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16 culture & events The most popular exhibitions, concerts and shows

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[→]WELCOME TO PRAGUE!

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Welcome to Prague! Whether you‘ve just landed with plane, arrived by train, bus or car, we have very important information about how to get to the city centre using all possible types of transport, without wasting more money than it’s necessary.

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↓1. PRAGUE BY PLANE The airport is located on the northwest edge of Prague, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the centre of the metropolis. Your money can be changed in the currency exchange offices or kiosks situated in the airport. Important phone numbers include +420 220 111 888 (General info line - nonstop operation) and +420 220 115 005 (Lost and Found service).

↓ HOW TO GET TO THE CITY CENTER If you‘ve just arrived at the airport, getting to the centre will take about twenty to thirty minutes depending on traffic (if you use a taxi or shuttle service you will find necessary information below).

If you choose cheaper but less convenient public transport you have to expect fifty minutes on the road.

↓...BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The bus is the cheapest way to get to the city centre. The disadvantage may be that you need to buy a bus ticket paid in Czech crowns or with credit card. To get the cash, you can use ATMs in the arrival halls of the airport. Or you can buy the actual ticket directly in a kiosk or at the information counter in both arrival halls (open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.). Furthermore, in the vending machines, located next to the bus stop, or directly from the bus driver (it will cost you a few crowns more). The ticket price is 32 CZK for a transfer ticket, with which you can freely switch among bus, tram and subway for 90 minutes. On the shorter distance and duration of 30 minutes you can use the ticket for 24 CZK (with this ticket, however, it is not allowed to switch among the types of transport). If you have more luggages, you will pay 16 Czech crowns extra.

BUS # 119 This is the most likely choice for most people because the BUS # 119 provides the fastest connec-

Museum Kampa is a museum of modern art, located in the historical center of Prague. The core collection consists of the art collection of Jan and Meda Mládek, who actively supported Czechoslovak non-conformist artists during their stay in exile in the second half of the 20th century. The permanent exhibition of the Museum is dedicated to the paintings and drawings of František Kupka, one of the pioneers of abstract art at the beginning of the 20th century, and the sculptures of the cubist sculptor Otto Gutfreund.

František Kupka: Lines, surfaces, space, 1911–1912 photo: O. Palán, Museum Kampa‘s archive

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Museum Kampa also organizes many short-term exhibitions. Its program primarily focuses on Czech and Central European art from the 1960s to the 1980s, however some temporary exhibitions are also devoted to contemporary art, design and architecture or classical modern art.

Museum Kampa – The Jan and Meda Mládek Foundation U Sovových mlýnů 503/2, 118 00 Prague 1 Opening: Tuesday–Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

www.museumkampa.cz

facts & info tion to the historic city centre. Depending on the time of day, the bus runs every 7-20 minutes and gets you to subway line A. After boarding remember to „click“ the ticket. Get off at the station Veleslavín (journey from the airport to the subway takes about 15 minutes). Subway entrance is located few steps from the bus stop. The bus runs from 4:23 a.m. until 11:45 p.m. at night.

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BUS # 100 connects the airport with the subway line B, get off at the final stop, which is called Zličín. BUS # 100 runs every 15 minutes throughout the day and every 30 minutes after 7 p.m. The ride takes about 18 minutes, but expect another 20-minute subway ride, if your goal is to get to the city centre (Zličín is the final stop of subway line B). Bus runs 5:41 a.m. to 11:36 p.m. hours.

AIRPORT EXPRESS BUS Airport Express Bus service connects the airport with the Prague‘s Main Railway Station and runs every 30 minutes and the journey takes about 35 minutes. You can use the Prague public transport fares or special fares: Tickets for AE can be bought only from the driver for 60 crowns (no additional charge for luggage). AE runs 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TRAVELLING AT NIGHT If you have to use public transport at night, the best option is the BUS # 510, which runs between midnight and 3:26 a.m. and connects the air-

-port with stop at Divoká Šárka. Afterwards take the TRAM # 51 which will go to the city centre. Night BUS # 510 runs every 30 minutes.

↓...BY TAXI Companies of Taxi Praha and FIX are managing the taxi service from the Václav Havel Airport. Customers can enjoy free Wi-Fi, ensured availability of cars within 5 minutes of interest order in 24 hours a day, maximally 3-years old cars, advanced language skills of drivers, friendly demeanour, maintaining cleanliness and representative wear of vehicle drivers. Labelled taxis are waiting at the Václav Havel airport in two places – at Terminal 1 at the parking lot P1 EXPRESS and at Terminal 2 at the parking lot P2 EXPRESS - departures. Prices are not burdened with airport charges and therefore are considerably lower, while maintaining a high comfort of vehicles.

One-time departure rate is 40 CZK and 1 km will cost 23.90 CZK (order taxi through dispatch call 14 014, +420 222 333 222, 729 331 133).

2. GETTING TO PRAGUE BY TRAIN International trains stop at the central train station - Prague Main Railway Station. The station is directly connected to the subway station (line C), and is just a few steps away from the city centre, from Wenceslas Square. If you drive here after dark, we recommend you to go to Wenceslas Square subway (do not forget to buy a ticket). Most of the station is renovated and offers a modern look with plenty of stalls, shops and fast-food restaurants.

Florenc is the central bus station.

Located in the heart of the city and directly adjacent to the subway station Florenc (it is a transfer station between subway lines B and C). As well as the main train station, Florenc underwent a costly renovation and now boasts with very pleasant and clean halls for arrival and departure, kiosks and fast food restaurants (Burger King, etc.). And most importantly, there are a large digital boards showing departure / arrivals times of buses and associated boarding platform.

accurate and its network covers the whole city. Price 32 CZK for a transfer ticket is very reasonable.

Tickets for public transport can be purchased at many vending machines at all metro stations and many tram stops (paid with coins or with a credit card), or in most tobacco shops / kiosks. You can also use the SMS ticket. Send a message on 902 06 and receive a return SMS with a valid ticket.

24 hours ticket: 120 CZK 3-day ticket (72 hours): 330 CZK

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One-off ticket:

Prague, like most European cities, suffers from very heavy traffic and lack of freely available parking spaces (the street with blue coloured areas are reserved for residents and you risk stripping off your car when you park there).

That is why we recommend the use so-called P + R (Park and Ride) parking lot, located close to all major highways.

More info on www.dpp.cz/en/parking.

30 min. / 5 stops / Non-transfer tickets: 30 CZK 90 min. / Transfer ticket: 40 CZK

5. SUBWAY The Prague subway consists of three lines - A (green), B (yellow) and C (red). Subway in Prague is designed so that it gets you to all historically and logistically important locations (or at least near). Subway is clear and many stations recently underwent large renovations.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT Prague‘s public transport system is generally clear, efficient, time

Do not forget to mark the ticket at the first entrance to the subway / boarding the tram or bus. (Ie. Insert a ticket into one of the yellow boxes and have it printed with date and time)

SMS ticket: Send SMS on number 902 06, which ticket you require: DPT42 - transfer ticket of 90 minutes for 42 CZK DPT31 – non-transferable ticket of 30 minutes for 31 CZK DPT120 – one day transfer ticket for CZK 120 DPT330 – a three-day transfer ticket for 330 CZK More information on Prague‘s public transport can be found at www.dpp.cz or on free infoline + 420 296 191 817.

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For over 1000 years, Prague has served as the political, cultural and economic centre of the Czech state. Having been the seat of two Holy Roman Emperors during the gothic and renaissance periods, it also had the status of the Holy Roman Empire capital. Prague’s history commenced in the year 870, although evidence shows the area had been inhabited since the Stone Age. The city flourished during the 14th century, under the reign of King Charles IV, who, among other deeds, ordered the building of the famous Charles Bridge or Saint Vitus Cathedral, the oldest gothic cathedral in central Europe, and Charles University, the oldest university in central Europe. Prague was then the third-largest city in Europe. Now home to some 1.2 million inhabitants, Prague became the capital of the newly set up Czechoslovakia in 1918, with the end of WW I and the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

In 1992, Prague’s historic center became a UNESCO world heritage site, and is currently one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations.

