Langweil`s Model of Prague from 1826-1837 and other Prague, Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path Tips

This is model of whole city of that time made from paper by one person. It is very precise and detailed - there are even painted broken windows on some buildings!

That is very interesting and unique exhibit.

From www.prague.net:
"Langweil’s model of Prague is one of the most extraordinary and most admired exhibit in the Museum of the City of Prague. What is it so special about it? Many things! Langweil’s model of Prague is a paper and wood model that shows Prague what it looked like about 150 years ago. Many buildings in the model cannot be found in present Prague any more. It’s especially in the Jewish quarter and Old Town where many building were demolished. Langweil’s model is in many cases the only witness of these buildings and it serves as a study material for many Prague’s historians and lovers of art.

The model was created in a scale of 1:480 and it is remarkable in many details it shows. You can see the facade of the houses and details of city gardens, backyards and public spaces. Miniature Prague covers 20 square meters and it shows more than 2,000 objects."

It is presented in
PRAGUE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM (MUZEUM HLAVNÍHO MESTA PRAHY) Prague 8, Na Porící 52 (next to "Florenc" metro stop).

Open: daily except Mondays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: full CZK 80, reduced CZK 30 (students, seniors, handicapped persons), family CZK 160, children under 6 years of age free.

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Website: http://www.muzeumprahy.cz/

I know. most of the tourists come to see the architecture.

But Prague Zoo is now ranked No 7 best in the world by Forbes!!

It is well worth the visit. Especially the "Polynesian jungle" pavilion which is the biggest tropical pavilion in Europe. It is truly amazing!

Now Prague ZOO has 7 Indian Gavial crocodiles from 19 living outside India - the only place in Europe!

Take bus N112 from "Nadrazi Holesovice".

From April 5th till October there will be special (FREE !!) "ZOO" bus line on weekends and public holidays.
It will also start from "Nadrazi Holesovice", directly to Zoo without stops, interval 10 minutes, 9-18 h.

Nearby is also Botanic garden.

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Website: http://www.zoopraha.cz/english/

A wonderful collection about the rich aviation history of Czechoslovakia. It consists of the period of WWI, the 20ies and 30ies, the period of the second world war and the period after the second world war.

It is one of the biggest in the Europe. 85 airplanes are presented in the covered halls, 25 outdoors.

Opened May- October, each day except Monday from 10:00 to 18:00.

FREE ENTRY!!

Take bus No 110, 259 or 280 from metro "Ceskomoravska", or No 185 from metro "Palmovka" to the stop "Letecke muzeum".

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Website: http://www.luftfahrtmuseum.com/htmi/imh/czm.htm

Many movies, music videos or advertisements are made on locations in Prague.

Each week somewhere in the city movie crew is working. Sometimes it is in tourist frequented locations or even some central streets are closed.

Probably it is not likely that you will see A. Jolie or S. Connery working, but can still can have a peek into the "kitchen" of movie making.

Want to visit places which appear in "Casino Royale", "Mission: Impossible", "Van Helsing", "Hostel" and others - try to get special map in Prague information offices (PIS - Prazska Informacni Sluzba")

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Prague has over 90 km of underground collectors - the most extensive system in the world.

Operator of the system is organizing tours to see some parts of it. Earlier it was limited to organized groups, now also individual visitors are accepted. The tour is meant for the locals, so you have to have local person to make reservation for you and provide assistance/translation.

There are four routes:
A - Senovazne sq. - 900 m (30 m deep) , some part by the underground train - easiest route.
B - Senovazne sq. to Vodickova (or Carl Sq.) - most modern systems, interesting for specialists.
C - Senovazne sq. to Tyn - 1200 m walk under the historical part, exit trough historical building - physically demanding route.
D - Senovazne sq. to Slovansky Dum - most difficult with the many technical interest points, suitable for specialists.

Groups (max 16 pers.)
Mondays 9:00 - 11:00, 11:30 - 13:30, 14:00 - 16:00.
Wednesdays 8:30 - 10:30, 11:00 - 13:00, 16:00.

Individuals (1 to 16 persons)
Wednesdays 13:30 - 15:30.

Price for a group: 4 500,- Kč.
Price for an individual visitor 300,- Kč.
Reservation here:
http://www.kolektory.cz/index/10_zt/10_02_rezervace.html

You can see video in here:
http://www.kolektory.cz/index/10_zt/10_03_p_kp.html
http://www.nova.cz/tvarchiv/?238d=08.04.2007&238m=p&238p=STREPINY&238v=53601

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Phone: 272 184 111
Website: www.kolektory.cz
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