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.

Palác Akropolis

Žižkov’s artsy appeal owes much to the Akropolis. International rock, jazz and world beat acts regularly appear on Akropolis’s larger stages, while local bands crowd their guitars, trombones and violins on the smaller one.
Palác Akropolis

In addition to being at the heart of Prague’s indie and world-music scene, the Akropolis hosts the likes of Ani Difranco, Apollo 440 and Transglobal Underground. The small, smoky Divadelní bar is the hippest, hosting Prague’s best DJs. On the ground floor level is a café and Czech restaurant. On a more cultural note, this is also the best venue in town to hear contemporary Romany music from such local acts as Alom or Věra Bílá and Kale.
Palackého náměstí

The riverside square is named for the 19th-century historian František Palacký, whose work was integral to the National Revival. Stanislav Sucharda’s sweeping monument to him stands at the plaza’s northern end, while the modern steeples of the Emaus Monastery rise from the eastern edge. The church grounds are also known as the Slavonic Monastery, named after the liturgy the resident Balkan Benedictines used (see Emaus Devil). Sadly, American bombs demolished the monastery’s original Baroque steeples on St Valentine’s Day 1945, as part of the Allies’ World War II military campaign.
Palffy Palác

This fine-dining establishment seems to revel in its tattered splendour. With the view of the castle terraces, you won’t find a more romantic patio.
Panelaks

The majority of Prague’s residents still live in these avowedly ugly prefab estates. Have a look around and consider yourself lucky.
Paneria

Pick up ready-made sandwiches for a picnic on the steps of the nearby Rudolfinum, or make use of the lunch counter. You’ll find branches of Paneria at locations throughout the city.
Pardubice Steeplechase

With 39 jumps stretching over 7 km (4 miles), this is one of the biggest steeplechases in Europe. The first steeplechase here was held in 1874.
Pastička

“The Mousetrap” is a perfect blend of old-fashioned beerhall and modish gastro-pub, serving light and dark Bernard beer and good, filling food.
Peklo

Continental dining in a grotto beneath Strahov Monastery. As the name translates as “Hell”, perhaps the house speciality, “stuffed devil’s hoof”, is in order.
Pension Cora

Located in a peaceful villa-quarter in southeast Prague, the Cora is not central, but nearby buses and the pension’s cars can take you anywhere you need to go. Amenities include satellite TV and a billiard room. The hosts serve a big breakfast.

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