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The Powder Gate (Prašná brána) is a late-Gothic structure and one of the most important monuments of medieval Prague. It was here that the Royal Route began and where one of the main roads from Kutná Hora, where silver was mined into the royal treasury, led. The Powder Gate was built in place of the older Gate tower, related to the fortification of the Old Town of Prague from the time of Václav II‘s reign. The older tower was known as the Mountain Gate.The Powder Gate was designed largely as a representative symbol as well as a customs collection point. Its construction began in 1475. From about 1715 it served as a firepowder warehouse, hence the name ‚‘Powder‘‘.

During the Prussia siege of Prague in 1757, the tower was considerably destroyed. Today‘s appearance was not acquired by the tower until 18781886 for a fresh look treatment, led by architect Josef Mocker. The draft was the Old Town Bridge Tower.

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It is among Prague´s most artistically important churches, architecturaland its surviving internal mobilizer. Its western front, applying towards the square, is one of Prague‘s most famous dominants.

STAROMĚSTSKÝ ORLOJ PRAGUE 1, STAROMĚTSKÉ NÁMĚSTÍ

The Old Town Square of the Old Town Orloj (Staroměstský orloj) are medieval astronomical clocks located on the south side of the Old Town Hall tower in Prague.

The first written reference to Orloj dates back to 1410.The clock is made up of several parts - apart froman astronomical and calendar plate, it is fitted with the mechanism of twelve apostles, who appear in two small windows every entire hour (9.00 - 11p.m.). In a parade of apostles, another mannequin on the sides of the clock comes alive in mechanical motion - the reaper ringing, turning the hourglass, indicating to thestanding Turk that his time is up.

He‘s shaking his head away. Vanity and Lakomec behave similarly. The sought-after Orloj is part of the historic centre of Prague,belonging to the UNESCO list of cultural monuments.

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Mother of God Church Before Thine (Kostel Matky Boží v před Týnem) is located in the Old Town of Prague, close to Old Town Square. Its construction ran from the mind-14th century to the first decades of the 16th century.

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CHARLES BRIDGE

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The Czech Republic’s capital is full of amazing sights of great value. But Charles Bridge definitely belongs among the TOP 5 most amazing ones. Not only is this medieval building one of the most famous bridges in the world, but it is also inseparably connected to the most glamorous era of Prague and – last but not least – it just might be the most beautiful bridge in Europe. And we are not exaggerating at all. Charles Bridge is 516 meters long, 9.5 meters wide, 13 meters high, and stands on 15 pillars. It’s also the part of the so-called Royal Route.

JEWISH MUSEUM U staré školy 141/1, Josefov, Prague 1 www.jewishmuseum.cz

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The Prague´s Jewish Museum was founded in 1906. It was founded by Dr. Salomon Hugo Lieben, historian, and Dr. August Stein, a representative of the Czech-Jewish movement and later chairman of the Prague Jewish Community.

It was supposed to collect documents on the history, traditions and habits of the Jewish population in Bohemia and Moravia.

The Jewish Museum owns rich collections of silver, textiles and has one of the most extensive Jewish artefacts in the world.

It contains 40 000 artefacts and 100 000 books. It is unique not only for the number of the artefacts, but above all for the fact that they were collected in a single integral territory, i.e. Bohemia and Moravia.

THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL SITE AT VÍTKOV, PRAGUE Národní památník na Vítkově, Prague 3 Phone: +420 224 497 607, www.nm.cz

It is one of the most dominant landmarks of the modern city of Prague and a national cultural monument situated just above steep slopes of the Žižkov hill. An integral part of the Memorial is the largest equestrian sculpture in Central Europe, of Jan Žižka of Trocnov, created by the sculptor Bohumil Kafka. The Memorial was built in 1929-1938 to honour those who participated in the struggle for the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic (the National Liberation Memorial). During the Nazi of occupation in 1939-1945, it served as a military material warehouse.

It was modified and extended once more after 1945. After 1948, it was misused for the Communist regime propaganda.

Vodičkova 18, Prague 1 Phone.:+420 221 097 111 www.praha1.cz

A small romantic island called Kampa positioned on the Vltava River in the centre of Prague is scenic place offering a walk among small ancient picturesque houses. In fact it is not a natural island as it was separated from the Lesser Town by an artificial mill raceway called Čertovka (Devil´s Creek). The group of houses among which the Čertovka flows is known as the Prague´s Venice. Natural alluvial deposits and made up grounds material, gradually extended the area of the island especially after the great fire of the Lesser Town and the Castle in 1541.

Today, it is a place where the Kampa Museum has its seat. Here, you can see collections of 20th century artworks

THE MUNICIPAL HOUSE nám. Republiky 5, Prague 1 Phone: +420 222 002 101 info@obecnidum.cz www.obecnidum.cz

THE CHURCH OF SAINT NICHOLAS IN PRGUE Malostranské náměstí, Prague 1 Phone: +420 257 534 215 www.stnicholas.cz

The church of Saint Nicholas at the Lesser Town belongs to prominent Europe´s Baroque structures. Sometimes, it is referred to as the most beautiful Czech Baroque building. Its massive dome and slender tower are an inseparable part of the panorama of the Prague Castle. Surprisingly, its belfry tower is not a part of the church.

There is a separate entrance to it. In addition to the church, your climb to the belfry tower that offers a view of the Lesser Town and hosts a new permanent exhibition called “Custos Turris / the Guardian of the City“. The older exhibition is called The Older Tower Keeper’s Apartment.

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13 The Municipal House is a marvellous example of the Prague Art Nouveau architecture. It was designed by Antonín Balšánek and Osvald Polívka on the site of the former King‘s Court. The extensive building houses a concert hall, café and exquisite French restaurant.

You can take part in guided tours of the Municipal House with expert comments. Visitors have a unique opportunity to see various halls and lounges where hundreds of important social and cultural eventS take place every year. The tour also includes the visit of the Smetana Hall, a famous concert hall with the capacity of 1200 seats and an original organ from the culminating phase of the Art Nouveau period.

THE VRTBA GARDEN

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Karmelitská 25, Malá strana Phone: +420 272 088 350-52 zahrada@vrtbovska.cz www.vrtbovska.cz

NOVÝ SVĚT Hradčany, Nový Svět, Prague 1

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Many people do not have any idea hat almost in the centre of Prague there is a small town with its own poetry and identity. The Nový Svět area is a kind of a small district in the immediate vicinity of the Prague Castle, full of picturesque corners and harmony. Actually, it was a suburb of the Castle Area (Hradčany) that was founded in the mid-14th century along an old road heading the village of Střešovice. In 1360, it became a part of Hradčany by decision of the emperor Charles IV. It was integrated to the designed city fortification system. The origin of this part of Hradčany is not exactly known, but it was probably a forecourt of the Prague Castle positioned on a gradually filled ravine and the Brusnice stream valley.

The Vrtba Garden is one of the Baroque gardens that complete the beauty of Petřín. It consists of terraces at three height levels that are connected by wide staircases. The garden has an area of 0.31 hectares and the highest point is 212 m above sea level. It is one of the most beautiful gardens of this kind north of the Alps. That‘s why it is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is accessible from Karmelitská Street.The fairy-tale environment enchants with beautiful flower beds, antique sculptures, an aviary, fountains, a vantage point and the studio of Mikoláš Aleš. The Vrtba Garden offers a beautiful view of the Prague Castle and the roofs of the houses of Lesser Town (Malá Strana).

PETŘÍN HILL Petřínský vrch, Prague 1

Petřín is a 327metre high hill in the centre of Prague. It features a distinctive landmark of the city of Prague, in particular when viewed from the right- hand bank of the Vltava River. The hills is built primarily of sandstone rocks. Therefore, sandstone quarries used to be since ancient times. The name of Petřín (Peter´s Hill) is believed to refer to numerous rocks. Nearby the St. Lawrence church, there used to be the execution place. After the completion of the erection of the Hunger Wall, the execution place was moved to the opposite Vítkov hill. The most popular way to get to the Petřín Hill is to take the cable car. This the oldest ground cable way in the country. Its length is 510 m.

Regular concerts in the Spanish Synagogue Vìzeòská 1, Praha 1 The most beautiful synagogue in Europe 3 times a wek at 5:30 pm ( February, March ) 4 times a wek at 7:00 pm ( April, May)

Programme: Bolero, Carmina Burana, Hallelujah Bernstein, Gershwin, Mozart, Vivaldi

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CRISIS AVERTED

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hen the covid pandemic caused the movie world to move to streaming services in a big way, the question was whether it would destroy cinemas as we know them and whether we would eventually be doomed to just watching movies at home.

