"Not just baroque, you know" Prague by londonbabe

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Many people think of Prague as just being a medieval Old Town with a very big castle attached. Well, if you keep your eyes peeled and know where to look, Prague has some stunning Art Nouveau architecture and interiors. Better even than Brussels, maybe?

Oh, and it also has lots of cheap cafes and restaurants full of other people who like to drink too much. (Have put some of our cheapie eating finds in the restaurant tips.) Sometimes this is funny, but the aftermath is a bit pongy (see my warnings tip). We visited on a very hot weekend at the end of August, so it's probably not as smelly when the weather is a bit colder.

We stayed at a marvellous hotel, K&K Hotel Central, which as its name suggests is in the centre, just east of Old Town. It's also a very important Art Nouveau building in its own right, and we had a gorgeous room with decorative sunflowers in plasterwork all around the ceiling. Highly recommended (see hotel tip).

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  • Pros:Fascinating architecture
  • Cons:Smelly trees
  • Last visit to Prague: Aug 2005
  • Intro Updated Aug 29, 2005
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  • Waalewiener's Profile Photo
    Sep 15, 2005 at 5:08 PM

    Hi Sarah I had no idea you were in Prague last month ,Lori & I were in Prague from August 6 -10 . It looks like everyone went to Prague this summer You made a very nice page Sarah ,if you add more let me know pls

  • HORSCHECK's Profile Photo
    Aug 31, 2005 at 9:12 AM

    I can't believe that your brilliant Prague page is already online, whereas our lovely Aussie friend was in Prague before you and is still lying lazy on her setee. *winkygrin* Anyway, Hlavni Nadrazi is indeed a hidden Art Nouveau gem. :o)

  • sue_stone's Profile Photo
    Aug 30, 2005 at 9:57 AM

    Do you realise this is your 2nd biggest page!!

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