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A club at the right address Theatre, exhibitions and concerts galore. Prague’s Roxy Club, which has been presenting the best Czech and foreign artists for over a quarter of a century has all this and much more. Roxy is one of the best clubs in Czechia and welcomes music fans of all ages and styles.

It's a place that can win you over in a countless number of ways. Its undoubted advantage is that it is located on Dlouhá Street near Republic Square. The spirit of the whole club changes a bit with each event. Like every year, the new season will bring loads of big international stars as well as the hottest new names of the music industry.

The Roxy has had a great history. The space has existed as such since 1927 when there was a cinema on the site of today‘s club. The architect behind the venue emigrated to the US before the war and built an identical space in New York with the same.

The Roxy recieved several awards and is one of the top 100 best clubs in the world.

Global stars of house and techno music have grown up with the Roxy and the drum’n’bass labels like Hospital and RAM Records reached their peak there.

dlouhá 33 ⁄ prague 1 ⁄ www.roxy.cz

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Sokolovská 44, Praha 8 www.pragmoon.cz EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Lukáš Buriánek burianek@pragmoon.cz

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arriving, public transportations, history & the famous sites

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

32 activities

Tips for acitivites and trips

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40 gastro

Prague´s bests restaurants and cafés Beer Tips

52 nightlife

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EDITORIAL: general editor: Michael Liška editor: Milada Hrušková translation: Překlady s.r.o.

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Sokolovská 107/44, Prague 8 Phone: +420 223 011 218 ADVERTISEMENT ORDER: Ivana Dufková dufkova@pragmoon.cz Roman Sobota Petr Holub Radim Janeček ACCOUNTANT: Jan Blažek info@pragmoon.cz DISTRIBUTION: SPACE4YOU OliViER s.r.o.

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Hallelujah Bolero, Carmina Burana Concerts are in the Maisel Synagogue Sunday and Monday Time to start at 7:00 pm /19.00 hod

www.bmart.cz Vězeňská 1, Praha 1

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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. ↓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-

ORIGINAL CZECH CANDY STORE BUY DIRECTLY BY PRODUCER´S STORE !!!

Delicious candies made in the Czech Republic Perfect prices & top selections Pick & mix , gift packaging and candy bags

MONDAY – FRIDAY: 8.30 – 20.30 SATURDAY: 9 – 20.30 SUNDAY: 10 – 20.30 Vodičkova 39, Praha 1

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

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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.

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3. ARRIVAL BY BUS

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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.

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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: 110 CZK 3-day ticket (72 hours): 310 CZK

4. ARRIVAL BY CAR

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: 24 CZK 90 min. / Transfer ticket: 32 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: DPT32 - transfer ticket of 90 minutes for 32 CZK DPT24 – non-transferable ticket of 30 minutes for 24 CZK DPT110 – one day transfer ticket for CZK 110 DPT310 – a three-day transfer ticket for 310 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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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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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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CHRÁM MATKY BOŽÍ PŘED TÝNEM

PRAGUE 1, STAROMĚSTSKÉ NÁMĚSTÍ

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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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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.

KFC Blaník, Václavské nám. 56 KFC Kaprova 14 KFC Národní 25 KFC Na Poříčí 46 KFC Palladium, Náměstí republiky 1

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KFC IPP, Jugoslávská 8

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KFC OC Flora, Vinohradská ul. 151

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KFC Budějovická, Olbrachtova 1929/62 KFC OC Chodov, Roztylská 2321/19 KFC Arkády Pankrác, Na Pankráci 86 KFC Prague Gate DT, Türkova 5 KFC Kačerov DT, Ke Garážím 1557/4

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KFC Anděl, Plzeňská 2 KFC OC Nový Smíchov, Plzeňská 8 KFC Metropole Zličín, Řevnická 121/1 KFC Galerie Butovice, Radlická 117 KFC Globus DT, Sárská 124 KFC Bucharova, Bucharova 2991/16a KFC Lužiny, Archeologická 2256/1

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KFC Dejvice, Vítězné nám. 1 KFC Evropská DT, Etiopská 686/3 KFC Airport, Letiště Václava Havla, Aviatická 1017/2 KFC OC Šestka, Fajtlova 1090/1 KFC Karlovarská DT, Karlovarská 1711/99a

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KFC Centrum Stromovka, Veletržní 24

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KFC Krakov, Lodžská 850/6 KFC OD Ládví, Střelničná 1660

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KFC Letňany, Veselská 663 KFC Centrum Černý Most, Chlumecká 765/6 KFC Černý Most DT, Chlumecká 2461 KFC OC Harfa, Českomoravská 2420/15a KFC Fénix, Freyova 945/35 KFC Čakovice DT, Kostelecká

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KFC Europark Štěrboholy, Nákupní ul. 3 KFC Štěrboholská DT, Jižní spojka 1619 KFC Eden, U Slavie 1527/3

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Seznam restaurací v Praze List of KFC restaurants in Prague

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NÁRODNÍ DIVADLO

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The National Theatre (Národní divadlo) in Prague is among the best known theatres in the Czech Republic.

The symbol of the entire theatre is the novorenaissance building of the Josef Zítka Theatre, which is one of the most important structures in the country both in terms of generally post-culture, historical and purely architectural.

The Bethlehem Chapel (Betlémská kaple) located in Prague‘s Old Town, is a national cultural monument and the first preacher temple in Europe. It was founded in 1391

by Prague towns people Jan Kříž and Hanuš of Muhlheim. It was built in 1391 - 1394 and in 1402 - 1413 Master Jan Hus. From the outset it was associated with the university.

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The lavish exterior and interior decoration, which will particullary interest its rich gilding, is made up of the top works of the 19th century Czech authors - M. .

Alše, F. Ženíška, V. Hynaise, J. V. Myslbeka etc. A visit to the performances, along with the beautiful theatre spaces, makes for an unforgettable experience.

The theatre managament currently includes five scenes - the National Theatre, the Building Theatre. The State Opera New State National theatre is then made up of four art sets – the Opera, the Performance and the Laterna Magika.

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PRAŽSKÝ HRAD

KARLŮV MOST PRAGUE 1, KARLŮV MOST

Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is the second oldest bridge inthe Czech Republic and in Prague the oldest surviving bridge over the River Vltavu. It was created at the site of the original Judith Bridge destroyed in 1342 by the dances of ice. The bridge endedon both sides by the towers founded

by Charles IV in 1357. 30 statues of saints adorn the pillars of bridge.

At the site of today‘s Charles Bridge, in the old days, there used to be a crossing over bound logs (so called sill in the 10 – century period springs here stood a wooden bridge that had been regularly stoked by floods, so he had Vladislav II built around 1170, the stone bridge of Juditin (named after the dynast‘s wife, Judith Durynské. It was damaged in 1342 when ice melted in the spring. The bridge was decorated with statues and soosers. Originally called only stone or Prague bridge.

The name of Charles Bridge was with the coll of 1870 on the base of an earlier undertaking K.H. Borovský.

