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  Prague, 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 – Hradèany is the Castle precinct, with Malá Strana (Little Town) at its foot, across the Karlùv most (Charles Bridge) lie Staré Mìsto (Old Town), with Josefov (the Jewish Quarter) to the north and Nové Mìsto (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 Námìstí Republiky (Republic Square) 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 námìstí. Streets off the square lead to the long climb of stairs to the Castle. To the south, Námìstí Republiky, with its magnificent Municipal House, leads via Na pøikopì to Václavské námìstí (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 Vy&unknown;ehrad (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: Pražská informaèní služba (PIS – Prague Information Service)
Na pøikopì 20, Prague 1
Tel: (02) 12444 (general).
E‐mail: tourinfo@pis.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, Staromìstské námìstí, Prague 1, Celetná, Prague 1, Hlavní nádraží (main train station), Wilsonova, Prague 1, and, in the summer, at Malostranská mostecká vex (Lesser Town Bridge Tower), Prague 1.

Èedok Travel Agency
Na pøikopì 18, Prague 1
Tel: (02) 2419 7241. Fax: (02) 2421 6324.
E‐mail: cedok@cedok.cz

Opening hours: Mon–Fri 0830–1800, Sat 0830–1300.

Passes
A three‐day Tourist Pass, costing Kè690, 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 Kè400. These passes are available for purchase from tourist information centres and offices of the Prague Public Transit Company (DP).