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Sightseeing Sightseeing Overview Wenceslas Square, the Old Town Square and the Charles Bridge serve as the three main navigation points for tourists. The bridge links the Lesser Town and the Castle above with the Old and New Towns. The central tourist area is comprised of five sections – Hradcany is the Castle precinct, with Malá Strana (Little Town) at its foot, across the Charles Bridge lie Staré Mesto (Old Town), with Josefov (the Jewish Quarter) to the north and Nové Mesto (New Town) to the south. The ‘Royal Road’ – the route of major processions in the past – is the main tourist route across the city, beginning at the Powder Gate in námestí Republicky and continuing along Celetná to the Old Town Square. From there the road passes the Astronomical Clock and winds along Karlova to the Charles Bridge. Crossing the bridge it follows Mostecká through Malá Strana to the Baroque square at Malostranské námestí. Streets off the square lead to the long climb of stairs to the Castle. Námestí Republicky, with its magnificent Municipal House, Na príkope, leads to Wenceslas Square, the hub of shopping and nightlife. Museums and galleries are scattered throughout the city and even the suburbs. Further afield to the south lies Vysehrad (district 4), the site of the original settlement. Less frequented by tourists, the area has much to offer and provides a respite from the bustle of the city centre. Tourist Information Prazská informacní sluzba (PIS – Prague Information Service) Na príkope 20, Prague 1 Tel: (02) 12444 (general) or 2422 6090 (information). E-mail: tourinfo@pis.cz Website: www.prague-info.cz Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1900, Sat and Sun 0900-1700 (Apr-Oct); Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1500 (Nov-Mar). PIS branches can also be found in the Old Town Hall, Staromestké námestí, Prague 1, Celetna, Prague 1, Hlavní nádrazí (main train station), Wilsonova, Prague 1, and, in the summer, at Malostranská mostecká vex (Lesser Town Bridge Tower), Prague 1. Cedok Travel Agency Na príkope 18, Prague 1 Tel: (02) 2419 7637. Fax: (02) 2421 3786. E-mail: europe.incoming@cedok.cz or overseas.incoming@cedok.cz Website: www.cedok.cz Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1800, Sat 0830-1300. Passes A three-day Tourist Pass, costing Kc690, allows unlimited travel on the metro, trams and buses, as well as admission to 42 major attractions, including Prague Castle, the National Museum and the Museum of Decorative Arts. Passes without the transport charges cost Kc400. These passes are available for purchase from tourist information centres and offices of the Prague Public Transit Company (DP). |
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