Prague is the magic capital of Europe. Since the days of Emperor Rudolf II, ”devotee of the stars & cultivator of the spagyric art”, who in the late 1500s summoned alchemists & magicians from all over the world to his castle on Hradeany hill, it has been a place of mystery & intrigue. Wars, revolutions, floods, the imposition of Soviet communism, & even the depredations of the tourist boom after the Velvet Revolution of 1989 could not destroy the unique atmosphere of this beautiful, proud, & melancholy city on the Vltava. John Banville traces Prague`s often tragic history & portrays the people who made it: the emperors & princes, geniuses & charlatans, heroes & scoundrels. He also paints a portrait of the Prague of today, reveling in its newfound freedoms, eager to join the European Community & at the same time suspicious of what many Praguers see as yet another totalitarian takeover. He writes of his first visit to the city, in the depths of the Cold War, & of subsequent trips there, of the people he met, the friends he made, the places he came to know. ...

Handy size, 96-page pocket atlas of Prague including its outer suburbs, with an enlargement for the city centre. Tram & bus lines are shown with stops, although line numbers are given mainly at the terminal stops plus on the enlargement. Metro stations, park & ride facilities, car parks & one way streets are marked. Symbols indicate locations of museums, theatres, supermarkets, petrol stations, etc. The enlargement for the town centre, from the National Museum across the Vltava to the Castle, highlights main places of interest & shows public transport lines with numbers & stops, but it is smaller & rather more cluttered than specifically tourist plans of the city. Also included is a map of the city’s environs at 1:200, 000 & an extensive street index. ...

Prague in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

This vibrant series spans over 170 destinations worldwide. It contains the most comprehensive list of UK guides currently available. It offers practical listings to suit varied budgets & tastes. Compact format quickly locates the top must see & do attractions. Imaginative suggestions reveal each destination's hidden gems. This title is organised by recognisable areas, making orientation easy. ...

This handy pocket-sized guide is packed with ideas for things to do in Prague, &

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This work features a revolutionary new design for pocket-sized travel guides. Open the cover & discover a remarkable new design! 2 popout maps & a comprehensive fully illustrated 64 page guide of Prague. & it works like magic! The map & guide of the city are fully cross-referenced for instant, effortless navigation, making this the easiest guidebook you will ever use. Well-written text covers sights, shopping, entertainment, food, practical information & where to stay. With durable flexibound, stunning laminated covers, the popout cityguide is excellent value for your money for your trip to Prague. ...

Prague Pop-Out Map from Compass Maps in a series designed to provide two street plans, the city centre plus a wider area around it, in a handy format to fit neatly all but the smallest pockets, with, as appropriate, transport network diagrams, additional useful maps, etc. Each title ...

Prague Pop-Out Map from Compass Maps in a series designed to provide two street plans, the city centre plus a wider area around it, in a handy format to fit neatly all but the smallest pockets, with, as appropriate, transport network diagrams, additional useful maps, etc. Each title ...

Prague in the Shortlist Guide series from Time Out; exploring a range of international destinations in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the best nightlife, entertainment & local attractions in the city. Expert local writers provide an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city, ensuring that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. Each guide opens with a ...

Prague in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions & countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front & back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area & provides the essential information for the main sites & attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section - ...