Guidebook for Praha 1
Parks & Nature
Kampa (also Na Kampě) is an island in the Vltava river in central Prague on the side of Malá Strana. Charles Bridge crosses its northern tip and is connected to the island by the street ulice Na Kampě. It is separated from Malá Strana by a narrow artificial channel to the west called the Devil's Stream (Čertovka), a waterway dug to power water mills (no longer existent). It is supposedly named after a sharp-tongued woman who lived in a local home called the Seven Devils.
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Kampa Island
Kampa (also Na Kampě) is an island in the Vltava river in central Prague on the side of Malá Strana. Charles Bridge crosses its northern tip and is connected to the island by the street ulice Na Kampě. It is separated from Malá Strana by a narrow artificial channel to the west called the Devil's Stream (Čertovka), a waterway dug to power water mills (no longer existent). It is supposedly named after a sharp-tongued woman who lived in a local home called the Seven Devils.
Naplavka hub. Hailed by some as Prague’s “hipster hangout,” Naplavka is a stretch of pavement next to the banks of the Vltava, between the Palackého most (Palacký Bridge) and the Vytoň tram stop, and serves as a boardwalk of sorts during Prague’s warm-weather moments. Bordered by boats and modest riverfront restaurants, during summer evenings Naplavka transforms from a boring stretch of riverbank into one of the liveliest hangouts in Prague. There is almost always a different kind of live music playing. Variety is never a problem and depending on the day, you can hear anything from dub-step to swing and maybe even join a group that has sprung up for an impromptu dance party.
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Náplavka Smíchov
Naplavka hub. Hailed by some as Prague’s “hipster hangout,” Naplavka is a stretch of pavement next to the banks of the Vltava, between the Palackého most (Palacký Bridge) and the Vytoň tram stop, and serves as a boardwalk of sorts during Prague’s warm-weather moments. Bordered by boats and modest riverfront restaurants, during summer evenings Naplavka transforms from a boring stretch of riverbank into one of the liveliest hangouts in Prague. There is almost always a different kind of live music playing. Variety is never a problem and depending on the day, you can hear anything from dub-step to swing and maybe even join a group that has sprung up for an impromptu dance party.
Sightseeing
The Petřín Lookout Tower is a 63.5-metre-tall steel-framework tower in Prague, which strongly resembles the Eiffel Tower. Although it is much shorter than the Eiffel Tower, it stands atop a sizable hill, Petřín, so the top is at a higher elevation than that of the Eiffel Tower. The Petřínská rozhledna was built in 1891 and was used as an observation tower as well as a transmission tower. Today the Petřínská rozhledna is a major tourist attraction. The hill is roughly a half-hour walk up paths that get quite slippery when it snows, and the tower is a shorter but fairly tiring climb; however, the hill is served by a frequent funicular and the tower has an elevator for disabled persons.
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Aussichtsturm Petřín
633 Petřínské sadyThe Petřín Lookout Tower is a 63.5-metre-tall steel-framework tower in Prague, which strongly resembles the Eiffel Tower. Although it is much shorter than the Eiffel Tower, it stands atop a sizable hill, Petřín, so the top is at a higher elevation than that of the Eiffel Tower. The Petřínská rozhledna was built in 1891 and was used as an observation tower as well as a transmission tower. Today the Petřínská rozhledna is a major tourist attraction. The hill is roughly a half-hour walk up paths that get quite slippery when it snows, and the tower is a shorter but fairly tiring climb; however, the hill is served by a frequent funicular and the tower has an elevator for disabled persons.
Prague Zoo is a Zoo in Prague, Czech Republic. It was opened in 1931 with the goal to "advance the study of zoology, protect wildlife, and educate the public" in the district of Troja in the north of Prague. In 2013, the Zoo occupied a total of 58 hectares (140 acres) with 45 hectares (110 acres) in use for exhibits and housed about 4,200 animals that represented almost 650 species, including 132 species listed as threatened. In 2015, TripAdvisor listed it as the fourth best Zoo in the world.
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Zoologická zahrada
Prague Zoo is a Zoo in Prague, Czech Republic. It was opened in 1931 with the goal to "advance the study of zoology, protect wildlife, and educate the public" in the district of Troja in the north of Prague. In 2013, the Zoo occupied a total of 58 hectares (140 acres) with 45 hectares (110 acres) in use for exhibits and housed about 4,200 animals that represented almost 650 species, including 132 species listed as threatened. In 2015, TripAdvisor listed it as the fourth best Zoo in the world.
Drinks & Nightlife
The street is full of bars and clubs of all styles of music. That is why it is called "LONG" street :) Even walking right or left will bring you to bar or restaurant.
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Dlouhá
DlouháThe street is full of bars and clubs of all styles of music. That is why it is called "LONG" street :) Even walking right or left will bring you to bar or restaurant.
It is a very trendy place in Prague where young professionals from age 20 to 50 hangout for drinks and cocktails. The place has a club vibe with house and deep house music playing all night long and it is suitable to visit before going out to the real club or it can easily be the real club.
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Gecko Bar
6 VoršilskáIt is a very trendy place in Prague where young professionals from age 20 to 50 hangout for drinks and cocktails. The place has a club vibe with house and deep house music playing all night long and it is suitable to visit before going out to the real club or it can easily be the real club.