Now we can safely say that despite the catastrophic predictions, no revolution has yet unfolded. At the end of the year, many cinemas reported a return to prerelease numbers, and then the halls were bursting at the seams and attendance records were broken. In addition, it seems that the general price increase is not deterring us from going to the cinemas.

Anyway, let’s be glad that the cinemas are doing well, because it motivates the studios to make more movies in general, not just blockbusters. Just as the Lion King taught us - the circle of life! th.

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ANT-MAN A WASP: QUANTUMANIA Action / Adventure / Thriller, USA, 2023 Director: Peyton Reed Stars: Virginia Madsen, Nicholas Ralph, Colin Salmon, Ben Cross, Jacqueline Byers Release date: 16. 2. 2023

It‘s been a long time since we‘ve had a new Marvel movie in theaters (yes, we mean that ironically), so it‘s time

for the smallest of the biggest heroes.

Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) a.k.a. Ant-Man and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), along with Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), explore the quantum realm where they encounter strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond what they thought possible. Just a classic Marvel movie where we‘re in for a lot of action, humor, and tricks.

THE WALL IN CONCERT

Comedy / Adventure, USA, 2022 Director: Guillaume Canet Stars: Guillaume Canet, Gilles Lellouche, Pierre Richard, Marion Cotillard, Vincent Cassel Release date: 2. 2. 2023

Kongresové centrum Praha, Prague 4 Date: 11. 2. 2023

The year is 50 BC. The treacherous Prince Deng Tsin Ruin has just had the Empress of China imprisoned. His only desire is to control the empire.

Princess Sass-Yi flees to Gaul, where she enlists the help of the valiant warriors Asterix and Obelix, who are endowed with superhuman strength thanks to their magic potion. Our two inseparable heroes and the Princess embark on an adventurous quest to save the Empress and all of China...

Guillaume Canet, who also took on the role of Asterix, directs the fifth adventure of the two indomitable Gauls.

COCAINE BEAR Comedy / Thriller, USA, 2023 Director: Elizabeth Banks Stars: Keri Russell, Ray Liotta, Alden Ehrenreich, Brooklynn Prince, Jesse Tyler Ferguson Release date: 23. 2. 2023

A large shipment of cocaine fell out of a flying plane somewhere over the dense forests. Who‘s going to find it? The police, smugglers, hikers, small campers, or one furry bear who doesn‘t know that consuming drugs is a dumb idea? This action comedy inspired by a true story is wilder than reality (where the bear „ sa-

A tribute to the greatest rock opera of all time and a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd‘s legendary concert tour. This unique concert features musicians and singers from the original Pink Floyd and Roger Waters tours. Audiences will be treated to original songs from „The Wall“ concerts as well as other music from Pink Floyd, including When The Tigers Broke Free from the album The Final Cut. The concert will feature surprise guests, a light show and projections - a worthy and unique celebration of the anniversary of „the greatest concert tour of all time,“ to quote Pink Floyd fans from the original tour. vored“ the coke, and unfortunately that was the last thing he ever did), but it‘s all the more fun to watch. This crazy black comedy has a bear high as a cannon doing crazy things and wanting to kill everyone. Yogi Bear can go bury himself.

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ASTERIX & OBELIX: THE SILK ROAD

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MARKÉTA MAGIDOVÁ: MY SWEET INEDIBLE PLANET

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Date: 9. 2 2023 —1. 5. 2023 www.kunsthallepraha.org

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The Kunsthalle Praha Invites series is dedicated to emerging artists who already have a substantial body of work.

The cycle, which supports the development and realisation of innovative projects, begins with an exhibition of recent works by Markéta Magidová.

Magidová’s visual world extends from computer-generated and animated films, spanning many mediums from digital paintings to tangible objects.

Focusing on children‘s aesthetics and

the understanding of otherness in society, Magidová invites visitors on a colourful odyssey through time, space, and beyond.

A MAN CALLED OTTO Comedy / Drama, USA, 2023 Director: Marc Forster Stars: Tom Hanks, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Mariana Treviño, Cameron Britton Release date: 2. 2. 2023

Otto (Tom Hanks) is a stubborn and short-tempered curmudgeon who despises everyone around him and makes it clear. A former chairman of a homeowners‘ association whose beloved wife recently died, he now terrorizes the neighborhood as a self-appointed enforcer of order. A twist in his

life routine comes with the arrival of his new neighbors, a young family whose lifestyle he initially finds repugnant.

When they accidentally crash their car into Ove‘s mailbox, it sets off a chain of unexpected events. A remake of the Swedish hit film A Man Called Ove.

LORD OF THE RINGS AND THE HOBBIT IN CONCERT Obecní dům - Smetanova síň, Prague 1 Date: 2. - 3. 2. 2023

Tolkien‘s masterpiece comes to life!

Oscar-winning music by Howard Shore, Annie Lennox, Enya, and Ed Sheeran performed by the Tolkien Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

The fantastical world of hobbits and elves in J.R.R. Tolkien‘s „The Lord of the Rings“ comes to life in concert with symphony orchestra and chorus. In a two-hour evening performance, the

legendary world of the hobbits comes to life, from the terrifying sounds of Mordor and the piercing tones of the Black Riders‘ attack to the beautiful lyrical melodies of the elves. Nearly 100 performers will transform your city into Middle-earth in this unique musical project.

Drama / Krimi / Romance, USA, 2023 Director: John Scott Stars: Penn Badgley, Tati Gabrielle, Lukas Gage, Stephen Hagan, Amy-Leigh Hickman Netflix, TV series

America‘s most charismatic stalker returns in a new Netflix series. In the fourth act, Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) returns after the death of one of the main characters in Season 3, this time as Professor Moore, who has found a new life in London and with it, perhaps some new objects of interest. An excellent show about one unconventional hero, it‘s one of Netflix‘s highest rated shows. The creators have managed to use the theme perfectly in all the series so far, so let‘s hope they keep the bar high for the fourth one, which will be split into two parts.

DOG GONE Family / Drama, USA, 2023 Director: Stephen Herek Stars: Rob Lowe, Johnny Berchtold, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Susan Gallagher, Nick Peine Netflix, Movie

Those who are dog lovers easily succumb to films with their four-legged favorites.

Twice as much if emotions are at play.

Netflix‘s new release Dog Gone seems to have no shortage of them. Based on a true story (or rather, based on the 2016 book by Pauls Toutonghi), the film tells the story of a father and son who must overcome their differences to find their lost dog, Gonker. And not to make it too

PAMELA, A LOVE STORY Documentary, USA, 2023 Director: Ryan White Netflix, Movie

Pamela Anderson is the kind of celebrity everyone thinks they know inside and out - or at least have an opinion about. From Bay Watch to her relationship with Tommy Lee to the infamous leaked sex tape that changed her life and career forever, her life has largely been played out on the public stage with all the good and bad that comes with being a big celebrity. But Pamela, A Love Story, a new documentary from director Ryan White, is much more than just a story about Anderson - its narrator is Anderson herself. easy, they only have two weeks to do it because Gonker needs medication. So, the valley of tears is guaranteed.

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SHRINKING Drama / Comedy, USA, 2023 Director: James Ponsoldt Stars: Harrison Ford, Jason Segel, Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Tilky Jones Apple TV+, TV series

The 10-part series follows therapist Jimmy (Jason Segel), who puts all his education behind him and decides to tell his clients what he really thinks of them. While his years of training and ethics go by the wayside, the new order leads to inevitable changes in his clients‘ lives, which eventually affect him. Harrison Ford plays another therapist, but we

don‘t know much more about his character. Either way, entertainment should be guaranteed, as it‘s the serial child of Bill Lawrence, the writer of the hits Scrubs: Doctors, City of Women and Ted Lasso.

THE LAST OF US

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Action / Drama / Horror, USA, 2023 Director: Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin Stars: Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Gabriel Luna, Merle Dandridge, Jeffrey Pierce HBO Max, TV series

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Twenty years after the end of modern civilization, hardened survivor Joel is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a dangerous quarantine zone. The two must journey across the United States, relying on each other to survive.

The long-awaited adaptation of one of the best video games of all time is set to be a hot iron in the fire of the streaming

wars for 2023, which HBO is hoping to use to win new subscribers. And given that the creators of Chernobyl are behind The Last of Us, it might even work.