Prague Castle, which is the traditional seat of Czech monarchs and has also been the seat of the President of the Republic since 1918, the most visited landmark of the Czech Republic. With successive adittions and modifications to Prague Castle, one of the largest castle complexes in the world has been created, with thousands of visitors visiting daily. Prague Castle is open year round and can be seen by Old Royal Palace, permanent exhibition Story of Prague Castle, Basilica of St. George, the Institute of Noble, the Golden Alley with the Daliborka Tower, the Prague Castle Picture Saloon. The Pig Tower and the St. John‘s Vineyyard. Prague Castle was probably founded as early as round 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the House of Přemyslovců. According to the Guiness Book of Records, Prague castle is the largest continuous castle complex in the world, stretching over nearly 70 000 square metres, and is also listed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.

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WAITING FOR GODOT

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he autumn months are usually some of the busiest in terms of culture, as everyone returns, full of energy, to work after the holidays. Well, there are no returns this year, even though we all “rested“.

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We naively thought that by this time the Covid-19 crisis would be long over; instead, we anxiously read newspaper headlines every day to find out whether the government has prohibited anything recently. Well, it’s a complicated time, but culture is trying as hard as possible not to get a rap across the knuckles in this dramaturgical mess.

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So cinemas show films, musicians perform as much as possible (even though the number of chairs is constantly changing) and artists exhibit. We can only hope that this will still be the case in a few weeks’ time. So you should look at the following overview with caution. The situation continues to change from minute to minute. th.

SUMMER OF 85 Drama, FR, 2020 Director: François Ozon Stars: Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Melvil Poupaud Release date: 1.10.2020

The French coast in Normandy, summer 1985. Radios and cassettes play The

Cure, Bananarama and Rod Stewart.

Sixteen-year-old Alexis meets the older, charismatic and mysterious David.

So begins a friendship full of sea cruises, motorbike trips, sleepless nights, freedom and discovery of the adult world. The experiences quickly increase in intensity, before everything goes fatefully awry and Alexis becomes the main suspect in a police investigation...

LANG LANG

Action / Thriller, USA, 2020 Director: Ric Roman Waugh Stars: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Scott Glenn, David Denman, Andrew Bachelor Release date: 15. 10. 2020

O2 arena, Prague 9 Date: 31. 10. 2020

It‘s been long since we had some film apocalypse of a “classic character“ (i.e. not a pandemic, but honest destruction due to meteorites), so get ready for Greenland: The Last Shelter. However, while Bruce Willis saved the entire world, Butler‘s concern is “only“ for his own family. Before you start rolling your eyes in boredom at this latest catastrophic nonsense that awaits us, we should add that the author of the screenplay is Chris Sparling (the solid Buried) and the director is Ric Roman Waugh, whose previous collaboration with Butler (Angle Has Fallen) went well, so these gentlemen may demonstrate a fine craft on this occasion too.

CONNECTED Animation / Family, USA, 2020 Director: Michael Rianda, Jeff Rowe Voices: Maya Rudolph, Danny McBride, Abbi Jacobson, Eric André, Michael Rianda Release date: 22. 10. 2020

The extremely talented but somewhat solitary Katie is accepted to the high school of her dreams. However, her departure plans are foiled by her dad, and idiosyncratic nature lover who decides to go on one more trip with the family. Their plans are thwarted by an unexpected uprising of appli-

Lang Lang is known for often connecting different musical worlds.

His performance at the GRAMMY Awards with Metallica, Pharrell Williams and jazz legend Herbie Hancock was watched repeatedly by millions of viewers. Whether he‘s playing for millions, or just a few hundred children in a state school, Lang Lang is the absolute master of communication with the audience using music. On the 31st of October 2020, Lang Lang will introduce himself to a Czech audience in the O2 arena in Prague, accompanied by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and under the baton of Maestro Ion Marin. ances, as the electrical devices that people are so fond of, from mobile phones to the latest personal robot models, revolt against humankind all around the world. With the help of two malfunctioning yet friendly robots, Mitchell must deal with her problems, join forces and save the world.

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GREENLAND

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culture & events UP FROM THE STREETS: NEW ORLEANS: THE CITY OF MUSIC Documentary, USA, 2019 Director: Michael Murphy Release date: 15. 10. 2020

The documentary celebrates the rich culture of New Orleans from a musical perspective, and takes a look at the city‘s unique history, where music served as the strongest form of expression. The film focuses on the gradual development of music in New Orleans, and on the manner in which it reflected the period in which it was created. Terence Blanchard, famous jazz trumpeter and New Orleans native, accompanied by other famous personalities from this city, guides us

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HONEST THIEF Action / Thriller, USA, 2020 Director: Mark Williams Stars: Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, Anthony Ramos, Robert Patrick, Jai Courtney Release date: 08. 10. 2020

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through the documentary. A city whose melodies and rhythms were present at the birth of American music.

Tom (Liam Neeson) is an infamous thief, but the feelings he has for his new love Annie (Kate Walsh) compel him to rectify his old sins. He wants to stop living like a criminal, and most of all he doesn‘t want to build his relationship with Annie on sand. He decides to confess directly to the FBI, and hand over the money he stole to the state in exchange for a deal and a clean criminal record. When he calls to the local FBI office to confess and arrange a meeting, he bumps into crooked agents (Jai Courtney and Anthony Ramos), who see his stolen money as a ticket to a better life.

PINOCCHIO Fantasy / Family, GB / FR, 2019 Director: Matteo Garrone Stars: Roberto Benigni, Marine Vacth, Marcello Fonte, Massimiliano Gallo, Rocco Papaleo Release date: 1. 10. 2020

The woodcarver Geppetto brings up an animated puppet of Pinocchio as his own son. Pinocchio, however, is not exactly the nicest boy and is easily seduced to rascalities, which makes him experience countless thrilling adventures. One day he is cheated, kidnapped and chased by bandits through a mysterious world full of incredible mons-

ters - from the belly of a giant fish to the land of toys he reaches the field of miracles. Will Pinocchio escape and fulfill his dream of becoming a real boy?

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Drama, DK, 2020 Director: Thomas Vinterberg Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Lars Ranthe, Magnus Millang, Maria Bonnevie Release date: 8. 10. 2020

Comedy, DE, 2020 Director: Simon Verhoeven Stars: Elyas M‘Barek, Frederick Lau, Palina Rojinski, Leon Ullrich, Caro Cult, Nikola Kastner Release date: 22. 10. 2020

Even the film‘s name indicates the theme around which the story revolves. There‘s a theory that every person should be born with a certain amount of alcohol in their blood. This minor intoxication opens our mind to discover the world around us, moderates problems, and increases our creativity. This theory engages the interest of Martin (Mads Mikkelsen) and his three friends, weary secondary school teachers, and they begin an experiment during which they maintain a certain level of alcohol in their blood for an entire day. If Churchill managed to win World War II with a considerable level of alcohol in his blood, who knows what a few drops will do for them and their students?

UNDINE Drama, DE / FR, 2020 Director: Christian Petzold Stars: Paula Beer, Franz Rogowski, Maryam Zaree, Jacob Matschenz, Enno Trebs Release date: 29. 10. 2020

Undine (Paula Beer) works in Berlin as a historian and guide to the developing city. She has a small apartment in Alexanderplatz and a master‘s degree in history, and works freelance. But under the surface of her modern urban life hides an old myth: if the man whom Undine loves betrays her, she must

Barman Milo‘s life is an endless party.

