Prague Off the Beaten Path Tips by ettenaj

We took the underground to Dejvicka, only to realise when we got there that it was Sunday and everywhere was closed. We were quite dispondent and found a KFC to which we thought we would take coffee. But next door was a real Czech deli... great place, hot chocolate x2 and 3 wonderful cakes for approx £1.30.unbeleivable!!! a fantastic place that sold a wide variety of goods and was very Czech, not like the KFC next door!!! Come out from underground walk down hill to roundabout deli place almost straight ahead. Try it I dont think you would be dissapointed.

Leave a Comment

This beautiful park extends from Letna Hill to the river, on the south-west side of the park is an old hunting lodge, originallly dating from the 15th century, but rebuilt in neo-gothic style in 1804, which now houses the newspapers and periodicals dept of the National Museum. OPening times Tuesday to Saturday inclusive

Leave a Comment

Location 10 miles south east of Prague. The renaissance palace of Pruhonice, built in 16th century and remodelled at the end of 19th century, contains an outstaning collection of plants. The park was laid out by the palace's former owner, and covers 260ha. It is open to the public April-October 7.00am- 7.00pm, although the palace itself is not. There is a horticultural research station in the park.

Leave a Comment

Czechoslovakia was established in1918. Just 21 years later the dream ended as the Nazi ocupation began. In 1948 there was a communist coup and the whole country began to stagnate. In 1968 Communist tanks invaded Prague. The Velvet Revolution brought new hope, but there are now those who believe that is was a little too " Velvety "
Key Points.. World war 1 and the fall of the Austrian empire. The establishment of Csechoslovakia in1918. Betrayal, the Munich agreement 1938 and the Nazi protectorate The assasination of Heydrich and the Nazi revenge. the Prague Uprising. Communisn. Vaclav Havel and the reality of democracy.

Leave a Comment

Phone: 222244531
Website: www.praguewalkingtours.com

Botanicka zahrada has a tradition going back 600 years, and displays a corresponding variety of both native and exotic plants. The garden was laid during the reign of Charles IV by a Florentine apothecary named Angelo. The University garden, established in Smichov in 1775, was transferred to this site in 1897.

Leave a Comment

The Koneprusy stalactite caves were not discovered until 1950. The caves with bizarre shapes formed by the growth of stalactites and stalagmites are connected with the limestone formations of the Bohemian karst ( Cesky kras ) and are the largest in the country. Human and animal remains were uncovered when excavation work was in progress. The work shops of 15th century forgers have been rebuilt and are well worth a visit. Location 19 miles southwest of Prague

Leave a Comment

We walked up to the park over looking the river and came across this fabulous building. It is a restuarant, the waiters are dressed with white shirts and bow ties, a nice place to sit and sip a cool drink and lierally watch the world float by..................

Leave a Comment

Above the little wine-producing town of Karlstejn, rears Karlstejn Castle, the most celebrated of the Bohemian castles. 18 miles SW of Prague. The castle lies to the north at the top of a limestone cliff 1047 ft above sea-level and may be reached on foot from the car park just outside the village. In summer the buses operate a shuttle service. At the westernmost tip of the castle are the old domestic offices and the large Well-tower, with a 295ft deep well and large weel-wheel.

Leave a Comment

The top of Petrin Hill can be reached on foot or by funicular from Ujezb road ( a sunken lane). On the hill are the Petrin Tower, St Lawrence Church, the People's Observatory, the Mirror Maze and Hunger Wall.
The tower is 200ft high made of iron, and was built in 1891 and has served as a TV tower. From the upper gallery which is a climb of 299 steps,there are far ranging scenic views of Prague and central Bohemia. Open daily 09.30 - 18.00 April, May Oct. 09.30 -20.00 June - Sept and Sat.Sun only Nov- March

Leave a Comment

From the top of Petrin hill, the old town wall, built in 1360 - 62 in the reign of Charles IV, runs down to the foot. It is called hunger wall from a legend that it was built to provide employment in the fight against hunger.

Leave a Comment

Other Contact: Petrin Hill