SHOTGUN WEDDING Action / Comedy, USA, 2023 Director: Jason Moore Stars: Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Coolidge, Lenny Kravitz, Sônia Braga, Cheech Marin Prime Video, Movie

In the case of Shotgun Wedding, however, it‘s the sea pirates who disrupt the wedding of Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Lopez, who hasn‘t enjoyed a similar action ride since Anaconda (1997). And while a similar subject matter could have led to some of the heartbreaking drama, Shotgun Wedding profiles itself within the trailer as a shotgun action comedy that doesn‘t

intend to take itself seriously. It is, incidentally, one of the films from which Armie Hammer was fired just before filming after a series of scandals (his place was taken by Duhamel, known from the Transformers franchise).

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lthough you won’t find any Hollywood movie stars in the Czech streets, many of them were filming here. So you can make a picture of Czech sites that adorn a lot of famous Hollywood movies.

by bad guys in Thun Street in Lesser Town (Malá Strana), Hopkins’ agent went to helim him through Castle stairs (Zámecké schody). Together they went to the Castle Square. They also used the Shooter’s Island (Střelecký ostrov) in the Old Town (the scene with atomic bomb dealer).

We have to Start with the blockbuster Mission: Impossible from 1996 with Tom Cruise in the lead role. It was the first major Hollywood production that visited Prague and the filmmakers had used a number of gorgeous Prague scenes. The party at the embassy was filmed at the National Museum, the escape from modern glass restaurant (cover photo) on the Old Town Square. In this case, however, keep in mind that the restaurant itself doesn’t exist – it was made just for the purpose of filming the movie.

Even the legendary vampire slayer Blade used the streets of Prague in his second adventure movie. From the entrance next to the pizzeria in the Sokolovská Street, the filmmakers made a vampire blood bank. And for the seat of vampire family Damaskinos they used secluded place of Vaníčkova Street.

After 15 years the production of Mission: Impossible returned to Prague, this with the fourth chapter – Ghost Protocol.

They used the Main Railway Station (the opening scene with killed agent) or the corner house in the street Pštrossova 17, where Ethan Hunt ran from the police.

In 2002 Anthony Hopkins and Chris Rock visited Prague together to shoot an action thriller Bad Company. Rock was chased

Prague had a key role in the action movie of Vin Diesel xXx filmed in 2002. Beginning of the movie was shot on the Old Town Square (the producers managed to depopulate it, which was almost an im

In 2004 our country was visited by Wolverine – Hugh Jackman, in those times without his comic book claws, but with his long coat and hat as Van Helsing. The battle in the village with three brides of Dracula (probably the best part of the movie) was filmed at the Kunratice Castle in Prague 4. Then the hero walks the street Na Kampě under the Charles Bridge, where one of the brides offers him a trade. The magnificent ball of vampires was filmed in the Saint Nicholas Church.

And then of course there‘s the recently filmed The Gray Man with the Chris Evans/Ryan Gosling duo, when the fil-

mmakers literally destroyed Prague during the filming. For the explosive collision with the tram, head to Náměstí Republiky Square, as for the big shootout at the fountain, it took place on Palacký náměstí Square (you won‘t find the fountain there, however, the filmmakers built it specifically for the filming).

This list of Hollywood hits, which included Prague to its scenes, naturally doesn’t end. Furthermore, there were shot movies like The Bourne Identity (street Kampa, street of Political prisoners, the Senovážná square) or A Knight’s Tale (Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge). Before the walk in our metropolis we recommend to watch all of these mentioned movies. th.

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possible task), then the camera wandered the Týnská Street, the Powder Gate, the Republic Square and the seat of the Czech philharmonic – Rudolfinum.

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KURÁŽ shopping and beauty

Veletržní 333/48, Prague 7 Phone: +420 607 773 350 www.kuraz.cz

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even out of ten European online customers buy goods in e-shops outside their home country, 57 percent even outside Europe.

The reason is mainly better prices, wider offer or cheaper transport. Increasingly, they also make decisions based on how they can return goods if they do not like or fit the size.

Of course, this does not mean that customers give up on domestic production. After all, with that, all the shops could close. But the foundation is clear - you need to be assertive and be able to offer something unique to your customers that they can‘t buy elsewhere.

And we have prepared such tips for you on the following pages. We chose carefully and promise that in each of the presented establishments you can get something that they would not offer anywhere else. We wish you good hunting! ml.

“Kuráž” is not just an online shop offering original jewellery, clothing, natural cosmetics or decorations by Czech and Slovak designers. In Veletržní street in Prague 7, you can also find a brick-and-mortar shop where you can physically look at and try them on. Give your birthday gifts to newlyweds, parents, partners, friends, children or just make yourself happy. There is something for everyone.

PERNÍČKŮV SEN Haštalská 757/21, Prague 1 Phone: +420 607 773 350 www.pernickuvsen.cz

We are a small Prague gingerbread shop.

We have a pure gingerbread or decorated, filled with plum or appricot jam, with chocolate, wallnuts or poppy seeds. We also bake delicious buns, cakes, carrot cake or poured gingerbread with coconut and many other treats. We offer products from small Czech manufacturers. For example Frolik‘s coffee, Vladimir‘s syrups, mead and honey from the Bohemian Paradise and gifts from czech artists. So in our shop you can buy something to eat and a gifts for your loved ones.We look forward to you.

DEELIVE DESIGN STORE

HUGO CHODÍ BOS

Smetanovo nábřeží 334/4, Prague 1 Phone: +420 222 263 526 www.deelive.cz

Vodičkova 35, Prague 1 Phone: +420 775 407 298 www.hugochodibos.cz

You will find the Deelive design store in the SmetanaQ building in the very heart of Prague. On an area of almost 200 square meters, you will find a wide range of design products. Starting from home accessories, interior decorations, glass and porcelain to women‘s and men‘s fashion, jewellery, accessories, handbags or backpacks.

In the Hugo Chodí Bos toy shop, you will find a large selection of antique and modern toys - beautiful design toys that are fun, colourful, beautiful and educational. It’s important to note that all of the items sold in this fabulous toy store are made in the Czech Republic, so what you’re buying are exclusively top-quality local goods.

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6. THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT PRAGUERS IN ADVANCE!

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1) PRAGUERS ARE ALWAYS IN A BAD MOOD

4. THEY MUST ALWAYS PLAN SOMETHING

When there is someone with a grumpy expression that points out that he would like to kill you, don‘t take it personally. Prague residents are always in a hurry and still seem to be in a bad mood. In short, it works like that here.

But otherwise they are fine!

You will probably feel like lazy, because the Praguers have - it seems - planned perhaps every minute of the day. And this also applies to weekends. It can only be Monday morning and the right Praguer already knows what he will do on the weekend.

2) THEY DON‘T WAIT FOR THE GREEN LIGHT You can also recognize true Praguers by ignoring the traffic lights. In short, he is looking for every possible space that will be offered to him on the road, and when he sees the opportunity, he immediately crosses the street. Red, green, it doesn‘t matter.

5. THEY ARE OBSESSED WITH CARS Although Prague has one of the best transport links in Europe, if we talk about public transport (train, metro, tram, bus), Prague citizens are still obsessed with driving everywhere. And even though they have to wait in the traffic jams for an hour.

3) THEY DRINK BEER, A LOT OF BEER

6. THEY DON‘T SEEM, BUT THEY HELP

The Czech Republic is well known for its excellent beer, and the Czechs have certainly never concealed themselves by being able to „send a few pieces“ to themselves. But if you with such a Praguer for a beer, don‘t be fooled. “Going out for one beer” is really just a phrase. Every Czech drinks an average of 142 liters of beer per year, while during an average session, the trained Pragueer handles some 8 pieces and is not even out of his breath.

Praguers are vigilant because someone keeps putting them something on the street or wants money from them. And this is really annoying them. Therefore, when you stop them, they immediately go into defense mode and can look very dull. Don‘t let this scare you. As soon as he realizes that you just want some advice, they change completely and almost leads you to the place. They don‘t seem that, but they‘re sweeties!

Exchange office The exchange office not far from Wenceslas Square offers fair exchange rates with no commission. We are the oldest Western Union agent in the Czech Republic.

We offer cash money transfers of Western Union to all over the world. Cash transfers to bank accounts in selected countries are also available.

Jindřišská 897/13, Praha 1 +420 224 229 524

BASIC CZECH PHRASES THAT COULD

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hen you go to a foreign country, you automatically rely on the English language.

And it usually works, at least in big cities. Still, it’s good to know at least some basic phrases in the language of the country you’re going to.