And then it happens. He falls in love.

Thanks to a series of coincidences, he meets Sunny, the woman of his life, and even manages to invite her on a date. He impressed her at their first meeting, and now he has one evening to make her fall in love too, so that she doesn‘t leave for work in America. But besides having the chance to change his life and get the woman of his dreams, Milo also has his friend Renzo. A carefree, irresponsible chaotic. And so, at the exact moment when an important romantic date begins to develop pretty damn well, his friend Renzo appears and the entire evening takes a completely different direction. kill him and return to the water from which she once emerged. So when her boyfriend Johannes (Jacob Matschenz) leaves her for another woman, Undine is convinced that she has no choice – until, just when she discovers Johannes‘ betrayal, she meets Christoph.

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LATERNA MAGIKA

FIRST MULTIMEDIA THEATRE EVER Laterna magika, New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4 – Prague 1, www.laterna.cz Ticket prices: CZK 390 – 690

Experience the unique Prague multimedia theatre! Laterna magika, part of the National Theatre: Bon Appétit! is a new joint project of Laterna magika and the Czech National Ballet. The Garden is a dreamlike trip to the world of memories of childhood adventure, Cube plays with your imagination by means of contemporary dance and video mapping, Human Locomotion tells the story of the famous photographer Eadweard

Muybridge through drama and dance.

The traditional poetic Wonderful Circus has been performed for over 42 years!

Which one will you choose?

THE CZECH NATIONAL BALLET

CURTAIN IS TO RISE

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Phone: +420 224 901 448 www.narodni-divadlo.cz

The Czech National Ballet entered the 138th season with a series of performances of Leonce & Lena at the Estates Theatre. The first show ended in standing ovations, with the audience spontaneously expressing their immense joy at simply being back at the theatre once more. The Czech National Ballet program includes eight repertoire productions, and the company is scheduled to give three premieres.

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EXPERIENCE FILM

MUSIC LIVE!

Phone: +420 731 172 038 www.pfo.cz

Do you like to listen to famous themes from movies like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Last of Mohicans, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and more ? There`s no need to listen to them only from CDs or Internet. Come and experience them live authentically at one of many concert of Prague Film Orchestra conducted

by George Korynta, not only in Prague.

During past 16 years of orchestra collec-

ted over 350 titles. Don`t miss the chance to hear selections of the most famous soundtrack on 24th of October in Great Hall of Lucerna Prague. For more info and ticket booking check out www.pfo.cz, or facebook page PragueFilmOrchestra.

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Season 2020/2021 Phoenix In times of doubt and confusion, it symbolizes strength, transformation and renewal. For only from the ashes of who we were, can we rise up to become who we‘re to be.

Bon Appétit!

Choreographer: Jan Kodet World premiere: 10 September 2020 at the New Scene Phoenix Choreographers: Douglas Lee, Alejandro Cerrudo, Cayetano Soto World premiere: 12 November 2020 at the National Theatre Sleeping Beauty Choreographer: Marcia Haydée Czech premiere: 25 February 2021 at the State Opera Forsythe / Clug / McGregor The Second Detail – Handman – Eden | Eden Choreographers: William Forsythe, Edward Clug, Wayne McGregor Czech premiere: 6 May 2021 at the State Opera

Repertoire KYLIÁN – Bridges of Time • Leonce & Lena • Onegin • Swan Lake • Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol • La Fille mal gardée • KAFKA: The Trial • Solo For The Two Of Us

The Czech National Ballet Artistic Director: Filip Barankiewicz www.narodni-divadlo.cz

THE NATIONAL THEATRE

THE STATE OPERA

THE ESTATES THEATRE

THE NEW STAGE

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FEEL LIKE IN HOLLYWOOD!

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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.

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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LET HIM GO Thriller / Drama, USA, 2020 Director: Thomas Bezucha Stars: Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Lesley Manville, Kayli Carter, Booboo Stewart, Ryan Bruce Release date: 26. 11. 2020

They lost their son, but no way will they lose their grandson. The peaceful lives of retired sheriff George Blackledge (Kevin Costner) and his wife Margaret (Diane Lane) are disrupted by the tragic death of their son. Immediately afterwards, fate deals them another blow. Their daughter-in-law remarries, and leaves to live with her new partner and his family. naturally, she also takes her small son with her.

George and Margaret would probably

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LAST AND FIRST MEN Documentary, IS, 2020 Director: Jóhann Jóhannsson Release date: 19. 11. 2020

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come to terms with it eventually if their daughter-in-law‘s new partner didn‘t have violent tendencies. That‘s why they set off on a tough journey halfway across the country, to Dakota, to intervene in case of an emergency and take the boy home with them. But his new family, headed by the idiosyncratic Blanche (Lesley Manville), will certainly not allow such a thing.

In the distant future, the human race finds itself on the brink of extinction.

All that remains of its former glory are solitary, surreal monuments that send urgent messages into the emptiness of the universe. The only, posthumously completed, film by influential Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson is an original audiovisual and hypnotic sci-fi poem, in which real brutalist concrete ornaments transform into unsettling objects from the distant future. The contrasting black-and-white shots, combined with minimalist music, turn the film into a unique experience beyond familiar time and space.

NO TIME TO DIE Action / Drama, USA / GB, 2020 Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga Stars: Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Ana de Armas, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Jeffrey Wright Release date: 19. 11. 2020

So here it is – Agent 007‘s last adventure with Daniel Craig. James Bond has finished active service, and is enjoying well-deserved rest in Jamaica. However, the calm doesn‘t last long – his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA appears and asks him for help. The mission, to rescue a kidnapped scientist, turns out to be trickier than first appeared. Du-

ring the investigation, Bond ends up on the trail of an unpredictable criminal who has dangerous and very destructive new technology at his disposal.

The Cold War Museum

Sightseeing in English is every day from 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Reservation is needed. Children under 6 years of age and physically disabled * free Children from 6 to 15 years of age 60 CZK Students with ISIC and pensioners 90 CZK Adults 130 CZK The guide in a foreign language 70 CZK Resevation Required.Guided tours start daily at 13.00, 14.30, 16.00 and 17.30.

The Cold War Museum Václavské náměstí 818/45 Praha 1 Nové Město 110 00 www.muzeum-studene-valky.cz info@muzeum-studene-valky.cz

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NAOKO

Revoluční 24, Prague 1 Phone: +420 222 312 567 www.naoko.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.

NAOKO is designed for customers who appreciate the extraordinary design of home accessories and the resourcefulness of gifts for pleasure. On the Czech and Slovak market they represented stylish products by brands Artori, Balvi, Black-Blum, DCI, Fred, Invotis, J-Me, Joseph, Monkey Business, Propaganda, Sagaform, Suck UK. The full range of goods of e-shop can be found in two NAOKO stone shops at Revolucni 24, Prague 1.

