tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29698326444973549742024-02-08T07:14:12.858+01:00Prague - The Czech RepublicPrague Travel Guide and InformationDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545310435636838618noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969832644497354974.post-3858685221065322142012-03-03T02:22:00.000+01:002017-11-14T22:21:14.046+01:00Information about Prague<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<u><b><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">ABOUT PRAGUE</span></b></u></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-agBB1Oq1I6NYjIuGnwFXxOFC2P-aO4uIzstbhgLKN2X8FVTa8R91_A41dvcvhauDsRJVhIcdoUKW_ZBwSZkTauZ39g7Fk2H8mhNHIgzCvUYg_1enea4epwXHW90hkpvRyKwjSnbUFjnw/s1600/1303408005prague_czech_republic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-agBB1Oq1I6NYjIuGnwFXxOFC2P-aO4uIzstbhgLKN2X8FVTa8R91_A41dvcvhauDsRJVhIcdoUKW_ZBwSZkTauZ39g7Fk2H8mhNHIgzCvUYg_1enea4epwXHW90hkpvRyKwjSnbUFjnw/s320/1303408005prague_czech_republic.jpg" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Prague consists of 57 boroughs, but do not worry, only five<br />
of them are actually of interest for tourists; namely Staré Město (old city<br />
center), Nové Město (stunning gothic and baroque architecture), Malá Strana<br />
(home to ostentatious palaces and churches), Hradčany (home to the Loreto<br />
complex and Prague Castle), and Josefov (Old Jewish quarter). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If you are looking for a hostel in Prague, ideally you would<br />
look for one in one of those five. But if not, getting around in Prague is not<br />
a problem, there is an extensive public transport system consisting of trams,<br />
buses, metro lines, a funicular, and several ferry services which all have a <br />
common ticketing system. The airport is connected to the city center by bus and<br />
metro so it's easy to get to your Prague hostel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">While you are in Prague, walk around and admire<br />
the golden alleyways which are responsible for the cities nickname. Find<br />
Gehry’s Dancing House as an example of modern architecture and then emerge into<br />
one of the world's most ingenuous and diversified collections of architecture,<br />
from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Renaissance, Cubist, Gothic and Neo-Classical.<br />
Cross the picturesque Charles Bridge, visit the largest castle in the world,<br />
and discover Czech History in the National Museum. Before returning to your<br />
hostel for the evening, don't miss to enjoy Prague’s vibrant nightlife and<br />
drink some of Europe’s cheapest beer with the locals.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">If you are staying in Prague with your children and are not sure how to keep them entertained, below are a few activities that may do the trick. Please note that the hours and prices listed are subject to change.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Prague Zoo is located near the Trója Chateau in Prague 7 and is open year round. It was ranked as no. 7 on Forbes Traveler Magazine's World's Best Zoos list in 2007 and is definitely worth a visit if you have the time. You can easily spend a day there, especially if you take a river boat there and/or back</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">, visit the Trója Chateau that's literally across the street, or the Prague Botanical Garden up on the hill nearby. The zoo has a number of fun little play areas for children, a petting zoo, a viewing train, and a short chair-lift (with individual chairs) that might be fun for older kids.</span></span><br />
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<b>Getting there:</b> Bus 112 from <i>Nádraží Holešovice</i> (Metro C) to <i>Zoologická zahrada</i> (last stop) or Zoobus (a free direct bus from Nádraží Holešovice that runs on weekends and holidays from April through September, departures every 10 minutes)<br />
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March: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.<br />
April, May, September, October: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.<br />
June - August: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.<br />
November - February: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />
December 24 and 31: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Adults 150 Kč, children/students/seniors 100 Kč, family (2 adults + 2 children) 450 Kč<br />
<b>Website:</b> </span><a href="http://www.zoopraha.cz/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">www.zoopraha.cz</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">You can take your kids on a boat ride on the Vltava, which seems to be the thing that all Prague families do on sunny summer weekends. A fun activity that can fill your day is to take the boat to or from the Prague Zoo.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b>Departure point:</b> Rašínovo nábřeží embankment between the Palackého and Jiráskův bridges<br />
<b>Departure times to the zoo:</b> 9 a.m., 12 noon, 3:30 p.m.<br />
<b>Departure times from the zoo:</b> 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.<br />
May through mid September: daily<br />
April and mid September through October: Saturdays and Sundays<br />
<b>Ride duration:</b> 75 minutes<br />
<b>Cost:</b> Adults 150 Kč, children (age 3 - 12) 80 CZK, children under 3 - free<br />
