Prague [antikvár]

now TO USE THIS GUIDE How to Use this Guide .-^His EYEWITNESS Travel i Guide helps you get il the most from your stay in Prague with the minimum of difficulty, The opening section, Introducwg Prague, locates the city geo-grdphically, sets modern Prague in its historical context and describes events through the entire year. Prague at a Glance is an overview of the city's main attractions, including a feature on the River Vltava. Section two, Prague Area by Area, starts on page 58. This is Planning the day's itinerary in Prague the main sightseeing section, which covers all the imponant sights, with photographs, maps and drawings. It also includes day trips from Prague and four guided walks around the city. Carefully researched tips for hotels, restaurants, shops and markets, cafés and bars, entertainment and sports are in section three, Travelers' Needs. The last .section, Survival Guide, contains useful practical advice on all you need to know, from making a telephone call to using the public transportation. Finding Your Way around the Sightseeing Section Each of the five sightseeing areas in the city is color-coded for easy reference. Every chapter opens with an introduction to the part of Prague it covers, describing its history and character, followed by a Street-by-Street map illustrating the heart of the area. Finding your way around each chapter is made simple by the numbering system used throughout. The most important sights are covered in detail in two or more full pages. Pracue Castle and Hraí)íany Is . Each area has color-coded thumb tabs. , A locator map shows where you are in relation to other areas in the city center. Locator map A suggested route lakes in the most interesting and attractive streets in the area 1 Introduction to the area For easy reference, tbe sights in each area are numbered and plotted on an area map. To help the visitor, this map also shows metro stations, tram stops, riverboat hoarding points and parking areas. The area's key sights are listed by category: Churches; Museums and Gallenes; Historic Streets and Squares; Palaces; and Parks and Gardens. The area shaded pink is shown in greater detail on the Street-hy-Street map on the following pages. 2 Street-by-Street map This gives a bird's-eye view of the most important parts of each sightseeing area. The numbering of the sights ties in with the area map and the fuller descriptions on the pages that follow. The list of star sights recommends the places that no visitor should miss.