It has its charm when one is in a foreign country and knows at least some of the basics. The following phrases will certainly come in handy, whether you are communicating or perhaps looking at various signs.

Hello.

Dobrý den.

Thank you.

Děkuji.

Goodbye.

Nashledanou.

Excuse me.

Promiňte.

Nice to m eet you.Těší mě, že Vás poznávám

Do you take cards?

Berete karty?

Cash only.

Pouze hotovost.

Where‘s the ATM? Kde je bankomat?

One beer, please.

Jedno pivo, prosím.

A glass of wine, please.

Skleničku vína, prosím.

Coffee, please.

Kávu, prosím.

The bill, please. Účet, prosím.

Where is the train station?

Kde je nádraží?

How do I get to the airport?

Jak se dostanu na letiště?

Where is the hospital?

Kde je nemocnice?

How much does it cost?

Kolik to stojí?

I‘m injured, I need a doctor.

Jsem zraněný, potřebuji doktora.

Menu, please.

Jídelní lístek, prosím.

Call the police/emergency.

Zavolejte policii / pohotovost.

Do you have the menu in English?

Máte jídelní lístek v angličtině?

Can you translate that for me, please?

Můžete mi to prosím přeložit?

Do you have vegetarian food?

Máte vegetariánské jídlo?

Please speak slower.

Prosím, mluvte pomaleji.

I‘m a vegetarian.

Jsem vegetarián.

How do you pronounce it?

Jak se to vyslovuje?

Bon appetit!

Dobrou chuť!

There‘s no hot water running.

Neteče tam teplá voda.

Where‘s the toilet, please?

Kde je prosím záchod?

I‘d like to sign out.

Rád bych se odhlásil.

It‘s too expensive.

To je moc drahé.

Can you call me a taxi, please?

Můžete mi prosím zavolat taxi?

Do you have anything cheaper?

Nemáte něco levnějšího?

Finally, some phone numbers: if you need to call the police, dial 158. The emergency number is 155 and the fire brigade number is 150. The operators‘ lines always offer English, so you don‘t have to worry about not being understood.

I‘m sorry, I don‘t understand.

Promiňte, nerozumím.

I don‘t speak Czech.

Nemluvím česky.

Where is the hotel (name of hotel)?

Kde je hotel (název hotelu)?

Where is the square?

Kde je náměstí?

Where is the embassy?

Kde je ambasáda?

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Where is the police station?

Kde je policejní stanice?

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PALLADIUM SHOPPING MALL

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ou might think that shopping in shopping malls has nothing to surprise you. It‘s still the same impersonal style, lots of cold metal and glass and not much warmth. Palladium is different. Its history and distinctive character make it a remarkable landmark in the heart of Prague that is well worth a visit, as evidenced by the fact that more than 250 million satisfied visitors have passed through Palladium since its inception.

The Palladium building bears interesting testimonies of past centuries and is at the same time a pleasant stop for shopping, relaxation, fast food, or gourmet experiences in classic restaurants. The center is open 7 days a week and all year round, including holidays, and is one of the most popular stops for visitors, tourists and Prague residents heading downtown for work, study, or meetings.

Palladium is a modern shopping center with the widest range of almost 200 shops, restaurants and services in the very heart of Prague. It is located on Náměstí Republiky Square (at the metro or tram station of the same name), opposite the Municipal House, just a few minutes’ walk from Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.

For visitors who prefer to drive their own vehicle, the underground garage with 600 parking spaces is the ideal solution. They can also wash their vehicle or charge their electric car. Current availability can be checked on the website www.palladiumpraha.cz.

A very popular offer for customers is also the purchase of Palladium gift vouchers, which are a great gift for Christmas or whenever. The vouchers are valid in 110 stores and visitors can buy them daily at the Info Kiosk on Level 0 of the shopping center or conveniently from home on the e-shop (https://eshop.palladiumpraha.cz).

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A LITTLE HISTORY The history of the site on which the complex now stands dates back to the 12th century, the Romanesque period, when the first stone buildings were built here. The remains of the stone Romanesque palaces have become part of the interior of the present building and can be admired, for example, in the Luxor bookshop. The complex and the spacious stables were used by the army from the 1880s onwards. Incidentally, this is also the building where Josef Kajetán Tyl wrote the Czech national anthem in 1834.

The Palladium was created by the reconstruction and extension of the former Jiří z Poděbrad barracks on Náměstí Republiky Square, and this combination of historical elements with modern architecture creates a unique atmosphere that has made the building a distinctive landmark of the city center, an attractive destination for many visitors, and a real shopping experience.

ZAHRADA CHUTÍ (Tasty Garden) The +2 floor is dedicated to gastronomy and is presented under the Tasty Garden brand after the reconstruction. From classic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Czech) to fast food restaurants and specialties such as freshly prepared waffles or fruit juices and ice creams, there is something for everyone. „RELAX-ART-FASHION“ ZONE If customers are tired and want to relax, they can use the „Relax-Art-Fashion“ Zone, which can be found on the +2 floor next to the fitness center. Here, visitors to Palladium can enjoy comfortable seating, charge their mobile phones, borrow and read a book from the library, browse the latest trends in fashion or enjoy the art on display. The zone is open daily from 11am to 6pm. Admission is free.

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náměstí Republiky 1, 110 00 Praha 1 | Prague 1 metro Náměstí Republiky www.palladiumpraha.cz | /PalladiumPraha.cz /palladiumpraha Opening hours: Shopping: 9:00–21:00 h Parking: nonstop, 600 parking places

THE MUSEUM OF SENSES Jindřišská 20, Prague 1 Phone: +420 608 213 info.cz@museumofsenses.com www.muzeumsmyslu.cz

Muzeum smyslů (The Museum of Senses) is home to an experience that will awaken your senses and inspire you to discover more and, therefore, to feel more. Live an unimaginable experience in a world of sensations and mind-blowing optical illusions and test your senses at an extraordinary museum. A place as fun as it is educational, as amazing as it is enigmatic, and as crazy as it is rational. Fun for the whole family.

OLD TIMES MUSEUM activity tips

Valdštejnská 150/4, Prague 1 Phone: +420 723 960 308 kouzlostarychcasu@gmail.com www.kouzlostarychcasu.com

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DISCOVER SCARIEST

HAUNTED HOUSE IN PRAGUE

Provaznická 11, Prague 1 Phone: +420 774 413 313 visit@ThrillParkPrague.com www.thrillparkprague.com

A visit to Thrill Park - Prague‘s Horror Theme Park will get your adrenaline pumping. The inviting, but creepy staff will set the scary mood right from the beginning at the welcome meeting. Then the real challenge starts - a 25-minute walk through a dark underground of an old house while facing your nightmares.

Definitely not for the fainthearted. Survive it and walk away with truly lasting memories. Some unique pictures and videos of you are taken during the experience.

A unique private collection of Victorian and Edwardian clothes, accessories and curiosities, from the 1850’s to the 1920’s.

Visitors can admire part of an extensive collection of historical attires, accouterments and novelties of the higher social classes, which documents the extraordinary craftsmanship of the previous generations.The unique collection, which has been collected spanning several decades, includes several hundred pieces of complete garments, clothes, textiles, as well as silver accessories from the Victorian and Edwardian periods, taken from all over the world. Part of this collection consists of Czech and German porcelain manufacturers leading up to 1930.

Prague Botanical Garden

YEAR OF ASIA 2023 Enjoy our top exhibitions: Orchids

3. 3. – 19. 3.

Butterflies 7. 4. – 21. 5.

Bonsai

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How to get to us:

ACTION, ADVENTURE, ADRENALIN and FUN! Try the unique activity while spending time in Prague.

Are you tired of sightseeing? Is it cold and rainy outside?

Visit us and enjoy your time.

• Individual and group games • Bachelor party • • Birthday party • Teambuildings •

@LaserGameGalaxy │ www.lasergamegalaxy.cz │ +420 776 374 727 info@lasergamegalaxy.cz│ Bohnická 320/40, Prague, Czech Republic, 18100

BAKERY CAVE Údolí Říčky, Ochoz u Brna www-cavemk.cz

National Natural Monument cave Bakery, which has been named after the shape of bread kiln, is located in the southern part of the Moravian Beauty and is made up of a 64 - metre - long corridor, which is almost entirely illuminated by daylight penetrating through a 23 - metre - wide and 6 - metre - high entrance portal. The cave Bakery is the most important reindeer hunter housing estate from around 12000 - 15000 years ago. If you go to the Bakery during the winter season, you can admire the icy decoration consisting not only of classic icicles, but mainly of icy‚ ‘dwarves‘‘ reaching sometimes almost a metrein height.

