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.

Křižík Fountain

Each summer evening, the fountain’s 50 pumps, 3,000 water jets and more than 1,200 lights put on a dizzying display of hydro-mechanic choreography. The musical accompaniment ranges from classical to heavy metal to Disney tunes. Recent productions have included live folk dance troupes and a melodrama based on James Bond plots (see Výstavište).
Krušovice

Rudolph II established the Krušovice brewery, which produces this sweet and somewhat flat beer. Try the syrupy dark (tmavé ) variety.
Kvetinářstvi uČervéneho lva

It appears as if a jungle is sprouting from the hole in the wall that is the “Flowershop at the Red Lion”. Spruce up your apartment or hotel room with their unique arrangements.
La Creperie

This French-owned café does a solid business of crêpes, waffles and other Gallic delicacies. A nice selection of French and other imported wines, too.
La Fabrique

A complete menu and impressive international wine list set this sophisticated cocktail bar and music club apart from the crowd. Largely undiscovered, so you won’t have trouble finding a table.
La Perle de Prague

After a slightly off season or two, Prague’s former flagship of French cuisine is rising to the top again. Having had a remodelling and acquired a new chef, local foodies are enthusiastically making their way back to the top of Frank Gehry’s famed “Fred-and-Ginger” building (so-called because its design resembles the legendary Hollywood pair dancing) to see what’s to enjoy on the new, first-rate menu.
La Provence

Very good southern French cuisine – try the rabbit – in a boisterous setting. Upstairs at the Banana Café, you’ll find a curious crowd enjoying the go-go dancers and occasional travesty shows.
La Tonnelle

This relaxed French vinothèque pours outstanding table wines and sells the finer stuff for scandalously low prices. The French community fills it nightly, nibbling cheeses and listening to the occasional live gypsy band.
Labour Day

Romantics lay flowers before the statue of Karel Hynech Macha on Petřín Hill.
Lapidarium

This is where Prague’s old statues go when they retire. Among the 700-plus items are the original St Wenceslas from Wenceslas Square.

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