicka, a highly accomplished piano player, jazz singer Petra Ernyei and her band the Czechmates, and many others. If you wish to drink in style and enjoy a real classy evening at an Art Deco bar, take your jazzy self down to Be Bop Bar tonight.
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Fashion Club
– NIGHT CLUBS La Bodeguita del Medio is situated in the historical center of Prague with much more to offer than just its exquisite culinary delights. From the very beginning in 2002 La Bodeguita has thrived off a rich social and cultural scene and as such guests can expect to stumble across more than one familiar face. You name it, we supply it: from aromatic and flavorsome Cuban cuisine with succulent steaks and fresh fish to fantastic Caribbean mixed drinks Cuban cigars and first rate entertainment of Cuban musicians and dancers. Indeed once emerged in this authentic atmosphere, La Bodeguita del Medio offers you a generous slice of real Havana life. Fashion Club has set a new level in Prague nightlife by going back to basics impeccable service, combination of high class kitchen, signature cocktails, the best DJs, stunning decor and lighting. Club is located directly in the historical heart of Prague and offers you a superb panoramic view opening into Old Prague. A favorite spot for our guests during the sunny days is our scenic terrace. Here you can comfortably dine at the same time you take in one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the historic center of the town. One Club is a club concept in an impressive modern environment where program is charged with high quality music and escalating show, an entertainment until the morning hours. One Club is set on two floors, made up of several zones - a bar area overlooking the Old City, a club area with independent boxes, VIP lounges, a large bar, a dance floor and a separate Lounge area. This original concept of entertainment program has been perfected by a team of professionals of the club business in several projects for fifteen long years. In One Club, you will experience an extraordinary evening, full of fun, passion and unique atmosphere. Tip: Till March 2015 One Club was named Maxim Bar.
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Duplex
– NIGHT CLUBS James Dean in Prague is an amazingly authentic culinary and nighttime hotspot that features an interior that will take you straight back in time to the optimistic, good ole America of the 1950s. This establishment boasts custom-made benches and chairs (modeled after the 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air) and an intricate handmade mosaic column featuring the gorgeous faces of Dean and Marilyn Monroe, and not only dishes up breakfast, lunch, and dinner but also rocks all night long upstairs at the bar and downstairs in the 50's club. The interior has iconic images all over the walls, hanging motorcycles, elements of old cars, and of course, Oldies music playing in the background. The restaurant offers classic American style breakfast items (our favorite - two eggs prepared as you like, hash browns, toast, sausage, bacon and fresh juice), cheeseburgers, soups and salads, steaks, and more. In true diner style you can order Vanilla Coca-Cola and Cherry Coca-Cola, milkshakes, bottomless coffee, etc. while the bar supplies a great array of beer, wine, and signature cocktails. We recommend the Cherry Chocolate Daiquiri, the Margarita Par Excellence (Patron Anejo, Agavero, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, honey), and the Porsche 550 Spyder (Beefeater 24, Agavero liquor, lime syrup, fresh mint, fresh ginger, ginger ale). Visit James Dean in Prague for a bite to eat or an amazing cocktail at night and experience a true American diner & bar.
During the day, Duplex is an ideal location for deliciously lunch, or dinner. At night it transform itself into one of Prague´s most exclusive club. It is designed as huge glass cube, built on the roof (6th and 7th floor) of a building on Wenceslas square. There are unforgettable views of the magic Prague city from the terrace balcony. Two platforms, four bars, great sound, lights and highly professional staff provide you with a comfort you would expect. Duplex club was awarded with membership of The World´s Finest Clubs.
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Spa Beerland
Spa Beerland is a relaxation room that provides you a unique experience and original spa care based on the exclusive use of natural ingredients, materials and classic Czech medical procedures. The actual Spa Beerland procedure consists of: beer spa, unlimited consumption of light and dark Krušovice® beer, sauna in an original barrel-shaped hop sauna, cooling using traditional oak buckets, relaxation in a genuine wheat straw bed by a warm fireplace and consumption of home-made beer bread. The Ecsotica Spa & Health Club is the finest luxury spa, executing restful rejuvenation in unrivalled privacy and comfort, combining exclusive pampering treatments with extraordinary design elements. Ecsotica Spa includes five intimately-furnished treatment rooms, one of which is designed specially for couples wishing to share a romantic experience. Guests can also enjoy a variety of Indonesian-inspired signature treatments, ranging from deep muscular massages and relaxation aromatherapy to bathing rituals, detoxifying wraps and Darphin facials provided by an experienced team of Balinese therapists. The Ecsotica Spa in the Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa is a true gem amongst spas in Prague. You really should not miss the opportunity to visit the spa, even if you are not a great spa enthusiast.
The M Spa is a heaven of tranquility with a holistic spa, fitness and wellness centre focused on the individual needs of our guests. Their daily wellbeing is their priority. Space of M Spa becomes your space when you are there, so they maintain a quiet, calm and relaxed environment throughout both floors of our Spa. With qualified professionals providing unique treatments and with an exclusive Pure Altitude spa concept, they are the perfect rejuvenating escape in the urban centre of Prague.
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National Theatre
The National Theatre is the Czech Republic’s representative stage. It is one of the symbols of Czech national identity and a part of the European cultural arena. It is a bearer of national cultural heritage and at the same time an arena for free artistic creativity. The theatre is a living artistic organization which understands tradition as imposing a task and duty to find constantly new interpretation and an endeavor to achieve the highest artistic quality.
