DK Travel : Prague

At the geographical heart of Europe, Prague’s beautiful cityscape has been carved and sustained by a variety of emperors, artists and religious communities, from the Gothic exuberance of its castle and cathedral, to the dignity of the medieval Jewish Cemetery, and the 19th-century opulence of the “new” town. Under Communist rule, Prague was off the tourist map, but since 1989 the city has seen a surge of visitors eager to take in this spectacular city.

Dům u krále Jiřího

Tasteful but not elegant. Skip the breakfast and dig in to an Irish fry-up at the James Joyce downstairs.
Dungeons and Dragons

Even with the special effects, Prague’s skyline and Charles Bridge are easily recognizable in this sword-and-sorcery epic of 2000.
Dvořák Museum

This Baroque palace houses the 19th-century composer’s piano and viola, as well as other memorabilia of his life and work (see Antonin Dvořák).
Dynamo

This postmodern diner serves dishes such as marinated tongue in black sauce and liver and onions. A wide selection of single-malt scotches.
Easter Monday

Men give their women a gentle whipping with a willow switch. Ladies respond with eggs.
Ebel Coffeehouse

You won’t find a better cup of coffee in the city. A stone’s throw from Old Town Square in the Ungelt courtyard, Ebel is a great spot to address your postcards and plot your mid-afternoon movements.
Eduard Čapek

Prague’s favourite junk shop. As the rest of the Old Town goes up-market, this little hole in the wall keeps up a lively trade in trinkets and gossip. Very little gets sold and it’s hard to understand how the shop stays in business, but if your decorating calls for rust and dust, this is your supplier.
Edward Kelley and John Dee

The English charlatans gained Rudolph II’s trust by converting lead into gold, but were more interested in necromancy.
El Centro

The owners worked in Spain and imported chefs to make sure they got the paella just right.
Emaus Devil

In an attempt to bedevil the monks at the Emaus Monastery, Satan took a job there as a cook and seasoned their food with pepper and other spices. To this day, Czech cuisine has few piquant flavours.

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