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paulinemol Dec 6th, 2013 07:42 AM

Prague - must see
 
Could anybody tell me, what is the "must see" in Prague? I'm going there for three days in January.

Thanx :)

Michael Dec 6th, 2013 07:51 AM

The monastery library

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mksfca/4203961043

oedipamaas Dec 6th, 2013 07:55 AM

Veletržní Palace/ National Gallery Prague would be on my list: http://www.ngprague.cz/en/5/sekce/veletrzni-palace/. Terrific modern art collection in an amazing building. But I'm not sure of your interests.

nytraveler Dec 6th, 2013 08:22 AM

Without knowing you or yuor interests how do we have a clue?

Mine would be:

Old Town - architectural tours
Town Hall ( a long climb)
Castle and Cathedral Complex
Jewish historic neighborhood with temple, memorial, etc
a host of museums
Check out the music scene - opera if you can get tickets to the opera house - plus a ton of other offerings - check tourist office in Town Hall

kenav Dec 6th, 2013 10:21 AM

paulinemol - We'll be in Prague in mid-February for 4 days (coming from Dresden where we'll be for 3 days). Hope when you get back from your trip you can tell us all about the cold weather and how you fared.

BillT Dec 6th, 2013 01:51 PM

We will be in Prague (also Dresden, Berlin and Paris) in May as the weather should be a lot better!

iris1745 Dec 6th, 2013 02:01 PM

inyourpocket.com/czeck_republic/Prague

kenav Dec 6th, 2013 02:24 PM

BTW - Got a great deal on the Hotel Paris in Prague for Feb. Perhaps it will work for yo too in Jan. Go to otel.com Paying $553 for 4 nights which includes all taxes and breakfast. It looks like a gorgeous Art Nouveau hotel. Yes, weather will be better in May, BillT, but bet the hotels will be more expensive!

iris1745 Dec 6th, 2013 02:27 PM

That is a deal; We loved the hotel and it was called Hotel Pariz in the 90's.

shellio Dec 6th, 2013 02:41 PM

Don't miss the Jewish Cemetery, it's extraordinary.

Percy Dec 6th, 2013 03:12 PM

http://www.prague.net/itineraries-in-prague

Here is s good website for anything you might want to se in Prague.

unclegus Dec 6th, 2013 10:34 PM

Thats a great website percy has mentioned and well worth basis your trip round thta.
The Library inthe Strahom monestry is stunning,i was lucky enough to see it whilst it was being refurbish and after they finished ,it is quite stunning but don't expect a long trip there.
BillT when in May will you be there.i will be there sometime between the 15th and 30th as thats the dates of the czech Beer festival held in the Holesovice part of the city,its an annual event for me and well worth an evening of any visitors time.
http://www.ceskypivnifestival.cz/en/czech/prague-2013/

Baloo2 Dec 8th, 2013 12:23 PM

Or just take a guide. We found our guide here: ohmyprague.com

If you don't want to pay, just copy the itinerary from their webpage :)

nicolas82 Dec 10th, 2013 03:52 AM

Hi,

You can organise yourself a "walking tour" from the Castle to the old town square.

Start at Praszky hrad (Prague castle) and visit the castle. Go down to Malostranske namesti and walk towards Charles bridge. Then cross the bridge and take Karlova street that takes you all the way to the old town square.
here are the details for this "walking tour": http://www.visit-prague.net/2010/02/spend-day-prague/

I would also recommend visiting the museum of communism that is on Na Prikope street - the museum itself is ot that big but definitely very interesting.

Enjoy your trip
Nicolas


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