Prague & the Czech Republic Guidebook
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We just returned from a two week vacation, which took us to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Prior to our arrival in Prague, we had arranged for a private tour with Vaclav Storek, which was the BEST thing we did! Vaclav is a wealth of historical knowledge and his insight to both past and present history, as well as his engaging, informative style kept the four of us attentive and inquisitive throughout our five hour tour. Vaclav is a true professional, who will do nothing but enhance your Prague experience! I would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking to get the most out their visit to this wonderful and historic city.
Mike in Wildomar, CA USA 01/07/2012
Hello. . I just returned from Vienna, Salzburg and Prague. I highly HIGHLY recommend the guide we had to take us through these cities and country side. Mgr. Vaclav Storek was exceptional. He was very articulate and his knowledge both current and ancient history was interesting and commanding. He is very organized and managed all of us with ease. He carefully picked the best places for us to eat and guided us through the cities showing us details that we would have missed had we not had him. If we asked a question that he didn't have an answer, we were sure get the answer at our next meeting. Vaclav is a native of Prague and will be very happy to work with your group (s). Mgr. Vaclav Storeck, +420? 603 743 523, www.storek.guide-prague.cz,vaclavstorek@post.cz
char friis in bellevue, wa USA 01/01/2012
Hello. . I just returned from Vienna, Salzburg and Prague. I highly HIGHLY recommend the guide we had to take us through these cities and country side. Mgr. Vaclav Storek was exceptional. He was very articulate and his knowledge both current and ancient history was interesting and commanding. He is very organized and managed all of us with ease. He carefully picked the best places for us to eat and guided us through the cities showing us details that we would have missed had we not had him. If we asked a question that he didn't have an answer, we were sure get the answer at our next meeting. Vaclav is a native of Prague and will be very happy to work with your group (s). Mgr. Vaclav Storeck, +420? 603 743 523, www.storek.guide-prague.cz,vaclavstorek@post.cz
char friis in bellevue, wa USA 01/01/2012
Hello. . I just returned from Vienna, Salzburg and Prague. I highly HIGHLY recommend the guide we had to take us through these cities and country side. Mgr. Vaclav Storek was exceptional. He was very articulate and his knowledge both current and ancient history was interesting and commanding. He is very organized and managed all of us with ease. He carefully picked the best places for us to eat and guided us through the cities showing us details that we would have missed had we not had him. If we asked a question that he didn't have an answer, we were sure get the answer at our next meeting. Vaclav is a native of Prague and will be very happy to work with your group (s). Mgr. Vaclav Storeck, +420? 603 743 523, www.storek.guide-prague.cz,vaclavstorek@post.cz
char friis in bellevue, wa USA 01/01/2012
We hired Peter Zidek (www.bohemiantours.cz), a great guide recommended on this site. He provided us with a rich travel experience, his style was a perfect match for us and his presentation of the cultural history of Prague and Bohemia was genuine, filled with meaning and superbly accurate. Finally, his directed walks through the city were expertly crafted to our individual needs. We would sincerely recommend his services to others.
Peggy and Arthur Stein in Denver, CO USA 11/13/2011
using local guides that you recommend. Outstanding In Prague were personal guide Lenka Gajardo Hodrova who works with Sarka Kacabova and Jana Kratka. Mike Jakubuv with mike.chauffer@cmail.cz. In Vienna, we enjoyed Lisa Aeiler as our guide. In Budapest we enjoyed Peter Polczman as our guide. Andrea Makkay was very helpful in arranging tours for us.
Nick Melillo in Carlsbad, CA USA 11/04/2011
Yes, Kamil Vondrous. A wonderful travel guide in Prague!!! He was so knowledgeable and a delight to spend time with.
AWIlde in LA, CA USA 10/22/2011
In Prague we stayed at the Green Garland B&B from your book. Although it was very cleaned, the room we had was in the third floor walk up. Stairs were very steeped. This should be mentioned in your book.
Helen Kluck in Gloucester, MA USA 10/10/2011
Vysehrad chapel and grounds. A quiet walk through an interesting part of Prague history. Old roman rotunda/round building, other sights. Rec'd by host, and worth a walk.
Peter in Edina, MN USA 09/27/2011
Vysehrad chapel and grounds. A quiet walk through an interesting part of Prague history. Old roman rotunda/round building, other sights. Rec'd by host, and worth a walk.