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Mánesova 54, Prague 2 Phone: +420 774 458 073 www.questerland.cz

PRŮHONICE PARK www.pruhonickypark.cz

Fairytale nature only a few kilometers from the border of the capital - this is the Průhonice Castle Park, in which a number of fairy tales were filmed. One of the largest nature parks in Europe with an area of 240 hectares is located in the rugged valley of the meandering Botič River.

A park is an ideal place for relaxation and romantic walks. Make sure you come to Průhonice Park at the end of May when rhododendrons bloom. You can go to the park at any time of the year and you will always have something to watch. Apart from the artistic-historical significance, the park is also valuable dendrological, as a collection of domestic and exotic trees - about 1600 species. The collection of rhododendrons of around 8000 pieces in 100 species and cultivars are exceptional.

The biggest escape room center Questerland in Prague offers five unique games.

All at one address. Suitable for all age groups; families with children, students, couples and colleagues. Using state-of-the-art technologies and breathtaking decorations, each game draws players into its unique atmosphere. The professional team of operators emphasizes the quality of communication with customers and provides unrivaled service.

Questerland escape rooms are internationally recognized and have won the prestigious Travellers‘ Choice award from Tripadvisor for the fifth year in a row.

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he massive building of the Clam-Gallas Palace in Husova Street in Prague’s Old Town lies at the crossroads of the important medieval link between Prague Castle and the centre of the Old Town, also called the Royal Route, and the ancient road leading to Vyšehrad.

The intersection of Charles and Hus Streets is reached by the southern part of the facade of the Clam-Gallas Palace, one of the most important Baroque palace buildings in Prague. It is a magnificent example of a monumental aristocratic residence situated in a small medieval-type urban development. The palace was built in the High Baroque style on the site of an older building in 1714-18 according to a design by J. B. Fischer of Erlach for Jan Václav Count Gallas. Among others, M. B. Braun and his workshop contributed to the decoration of the building (portals with atlants, statues of ancient gods in the roof part, cherubs inside and vases on the staircase), the painter C. Carlone, stonemason D. A. Rappa and the plasterers R. Bolla, S. Bussi and G. Fiumberti.

In one of the three courtyards there is a fountain with a statue of Triton by M. B. Braun, protected by a Baroque grille.

Both the Gallas and the Clam-Gallas family, the owners of the Palace, were lovers and patrons of the arts; their Palace was thus a famous cultural centre in Prague, where concerts were held – W. A. Mozart (1787) and L. van Beethoven (1796) performed here, theatre was performed here and exhibitions of paintings were held.

In a niche of the Palace‘s enclosure wall on Mariánské Square there is a fountain with an allegorical sculpture of the Vltava River by V. Prachner. The northern wing of the palace was raised by one storey to accommodate the anticipated construction of a theatre hall. However, this certainly interesting plan was eventually abandoned and the resulting under-roof space was then used as a hayloft.

Husova 158, Prague 4

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he rising prices of all food do not make anyone happy, but if anything has been and will continue to be true, it is that we are always happy to pay extra for good food. So do not stay at home when you can go out for something good. You will make yourself happy and you will have one less drink this time. It is worth the money. ŠPEjLE The concept of Špejle (wooden skewer) is based on the popular open sandwiches as a quick and high-quality meal that is suitable at any time of the day or night.

Dumplings with cabbage and pork as an open sandwich? Yes. But also with goat cheese, prosciutto, pesto, beetroot, cold, salty and sweet! The menu changes according to the season and time of day, so breakfast, lunch and dinner, but always on a wooden skewer. The menu is divided into three sections: cold, hot and sweet.

Jindřišská 16, Prague 1 PUBBLE The friendly Pubble is located at Chorvatská Steet 17, in the immediate vicinity of the tram stop Perunova at Korunní Street in Prague. The interior of the pub is designed in the style of an

old-fashioned loft, which evokes the environment of an Irish or British pub.

It offers various types of food, most of them made from our own resources and our kitchen. They have 8 high-definition televisions for watching sports. Popular sports are always broadcast live.

Chorvatská 17, Prague 2 CAFE DE PARIS This intimate family-run establishment for lovers of romance is located on Velkopřevorské Square in the Lesser Town. It is a traditional Parisian brasserie, which in the style of the French capital offers seating in front of the restaurant and in the courtyard during the warm months.

Cafe de Paris offers a modest menu in which quality prevails over quantity. The menu includes meats, vegetarian pork, salads, appetizers, a tasty French onion dish, a cheese plate or risotto.

Velkopřevorské náměstí 4, Prague 1 PASTA LOVE This family-run bistro makes fresh homemade pasta for you every morning.

Meals are cooked by an Italian chef using classic recipes. You can eat them on the spot, take them to go in a box, or you can just buy the fresh pasta and ingredients packaged by itself and cook the meal yourself at home.

Koněvova 1905/167, Prague 3

FERMÉ This stylish place near Jiřího z Poděbrad Square was until recently perceived as a cocktail bar with some of the delicacies, but now you can also find an interesting menu. Fancy a burger with gouda coated in panko breadcrumbs, fried golden brown in clarified butter, topped with homemade truffle mayo and pickles?

This is just a delicious sample of what awaits you when you visit Ferme. And trust us, you will not regret it.

Lucemburská 1492/11, Prague 2 HOLEŠOVICKÁ KOZLOVNA At Dělnická Street, you can come to Kozlovna in Holešovice for lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers Czech classics in a modern concept. In Kozlovna you can choose from four main dishes priced from CZK 119 to 145. The daily menu includes soup for CZK 30.

Dělnická 1501, Prague 7 JÁMA STEAKHOUSE Jáma (The Pit) offers soups for 39 crowns, as well as Dutch steak with buttery mashed potatoes for 129 crowns and mainly burgers with steak fries, the price of which is around 159 crowns.

Ostrovní 26, Prague 1 RESTAURACE KRAVÍN At Náměstí Míru, you can sit in the Kravín Restaurant, where soups are priced between CZK 50 and 60, large portions of Czech classics and international burgers with two hundred grams.

Their price is around CZK 250.

Náměstí Míru 109/18, Prague 2 KOFARNA CAFE You can enjoy a delicious coffee at Kofarna Cafe. You can pay from CZK 45 to 70

for a cappuccino, espresso or caffe latte.

The Café also offers pastries, sandwiches, sweet cakes under CZK 50 or delicious sandwiches for around CZK 70.

Zborovská 84/60, Prague 1 FOOD LAB Feel like experimenting? The Food Lab, which opened in autumn 2018, focuses on international fusion cuisine served in tasting portions. From the early hours of the morning until the early hours of the afternoon, you can also indulge in a hearty breakfast.

Haštalská 4, Prague 1 FORKY’S If you are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten intolerant, Forky‘s is still with us and still offering the best you can imagine. You can indulge in healthy specialties here from 100 to 200 crowns, and you can also indulge in filter coffee.

Milady Horákové 16, Praha 7

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RESTAURACE U ROKYTKY Restaurant “Rokytka” offers every day a generous lunch menu with soup and main course including dessert for CZK 120. There is a choice of three main courses and five to six ready meals, ranging in price from CZK 90 to 135. nám. Dr. Václava Holého 7, Prague 8

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BANH MI MAKERS

Škroupovo náměstí­, Prague 3 Phone: +420 222 727 072 www.usadu.cz

Dlouhá 39, Prague 1 Phone: +420 608 967 210 www.banhmimakers.com

Žizkov pub with a unique collection of antiques offers a non-smoking section, cellar seating, table football, jukebox, TV sport matches, wi-fi and at least 10 kinds of beer on tap including its own wheat unfiltered beer Sádek 11°. This pub is appreciated by late diners - from Tuesday to Saturday the kitchen works until 4AM! The menu is made up of Czech and international cuisine, including vegetarian dishes or breakfast and lunch menu.

They will let you in even with a dog and as a souvenir you can get a beer gift basket.