The Image Theatre in Prague offers an ideal introduction to black light theatre. This typically Czech art form is a world of illusory creations and hidden secrets, the story told through a mix of mime, modern dance, ballet, animated film, actors and/or puppets. The show takes the visitor on a path from total darkness to vivid lights and colors in the extreme. The times of intense darkness are full of fantasy. Poetic pictures approach from the mysterious. The actors are invisible. Then suddenly they appear, bright as day and alarmingly close. Tip: Please note- temporary address of Image Theatre is Betlémská 5, Prague 1
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Museum Kampa
Museum Kampa has in its care several very important end extensive collections, which includes two icons of 20th century art František Kupka and Otto Gutfreund and Central European modern art. The collection of Central European art serves not only as a reminder of the so called Eastern Bloc but also contributes to the awareness of modern Czech culture. Museum Kampa provides the general public access to these art collections and, at the same time, organizes a wide range of temporary exhibitions of both Czech and international artists.
The long-term exhibition The City of K. Franz Kafka and Prague was opened in Prague in during the summer of 2005. The exhibition opened in Barcelona in 1999, in 2002–2003 it transferred to the Jewish Museum in New York, and in 2005 it opened in Prague, in the unique Hergetova Cihelna [the Herget Brickworks] on the Malá Strana [Lesser Town] bank of the river Vltava [the Moldau].
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Museum Moser
We cordially invite you to the Museum Moser in the heart of Prague, where you can meet a mystery of a production of the unique crystal productions. You can see some authentic glass tools used for making products till now and you can discover a beauty and history of famed Moser sets. There are exhibited the most famous and substantial exhibits of Moser glassworks’ history and you can compare them with the contemporary modern art of glass makers. You can see the wellknown crystal cups decorated with various initials, state emblems or emblems of sovereign or royal families, maharajas and Caesars. An interesting film about a beauty and uniqueness of glass craft is an inseparable part of the showing round. Although the heart of glassworks beats in Karlovy Vary we have tried to transfer its beating into a crystal model which dominates the whole exhibition. We believe you will enjoy this place and have a nice experience and you will like coming back to us.
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Wallenstein Riding School
The National Gallery in Prague houses domestic and international art collections. With over 400 000 objects of art the National Gallery in Prague is the largest and most important art institution in the Czech Republic that cares about the national art treasure and heritage. The background of the National Gallery in Prague goes back to 1796. Where to find Prague’s main exhibition? In Sternberg Palace in Hradčany you will find a collection of European art from antiquity through the Baroque. The works on display include those by Tintoretto, Ribera, El Greco, Rubens, van Dyck and Rembrandt, as well as one of the most famous paintings in the world, The Feast of the Rosary by Albrecht Dürer. In St. Agnes Convent in Old Town you can see an exhibition of medieval and early Renaissance art from the Czech Republic and Central Europe. On display in the authentic environment of the first monastery of the Poor Clares in Bohemia, probably founded in 1231 by St. Agnes Czech, are rare panel paintings by Master Theodoric or a painting of the Madonna and Child by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Baroque art is on display inside the Schwarzenberg Palace on Castle Square, with paintings by Hans von Aachen, Karel Škréta, Petr Brandl and Jan Kupecký. You can also see a graphical cabinet with a unique collection of the work of Václav Hollar and an exhibit of Baroque crafts from the collections of the Museum of Decorative Arts. At the Fairgrounds Palace, in its time the first functionalist building in Prague, the famous Slav Epic by Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha was introduced to the public for the first time in 1928. It is still on display here even now; in addition you can also see the paintings, sculptures and applied art of Czech and foreign artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. You will discover here the works of French Impressionists, Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, Edvard Munch, Egon Schiele and Joan Miró. The art of Asia and the ancient Mediterranean is on display on Old Town Square in Kinský Palace, the most beautiful rococo building in Prague. CONTACT YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER +420 222 222 220 SPÁLENÁ 14, PRAGUE 1, CZECH REPUBLIC
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Prague Castle Picture Gallery
The permanent exhibition on show at the Prague Castle Picture Gallery introduces visitors to a splendid collection of over one hundred prime paintings which have been carefully selected from some 4,000 in the possession of Prague Castle. Those pictures on display provide a fair representation of the finest available works of art.
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Palladium Shopping centre
Pařížská Street is considered the most exclusive street in the whole of Prague. The street links the Old Town Square with the Čechův Bridge and on both sides it is lined with mainly Art Noveau beautifully decorated residential buildings, most of them were built in the first decade of the 20th century. There would hardly be a place in Prague with a higher concentration of luxurious shops than here. You can buy here jewellery, cosmetics, Bohemian glass but there is one category that beats the others – fashion.
Palladium is a modern shopping centre with a large variety of shops and restaurants in the very centre of Prague. It is situated at the Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky) right across the Municipal house and Powder Tower. On 5 floors there are almost 200 shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and the shopping centre has an underground garage for 900 cars. The car park, even though it’s paid, is very practical and you will appreciate it especially when you go to the cinema or theatre nearby.
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Manufaktura
“CZECH MADE“– Gifts
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Material Bohemian Crystal
“CZECH MADE“– Design
MATERIAL Bohemian Crystal
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Moser
“CZECH MADE“– Design
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ALO Diamonds
“CZECH MADE“– Jewellery
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Blanka Matragi
“CZECH MADE“– Fashion
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