Peter in Edina, MN USA 09/27/2011
Recommend this addition:
When returning from the Castle Quarter, stop by the Certovka Restaurant Vinarna between the bottom of the castle stairs (Stare Zamecke Schody) and the Charles Bridge for drinks, a meal, &/or a grand view of the Vltava River. The passageway down to the restaurant is so narrow, one needs to push a button to gain the one[-way access--great fun! U luzickeho seminare 24, 118 00, Praha 1. Tel.: +420 257 532 205. certovka@volny.cz. www.certovka.praha.cz.
Larry Iversen in Bremerton, WA USA 07/07/2011
My wife wanted a crystal water pitcher, but was having trouble finding the one she liked enough to haul one home, until we found Celetna Crystal. Fabulous store! We went upstarts, and the salesperson set out eight different water pitchers for Peg to do a side by side comparison, and she found the one she bought. Celetna 15, Praha 1; http://www.czechcrystal.com; sales@czechcrystal.com.
Larry Iversen in Bremerton, WA USA 07/07/2011
1) If it is a warm/hot day in Prague, then take the Tram #22 to the top of the Castle Quarter and save yourself the sweat! 2) According to our host at the Green Garland Pension, the fare to the airport by shuttle and by taxi is the same.
Larry Iversen in Bremerton, WA USA 07/07/2011
There was no information at all about Vysehrad, a major site, in the guidebook.
Bobbie Helland in Escondido, CA USA 07/02/2011
We were unfortunately too cheap to stay in any of the recommended pensions in the Old Town of Prague but were please to discover another one near the recommended ones: Pension U Lilie on Lilova street. Although not the most posh place around, it was clean, staff were helpful, breakfast was great (included in rate) and a fabulous location for walking.
Karen Lee in Calgary, AB Canada 06/10/2011
Rick, I was in Prague last week and happened on two great places, one a restaurant and the other a hotel, both in the same little neighborhood near Lida Guesthouse—that you might want to consider recommending to your readers; I’ll certainly be recommending them to my friends:
The restaurant is Palatino, a family-friendly Italian restaurant and pizzeria. The wait staff was friendly and spoke passable English. The salads were great and the pasta vegetariana, penne loaded with veggies in a spicy marinara sauce, was excellent. The prices were quite reasonable; one of the huge salads was about 130 czk, and the pasta vegetariana was 135 czk. These are big portions, so the value is excellent. The location couldn’t be handier; it’s a block from the Prazskeho Povstani Metro stop, on the ground floor of the building next to the big blue-glass CSOB building mentioned in the guidebook (on Lomnickeho street). An ideal dinner spot for those staying at Guesthouse Lida who are too spent from a hard day of sightseeing to head downtown just to find a good meal. Address: Lomnickeho 1704 Tel: 241 401 985
The second recommendation is a hotel that is down the street from Lida. Jan arranged for me to stay there when Lida was full and I enquired about staying another night. It’s called Vila Barbora. It’s literally a block down and just around the corner from Lida, and is an apartment building on the ground floor, the second than third floors holding hotel rooms. The room I had was spacious and spotless. It had a kitchenette with microwave, utensils, bowls and plates, a dining table, a sofa, flat screen TV, spotlessly clean bathroom with shower, and a balcony with a very nice view. All for a very reasonable 1,200 czk per night. I cannot recommend highly it enough. The location was handy, being a couple blocks away from both the tram stop (17) and the Prazskeho Povstani Metro stop. Address: Doudova 22 Praha 4 Tel: +420 777 188 1888 www.vila-barbora.cz, email: ubytovani@omikron.cz I have their card if you’d like me to scan it and send it to you.
Hope these recommendations are helpful. Your book was indispensable on my trip. Keep on traveling!
-James Ullrich, Seattle, WA
James Ullrich in Seattle, WA USA 05/28/2011
Back from Prague. Contacted Vaclav Storek for personal tour per guidebook recommendation. Outstanding! Earned every cent. Beautiful, clean city. Felt safe all the time but used Rick Steves recommendation when need taxi. Current poor exchange rates made costs similar to US.
robert pecha in folsom, ca USA 05/04/2011
We just returned from Prague and had a private tour by Mr. Kamil Anthony Vondrous. He has lived in the Czech Republic all his life, came to Prague to study philosophy, and decided to stay on. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, covered all the basics in our 4-hour introductory walking tour of Prague, and was willing to expand on areas where we had questions. He and his wife are trying to start their own private tour company and request some publicity.