PERNÍČKŮV SEN PERNÍČKŮV SEN Haštalská 757/21, Prague 1 Haštalská 757/21, Prague 1 Phone: +420607 607 773 Phone: +420 773 350350 www.pernickuvsen.cz www.pernickuvsen.cz

...which smells even behind the cor...which smells even behind the corner, you can ner, you can hardly miss. „Perníčkův hardly miss. sen” is a family bussines with still re„Perníčkův sen” is a family bussines with still latively short tradition, which aims to relatively short tradition, which aims to revive revive honest Czech craft, which date honest Czech which references. date back farGininto back far intocraft, history history references. gerbreads are mainly the passion and Gingerbreads are mainly the passion and honest honest materials.

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Find your true nature through our unique tantric massage

Connect with the source of your life energy.

Discover the journey to new vitality.

Come with us.

The studio is located in the city center: Národní 28, Praha 1 amonstudio.cz

contact@amonstudio.cz

+420 725 249 930

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SEX SHOPS EROTIC CITY SOMS THAI STUDIO 1 Various places in Prague Phone: +420 737 221 258 www.eroticcity.cz

Moravská 20, Prague 2 Phone: +420 222 516 403 www.soms-thai.cz

21 modern Erotic City sex shops in Prague. Top shop in Prague 1, Ve Smečkách 802/56. Erotic City offers sex toys, cosmetics, aphrodisiacs, erotic lingerie and more from world brands such as Durex, We-Vibe, Womanizer, Fleshlight, Tenga, Bathmate, Fifty Shades, and others. In the Erotic City shops, you can always rely on the expert advice from willing shop assistents. Open daily 9:00 - 21:00. Tax free.

Smaller massage studio with a family atmosphere offers a perfect experience of certificated Thai masseuses (of course native Thai women) who have rich experience not only in Thailand but also from the Czech Republic. They offer traditional Thai massage, reflexology foot massage, Thai or peeling oil massage and many others. Till the 31st of December 2014 are some types of massages discounted.

ŠAOME

SOMS THAI STUDIO 2

Rýznerova 177, Únětice, Prague-West Phone: +420 602 388 832 www.autoservisunetice.cz

V Horkách 9, Prague 4 - Nusle Phone: +420 774 593 954 www.soms-thai.cz

Cheap but quality Mercedes-Benz car service with more than 20 years of tradition. Here you can safely entrust your four-wheeled darling to the mechanics and it does not have to be just from the “Mercedes-Benz stable” (cars of all European brands are repaired here). Modifying engines, boosting performance, cleaning and removing particulate filters, cleaning fuel injectors, repairing (or fast service) while you wait is just a fraction of what awaits you in Šaome.

A popular massage studio with a family atmosphere was opened in Prague 4 in Nusle‘s second branch. It is slightly smaller (only for 2 masseuses, mostly Som + Suri), but offers the same comfort and perfect experience of all your favorite treatments (the only thing not to expect in studio 2 is a peeling massage). The business hours are the same and all gift vouchers and customer cards that you know from the branch in Prague 2 are valid there.

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BELLA BRUTTA

www.denimheads.cz

www.bellabrutta.cz

Denim Heads was founded for the simple reason: a lack of quality denim on the Czech market. The goal of Denim Heads is to offer clothing that meets even the most demanding requirements. You will not find the most up-to-date embroidery in the back pockets or the terrible self-serving ripped jeans at a disproportionately high price. This is mainly about quality and not transient trends. You can also choose from a stone shop in the center of Prague, 30 Konviktská Street.

Bella Brutta is the store you have long been looking for. You can find there selected limited collections of clothing, footwear, and accessories, especially from Spanish and Italian brands and designers.

In the models from this store, you will definitely not be overlooked because your outfit will be irresistibly chic and stylish.

Bella Brutto‘s assortment of brands and the brand portfolio are constantly expanding and you can be sure that you will never leave without choosing anything.

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AMON STUDIO

TOUCH SPA

Národní 60/28, Prague 1 Phone: +420 725 249 930 www.amonstudio.cz

Národní 60/28, Prague 1 Phone: +420 725 249 930 www.touchspa.cz

Amon is new way how to experience and enjoy tantric massages. Our original approach to massages creates a safe space for self awareness, deep relaxation and discovering your own life vitality. We focus on the combination of classic tantra with a deep knowledge of the human body and the psyche. This complex massage creates unique system that brings you experience of release, freedom and connection with your body and soul. Our studio is beautiful space created for your relaxation. Newly renovated and located in the city centre.

Come and experience genuine Thailand in the heart of Prague. The luxurious Touch Spa is a real Thai oasis where you can forget about the rest of the world, relax and recharge your batteries. Our team are professional Thai massage therapists with many years of experience. For perfect comfort and relaxation, massages are performed in exclusive separate rooms with private showers. Our studio is beautiful space created for your relaxation, newly renovated and located in the city centre.

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CHATEAU ŠTIŘÍN TO AVOID BEING BORED Ringhofferova 711, Kamenice www.stirin.cz

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very visit to a foreign city usually brings even the best-prepared tourist to the point where he simply does not know where to go and what to do.

An empty Prague and its surroundings are something that even the inhabitants of Prague themselves aren‘t used to. To a tourist, this type of “scenery” can seem like something from a post-apocalyptic film. However, it‘s without any doubt that, at least for those who like to look in peace, the current pandemic situation can offer a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Prague in absolute peace. And the same applies for the city‘s environs.

If, by some chance, you get lost on your journey before you reach your destination, on the following pages we offer you a few tips regarding places you can go where you definitely won‘t be bored. Just don‘t forget to bring a mask with you.

Nothing is going to happen without it! ml.

Hotel Chateau Štiřín is situated in a beautiful location, 25 km southeast from the centre of Prague, in the romantic environment of a Baroque château. Surrounded by several ponds and by a château park in English style.

Chateau Štiřín is perfect place for golf, relaxation, weddings, corporate events and family celebrations. Hotel offers 63 rooms, 8 conference halls, 9-hole golf course and wellness center.

MYSTERIA PRAGENSIA BREAKOUT PRAGUE

The mysterious face of Prague can never be discovered completely. But with the following hint you can get as close as possible. The Museum of Prague legend and ghosts, not far from the Charles bridge, throws visitors into the endless world of mysteries and their spooks.

Three years younger Museum of Alchemists and Mages of Old Prague whose exhibition is right in the house legendary connected with the stay of famous alchemist Edward Kelley. Your mind will be completely swallowed by the world of alchemy and magic of old times.

Husinecká 792/25, Prague 3 Phone: +420 725 868 017 info@breakoutprague.com www.breakoutprague.com

Breakout Prague is a “Real Life Escape Game” where players end up being left in a specially designed room under mysterious circumstances. The objective is to solve the mystery by finding hidden objects, answering riddles and solving puzzles by connecting the missing links. Players will have to use their intellect, intuition and their sixth sense to make a successful escape and win the challenge. Unfortunately players do not have all the time in the world to do that! Each room has a unique storyline and 60 minutes time restriction to complete. As a player, you’ll be living and breathing the story. Can you figure out your ending before time runs out?

