Prague Baedeker Guide

Baedeker Prague features a wealth of detailed information, covering sights from A-Z with 3D illustrations, background texts on history, art and culture, religion and more, invaluable practical advice, special features, 3 recommended tours, Baedeker tips and a fully indexed, pull-out map. At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 100 detailed recommendations, written by experts. Prague is a city packed with magnificent architecture, fine restaurants and designer shops and you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in this easy-to-read A-Z format helping you navigate your way through the tremendous array of sights. Superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key highlights in perspective and
include the spectacular National Theatre, the St Vitus Cathedral and the Royal Palace all brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear and concise background texts cover Prague s fascinating cultural heritage and history, tracing key events from AD 800, when the city was founded by Princess Libuse, to the Prague Spring and beyond. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life and throughout the guide you will find answers to some of Prague s more intriguing cultural questions such as Why is this city so often referred to as the Rome of the North?. A comprehensive Practicalities chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food and drink, health, shopping, money and much more,
not to mention useful insider tips for travellers with disabilities and those travelling with children. It reveals when and where you can catch festivals, holidays and events throughout the year. There are plenty of Baedeker tips alongside the relevant places and sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, along with 21 detailed maps and plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay and top venues to eat and drink en route. There are 3 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of this beautiful and historic city. From Prague s Lesser Quarter rich in history to Wenceslas Square and on to the National Theatre and the new city, Prague can easily
be explored on foot and the 3 specially selected tours will each take about 1 day, so you can choose the tour to suit you. Top sights are clearly plotted along the route with the distances marked between them. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that allows you to keep the guide and map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.