Jenny Li in Dallas, TX USA 04/26/2011
Ristorante Carmelita Pizza Bar www.restauracecarmelita.cz Ujezd 31 Prague Mala Strana 118 00 phone+420 257 312 564 in the Little Quarter Great Italian pizzas and pastas at great prices. Non smoking area downstairs
Stefan Ferraro in Gatineau, QC Canada 03/09/2011
Re the entry 6/6/2010, Pivovarsky Club. We readily second this place. We searched it out based on the recommendation here, and it was super. We regret that we are not big beer drinkers, .5l a piece is sufficient, leaving us no way to really enjoy the choices!
However--the directions are wrong. We were coming from the train, and it not where it is shown below, we almost gave up. It is EAST of the Metro--probably about 300 meters or more along Krizikova.
Mararet Plotkin in Elkins PArk, PA USA 11/17/2010
Chesney Krumlov is a jewel that we fell in love with--a small 12th century town in the Czech Republic. The Hotel Dvorjak was wonderful and perfectly located. The castle was within walking distance, as was the town square, plague monument, and good dining. Bring an extra camera card just for this place and its surrounds. The train trip from Prague was a bit of a challenge, and we would recommend going by bus instead.
As for Prague, we arranged ahead of time to hire a guide and driver to pick us up at the airport, and we started our sightseeing right away. The Guide was from Praguewalker (www.Praguewalker.com). She was extremely knowledgeable, pleasant, helpful, and spoke impeccable English. She showed us places that are not normally on the tourist lists, such as an old cemetery where Dvorjak is buried. These guides also serve as your guide in places such as the Palace, Monastery, etc. This was a great decision and worth every cent.
Marianne Findley in Columbus, OH USA 11/14/2010
We used an excellent guide in Prague, who deserves mention in your book - Peter Zidek - contact info is: +420 721-286-869 (phone) petr@bohemiantours.cz (email) bohemiantours@aol.com(alternate email) www.bohemiantours.cz (website)
Extremely knowledgable, pleasant to be with, excellent English (he lived in U.S. and Canada for some time, although a Prague native). He is certified to guide in the Jewish section as well as Prague in general, good for architectural tours too. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Susan Burdick in The Sea Ranch, CA USA 09/13/2010
Perhaps you will have purchased a map of Prague in the US. Perhaps you will get maps from the hotel or guest house you stay in. However, nothing beats a large print edition of the 4 areas of Prague for those of us who are, well, visually challenged. Trying to read the street names to compare to the street signs is just so much easier with larger type. Also, some of the tram routes shown on the maps are somewhat different due to recontruction and repaire going on right now. Do not depend entirely on the map for the right routes. Look at the temporary signs and try to figure out what is going on from the pictures as all the text is written in Czech only. Good luck!
Chris in Rochester, NY USA 08/23/2010
We'd like to put in a good word for our Prague guide Vasclav Storek with whom we spent six hours. He has a master's in Medieval history and speaks five languages. His English with us was completely natural. We loved the many stories and legends he told us (and debunked). Good fun, lots of laughs, and we learned a ton. Felt so comfortable with the old town afterwards that we were comfortable on our own. Good value, worth the price.
Elizabeth Elder in Springville, UT USA 08/21/2010
Contrary to what the book said on p. 169 (Kutna Hora), I thought the Italian Court museum was really interesting.
Kathy Bednark in Woodbury, MN USA 08/04/2010
Wonderful guide in Prague - Hana McGee- +420-722-601-070 - trained as a tour guide, runs McGee's Ghost Tours of Prague but has lots of information about the city and country. We took a private night tour of Prague Castle with her and learned so much about it.
Vivian Vandersloot in Idaho Falls, ID USA 08/04/2010
Revolving Theater in Cesky Krumlov. This is a gem, and may disappear. A totally unique experience. Operas and ballets are performed in the evening in theater in middle of the Cesky Krumlov castle garden. Stage is a rotating disc, rotates 360 degrees, and grounds themselves are used as the stage. Orchestra plays from inside house, and a series of speakers are used so that sound is always centered around the performers no matter where they are. Has to be seen!