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Muzeum pověstí a strašidel Mostecká 18, Prague 1 www.muzeumpovesti.cz ------------------------------------------------Muzeum alchymistů a mágů staré Prahy Dům U osla v kolébce, Jánský vršek 8 Prague1, www.muzeumalchymistu.cz

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SPA BEERLAND Žitná 658/9, Prague 1 Phone: +420 252 544 849 www.beerspa.cz

Beer Spa Prague - Spa Beerland lies in the very heart of the capital at Charles Square. The beer bath takes place in hand - made thousands of litres, whirling barrels of Královské oak and is based on a bath in natural extracts from which the Czech Krušovice beer (selected varieties of hops, brewery yeast and malts) is brewed. A 20 - minute whirpool bath in oak cadi is followed by an equally long bed rest of real wheat straw, which will encourage the absorption of all vitamins and extracts from the previous bath. During your rest you will be able to enjoy fresh homemade beer bread and company will make you a plapolazier fireplace.

BAKERY CAVE

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Údolí Říčky, Ochoz u Brna www-cavemk.cz

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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.

CHEB CASTLE Dobrovského 21, 350 02 Cheb Phone: +420 602 169 298 www.hrad-cheb.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.

Cheb Castle, whose long history began to be written at the beginning of the 12th century, is a unique example of an imperial falcon built by the rulers of the Schauf dynasty and it is one of the most important Romanesque monuments of the Czech Republic. During your visit, you will find the Castle Palace, Black Tower, Chapel of. Erhard and Ursula, Kuchelhaus (aka Gordon‘s House), casemates (safe area against shelling), Mill Tower and castle courtyard. And also some of the mysterious legends that include alchemists, ghosts and a bloody feast!

Chateau Štiřín

Accomodation ● in the historic chateau ● in the adjacent buildings ● in the Atis House ● 63 rooms altogether

Conference halls and rooms Conference services Sports and relaxations ●

9-hole golf course ● indoor golf ●

tennis ● wellness ● fitness

Restaurant and catering services Cultural events Other services ● team building programs, wine tasting,

DJ, live music, and other services of your choice Zámek Štiřín, Ringhofferova 711, Štiřín, 251 68 Kamenice Tel.: +420 255 736 111, Fax: +420 255 736 261, E-mail: hotel.zamek@stirin.cz, www.stirin.cz

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ilm Legends Museum is a unique project, the likes of which you will not find in Europe. This is a purely Czech project, which presents Hollywood in detail. The museum introduces visitors to collectibles and pop culture.

It focuses primarily on sculptures, action figures and replicas from movies, TV series, but also games. You can find Film Legends already in two locations.

The museum in Poděbrady was opened in March 2016, followed by a second branch in Prague, which opened its doors to the first visitors in February 2018. The Prague museum takes up more than 1000 m² and there are more than 650 exhibits of various scales – from 1:6 to life size.

The range of exhibits is really varied, so everyone can find something they like.

Children can look forward to an extensive Disney collection where they will see characters from famous fairy-tales – for example Frozen, Cars, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Inside Out, and many others. There are also heroes from modern films – Avengers, Justice League, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean and countless others. Last but not least, the collection also contains rare relics from movie classics such as Predator, Alien, Terminator, Avatar, Lord of the Rings, and more. The featured games include God of War, The Witcher, Mortal Kombat and Batman: Arkham.

The layout of the collection is based on the needs of the youngest visitors. The exhibits are therefore separated into two rooms, and there is also a spacious children’s corner and silent movie projection, where visitors can relax with movie classics. Each of the exhibits is very detailed and hand-painted, and exists in a very limited amount. In all three branches, over 1700 exhibits can now

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The museum, which is literally a paradise for movie fans of all ages, also hosts weekend FOR MOVIE FANS ANDprograms COLLECTORS accompanied by live film characters. Do you want to go there and see everything with your own eyes?

Film Legends Museum Prague can be found at Sokolovská 1207/226, Prague 9.

Film Legends Museum Poděbrady can be found at Jiřího nám. 36, Poděbrady. Film Legends Museum Kroměříž can be found at Kotojedy 76, Kroměříž. Open daily, including holidays. For more information visit www.filmlegendsmuseum.com. th.

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Film Legends Museum Praha Sokolovská 1207/226, Prague 9 Phone: +420 608 279 279 Film Legends Museum Poděbrady Jiřího nám. 36, Poděbrady Phone: +420 777 603 603 Film Legends Museum Kroměříž Kotojedy 76, Kroměříž Phone: +420 608 760 309 filmlegendsmuseum@gmail.com www.filmlegendsmuseum.com

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LASER ARENA PRAHA

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Opatovická 160/18, Prague 1 Phone: +420 723 691 494 www.laserarenapraha.cz

MUZEUM ILUZÍ Galerie Myšák, Vodičkova 31, Prague 1 Phone: +420 730 171 451 www.muzeumfantastickychiluzi.cz

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Fascinating a world of unreal optical deceit. Perfect fun for everyone without distinction of age. More than 100 interactive entertainment exhibits. Try a magic chair or magic room that turns you into dwarf or a giant. Let the magician shoot you out of the cannon or levitate you in the air. Your head suddenly finds itself on a tableor enjoying you King Kong. The famous alchemist Edward Kelley magically captures you in his medieval laboratory , and the dinosaur takes you to a nest in its parat. Be surprised by what you‘re guaranteed to be amused by Charlie Chaplin or Albert Einstein. You‘ll see a real Mona Lisa smile, and it‘s not the one you know from the painting.

Laser Arena provides a great experience for colleagues, families or groups in the very center of Prague. This is the place where virtual reality meets reality. In the darkened arena you can sneak, hide and tact with one goal - to win over opponents. To do this you have to overcome many obstacles such as nooks, smoke and light effects.

Everything complemented by action music, which creates the unique atmosphere of the fighting arena. You can try solitary struggle, team cooperation, search for fights or your ability to hide from the enemy. So leave your everyday worries and come to wake up with a good portion of adrenaline.

HURRICANE FACTORY PRAHA Tupolevova 736, Prague 9 Phone: +420 739 473 321 www.hurricanefactory.com

Hurricane Factory Prague is a place where the laws of physics no longer apply! In a windy tunnel, you will face winds of up to 270 km/h, which on Beaufort’s scale corresponds to a hurricane! You will need at least 1.5 hours for this unforgettable experience. The tunnel is equipped with a camera and photo system, so you can get a video or photo out of the experience. The tunnel is located in the middle of the gallery for viewers, so your loved ones or friends can watch you throughout your whole flight – even while sitting comfortably at a restaurant, which is a part of the facilities.

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hen you come across this impressive building, you can‘t help feeling that this is what a real magic school would look like. But the Apolinar is doing a more meritorious thing - for decades it has been helping the people from Prague get to the world.

Neo-Gothic Provincial Maternity Hospital at St. Apolinare made of red gray bricks immediately transfers everyone to old England. The building was designed by the leading Czech architect Josef Hlávka, built between 1867 and 1970.

At the time, it was the largest and most modern maternity hospital in Europe.

The building of the modern maternity hospital was created on impulse of Count František Thun-Hohenstein due to very poor hygienic conditions in the existing facilities in Prague. In 1863, the Provincial Committee entrusted the Kingdom of the Czech Builder Josef Hlávek to work out a project to build a new Provincial Maternity Hospital. Finally, he decided for a square plan with an inner rectangular courtyard in the middle, a four-winged core and eleven tracts that

lead to different parts of the hospital and are interconnected by corridors.

