Prague

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• Latitude: 50.087811
• Longitude: 14.42046

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Introduction

A View From Atop

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Neighbourhoods

Prague consists of fifteen districts, numbered from Praha 1 to Praha 15. Praha 1 is the oldest part of the city and the area where more travellers spend their time. Praha 1 can be further divided into the following five areas:

• Old Town (Staré Město)
• The Lesser Quarter (Malá Strana)
• New Town (Nové Město)
• Jewish Town (Josefov)
• Castle (Hradčany)

The other 14 districts can be organised into the following geographic areas.

• Northern Prague - Praha 7, 8, 9
• Eastern Prague - Praha 3, 10, 14, 15
• Southern Prague - Praha 2, 4, 11, 12
• Western Prague - Praha 5, 6, 13

Sights and Activities

Old Prague Clock

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Landmarks

• Astronomical Clock (Orloj) - Was designed and built before it was found out that the earth circles the sun. Thus it is not accurate. Still it does toll every hour with a display of wooden saints "conducted" by the clock's skeleton. Some Prague schoolchildren are are taught how to read this clock, though many have forgotten it by the time they are out of school. It is located in Old Town Square
• Belvedere (Belvedér)
• Bethlehem Chapel (Betlémská kaple) - Is most well known as being the place in which Jan Hus, the Czech reformer, preached. It was almost completely demolished, but later rebuilt by the Communists in keeping with the original plans. Admission is 60/30 Kč. The address is Vaníčkova 7, Praha 6.
• Carolinum
• The Charles Bridge (Karlův most)
• Church of Our Lady Before Týn (Týnsky chrám)
• Church of Our Lady Victorious (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné) - Is the first Baroque church in Prague and home of the Infant of Prague, a small wax statue believed by some to have blessing and healing powers. It is common for devotees to construct intricate garments for the Infant and many of these are on display at the church. Admission is free, unlike many of the churches in Prague. The address is Karmelitská 9, Praha 1.
• Clementinum
• The Dancing House (Tančící dům) - Also known as the Fred and Ginger Building is a work of modern architecture designed by Frank Gehry. The address is Rašínovo nábřeží 1.
• House of the Black Madonna (Dům U černé Matky Boží)
• Lapidárium
• Municipal House (Obecní dům)
• New Town Hall (Novoměstská radnice)
• Old Jewish Cemetery (Starý Židovský hřbitov)
• Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga)
• Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) - Located in Old Town this square was the home of the city's marketplace during medieval times and still today is the center of much activity.
• Pinkas Synagogue (Pinkasova synagoga)
• Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) - Is one of the largest castles in the world and a great sight.
• St. Nicholas' Church (Chrám Sv Mikuláše)
• St. Vitus Cathedral (Katedrála sv Víta) - Is a stunning Cathedral located in Prague Castle.
• Spanish Synagogue (Španělská synagoga)
• Wallenstein Palace and Gardens (Valdštejnský palác)
• Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí)

Museums

• Crypt at Church of St. Cyril and St. Methodius (Pravoslavný Katedrální Kostel sv. Cyrila a Metoděje) - Is where the parachutists who tried to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich hid in 1942. Outside of the crypt is a small museum about Operation Anthropoid. Admission is 60/30 Kč. The address is Resslova 9a, Praha 2.
• Jewish Museum (Židovské muzeum) - Is not actually a museum, but rather a group of six important Jewish sites including: the former Ceremonial hall, Klausen synagogue, Spanish synagogue, Pinkas synagogue, Maisel synagogue, and Old Jewish Cemetery. Website is www.jewishmuseum.cz
• Franz Kafka Museum - Is an exhibition of the Prague-born literary icon's life. The address is Cihelná 2b, Praha 1. Website is www.kafkamuseum.cz
• Mucha Museum (Muchova muzeum) - Is a museum of the works of Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha. Admission is 120/60 Kč. The address is Panská 7, Praha 1. Website is www.mucha.cz
• Museum of Communism - Gives a history of Communism in Czechoslovakia, and more specifically Prague. Admission is 180/140 Kč. The address is Na Příkopě 10 Praha 1, located above McDonald's next to the Casino. Website is www.museumofcommunism.cz
• Museum of Decorative Arts (Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum)
• National Museum (Národní muzeum)

Events and Festivals

• Three King's Day (6 January)
• On the 19th of January, the Anniversary of Jan Palach's death is commemorated. He was a student who burned himself to death, protesting the 1969 Soviet occupation.
• Easter Monday (March/April)
• Labour Day (1 May)
• Liberation Day (8 May), the day that Prague liberated itself from German occupation in World War II. During soviet times, this was celebrated on May 9, the day the Red Army entered Prague.

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Prague's public transportation is operated by the Prague Public Transport Company. It consists of metros, trams, buses, and a funicular. Tickets must be validated as soon as you enter the station or vehicle. Large backpacks and luggage are subject to an extra fee that must be purchased with your ticket to avoid fines. Tickets are good for 20/30 minutes, 75 minutes, 1 day, 3 days, 5 days, 30 days, 90 days, and 1 year. Tickets good for 1 or more days allow for one bag, normal subject to extra fee, free. If you will be there longer than 5 days it's good to note that the difference between 5 days and 30 days is only 50Kč. Use the Journey Planner to organise your travels and find connections between different modes of transports.

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