Orientation - Prague and the Czech Republic - page 34

Prague at a Glance
Activities
ss Self-Guided Tram Tour Quick, scenic, and handy overview
of the city and its excellent transit system. See page 50.
ss Tourist Concerts Good yet affordable concerts in sumptu-
ous venues (daily from late afternoon to early evening). See page
144.
ss Private Guides A worthwhile two- to three-hour tour of this
complex city by a hired, hardworking young guide. See page 47.
s Paddleboat Cruises An hour's paddle on the river on a hot
sunny day: peaceful, scenic, memorable...and good exercise. See
page 50.
In the old town
sss Old Town Square Colorful, magical main square of Old
World Prague, with dozens of colorful facades, the dramatic Jan
Hus Memorial, looming Týn Church, and fanciful Astronomical
Clock. Hours: Týn Church generally open to sightseers Tue-Sat
10:00-13:00 & 15:00-17:00; clock strikes on the hour 8:00-21:00,
until 20:00 in winter; clock tower open Tue-Sun 9:00-17:30, Mon
11:00-17:30. See page 52.
sss Charles Bridge An atmospheric, statue-lined bridge that
connects the Old Town to the Little Quarter and Prague Castle.
Hours: Always open and crossable, though under renovation.
See page 65.
sss Jewish Quarter The best Jewish sight in Europe, featuring
various synagogues and an evocative cemetery. Hours: April-
Oct Sun-Fri 9:00-18:00, Nov-March Sun-Fri 9:00-16:30, always
closed Sat. See page 68.
ss Museum of Medieval Art The best Gothic art in the land, at
St. Agnes Convent. Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mon.
See page 60.
s Havelská Market Colorful open-air market that sells crafts and
produce. Hours: Daily 9:00-18:00. See page 61.
s Klementinum National Library's lavish Baroque Hall and
Observatory Tower (with views), open by 45-minute tour only.
Hours: Mon-Fri 14:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-19:00, less off-
season. See page 63.