The architecturally most interesting part of the building of the Land Maternity Hospital is the Chapel of St. Cross. It is located on the first floor, above the entrance hall. The space of the chapel is formed by a rich star cellar vault, which leads in the central column.

The building under the Church of St. Apolinare is one of the most famous in the republic. It is the original place of alcohol drunk tank. It was the very first drunk tank in the world and became a Czech export article, because it has proven itself good and was established in a similar way to the rest of the world.

Apolinářská 18, Prague 2 www.apolinar.cz

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TRUHLÁRNA

CAFE KAMPUS

Jungmannovo náměstí 19, Prague 1 Phone: +420 604 205 913 www.cafetruhlarna.cz

Náprstkova 10, Prague 1 Phone: +420 775 755 143 www.cafekampus.cz

Even in the crazy and crowded center of Prague, you can enjoy some divine peace.

Come and sit in the café in the Franciscan Garden. Café Truhlárna is located in the more than 600-year-old Franciscan Monastery in a reconstructed building of a former Franciscan carpenter’s workshop with an extraordinarily large garden, which is a continuation of the Franciscan Garden. They offer only specially selected coffee from a top-class Czech roaster.

The Café Kampus is one of the places you will find in the side streets and old houses, which make Prague what it is and keep it the way the visitors like it.

Over the day it is a quiet and pleasant café with its unmistakable relaxed atmosphere created by the local environment and loyal clientele. With the arrival of the evening, the Campus is transformed into an unrestrained, energetic space where people enjoy the night.

ISTANBUL KEBAB

DYNAMO

Politických vězňů 933/17, Prague-Nové Město, Phone: +420 777 917 380 ww.istanbulkebab.cz

Pštrossova 220/29, Prague 1 Phone: +420 224 932 020 www.dynamorestaurace.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.

If you are in the center of Prague and give on a nice impression, visit the restaurant Dynamo. In 1999 was awarded for its interior design, created by Olgoj Chorchoj and Ales Najbrt. Currently it has been changed by the fa Lavmi Babette Ondrová. The restaurant offers specialities of European cuisine and believeus, you will enjoy it. You can also be surprised by a large selection of wines from Moravia and all over the world. Enjoy your meal and have a great experience.

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ATREA

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

Na Florenci 2116/15, Prague 1 Phone: +420 602 744 837 www.restauraceatrea.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.

The newly opened Atrea Restaurant specializes in the quality cuisine of traditional recipes. You can get roasted chicken wings with chili and honey, classic pork steak, trout fillet or beef entrecote with mushrooms. There is also a salad menu. Leaf salad with grilled goat cheese or favorite Caesar in traditional version with chicken or a less traditional version with shrimp.

A wide range of alcoholic and soft drinks is a matter of course.

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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: +420 257 532 660 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 Martin Prochazka 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.

PIKNIK PARK

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here are many attractions and so-called tourist traps near famous Charles Bridge.

And there’s also a lot of commotion. Where can one enjoy the beauty of the old city and not have to push and shove through the crowds of curious visitors? Without a doubt in Piknik Park.

The recently opened Piknik Park restaurant is located in the heart of Malá Strana, just a few steps from Charles Bridge and Lennon‘s Wall, right on the banks of Čertovka. Čertovka in Prague is a place that separates Kampa from the rest of Malá Strana. It is an artificially created water channel that was built back in the twelfth century and still astonishes with its beautiful conception. Piknik Park is situated right at Čertovka, so the view is truly unique.

The interior of the enterprise is above reproach. It is a new, completely renovated place, designed with feeling and is quite intimate. The restaurant and garden holds a few dozen people, which I personally see as a great positive. Large businesses give off a much less personal impression, and one often feels like they are in a factory cafeteria.

The restaurant menu is focused on Italian cuisine. This is a somewhat unusual choi-

ce for the center of Prague. But it makes sense. The pursuit of a typical Czech meal has become the nonsensical mantra of many Prague businesses, and the gastronomy has stagnated in recent years as a result. Not to mention that although Czech cuisine is excellent without debate and has many advantages, at the same time it is very heavy and can’t be eaten all the time (in the sense that one likes to have it out of curiosity but then prefers something lighter). The pure Italian cuisine is therefore a breath of fresh air in Prague, and in this case also an authentic one. Piknik Park has two Italian cooks under its thumb, all the dishes are made of high quality and fresh ingredients and always according to the best traditions of Italian cuisine.

Due to the focus on Italian cuisine, it is not surprising that the beverage menu isn’t dominated by beer (but of course, it’s on tap there). On the contrary, wine plays a primary role, which is delivered by the Víno Hruška winery. A stylish wine shop is part of the restaurant and people can hear the offer there. There is really a large selection, the wines are delicious, and if you would like to have a glass with your meal (or even a few), it would be a big mistake to go over the offer there and not taste anything. Even though Czech wines clearly dominate the offer, there are, of course, also foreign wines.

In spite of its location in the heart of Malá Strana, Piknik Park does not have any excessive prices (which also applies to the wines where a whole bottle is priced in the hundreds of crowns). What, on the contrary, Piknik Park has - and it is a real rarity in these parts - is a year-round garden. Something like that is not common in Prague, and it‘s a tremendous shame. Of course, it is worth visiting the city even in colder weather, and there is no reason to hide from it. In order for the garden to be a year-round garden, it has thermal heaters.

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Once again, Picnic Park is out of the ordinary, it is also thanks to the live music on the terrace (playing every day!). It is usually created by two musicians (such as a violinist and a guitar player) which gives the atmosphere of the place a truly unique touch.

It‘s almost like from a movie - a romantic retreat in a beautiful city, excellent food, a candle on the table, and pleasant, unobtrusive and yet intoxicating background music. There is something magical about it.

It’s no problem to go without a reservation to Piknik Park, but if you‘re preparing to go there in the evening, a reservation won’t hurt. Due to its location and excellent gastronomy, it’s a place that’s very popular not only with tourists but also with Prague residents, despite its short existence.

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Of course, it is also possible to rent the whole space for a private event. However, in that case it is good to think ahead and make a reservation in time. In the case of a reception, you do not have to stick to Italian cuisine – the chefs will be happy to hear any of your wishes.

Every city is in a way „hostage“ to supply and demand. It demonstrates the trend and, to a great extent, it may stifle originality. Piknik Park goes its own way. It offers a place that is not afraid to be elegant, affordable at the same time, with refreshing cuisine and a location that is popular for its scenic walks. You will certainly not lose out by visiting. th.

Nosticova 470/8, Prague 1 Phone: +420 601 164 711 info@piknikpark.cz www.piknikpark.cz

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PROUD BEER

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We are not proud on the label „Czech beer“ by a chance. This is one of the Czech symbols and since 2008 the name „Czech beer“ is protected as a geographical indication. Overall, the Czech Republic for its production, which is

So yes, we have a beer to be proud of and we rejoice with him. On the following pages you will find a tip on best beer in Prague. Taste it well! ml.

