Prague - the truthful Bohemian Rhapsody

Prague - the truthful Bohemian Rhapsody

Laura Dehelean
Prague is definitely worth visiting. It is a beautiful city with rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural diversity. The city offers a range of activities, including sightseeing, exploring museums and galleries, enjoying the nightlife, and sampling delicious Czech cuisine. Additionally, Prague is a relatively affordable city, making it an attractive travel destination for budget-conscious travelers. Souvenirs you can bring home: Bohemian Glass (near Prague, there are five Czech glass and crystal factories that can be visited), Prague Garnet (this precious gemstone is a symbol of the city’s rich cultural heritage), Mucha Posters by Alfons Mucha, Beer Cosmetics, Wooden Toys, Marionette Puppets, Karlovy Vary Spa Wafers, Kafka Museum Souvenirs, Special Reading Material from Palac Knih Luxor, Czech porcelain, the Prague golem, something with Krtek - the little mole (a famous cartoon character). When it comes to food, be sure to check: - Kolachkes (Traditional Czech Cookies) are small, sweet, and perfect for snacking on while exploring the city; made from a rich, buttery dough that is rolled into small balls and then filled with a variety of sweet fillings such as fruit preserves, nutella or poppy seeds (and are often sprinkled with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness) - Trdelník, made from a dough composed of yeast, flour, sugar, and eggs, the seemingly gourmet treat is wrapped around a spit and grilled until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Traditionally coated in sugar and cinnamon for a sweet and aromatic flavor. Beverages? Beer, Becherovka (Herbal Liquor), Absinthe. Highlights: 🍺 Beer - The Czechs will tell you that their beer is the best in the world, and they ought to know. Per capita, the Czech Republic consumes more beer than any other country. Pilsner Urquell, the worldʼs first pilsner beer, is top of the line; Gambrinus, made at the same brewery, is also good. The dark Krušovice has a surprisingly light quality; Budvar is the original Budweiser; and Staropramen is the Czech Republicʼs proud working-class brew. Small brewery labels, like Bernard and Lobkowicz, are also worth trying. Czech beer is rated by degrees – 10 degree, 11 degree, 12 degree – with the alcohol content increasing as the numbers rise. 🗿The Golem - Prague golem is a legendary figure in the city’s history and has become a popular souvenir for visitors. The Golem is said to have been created in the early 19th century by a rabbi named Judah Loew, who used the creature to protect the Jewish people from persecution. According to legend, the golem was made of clay and was brought to life through a magical ritual; it quickly became known for its immense strength and loyalty to its creator, but its power was also feared. Eventually, the rabbi realized he needed to destroy the creature before it caused any harm. Today, the golem is a symbol of Jewish heritage and the power of folklore.
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Attractions 📸

Prague Astronomical Clock
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Prague Castle
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St. Vitus Cathedral
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Vyšehrad
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Charles Bridge
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Letna Park
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Botanical Garden of the City Prague
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Dancing House
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The remarkable Dancing House Hotel has become an integral part of Prague City Attractions located right on the river embankment.
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The House at the Black Madonna
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Mucha Museum
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Alfons Mucha is a national icon in the Czech Republic, where he was born in 1860 and died in 1939, in the wake of the Nazi invasion. By then, he was one of the worldʼs best-known illustrators, launching a thousand imitators with his ornately detailed posters, lithographs and paintings, which came to embody the art nouveau style. Muchaʼs masterpieces are on view throughout Prague – he designed one of the stained glass windows in St. Vitus Cathedral. A representative collection of his works is on display at the Mucha Museum near Wenceslas Square, which has a gift shop with the artistʼs most popular images emblazoned on everything, from t-shirts and mugs to cards, books, pins, tin boxes and jewelry. Many of the items are standard tourist fare, but there are a few standouts, including a handsome collection of hand-painted silk scarves decorated with motifs from Muchaʼs paintings.
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Kafka Museum
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Franz Kafka - Rotating Head
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Kunsthalle Prague
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Magická Jeskyně – Magical Cavern
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Strahov Library
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Municipal Library of Prague
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Trojský zámek
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Lumia Gallery
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New City Hall
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The famous elevator
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Petrin Tower
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Lasvit
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Lasvit – Czech Crystal That Enchanted the World The perfect combination of crystal, light, glass and design! Czechia is known for its rich glass-making past. Who wouldn’t know Czech crystal and Czech cut glass! The modern glass company Lasvit from Nový Bor, a small town in North Bohemia, successfully continues in this tradition. The brand combines the perfect craftmanship, modern technologies and inspirational design. They focus on custom light installations for modern opera houses, metro stations or luxurious cruise ships, ready-to-shine collections and glass for architecture. If you are a fan of cycling, you might  have seen the trophy for the winner of Tour de France. But did you know that these glass masterpieces are made by Lasvit? This Czech glassmaker has been making the trophies for winners for a long time. Lasvit’s tricks of the light always create a fantastic show. You can see it in the vestibules of office buildings such as Prague Florentinum or Quadrio by the National Theatre.
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Prague's narrowest alley
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Shopping 🛍️

