Prague, Czech Republic
TOUCH DOWN
Prague is undeniably pretty
whatever the season but
its fairytale vistas are
particularly resplendent in
spring. On 1 May, head for
Petrín Hill
where you can
admire the skyline and give your
beloved a kiss under one of the
cherry blossoms: according to
Czech tradition, this ensures
lasting love.
GET OUT
Go highbrow and grab tickets for
Prague Spring
(
festival.cz
),
one
of Europe’s most celebrated
classical music festivals, from 12
May into June.
EAT WELL
For karma-free cuisine, check
out Zen hidden gem
Maitrea
(6
Týnská ulicka, +420 221 711
631),
behind Old Town Square.
Non-carnivores can sample
veggie versions of national
signature dishes such as
svícková
and dumplings and enjoy the
feng shui interior. If you’d rather
dine alfresco, and have decent
sea legs,
Pizza Grosseto
’
s
floating restaurant
(
Alšovo
nábrež, +420 222 316 744)
has
outdoor seating with a stunning
view of Prague Castle.
DRINK UP
If you do decide to pay
Prague Castle
(
pictured left
)
a
visit, avoid the overpriced
cafés in the main grounds and
sample a glass of Moravian wine
at the outdoor bar at its
St Wenceslas
vineyard instead.
After all, you’re not just here for
the beer.
Na zdraví!
GETTING TO THE CENTRE
See page 101 for details.
Words by Lisette Allen
THINGS TO SEE AND
DO AT PETRÍN HILL
●
Climb the 299 steps of
the 60m-high ‘Eiffel Tower’
●
Observe the sky at
Štefánik’s Observatory
●
Visit the Mirror Labyrinth
S P R I NG T I M E GU I D E S