Upon entering the U Sádlů restaurant, we immersed ourselves in the magic of history. On the walls are preserved period inscriptions, weapons, boars‘ heads, skins and mosaic windows. As for food, we definitely recommend the duck and goulash. Even from the photos, you can see that this establishment doesn‘t try to save on the portions.

The duck falls apart by itself, and we can definitely say that you‘ll find few places in all of Prague where you‘ll enjoy it this much. Duck certainly has to be washed down, so Budweiser Budvar Original, drawn in two pulls, will come in handy. Why two pulls? In U Sádlů, they treat the most popular Czech beverage with the appropriate care, and therefore every beer has its recommended drawing method so that it tastes as good as possible. If you want to discover real old Czech cuisine, the U Sádlů restaurant is a clear choice.

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LOKÁLKA

Lokálka [The Local] will immediately win you over. At the entrance, you can‘t help but notice the two beer tanks in which Budvar 33 awaits you.

You can also enjoy draught Budweiser Budvar Original here. If you order a beer, you‘ll also get freshly fried home-made potato chips with it. What else do we have here that‘s delicious?

Among others, the menu includes excellent soft ripened Olomouc cheese in bacon, honest marinated Hermelín cheese and steak tartare; of the main courses, you definitely shouldn‘t miss the baked pork ribs, pork knee, LOKÁLKA Special burger and pork tenderloin. Even from the photos, it‘s clear that the food from the kitchen is a winner. From the starters, we can definitely recommend the very ripe Olomouc round cheese, and of the main courses we succumbed to the magic of the local hamburger with home-made bap, and the grilled pork knee.

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Anglická 24, Prague 2 Phone: +420 739 040 390 www.restauracelokalka.cz

Klimentská 2, Prague 1 Phone: +420 224 813 874 www.usadlu.cz

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Karlínské nám. 13, Prague 8 Phone: +420 224 815 702 www.restaurantusani.cz

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Today´s iconic restaurant U Saní is suitable for a gourmet stop as well as just sitting over a glass of something good. Total capacity is 80 people, in summer you can use the terrace for 30 people. Lovers of steaks, specialties from Czech cuisine (goulash, ribs, knees, ducks ...) or convenient lunch menu, which offers a selection of more than twenty dishes a day, will be satisfied.

Beer Pilsner, Black Kozel and Radegast Birell are served here and beer lovers will no doubt appreciate a number of so-called beer specialties on the menu - for example, roast pork knee on beer or a beer roast meat for four or eight people with a lot of delicacies, which are ideal with freshly tapped beer.

U FLEKŮ Křemencova 11, Prague 1 Phone: +420 602 660 290 www.ufleku.cz

LOĎ PIVOVAR Dvořákovo nábřeží, Štefánikův most, Berth number 19, Prague 1 Phone.: +420 773 778 788 www.pivolod.cz

The restaurant with its own brewery, Old Bohemian cuisine, a beerhouse and a summer terrace with a bar, grill and a resting place - all this is waiting for you on the three decks of the Lodi Brewery.

There are always three beers on tap: the Czech lagers 10LEGIE® 12REPUBLIKA®, 13MONARCHIE® and the beer specials IPA, APA, PALE ALE, STOUT etc., which are regularly changed. The space is also suitable for private events (at corporate parties or other events, the interior of the boat will be decorated according to your expectations). You can rent the entire ship or individual decks. The total capacity of the ship is 280 seats.

The Brewery and Restaurant U Fleků in Prague is one of the most famous and most visited Czech cultural sights, such as the Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Vyšehrad, the Jewish Town or the National Museum. U Fleků is not only the most famous Czech restaurant, but also a pilgrimage site for all beer lovers, both Czech and foreign. For others, we are an internationally renowned tourist locality worth visiting due to its historic value.

The restaurant is also a place for culinary experiences. The staff of our modern kitchen and the offer of Old-Bohemian dishes will satisfy wishes of all gourmets.

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Brewery Beroun Bear‘s unique „brewery open-air museum“ - offersskanzen“ intererounský medvěd.

Pivovar Berounský jejedinečný jedinečný „pivovarský skanzen“ erounský medvěd.

Pivovar medvěd je „pivovarský ested parties to view the brewhouse heating with Pivo wood.

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Pivojejezde zde ráběno spodním kvašením z tradičních surovin: pitné vody, ječného sladu, hlávkového is produced by bottom fermentation of traditional ingredients: fresh water, vyráběno spodním kvašením z tradičních surovin: pitné vody, ječného sladu, chmele pivovarských V zásobě sladu pivovar soběstatečný vlastní totiž barley amalt, hops and brewer‘s yeast.

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Dostupnost pivovaru 20 minut z brewery Prahy po dálnici D5, sjezd Beroun - centkras do Křivoklátské vrchoviny.je Dostupnost pivovaru je 20 z Prahy poPrague dálnici and aKřivoklátské highlands.

Availability is 20 minut minutes from rum, nebo 2 minuty od vlakového . or D5, Beroun nebo-nádraží 2center, minuty od 2vlakového on sjezd highway D5,- centrum, exit Beroun minutesnádraží. from the train station.

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NA BAŠTĚ

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Letenské sady 1574, Prague 7 Phone: +420 777 244 459 www.obcerstveninabaste.com

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If you like to finish your „strolling around“ with a beer, we have the perfect tip for you. The restaurant Na Baště, which is located in close proximity to the largest and most popular playground roughly in the middle of Letná with good accessibility from all directions. Park Letná is a wonderful place to stroll throughout the year. In the Na Baště you can relax your feet, enjoy good food, wi-fi and a large selection of beer (Staropramen 10 °, Stella Artois, Hoegarden, Granat, wheat beer). In the case of interest there is not a problem to provide for wealthy catering for private events - barbecue of meats, hams and pigs and other popular dishes.

U SUPA

U RUDOLFINA

Celetná 22, Prague 1 Phone: +420 734 441 892 www.pivovarusupa.cz

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

U Supa Brewery is the oldest brewery with a pub in Prague. Its roots date back to the 15th century. It is located in the oldest and busiest street of the Prague Old Town around the middle of the Royal Road, where is located the the Charles University. It is situated in the place of the former malt house and brewery, which was suppling the beer for the whole town. Brewhouse, the main part of the entire device is made of glass and allows guests to watch the brewing process. This unique device can not be find anywhere else in the Czech Republic and in Europe only at 4 locations including Pivovar U Supa.

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.

Sokolovská 97/65, Prague 8 Phone: +420 222 313 473 www.befriendly.cz

Be Friendly is located in the heart of Prague‘s Karlin district, halfway between the Florenc and Krizikova metro stations (a few steps from the Karlinske namesti tram stop). Beer lovers will appreciate that in addition to several types of Staropramen (11 °, unfiltered, black, cut), they will also enjoy the special offer and Hoegaarden. The kitchen offers international dishes and honest Czech classics (sirloin, roast duck, fried cutlet). Thanks to its segmentation, the premises of the company can be used both for large private events and for a more modest closed society.

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

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

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.