Traditional Vietnamese Banh Mi Bagettes bake here several times a day to get your banh to me always fresh and exactly according to the traditional recipe. In addition to Banh Mi, other Vietnamese dishes will be happy to offer you here. They boast traditional Pho, which they prepare twelvehour broth, or Banh Cuon rice rolls. There is certainly no shortage of salads like Bunbonambo, or the popular Chefs salad with mango and shrimp.

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VOJANŮV DVŮR

Husova 10, Prague 1 Phone: +420 601 588 281 www.u3r.cz

U Lužického semináře 21, Prague 1 Phone: +420 601 233 233 www.vojanuvdvur.cz

If you walk in Husová Street in the city center, you clearly need to hop “on the one” (or maybe even more) into a microbrewery U tří růží. This stylish non-smoking restaurant focuses on traditional recipes of Czech and Moravian cuisine. High quality beer is provided by an experienced brewmaster Robert Maňák, winner of many prestigious awards. Beer in the brewery at U tří růží is brewed using modern technologies, from high-quality raw materials and with the highest standards.

The brewery and restaurant Vojanův dvůr is located in the Lesser Town, in the historical premises of the original 13thcentury bishopric court. In July 2018, the brewery was inaugurated so that Vojanův dvůr became the first mini-brewery in Malá Strana. Chef Jaroslav Šimáček prepares delicacies of traditional Czech and Moravian cuisine in a modern concept.

The restaurant with a capacity of up to 300 seats offers plenty of space both inside and outside the spacious summer garden.

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THE PUB Veleslavínova 3, Prague 1 Phone: +420 222 312 296 /thepubpraha1, /thepubprague www.thepub.cz

The PUB has everything needed for a relaxing evening - modern facilities, fully stocked bar, delicious food and excellent service. But there is one essential detail, which will make the party better with an amazing experience, and which no other beer restaurants can offer - you can tap the beer by yourself in the each PUB! Tables have their own beer taps

with Pilsner Urquell. Each tap is equipped with a touch screen that shows you the beer consumption, allows you to call the staff, order food and much more.

Malostranské náměstí 35/21, Prague 1 Phone: +420 257 409 104 /malostranskabeseda www.malostranska-beseda.cz

TŘI GRÁCIE Novotného lávka 200/3, Prague 1 Phone: +420 778 961 971 /restauracetrigracie www.trigracie.cz

In the very heart of Prague at the Vltava River embankment, the newly opened Bar - Restaurant Tři Grácie awaits you in all its glory. It will offer you everything starting from small treats, lunches, to romantic candlelit dinners with good Moravian wine, all in the style of modern, yet classic Czech cuisine. Come and enjoy the kind arms, unique atmosphere and breath taking views.

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Pub Malostranské besedy is situated in thei second part of the basement, which is accessible via a separate staircase from the entrance hall of the building. Style, equipment and coziness reminds traditional pub of Malá Strana (Lesser Side), which have been in Prague since ancient times. They serves particularly fast meals and small snacks to beer.

Beer brands are represented by Pilsner Urquell and Kozel. It is a Czech pub as it should be - with great beer, good Czech food and pleasant service, where you will leave a good tip. It won‘t hurt you because the prices are set very rationally.

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TRITON RESTAURANT Vaclavské náměstí 26, Prague 1 Phone: +420 221 081 218 /Triton Restaurant www.prague-restaurant.eu

Experience top-class gastronomy in a unique space right in the center of Prague’s Wenceslas Square. The atmosphere of our fine dining restaurant with more than 100 years old tradition will captivate you. Find out more about the 100 years of restaurant‘s vibrant history.

The 1912 Art Noveau interior of the restaurant resembles a stalactite cave with statues portraying Greek, Roman, and Egyptian mythology. Each of them evokes a different feeling and tells a different tale the same as our food. Come and see for yourself. This Prague fine dining restaurant offers the best of traditional Czech food and international cuisine in a beautiful Art Nouveau interior.

U RUDOLFINA gastro tips

Křížovnická 10, Prague 1 Phone: +420 222 328 758 www.urudolfina.cz

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RESTAURANT KAŠTAN V Kruhu 2, Prague 6 Phone: +420 235 300 080 /Restaurace Kaštan www.kastanvkruhu.cz

The restaurant KAŠTAN is popular for the quality of its traditional Czech cuisine. You can taste roast sirloin in sour cream sauce with dumplings, beef tartar with capers, duck drumstick confit or our popular beef burger. Choose from number of small meals that go well with the most popular czech beer Pilsner Urquell and dark Kozel. They also offer large lunch menu every day from 11:00 – 15:00 Restaurant KAŠTAN is situated in quiet Vokovice district just 200 m from the entrance to “Šárka” nature reserve with problem-free parking and very good connection to the city center.

Open every day from 11:00 till 23:00.

You‘re in Prague for the first time and don‘t know where you and your friends can enjoy a professionally shot beer? Then hurrah to Rudolfino‘s popular brewery, which not only offers a pleasant setting , but especially serves the very perfect Pilsen beer. At Rudolfino‘s it has a great taste of golden mocha with an honest foam vintage so you certainly don‘t fall short of visiting here. The dining menu awaits you with both classics of Czech cuisine (ancient Czech roast duck, sirloin,on cream, fried “syrecky”) and various kinds of meats (pork, beef, poultry, chicken) and something lighter (Ceasar‘s salad, roasted goat cheese).We recommend going on an excellent lunch menu.

DUTCH PUB Vladislavova 1390/17, Prague 1 Phone: +420 727 969 818 /dutchpub /dutchpubprague www.dutchpub.cz

Dutch Pub is a unique place in the center of Prague, where a sports bar and a restaurant are combined. The atmosphere is indescribable, the lunch menu is fabulous and the beer is first class. If you want to experience the emotional side of Prague, this is the place to go. Everyone who enters becomes a member of the Dutch Pub family.

V Kolkovně 6, Prague 1 Phone: +420 725 991 924 /cafe80.cz /cafe80prague www.cafe80.cz

LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO Kaprova 5, Prague 1 Phone: +420 724 461 678 /bodeguitaprague /bodeguita_prague www.labodeguitadelmedio.cz

La Bodeguita del Medio is a concept. An authentic Cuban bar in the center of Prague, where it‘s hopping at noon and midnight.

Dancing, music, great food, and drinks. It’s never a bad time to brighten the mood. A must try is the best mojito. So don‘t hesitate to go to La Bodeguita del Medio. You‘ll be in for a treat! Plus, every day in the afternoon is Happy Hours for different drinks!

Michael Jackson, Queen, Madonna... who doesn‘t love the ‚80s. Cafe 80‘s in the center of Prague is the heartland where everyone starts swaying their hips. Weekend themed events, the best music, amazing drinks and popcorn.

The best disco in Prague, where time stands still. Come and experience the indescribable! Cafe 80‘s has happy hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays and runs great All you can drink events.

More information on the website.

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THE HOLY FOUR OF SMÍCHOV

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- A PLACE YOU WON‘T WANT TO LEAVE

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hen I visit any new city, I have to face the same challenge - if I want to perfectly enjoy the whole day, I have to intricately search for different places and then find the way how to get there.

But if you take my tip and head to Smíchov, you can forget this complication.

My story will almost start as a joke.

What do an old Czech beer hall, a modern restaurant, a beautiful garden with seating in the courtyard and a stylish bar in the basement have in common?

Despite their differences, they all form a perfect harmonious whole, with all parts complementing each other perfectly.

This quartet of places is located a short walk from the Anděl metro station in Prague‘s Smichov district in the same building. We started our journey with friends in the old Czech beer hall U Bílého Lva to enjoy not only the best Czech tank beer (Staropramen), but also the classic Czech cuisine. This unique place, where the visitor can enjoy the atmosphere of the old Prague, has been here since 1889! Moreover, on Fridays, the space will be enlivened by big beat bands, so the great experiences are guaranteed.

But since the nearby passageway attracts people to visit the White Lion’s little bro-

ther, the Fortel Restaurant, our curiosity made us to move there during the evening. And we couldn‘t believe our eyes.

Although the restaurants are adjacent, the atmosphere at Fortel couldn‘t be more different. The first thing that attracts your attention upon arrival is a pair of massive metal stairs. One is blue, the other red, and each leads to a different part of the restaurant. The unusually cascading space was, as the attendant explained to me, once a cinema, which explains the atypically high ceiling and the giant niche on one of the walls that makes one think of a movie screen. The space is open but has a complex structure. It has several levels, giving each seating position a unique perspective.

