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Prague has become the cultural capital of Europe in just a few years. Fashion photographer Lukas Dvorak gives us insider tips on the Czech capital and reveals the best places to stay, eat and shop.
Every second person comes to Prague for the nightlife, for beer and girls, both of which are not expensive, so they say. As far as the girls are concerned, this is of course not true. Prague is quiet, a city with closed eyelids, which nevertheless misses nothing and lives from upheaval. A magical contradiction. Perhaps that’s why Franz Kafka wrote that it won’t let you go so quickly. And it may be one of the reasons why fashion photographer Lukas Dvorak will never move away. Some of his insider tips are not insider tips, they are much more for tourists, but Prague can occasionally be seen through the eyes of a tourist, because there aren’t that many of them.
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LIVING IN PRAGUE
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A natural architectural gem is the
Hotel Praha
. All rooms in the 5-star hotel offer a stunning view of the city and Prague Castle.
Sušická 20, 160 00 Prague 6
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The
Hotel Evropa
on the other hand, is small and traditional and home to a sumptuous restaurant reminiscent of the one in what was once the largest ship in the world. Hence the name: Titanic.
Václavské náměstí 826/25, 110 00 Prague 1
EATING IN PRAGUE
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The brewery restaurant
U
Fleku
is one of the most visited Czech national monuments alongside Prague Castle, the Old Town Square and the National Museum, but it is well worth a visit.
Křemencova 1651/11, 110 00 Prague-Nové Město
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If you like Asian dishes – at
SaSaZu
restaurant has the best. Chef Shahaf Shabtay offers special cooking classes and yoga lessons are held here every Saturday morning.
Bubenské nábřeží 306/13, 170 00 Prague 7
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Vegetarians are welcome at
Lehka Hlava
well served.
Boršov 280/2, 110 00 Prague-Staré Město
SHOPPING IN PRAGUE
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The Simple Concept Store
– Voted Store of the Year in 2009 with the Grand Design Award – has just about every top brand on offer, from Lanvin to Alexander McQueen, as well as the “Simple by Zorya” collection created especially for the store by Czech designers Zdenek Vacek and Daniel Posta.
Pařížská 20, 110 00 Prague 1
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Fashion lovers stick to Parizska Street when shopping anyway, while all other things can be found in Na Prikope and Narodni Street.
PARTY IN PRAGUE
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The
SaSaZu
Restaurant has its own spacious club with different floors and a large stage – highly recommended.
Bubenské nábřeží 306/13, 170 00 Prague 7
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In the
Cross Club
plays music away from the mainstream, with Czech and international musicians on stage. Ska, punk, reggae, dub and alternative hip hop are the order of the day.
Plynární 1096/23, 170 00 Prague 7-Holešovic
QUARTERS IN PRAGUE
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Life takes place mainly in the Prague 1 and Prague 2 districts. Prague 1 in particular is home to many boutiques and bars, while the clubs are scattered all over the city.
MUST DO IN PRAGUE
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The
Prague Castle
is a must-see, it is the largest castle complex in the world in beautiful surroundings.
Prazský hrad, 110 00 Prague 1
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If you like museums – the museum built by Josef Schulz
Museum of the
decorative arts
houses the largest collection of Czech art books.
Listopadu 2, 110 00 Prague 1
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You should allow at least one day to see everything in the old town of Mala Strana
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is a fashion photographer in Prague.
loves art, music and philosophy.
hates arrogance and aggression.
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