Orientation - Prague and the Czech Republic - page 35

In the new town
ss Wenceslas Square Lively boulevard at the heart of modern
Prague. Hours: Always open. See page 75.
ss Mucha Museum Likeable collection of Art Nouveau works by
Czech artist Alfons Mucha. Hours: Daily 10:00-18:00. See page
82.
ss Municipal House Pure Art Nouveau architecture, including
Prague's largest concert hall and several eateries. Hours: Daily
10:00-18:00. See page 83.
ss Museum of Communism The rise and fall of the regime, from
start to Velvet finish. Hours: Daily 9:00-21:00. See page 85.
In the Little Quarter
Church of St. Nicholas Jesuit centerpiece of Little Quarter
Square, with ultimate High Baroque decor and a climbable bell
tower. Hours: Church—daily 9:00-17:00; tower—April-Oct daily
10:00-18:00, closed Nov-March. See page 89.
Petřín Hill Little Quarter hill with public art, a funicular, a rep-
lica of the Eiffel Tower, and the quirky museum of a nonexistent
Czech hero. Hours: Funicular—daily 8:00-22:00; tower and
museum—daily 10:00-22:00. See page 95.
In the castle Quarter
sss St. Vitus Cathedral The Czech Republic's most important
church, featuring a climbable tower and a striking stained-glass
window by Art Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha. Hours: Daily April-
Oct 9:00-17:00, Nov-March 9:00-16:00, but closed Sunday
mornings year-round for Mass. See page 108.
ss Prague Castle Traditional seat of Czech rulers, with St. Vitus
Cathedral (see above), Old Royal Palace, Basilica of St. George,
shop-lined Golden Lane, and lots of crowds. Hours: Castle
sights—daily April-Oct 9:00-17:00, Nov-March 9:00-16:00;
castle grounds—daily 5:00-23:00. See page 105.
s Strahov Monastery and Library Baroque center of learning,
with ornate reading rooms and old-fashioned science exhibits.
Hours: Daily 9:00-12:00 & 13:00-17:00. See page 100.
Toy and Barbie Museum Several centuries of toys, starring an
army of Barbies. Hours: Daily 9:30-17:30. See page 114.