The Rough Guide to Prague

Practical travel guide to Prague featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Prague. The Rough Guide to Prague also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Prague, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to Prague covers: Hradčany, Malá Strana, Staré Mesto, Josefov, Nové Mesto, Vyšehrad and the Eastern suburbs, Holešovice and the Western suburbs, Day trips from Prague.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to Prague, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Kampa Island to family activities in child-friendly places, like Malá Strana's Palace Gardens or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí).

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Prague entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Prague give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hopping on a tram, river cruises, pasáže shopping, visiting pubs and cafés or exploring Art Nouveau museums.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Hradčany, Malá Strana, Josehov and Nové Mesto's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Prague, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Prague, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Prague, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Prague Castle and the spectacular Střelecký Island.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Bohemia, Holešovice and many more locations in Prague, reduce need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.