Rocking Horse Toy Shop
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Moser Crystal
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Prodejní galerie Moser
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PRIM Manufacture 1949
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PRIM is a Czech trademark for a range of watches. The brand is now being used by the two Czech watches manufacturers (Elton hodinářská and MPM-Quality), which is subject to the long-standing lawsuits.
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LAVMI
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Pragueʼs vibrant arts community includes an impressive number of homegrown designers who have turned their talents to creating bright, bold departures from the usual gift shop fare. One of them is Babeta Ondrová, winner of an Elle Décor International Design Award for her imaginative use of colors and creative designs in a variety of accessories and household products. Her specialty is wallpaper, especially for childrenʼs rooms – beautiful to look at, though not very practical to take home as a souvenir. But visitors will find a delightful array of other products at her Lavmi shop, not far from the Palladium mall. Ondrová has applied her custom silkscreens to shirts, tote bags, place mats, bed linens, oven mittens, clock faces, fabric paintings and the covers of notebooks and diaries. Her aprons are particularly striking, done in modern, eye-catching patterns.
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Bohempia store
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Bohempia is a sustainable clothing and footwear brand from Prague that makes timeless clothing, shoes, and accessories from organic hemp. It aims to promote environmental and social sustainability in fashion. Bohempia offers hemp clothing and shoes that are durable, comfortable, breathable, flexible, and lightweight. It makes all its pieces ethically and ecologically in Europe.
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Harddecore
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NAVARILA
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Navarila is an original clothing brand from Prague that makes gorgeous collections of lightweight, comfortable, breathable clothing from natural and recycled materials. Navarila designs and manufactures limited collections in Czechia. It focuses on the originality and quality of natural materials with an emphasis on ecology and sustainability.
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Lay Sedlakova
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The Kubista Gallery
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Kubista is an upscale gift shop that allows you to take a classy piece of cubist design home with you. The selection ranges from large lamps and chandeliers to small picture frames, but the gems of the collection are the everyday items like cup and saucer sets, ceramic and porcelain boxes, glassware and vases. Done in bold patterns and striking shapes, they are both stylish and functional. Even among museum shops, Kubista is unique, an organic extension of a historic art movement
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BOHEMIA PAPER Ltd.
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Palác knih Luxor
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Botanicus Ungelt
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A company that puts traditional material and practices to use to create refreshingly modern products. Founded in 1992 along the lines of an old-fashioned apothecary, Botanicus maintains large organic gardens where it grows a variety of herbs, fruits and vegetables that are used to make natural cosmetics and body care products. The centerpiece of the Botanicus product line is Bohemian lavender, a combination of strains selected and developed to thrive in local climactic conditions and yield a fragrant aromatic oil. On the shelves in this store you will find lavender lotion, oils, skin cream and shower gel, among other products. And if lavender isnʼt your favorite, just follow your nose to the dozens of other creams, oils, soap, candles and fragrances.
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ARTĚL Design Store
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Janja Prokić Studio
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MIALIS šperky, netradiční snubní a zásnubní prsteny
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Explore the beauty of traditional Czech jewelry in MIALIS šperky in Prague! From gorgeous necklaces and earrings to intricate bracelets and rings, this store offers a wide selection of handmade pieces crafted with care by local artisans. Each piece is skillfully made with attention to detail, incorporating unique designs that reflect ancient traditions of the region.
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MANUFAKTURA - PALLADIUM Praha
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MANUFAKTURA
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Preciosa Flagship Store
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Porcelán - sklo Thun
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LOCAL ARTISTS
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LOCAL ARTISTS
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Coffee, Breakfast/Brunch, Pastries/Sweets ☕️🍳🧁