Old Smíchov’s beerhouse U Bílého Lva (at the White Lion) with Czech and international cuisine boasts itself with a long tradition (it was already founded in 1889). Non-smoking pub with a pleasant interior was opened shortly after brewery Staropramen was built at Smíchov and up to the present day this excellent fluid is flowing through their taps. From the Czech cuisine, you can await the traditional pork knee, beef goulash, spicy honey pork ribs or a nice fried steak. Fully air-conditioned spaces can be used for sporting events on large screen, very popular are Friday and Saturday evenings with live music and beer with self-service taps with a generous portion of beer specialties, designed for groups

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THE PUB

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Veleslavínova 3, Prague 1 Phone: +420 222 312 296 www.thepub.cz

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The PUB has everything you may need for a relaxing evening – modern facilities, a fully stocked bar, delicious food and excellent service.

But there is one essential detail that will make your party better – an amazing experience that no other beer pubs can offer – you can tap your beer by yourself in each PUB! Tables have their own beer taps with Pilsner Urquell. Each tap is equipped with a touch screen that shows you your beer consumption, allows you to call the staff, order food, play music from the jukebox and much more.

BEERTIME Nádražní 116/61, Prague 5 Phone: +420 257 326 167 www.beertime.pub

Beer restaurant - BEERTIME.pub is located in the pedestrian zone of Andel. Beer lovers, you‘ll spend the whole day in this garden! BEERTIME.pub will offer its customers a choice of 13 beer specials (ten of them rotating) in a scale ranging from the classic to the twenty-second special. Experts of beers will certainly appreciate the variety. In addition to traditional beer specialties (snack, beef), the menu also offers various specialties, including Fish and Chips. Of course there is also a convenient lunch menu. A garden in the courtyard of the house offers 50 seats and is open until late at night.

U BALOUNA Václavské náměstí, Prague 1 Phone: +420 224 228 388 www.ubalouna.cz

The unique atmosphere of the restaurant, located in a historic cellar, founded in the 14th century, can be found directly on Wenceslas Square. U Balouna there is directly embodied spirit of honest old Czech business - a lot of wood, dissected and cozy space and prompt service, which will help and advise in every situation. From the varied menu you can choose traditional Czech meals (Central Bohemian cuisine dominates here), interesting meat specialties or just bite some delicatessen appetizer and then drink a delicious Pilsner beer or black Kozel beer.

In Czech restaurant U Balouna which is located in the historical part of Wenceslas Square you get to feel the nostalgia of the times of our grandfathers and great-grandfathers. The name Baloun is a character described in the famous book of Jaroslav Hašek „Good Soldier Švejk“ and is a friend of his famous main character with a great appetite for food... Every day you can enjoy the best the Czech cuisine has to offer with the signature beers “PILSNER URQUELL”, black “VELKOPOPOVICKÝ KOZEL” or a different special lager offered each month. You can take the beer also in the original 2 liter beer tumbler.

Václavské nám. 781/20, 110 00 Nové Město, tel.: +420 224 228 388, www.www.ubalouna.cz

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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.

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

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.

LIVIA ESCORT Phone: +420 728 675 947, 720 490 010 www.liviaescort.cz

Gentlemen, in casevisitingmen’s night clubs isn’t your cup of tea (but you’d still like to have some fun), try Livia Escorta 24 hour service, where the ladies come to you- either straight to your home or to a one-hour hotel. Livia Escort offers much more than regular escort services.

If you have a long business trip ahead of you, why not enjoy the company of one of Livia Escort’s ladies? You’ll see that even work can be fun. This escort guarantee absolute discretion. Each girl offers a given range of services.

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

Americká 340/31, Prague 2 Phone: +420 777 711 907 sweetcatsprague@gmail.com

Are you looking for a place to relax and recharge that will please all your senses?

The Diamond Massage Salon is just the place. Intimate massage (BODY-TO-BODY), classic massage, nuru massage, soap massage, tantric massage, prostate massage, couple massage and more – everyone can choose from a wide range of massages. There are 6 experienced erotic masseuses to choose from. The massage includes a welcome drink, mutual touching, petting and a shared bath.

There are proven benefits of such massages that can be attested to by anyone who has tried one. It goes far beyond simple physical and sexual release. Well performed, it even has the potential to heal psychic complexes, let you come to terms with your own sexuality and boost your confidence for the future. E ach of our massages can be performed not by one, but by two girls/guys at once, therefore doubling your pleasure!

Be sure not to let this opportunity slide!

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HARMONY SPA

AAA EXCLUSIVE CLUB

Rašínovo Nábřeží 36, Prague 2 Phone: +420 733 311 381 www.harmonyspa.cz

Šrobárova 6, Prague 10 - Flóra Phone: +420 775 077 775 www.aaa-club.net

Experience the best Tantra Massages in the center of Prague. Discover the mystery of Tantra and let yourself be touched on the body, soul, and heart! Our professional team offers Tantra Massage for men, women and couples, BDSM tantra sessions, Tantra rituals for couples and Transformational bodywork. Special for you, we offer discount 10% (valid until 30. 6. 2020, code: „Spa220“. We take you on a journey you will never forget!!!

This sexy club can be found 300 m from the Flora Metro (Line A). Stylish rooms, VIP room, whirpool, 15 - 30 girls, exclusive space, Cabaret show, strip, tantra, champagne, full bar and especially great atmosphere. Admission is 300 crowns and includes importing to the club with an exclusive free car (up 15 km), an erotic show and one drink.

We recommend watching the official site for various special shares.

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MASSAGE XX

NIGHT CLUB 161

Rumunská 4, Prague 2 Phone: +420 608 900 316 www.larosa.cz

Sokolovská 1260/161, Prague 8 Phone: + 420 284 810 262 www.club161.cz

Do you find that your love life loses intensity that it became tedious and you are really tired of it? Luxury erotic massages or tantra massages in this erotic massage salon in Prague will give you the new energy and exceptional feelings that make you blissful again. Our professional masseuses and masseurs will open new horizons of pleasure and excitement for your body and mind for reasonable price.

5 minutes from metro station Muzeum.

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.

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Šumavská 16, Prague 2 - Vinohrady Phone: +420 775 445 442 www.nirvanamassage.cz

Bořivojova 773/58, Prague 3 Phone: + 420 775 252 663 www.spaformen.cz

Massage salon Nirvana offer a highly professional strictly massage only service for men and women in a fresh, warm, inviting and relaxing environment where focus is on providing the highest quality service alongside excellent customer care. All massages (Body-to-Body, Tantra, Swingers and Secret Massage, Lingam Massage) in the Nirvana salon are carried out as mystical rituals in a very calm and easygoing environment under the calm sounds of fantastic erotic music.

Relaxation for men at the SpaForMen Club is the best choice to enjoy yourself in Prague. The spa is located away from the busy center, so we can pay full attention to your needs and wishes. In the fully-equipped bar with comfy seats, you can choose a masseuse at your leisure. You can first relax in the great whirlpool or sauna and then enjoy a relaxing massage. In the case of a binding reservation, we offer free transfer from the center and back. (80EUR minimum).

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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. In addition, we arrange advance sales of tickets offered by Ticket Art. Jindřišská 897/13, Praha 1 +420 224 229 524