Margaret Plotkin in Elkins Park, PA USA 07/15/2010
The 26 crown metro ticket you use to get to the Petrin tower can also be used for the funicular.
Michael Sherwood in Prescott Valley, AZ USA 06/30/2010
We were thrilled to see Cesky Krumlov in Prague and stayed at a new, very reasonable hotel with a great breakfast, all for $100/night.( Hotel Peregrin Masna 139, Cesky Krumlov 38101). All rooms have attached baths. They have a website www.hotelperegrin.cz Very conveniently located and a bit away from city square so it wasn't too noisy.
Beena Parekh in Midlothian, VA USA 06/29/2010
ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE A CZECH PHARSE book!!!!!!
Kathi Calkins in Aurora , In USA 06/27/2010
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Jennifer in Las Vegas, NV USA 06/27/2010
Based on a recommendation I found on your sight, we engaged Vaclav Storek www.storek.guide-prague.cz) as our guide in Prague. We would like to recommend that you add him to you list of recommended guides. He's extremely knowledgeable, he tailored the tour to our needs and his English is excellent. I would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Prague and the Czech Republic.
Nina O in Roswell, Ga USA 06/10/2010
American Embassy in Mala Strana , Prague has 2 apartments available to military families , active and retired. Great location; Web: www.aepca.com. Money excahnage and ATM in Embassy.
DONALD DUNPHY in LANDSTUHL, GERMANY 06/07/2010
For people interested in artisanal Czech beers beyond the large producers, there is a wonderful restaurant at Krizikova 17, less than 100 meters west of the Florenc metro stop, called "Pivovarsky Klub". It is also about a 10-15 min walk west of the powder tower and municipal hall. My wife and I enjoyed very well-prepared Czech cuisine at extremely reasonable prices -- less than 500 Kc for 2 meals, 3 beers, and a sparkling water. There are 6 beers on draft and 200 in bottles. Most are beers from small Czech brewers, some in the Pilsner category but most in the amber and dark. Service was friendly, meals were served promptly. Menu had English subtitles and very easy to order. The upstairs is a beer garden, while downstairs is a restaurant. While you can get Pilsner Urquell, Staropramen, and Budvar (all very good beers) just about anywhere in Prague, the beer you will get here ismuch more difficult to find and well worth seeking out.
R Lorber in Westminster, MD USA 06/06/2010
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. very walkable but watch the cobblestones.
Guide to the Jewish quarter: Zuzana (susan). zuzana.tlaskova@jewishmuseum.cz. ±420 774 131 335. Very knowledgable.
Food in Prague was not good. the only restaurants we like were all owned by the same company: Kampa Park, Hergetova Cihelna and La Provence. not cheap but excellent food in a beautiful setting.
we loved the Sevic Hotel. small European style, beautiful large room and perfect location. i found a good price on the internet.
arthur stein in bethesda, md USA 05/31/2010
For Beer Lovers: Original Czech Beer Shop / Galerie piva. Very nice owner who is happy to speak about the many beers in his shop. Wide array of beers you won't find outside of Czech Rebublic. www.czechbeershop.com / Lazenska 15, Praha 1 -- Mala Strana (u Kaslova mostu)
Marty J. in Cincinnati, OH USA 05/31/2010
They warn you about taking a taxi from the train station, but public transportation to our hotel was easy. Prague is known for pickpockets and scams so it pays to be careful.
Judy in Alexandria, MN USA 05/19/2010
My sister-in-law and I (both of us older travelers) just returned from a trip to Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg, which we planned on our own using the Rick Steves' guidebooks. We stayed in hotels in Budapest (Gerloczy), Vienna (Pension Nossek) and Salzburg (Weisse Taube) all recommended in the guidebooks, and all were terrific. Locations were perfect for sightseeing in all directions, rooms were clean, food was excellent, and staff was helpful. Would like to recommend the addition of a hotel in Prague, Hotel Pod Vezi [www.podvezi.com]. The staff was friendly and helpful, the hotel's location perfect - next to the tower at the end of the Charles Bridge in Little Town. Breakfast is included in the room rate. They have an elevator, and free internet in the lobby. We requested a quiet room on the back side of the hotel, and our room and bathroom were clean and spacious [Room #22]. On our morning of departure, we were unable to eat breakfast due to having to be at the airport early for our flight to Budapest;the young man in the kitchen prepared each of us a sack containing a sandwich, a bottle of water, an apple and packaged dessert! Please add this wonderful hotel to your recommended locations in Prague. [Rick, spoke with the guys in the "castle orchestra" [bought their "Interlude" CD], and they said you were returning to Prague in June. Hope you will take time to go by Hotel Pod Vezi and visit with Barbora and the other staff. Terrific place!
