Samantha Brown: Prague

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Prague

Closed to visitors until 1990, Prague has emerged as a top 21st-century European destination. Sam discovers that art is a way of life in this city of expression that was home to Mozart himself.

Musical Hotel Aria

Samantha Brown celebrates Prague's rich musical history at the ...

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Restaurant

Coda

This rooftop restaurant, at the Hotel Aria, is a wonderful place to have a glass of wine and enjoy the view.

Tr¿i¿t¿ 9, 118 00, Prague 1, Czech Republic

Restaurant

Café Imperial

This Prague institution is a coffeehouse with a particularly interesting claim to fame. A bowl of stale doughnuts sits on the counter, and if you're willing to pay for them, you can throw them at anyone in the café.

Na po¿í¿í 15, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic

Restaurant

U Sadu Pub

U Sadu Pub sells typical Bohemian dishes such as goulash, which washes down perfectly with a nice Czech beer.

¿kroupovo nám¿stí 1282/5, Prague, Czech Republic

Activity

Estates Theatre

If you want to take advantage of Prague's incredible music scene, check out the Estates Theatre.

110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic

Activity

Old Town Square

The square is the city's tourist hub and has been considered the heart of Prague since the 10th century, when it was the city's main marketplace.

110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic

Activity

National Marionette Theatre

The National Marionette Theatre has been running since 1991. It gives a whole new meaning to the term string section.

¿atecká 1, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic

Activity

Prague Castle

The view from the top is beautiful, and the castle holds more than 1,000 years of history. The castle encompasses a basilica, the old royal palace and St. Vitus Cathedral.

Prague 6, Czech Republic

Activity

Charles Bridge

Built in 1357, the Charles Bridge is distinguished by the 30 statues erected down the length of it.

Prague 1, Czech Republic

Accommodation

Hotel Aria

This hotel, conveniently located 5 minutes from the Charles Bridge, is modern but still holds a strong dash of Old World elegance.

Tr¿i¿t¿ 9, 118 00, Prague 1, Czech Republic

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