Kavárna Obecní dům
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The Spot
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Funwari Japanese Pancakes
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KOLEKTOR
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Cafe Hrnek
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Kus Koláče
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Foyer Café
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Spižírna 1902
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Kafe & Hrnky
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It looks like an usual cafe, but if you go upstairs you’ll find a pottery studio! You can paint your own mug and have the best souvenir.
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TISSE Bakery
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(A)void cafe
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Café Savoy
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Cafefin
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Try the Ube Latte
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Cafe Letka
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Tvoje máma
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Le peonia cafe
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Artic bakehouse
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Artic Bakehouse
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Můj šálek kávy
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cafe susu
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Mezi Srnky
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Bistro Monk
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Bistro Monk
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The FLAT cafe
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ô-mai Coffee & Brunch
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Café Jen
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Starbucks
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Café Imperial
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Wine, Dine & Party 🍽️🍷

The Artisan
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El Camino Tapas Restaurant
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Kro bistro & bar
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Eska Restaurant and Bakery
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Manifesto Market Anděl
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V Zátiší
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Kofein restaurant
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La Veranda - elegance & styl
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La Degustation
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JK Gastro House
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Terasa U Prince
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Bistro Karel
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Municipal House restaurant
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GRAM Restaurant
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At the Balbins
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OISHI HOUSE
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TRITON Restaurant
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Portfolio restaurant
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La Finestra in Cucina
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Výtopna Railway Restaurant - Wenceslas Square
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@vytopnarailwayrestaurant aka 'Meat & Beer on Rails' delivers your food & drinks via model trains, with a 900m railway track running throughout the restaurant!
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Masaryčka
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Grand Cru Restaurant
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Na Kopci
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Restaurace U Kalendů
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Authentic Czech food
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QQ Asian Kitchen
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The Eatery
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Dejvická 34
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Casa De Carli
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Pot-au-feu
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NAI Prague
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Restaurace Talíř
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The Tavern
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ZEM Prague
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Restaurant BLUE WAGON
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L E V I T A T E
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Restaurant Zvonice
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"W" Restaurant
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The “W” Restaurant & Whiskey Bar is a great venue combining a restaurant, bar and the largest collection of whiskey expressions anywhere in the world in a unique location. Located right in the historic heart of the city next to Old Town Square.
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JAZZ REPUBLIC Live Music Club Prague
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Absintherie Jilská
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Anonymous Shrink's Office
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Check the coolest hidden bar in Prague! • The AnonymouS Shrink's is an underground bar with special blends based on a psychological analysis for your personality: you choose a drink just by the psychological pictures, whatever you get is a surprise.
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Casablanca Sky Bar
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Strahov Monastery Brewery
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Kellyxír - alchemical pub / Alchemical Lab Pub
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U Matěje Kotrby Restaurace a Bar
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NIGHTMARE Prague Horror Bar
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A true themed bar, with amazing decor inspired by horror movies from the past 50 years. Bonus points for the rock/metal playlist and incredible cocktails!
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La Medusa
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A cool bar located in the heart of Vinohrady with a unique interior adorned with neon lights and hand-painted walls featuring Greek mythology motifs focusing on, you guessed it, Medusa. The staff is lovely and drinks delicious.
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Green Devil's Absinth Bar & Shop
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this underground bar carries hundreds of varieties of absinth that you can choose from. The barman will even bring a trolley to your table & prepare your drinks in front of you!
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Taiyaki Bar
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Cruz Panadería
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Cruz Letna
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V Zahradě
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Café v zahradě
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La Paisanita Dejvice
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Automat Matuška
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Zlatý Strom Bar & Club
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laura Dehelean
Hi! 🤗 I’m Laura - born and grown nearby the Romanian coasts of the Black Sea, in Constanta (a city with great history which I invite you all to visit and enjoy). This city and its surroundings, with beautiful, wide beaches have always drawn lots of tourists, thus… I have been working in the hospitality industry for quite a while now. Of course, I enjoy more being a tourist myself 😁(or perhaps…should I say “a traveler”?). In the past few years I have travelled across Europe (and most of its capitals and big cities) and found out many special places which I longed to share with others (it would have been a pity not being able to do so nowadays). So, thanks to Thatch I can provide some lists to help me and my friends out along our journeys - and, hopefully, other Thatchers as well. P.S.1 I am always open to suggestions or feedback on how to improve the info that I’m sharing. P.S.2 I am passionate about my shopping, therefore all my guides shall always include shopping venues that mainly sell authentic brands - bespoke souvenirs are what we want to take home with us, right? P.S.3 My guides shall always include many venues/places because I like options. Personally, I wouldn’t cross half a city just to get to a specific restaurant…after a long day, in particular, I would rather find a good spot close to the hotel that I’m staying at (or somewhere in that area). Moreover, different trips in the same city could target a totally different area and wouldn’t it be nice to explore its best by knowing all the variety of services/products available around?
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