Food Scene
Cafe -Cafe is located on Rytířská street. It's the place to see and to be seen at. Fashionable and cosy cafe-restaurant-bar. If you seek for nice place with a tasty bite make sure you check this out! Breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, risottos, anything you chose you can't go wrong. Sweet heaven - best cakes in town! My most favourite cafe and restaurant. Quality of all the food and especially homemade cakes never disappointed me. I can highly recommend you my beloved marzipan cake or baked chocolate banana cake. The staff is amazing, the place is gay friendly.
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Café Café
10 RytířskáCafe -Cafe is located on Rytířská street. It's the place to see and to be seen at. Fashionable and cosy cafe-restaurant-bar. If you seek for nice place with a tasty bite make sure you check this out! Breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, risottos, anything you chose you can't go wrong. Sweet heaven - best cakes in town! My most favourite cafe and restaurant. Quality of all the food and especially homemade cakes never disappointed me. I can highly recommend you my beloved marzipan cake or baked chocolate banana cake. The staff is amazing, the place is gay friendly.
This is my absolutely favourite place to go for the best Italian ice cream in Prague! Velvet texture and angelic taste will immediately invoke the feeling of happiness and satisfaction in you. Note that one of the most loved ice-cream places in Prague serves their gelato and sorbets in gluten-free cones when requested. Fresh, home-made, superior quality and extra tasty.
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Angelato
27 RytířskáThis is my absolutely favourite place to go for the best Italian ice cream in Prague! Velvet texture and angelic taste will immediately invoke the feeling of happiness and satisfaction in you. Note that one of the most loved ice-cream places in Prague serves their gelato and sorbets in gluten-free cones when requested. Fresh, home-made, superior quality and extra tasty.
A MUST visit place! Newly opened and soooo fancy and hip! You'll just love his cool new spot. Amazing coffee, dessert, sandwiches, service ;) They are open till 10pm, so you may get some nice wine later or a coffee in the morning. There is a great garden to sit outside ;)
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Kavárna co hledá jméno
493/10 StroupežnickéhoA MUST visit place! Newly opened and soooo fancy and hip! You'll just love his cool new spot. Amazing coffee, dessert, sandwiches, service ;) They are open till 10pm, so you may get some nice wine later or a coffee in the morning. There is a great garden to sit outside ;)
For those looking for a distinctively refined First-Republic Prague atmosphere. With a Neo-Renaissance ceiling dating back to the late 19th century, this café boasts a true First Czechoslovakian Republic atmosphere. You'll also find that the menu is truly evocative of these bygone years with wonderful Schnitzels and succulent Sachertorte.
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Café Savoy
5 VítěznáFor those looking for a distinctively refined First-Republic Prague atmosphere. With a Neo-Renaissance ceiling dating back to the late 19th century, this café boasts a true First Czechoslovakian Republic atmosphere. You'll also find that the menu is truly evocative of these bygone years with wonderful Schnitzels and succulent Sachertorte.
Arts & Culture
This theater is not only beautiful, but has very nice history too. The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions, with a rich artistic tradition, which helped to preserve and develop the most important features of the nation–the Czech language and a sense for a Czech musical and dramatic way of thinking. TIP: There is a small square behind the building which often hosts design markets and other events.
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Národní divadlo
This theater is not only beautiful, but has very nice history too. The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions, with a rich artistic tradition, which helped to preserve and develop the most important features of the nation–the Czech language and a sense for a Czech musical and dramatic way of thinking. TIP: There is a small square behind the building which often hosts design markets and other events.
The Charles Bridge is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. Charles Bridge is a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and Lesser Town (Malá Strana). It was actually called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) during its first several centuries. Its construction was commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and began in 1357.
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Charles Bridge
Karlův mostThe Charles Bridge is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. Charles Bridge is a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and Lesser Town (Malá Strana). It was actually called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) during its first several centuries. Its construction was commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and began in 1357.
Dignified seat of the Czech Philharmonic and the superior facilities of the gallery For more than 100 years, the Rudolfinum has been a part of Prague's Old Town and its waterfront. It is a leading example of Neo-Renaissance architecture of the late 19th century including a concert hall with excellent acoustics used for important concerts, such as the annual classical music festival Prague Spring.
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Galerie Rudolfinum
12 Alšovo nábř.Dignified seat of the Czech Philharmonic and the superior facilities of the gallery For more than 100 years, the Rudolfinum has been a part of Prague's Old Town and its waterfront. It is a leading example of Neo-Renaissance architecture of the late 19th century including a concert hall with excellent acoustics used for important concerts, such as the annual classical music festival Prague Spring.
Shopping
Palladium is a shopping mall located in the centre of Prague in the Czech Republic. It opened in 2007. The mall contains 170 shops and 30 restaurants, with a retail area of 39,000 square metres (420,000 sq ft). There is also designated office space in the building totalling 19,500 square metres (210,000 sq ft). It is one of the biggest shopping centres in the Czech Republic. It is directly opposite another shopping centre, Kotva.
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A|X Praha Palladium
1078/1 Nám. RepublikyPalladium is a shopping mall located in the centre of Prague in the Czech Republic. It opened in 2007. The mall contains 170 shops and 30 restaurants, with a retail area of 39,000 square metres (420,000 sq ft). There is also designated office space in the building totalling 19,500 square metres (210,000 sq ft). It is one of the biggest shopping centres in the Czech Republic. It is directly opposite another shopping centre, Kotva.
Getting Around
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Malostranské nám. 1/16
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