Jean Lacey in Decatur, GA USA 05/07/2010
I just received your guide book prague and the czech republic. I was disappointed to not find any information on Brno in Moravia. Could you send me this information. georgekenya@hotmail.com
Kenya Cardis USA 04/17/2010
Šárka Kacabová (Pelantová) (Personal Prague Guide) is a fantastic suggestion by Rick Steves. We employed one of Sarka's guides for the Prague Overview walking tour and for a day long private tour to Cesky Krumlov and Hluboka Castle during our trip in March, 2010. Marketa Vavrova was our guide and she did a wonderful job! She was timely, very knowledgeable and tailored our tours to our needs. I highly recommend Sarka's service during your trip to Prague and the Czech Republic!
Ron Dunek in Ankeny, IA USA 04/13/2010
Hotel Opera isn't on the recommended list of hotels but should be. Historic building, within walking distance of major sights and very reasonably priced. They also have rooms designed to accommodate three people, which made it much easier for us since we were traveling with our teenaged daughter.
Jill Burcum in Andover, MN USA 04/10/2010
We thoroughly enjoyed the Villa Richter in Prague. It is a vineyard/wine garden/restaurant on a pedestrian path leading down the hill from the castle exit. It is a great place to stop at the end of the day after touring the castle, or in the evening after dinner. Views over the city are superb and servers are gracious. It was one of the high points of our stay.
Judy in Peterborough, ON Canada 11/04/2009
While visiting Prague, I stayed at The Castle Steps Hotel. I loved it. Very friendly people, great location (historic center), free Internet, reasonably priced including breakfast. Toll free from most countries. US - 800-860-0571, Nerodova 7, Prague 1 11800, www.castlesteps.com.
Carol Fallon in Newport Beach, Ca USA 11/01/2009
I would highly recommend hiring a guide in Prague for a day. We were extremely pleased with our guide, Gabriela Zelenkova with Prague Walkers. Her knowledge of the city, its history and its culture was invaluable. She helped us become comfortable with the public transportation system and we were able to spend the rest of our Prague visit with a great deal more confidence. Since this was our 30th wedding anniversary, we decided to splurge on a hotel. We found a real gem in Hotel le Palais Prague (www.palaishotel.cz). It is located in a beautiful neighborhood and is listed in the "Leading Small Hotels of the World". The the hotel itself was just amazing. It is very elegant and the rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed. The bathroom was of marble and the heated floor was a wonderful comfort every morning. Breakfast was included in the price and the options were very impressive - not just rolls and cold cuts. The staff was of the caliber of a 5 star hotel.
Sue in Las Vegas, NV USA 10/19/2009
We discovered a great restaurant in the Ungelt: Indian Jewel. Wonderful Indian dishes at reasonable prices. Indoor and outdoor seating. We were even able to make a substitution on the dinner special. Tyn 6, 110 00 Praha 1 - Tel. =420 222 310 136, ind.jewel@savic.eu
Laurel in Washington City, UT USA 09/15/2009
I would like to recommend a guide whose English is great, his knowledge of history is fantastic and he has a great sense of humor. Vaclav Storek can be contacted at vaclavstorek@post.cz or his short bio can be viewed onwww.storek.guide.prague.cz.
Miriam MacDonald in Sarasota, FL USA 08/27/2009
Leonardo Hotel, Prague: Tomas Nesvorny, Gen. Mgr., 011 420 239 009 204. Centrally located but quiet, reasonably priced, very helpful staff, onsite Italian restaurant, free Wifi in room, rooms clean and spacious.
Miriam MacDonald in Sarasota, FL USA 08/27/2009
Yes - we discovered a laundromat on Rybna St that was right around the corner from the Maximillian Hotel. It was a great find because we were completely out of clothing and had resorted to washing things in the sink!
