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.

Café Milena

The most civilized way to watch the Old Town Hall’s clock go through its hourly paces is from here, cappuccino in hand.
Café Montmartre

Prague was introduced to the tango here, and the back rooms hosted cabaret during the First Republic. It still offers a good time.
Café Obecní dům

Dressed to the nines in Art Nouveau splendour, the Municipal House café glitters as a grand piano tinkles in the background. Stop in for breakfast.
Café Poet

An out-of-the-way, peaceful café in the castle’s Gardens on the Bastion, where you can rest over a cup of tea or coffee. Light snacks, too.
Café U Týna

You might expect this coffeehouse to be a rip-off like many other establishments on the square, but it actually offers great value. Good service, too.
Café Ypsilon

This sleek theatre bar fills quickly during intermission and after the curtain has come down. The theatre also hosts English-language readings from time to time.
Candles Gallery

Buy a candle large enough to need its own seat on the plane or one of this store’s smaller, natural-beeswax creations.
Cantina

The best Mexican food in Prague. The fajitas are great; try the chicken and banana variety. Book ahead.
Casa Marcello

Casa Marcello’s elegantly appointed rooms embrace their 12th-century character; wandering the hotel’s many stairs and hallways, you’ll think you’re in an Escher print. There is a small fitness club and excellent restaurant on the premises.
Casements

In the 18th century, occupying French troops drilled holes in Vyšehrad rock to store ammunition.

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