<b>Website:</b> </span><a href="http://www.paroplavba.cz/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">www.paroplavba.cz</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Toy Museum at the Prague Castle is the second largest exposition of toys in the world, from ancient Greece to the present, collected from all over the world. It covers two floors and includes a large Barbie exposition.</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://52646budi-sv8-b2p629oltqbt.hop.clickbank.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKL5kvpSxVSxqZNkwai-ZOrqB97YsNIoUagtqd6nx600JbmyMrOd8c5LvUMddaJ7lUu3_yQILs5B3jLwgjxK6u2MqenSG031fjsSbGpIuvJQiYZOfrYN9G3ZAgEiKrZewUoAMFOegyv5z/s1600/travel_secrets_guide_large.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b>Address:</b> Jiřská 4, Prague 1 (Prague Castle grounds)<br />
<b>Getting there:</b> Tram 22 to <i>Pražský hrad</i><br />
<b>Hours:</b> 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Adults 60 Kč, children/students/seniors 30 Kč, family 120 Kč</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Most of the puppet and marionette shows in the Prague city center are targeted at adults rather than children. Two theatres that play for children are:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b>Address: </b>Klapkova 26, Prague 8-Kobylisy<br />
<b>Getting there:</b> Metro C or tram 10, 14, 17, 24 or 25 to <i>Kobylisy</i><br />
<b>Hours:</b> Various show times but usually at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.<br />
<b>Admission:</b> 25 - 50 Kč<br />
<b>Website:</b> </span><a href="http://www.divadlokh.cz/index2.php?menu=o_divadle" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">www.divadlokh.cz</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> (website only in Czech)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre has been around since 1930 and its main protagonists, Spejbl, Hurvínek, Mánička, Mrs. Kateřina and Žeryk the Dog, have become famous around the world. The theatre plays for both children over 4 and adults.</span></span><br />
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<b>Getting there:</b> Metro A to <i>Dejvická</i> or tram 2, 8, 20 or 26 to <i>Vítězné náměstí</i><br />
<b>Hours:</b> Various morning and afternoon show times<br />
<b>Admission:</b> 55 - 95 Kč<br />
<b>Website:</b> </span><a href="http://www.spejbl-hurvinek.cz/england/enhlavni.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">www.spejbl-hurvinek.cz</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">If your kids get tired of sightseeing, you can always take them to the movies. There are a number of large multiplexes in the Prague city center or close enough to it and they usually feature some films suited for children. There is also an IMAX theatre in Prague. Here is a list of some movie theatres that are easy to get to:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b>Palace Cinemas</b> at the Slovanský dům (Na příkopě 22, metro A/B to <i>Můstek</i>, </span><a href="http://www.palacecinemas.cz/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">www.palacecinemas.cz</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";">)<br />
<b>Village Cinemas</b> at Anděl (Radlická 3179/1E, metro B to <i>Anděl</i>, </span><a href="http://www.villagecinemas.cz/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">www.villagecinemas.cz</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";">)<br />
<b>Cinema City</b> at the Palác Flóra (Vinohradská 144, metro A to <i>Flóra</i>, </span><a href="http://www.cinemacity.cz/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">www.cinemacity.cz</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";">)<br />
<b>IMAX</b> at the Palác Flóra (Vinohradská 144, metro A to <i>Flóra</i>, </span><a href="http://www.imaxpraha.cz/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">www.imaxpraha.cz</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";">)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Since the early 1990s, Prague has been reborn as a place that welcomes millions of travelers from all over the world every year. As the tourists stream in, others flourish. Among them, the pickpockets, thieves and "businessmen".<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Pickpockets</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Car Break-Ins and Car Theft</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Taking a Taxi</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Unsafe Areas</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Police Stations<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Pickpocketing is one of Prague's most common crimes. We are sad every time we hear stories about someone getting their money, documents, camera or cell phone stolen.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">First of all, I have two rather contradictory pieces of advice:<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">1) Don't underestimate Prague pickpockets and don't think you can outsmart them. Many of them are highly skilled "professionals".</span></span><br />
<a href="http://8e190ktckav06rc-n7omi8xn4e.hop.clickbank.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNU_Sz_j1drNQpkMXUEW5XdNayNXadh3Sw7Ng5GKfWivUwOL6E980jWXrGc8166G3KEl3cBACjs7yTsEwviqKg67-2kHC-PCtrjkN4TZJ7iR-DN_3fp7Cac4dIN5yKy3TCqWu3-GndB5J/s1600/pick1.gif" /></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">2) Don't become paranoid. Make sure you are still enjoying yourself on your trip. Although pickpocketing is a problem in Prague, just like it is a problem in many tourist destinations around the world, it doesn't mean that thieves are waiting for you at every corner. We have been robbed in other European cities, but never in Prague - knock on wood.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Czech police probably won't do much to help you if you're robbed (just like the police in some other European cities), so prevention is your best protection. Here are some tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of a pickpocket:<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Don't carry large amounts of cash with you. Carry a credit card and take money out of a cash<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">- machine as you go. Cash machines are plentiful in Prague and their screens usually come with<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">- an English language version.