Pam Notar in Rochester, NY USA 08/03/2009
The Prague Castle audioguide is a must. Although the charge is now up to 320 Kc, they still give the Rick Steves discounted rate of 200 Kc if you show the book. Free wifi is available at several Cesky Krumlov cafes (check at Tourist Info Center) and in and near the Tourist Information Center in Telc. Secure & convenient pay parking is available in Trebon just outside the archway at the end of the town square. In Cesky Krumlov don't stay in the apartments in Pension Anna during the warm months because of poor ventilation on the 3rd floor where the beds are located. The room and breakfast in Penzion Steidler in Telc were very nice but our 3rd floor room had poor ventilation and was very warm during our July stay; ask for a room on the 1st or 2nd floor during warm months. Also they charged us 50 Kc/day for parking without notifying us in advance of the charge. In Prague Comfort Shuttle offers convenient transportation from hotels to the Prague airport. It cost us 550 Kc for two people from the Hilton Hotel on Probrezni. Contact them at www.comfort-shuttle.com, phone +420-774-820-530
Chris Peter in El Cajon, CA USA 07/29/2009
I found your guidebook very helpful and worth the weight of carrying it daily!!
Mary E. Ford in Cambridge, MA USA 07/27/2009
The Jewish Museum, particularly the holocaust exhibit of children's art work and poetry, one of the most moving and well done (understated) things I've ever seen.
Jennie in Washington DC, DC USA 07/10/2009
The Castle Steps (castlesteps.com) was really a great find. I just returned from my third trip to Prague, where I usually stay pretty far outside the city center (Praha 6 or 8). The Castle Steps, located in Mala Strana, was a wonderful find and just the kind of value for your money that I believe RS readers are looking for. We stayed in the Dahlia, the smallest and least expensive room, but it was wonderful! There's a rooftop terrace shared by all with great views, plus free laundry and internet. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, too. I highly recommend this place to everyone interested in visiting one of my favorite cities in the world!
Ashley Berthelot in Baton Rouge, LA USA 06/09/2009
I love Italian food and was chagrined to read, back in October 08, that Rick thought Italian sauce in the Chez Republic bared a striking culinary resemblance to Heinz 57 Ketchup. I was not optimistic. However, and here is the good news, wandering around the small touristy town of Cesky Krumlov and, well before I happened upon the brewery for some of the best dark beer I've ever tasted - even better than Guinness in Dublin and that is going some for me an O'Connor- I chanced upon, lured by the pungent aroma, a small restaurant on a narrow side street, across from the castle entrance. It's called Nonna Gina - Pizzeria Ristorante Italiano - and is located at Klasterni ulice 52, 381 01 Cesky Krumlov, tel/fax +420 380 717 187. It is run by the young chef and his wife Petra e Andrea Massaro.
It's a lovely operation; the kitchen is on the first floor and the dining room is upstairs. Given the configuration I was able to get an up-close and personal look at the kitchen and smell the sauce and see the fresh pasta before actually glancing at the menu. The restaurant is Italian authentic right down to the candle covered, red and white checkered table cloths and wicker chairs.
The pasta was fresh and light - obviously not from a package; the sauce was delicate and tasty - nowhere near the resemblance to Heinz. The pizza was thin and the crust perfect. I thought I was sitting in Roma or in a cafe on Lake Como surrounded by the sweet dulcet tones of Luciano Pavarotti. The bill was very reasonable for a bottle of water, a glass of Merlot, a dish of Gnocchi al Pesto and a Margarita pizza - 12.90 EUR
Gerry O'Connor in Stony Brook, NY United States 06/01/2009
Contact Info: Suzanne Gardent Marketing Coordinator PBW Czech Republic s.r.o Pobrežní 3 186 00 Praha 8 tel. + 420 224 835 000 fax. + 420 222 323 723 mob. + 420 602 349 240 e-mail: suzanne.gardent@pbw.cz www.pbw.cz
Suzanne Gardent in Prague 8, Czech Republic 05/11/2009
Plzen is nice day trip. The brewery tour is excellent and the town square well worth visiting. It's an easy train ride from Prague. (1 1/2 to 2 hrs.)
Deb Flannigan in Cazenovia, NY USA 03/22/2009