And then the details! Someone has really unleashed his/her invetiveness - the bar is adorned with a digital panel reading the name Fortel like in the Tetris game, only to be eaten by a Pac Man. Ceilings are decorated with beer barrels with light bulbs in them. There‘s a Scandinavian seating area with a fireplace in one section, and a more romantic seating area in another.

A friend once told me that it‘s the toilets that say the most about the quality of a place. Here, Fortel scores, too. The walls of the toilets are adorned with seemingly broken tiles, with a cement substrate layer underneath. It‘s perhaps the most original design element I‘ve ever seen.

In between the two restaurants, there is the Smíchovská zahrada, located in the courtyard of the house. A stunning piece of green island in the middle of the urban development, where you can take a break from the closed rooms and enjoy a bit of that romance. Here they prepare meals on a grill, but if you get a craving for something different, you can choose it from the U Bílého Lva menu. Smíchovská zahrada really took my breath away. But you will have to wait to visit this unique piece of green art - during the winter months the garden is closed for obvious reasons.

Since the day is far from being over with a visit to a restaurant, this unique Smíchov space has one more trump card up its sleeve. It is a basement cocktail bar called Back Doors. Here, the atmosphere changes a bit again. Dark interior, long bar, beverages are mixed by experienced bartenders, drinks to taste, a stage dedicated to unique performers. In short, the perfect stylish space to end the day in style, where you can enjoy a unique drink with friends. If anyone gets hungry, he/ she can have tapas brought in from Fortel

FORTEL SMÍCHOV Lidická 29, Prague 5 - Smíchov Phone: +420 702 040 808 /FortelSmichov www.fortel-smichov.cz

U BÍLÉHO LVA Na bělidle 30/310, Prague 5 - Smíchov Phone: +420 257 316 731 www.ubileholva.eu

45 SMÍCHOVSKÁ ZAHRADA Na bělidle 30/310, Prague 5 - Smíchov Phone: +420 257 315 824 /smichovskazahrada.cz www.smichovskazahrada.cz

Fortel is decorated with a giant illuminated sign on the ceiling that reads „Smíchov always sticks together“. And the same goes for all the aforementioned establishments. Each is different and together they form a unique whole. The are not so many in the world.

A few advices at the end. Be sure to book your seat, the establishments are not inflatable. Fridays at Fortel are enlivened by the live saxophone and DJs. And it‘s worth popping in for the lunch menus too, the menu is varied and the prices very reasonable.

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Meanwhile U Bílého Lva focuses on more classic „big“ Czech food, tapas are the name of the game at Fortel, with the cuisine being Czech and Mediterranean with a fusion of Asian. Of course, they also have a more classic menu, but they mainly aim at gathering of several people sharing a variety of goodies together.

And because the gastronomy here is top-notch, every course is worth it.

BACK DOORS Na bělidle 30/310, Prague 5 - Smíchov Phone: +420 774 292 620 /backdoorsbar www.backdoorsbar.cz

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U SADU

ČERVENÝ JELEN

Škroupovo náměstí­, Prague 3 Phone: +420 222 727 072 www.usadu.cz

Hybernská 1034/5, Prague 1 Phone: +420 724 617 696 www.cervenyjelen.cz

Žizkov pub with a unique collection of antiques offers a non-smoking section, cellar seating, table football, jukebox, TV sport matches, wi-fi and at least 10 kinds of beer on tap including its own wheat unfiltered beer Sádek 11°. This pub is appreciated by late diners - from Tuesday to Saturday the kitchen works until 4AM! The menu is made up of Czech and international cuisine, including vegetarian dishes or breakfast and lunch menu.

They will let you in even with a dog and as a souvenir you can get a beer gift basket.

Restaurant Červený Jelen has been a new cathedral of Pilsen beer since autumn 2019 in the splendid space of Šporkovský Palace in central Prague, combining the spirit of traditional Czech pubs with the modern concept of gastronomy and service. Behind Červený Jelen are the people of the LORD group,who love the perfect Pilsen beer, great food and perfect service. Chef is Marek Fichtner, and Radek Tureček runs the operation.

ISTANBUL KEBAB

BOWL & TONIC

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Krakovská 593/19, Prague 1 Phone: +420 777 917 380 ww.istanbulkebab.cz

The first kebab in Prague! Are you longing for Turkish food? Visit Istanbul Kebab. We recommend trying the Turkish pizza and you will be surprised with its form. Vegetarians will be able to choose meals too. As mentioned at the beginning, Istanbul Kebab belongs to the fast food category so the opportunity to take away your food is natural thing.

However when you have time you can find seating there and you can taste the traditional Turkish tea along.

Slavíkova 15, Prague 2 Phone: +420 223 557 550 www.bowlandtonic.cz

A unique combination of original, fresh and healthy cuisine inspired by the whole world and equally original Bowl drinks. They represent everything a Jungle like that has to offer. Varied and tastefully balanced dishes made from it with better quality and freshest ingredients. Fusion cuisine basedon the diversity of recipes across the Tonic world.

The rich selection specialises primarily in variations of mixed drinks with a basis in the diverse flavours of Tonico.

Crossclub is a uniquely designed multicultural center that offers a real hybrid of cultures, genres and approaches in the middle of Prague‘s Holešovice.

Open every day 12–morning. web: crossclub.cz | FB: @crossclubprague | IG: crossclubofficial

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SINFUL NIGHT LIFE OF

PRAGUE CITY

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hy will be deluding ourselves.

Every good capital, whose streets pulsate with life, must have beside restaurants, bars, cafes and shopping centers also (as the novelists say) the houses of love. And even Prague is no exception. But before we go into its streets, let’s make a small historic revision.

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It is no longer the rule that these places are for desperate individuals. Time progressed. When was the phenomenon of night clubs orprostitution itself actually born? Well, not for anything they say that it’s the oldest profession of the world. It is probable that prostitution has evolved from religious belief and rituals which were held to celebrate the goddess of fertility in the Middle-Age. In the 19th century it was strongly developed and reached all segments of society from politics to high art (for

example Vincent Van Gogh lived for years with a Flemish prostitute).

We know that it’s not easy to find the right company in which you can feel natural and comfortable. Indeed, there are lots of them and if you had to visit them all, it would cost you the whole wealth.

For this reason, we are showing few short “best of ” tips in the following pages. We guarantee that you definitely won’t be bored. The ride full of excitement and beautiful women is awaiting! ml.

DIAMOND MASSAGE Vršovická 1462/66, Prague 10 Phone: +420 774 588 008 www.diamondmassage.cz

Are you looking for a place to relax, recharge your batteries and delight all your senses? This is exactly the place where the modern style furnished Diamond salon provides the best erotic massages in Prague. We are an exclusive and completely discreet oasis of pleasure, where your well-being will be taken care of by professional masseuses who will create for you an unforgettable experience of erotic massage.

We provide the highest level of service.

The feeling of exclusivity and luxury will

be breathing on you from everything you experience in the Diamond salon. From the interior design, equipment of individual rooms, to the quality of erotic massage means. But the most valuable asset of the Diamond salon are our masseuses.

We are sure that Diamond erotic massages will meet all your expectations and you will come back to us repeatedly.

NIGHT CLUB 161

NEON CLUB – NIGHT CLUB

Sokolovská 163, Prague 8 Phone: + 420 284 810 262 www.club161.cz

Balbínova 21, Prague 2 Phone: +420 733 121 022 info@neonclub.cz, www.neonclub.cz

If you are looking for luxury and discreet nightclub near the city center, the Night Club 161 is what you are looking for. There are fourteen hot beauties (always Czech girls) waiting everyday and not afraid of fulfilling your every desire. Then, of course, discreet fun until early hours, a well stocked air-conditioned bar, 3x Jacuzzi, four cozy rooms, private secure parking and demanding V.I.P. apartment.

Of course there is an escort service.

Neon Club is located near the center of Prague in the street Balbínova. You will be pleased that there is no admission charge.

The company is among other things, very comfortably furnished and you will meet 20 beautiful girls every night. The local prices are funny but true and even the escort service is probably the cheapest in Prague.

You can visit the Neon Club just for a drink and have fun with nice girls. Free Entry, 30 girls per day, Beer 99, Whiskey 125 Kč.

ŠROBÁROVA 6, PRAGUE

Entrance fee 500 CZK includes: FREE TRANSPORT with our car TO our club and BACK

Near the centre of Prague 300m from Subway station "Flora"

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