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Leave important documents in a safe deposit box at your hotel. You should carry your passport with<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">- you, but leave a copy of it at your hotel in case the original gets lost. Making copies of your important<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">- documents is always a good idea when traveling.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Be careful on crowded trams and subways, especially in the historical center of Prague. Know what's<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">- happening around you, try not to find yourself squeezed in a crowd of other passengers.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Wear a money belt instead of a handbag. Although it can be a bit of a nuisance, we have found it to<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">- be a very secure place to keep our valuables. In addition, not having to worry about a handbag or<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">- wallet will free up your mind to fully appreciate the beauty of Prague.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• If you are carrying a handbag, always be aware of it. Keep it closed up and hold on to it in busy<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">- areas.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Don't take out your wallet or money in busy areas.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Don't change money on the street. There are plenty of banks to choose from.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Be especially careful in very touristy areas: on Karlova and Melantrichova Streets, on the Charles<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">- Bridge, on the Old Town Square, on trams 22 and 23, in busy stores.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Car break-ins are the leading type of property crime in Prague. The advice here is simple: never leave valuables in your car. Car theft is also quite common in the Czech Republic although the situation has gotten a little better in recent years. To prevent your car from being stolen or broken into, always park it in a guarded parking lot or a parking garage. Don't leave your car on the street if you don't have to. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Taking a Taxi</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Taking a taxi in Prague can turn into one of those experiences that can ruin your day. Prague taxi drivers are known for their shameless and often rude treatment of tourists and for charging prices several times higher than what you should pay. Please read <a href="http://hostels-prague.blogspot.com/p/taxi.htm">Taking a Taxi</a> in Prague to get a few pieces of advice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Aside from property crime, Prague is a relatively safe city. The rate of violent crime is low and most areas of Prague are safe to walk around even after dark.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Be careful on Wenceslas Square at night. There have been cases of trusting "love-seekers" being robbed of all their money. The city of Prague carried out a large cleanup operation on Wenceslas Square in 2006 and the situation is supposedly much better now.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The park around the main train station (referred to by the locals as "Sherwood" for obvious reasons) is not the safest place after dark. This should change with the planned renovation of the train station, which should be carried out in the years 2007 - 2009.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">If you use common sense and follow your intuition, you should be able to stay out of harm's way.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Police Stations</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">If you need to contact the police, call 158 (state police) or 156 (city police) or the Emergency Central Number 112. Below is a list of police stations in the city center:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Old Town<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Bartolomějská 14, Prague 1</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">24-hour phone: 974 851 700<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Lesser Town<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Vlašská 3, Prague 1<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">24-hour phone: 974 851 730<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Benediktská 1, Prague 1<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">24-hour phone: 974 851 710<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Krakovská 11, Prague 1<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">24-hour phone: 974 851 720<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Hybernská 2, Prague 1<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">24-hour phone: 974 851 500<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jungmannovo náměstí 9, Prague 1 (headquarters)<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">24-hour phone: 974 851 750<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Vyšehradská 20, Prague 2<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">24-hour phone: 974 852 710<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Vinohrady<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Šafaříkova 12, Prague 2<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">24-hour phone: 974 852 720</span></span></div>
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