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and huge windows and period chandeliers. Coffee, tea, and other drinks come with
pastries and light sandwiches.
In the Municipal House, námêstí Republiky 5, Praha 1. & 222-002-763. www.vysehrad2000.cz. Cakes and coffees
from 50Kc-135Kc ($2.10-$5.65/£1-£3). AE, MC, V. Daily 7:30am-11pm. Metro: Námêstí Republiky.

Kavárna Slavia CAFE FARE You'll most certainly walk by this Prague land-
mark, so why not stop in? The restored crisp Art Deco room recalls the Slavia's 100
years as a meeting place for the city's cultural and intellectual corps. The cafe still has
a relatively affordable menu accompanying the gorgeous riverfront panoramic views
of Prague Castle.
Národní at Smetanovo nábrezí, Praha 1. & 224-218-493. Coffees and pastries 20Kc-40Kc (85¢-$1.65/40p-£1);
salad bar and light menu items 40Kc-120Kc ($1.65-$5/£1-£2). AE, MC, V. Daily 8am-midnight. Metro: Národní trída.
Velryba CAFE FARE This is the city center's cafe for young intellectuals. Journal-
ists and actors set the mood in this bareish basement on a back street off Národní
t r ída, where the emphasis is on good friends and hard talk. Pretty decent pasta dishes
are served.
Opatovická 24, Praha 1. & 224-912-391. Light meals 62Kc-135Kc ($2.50-$5.60/£1-£3). No credit cards. Daily
11am-midnight. Metro: Národní trída.
Nové Mêsto (New Town)
Globe LIGHT FARE A mainstay for younger English-speaking expats, the Globe
is split into a fairly well-stocked bookstore and a usually crowded literary cafe serving
pastas, sandwiches, salads, and chewy brownies along with stiff espresso. This cafe offers
several terminals for Internet connections costing 1.50K c (5¢/2p) per minute.
Pstrossova 6, Praha 1. & 224-934-203. www.globebookstore.cz. Salads, sandwiches, pastas, and desserts
50Kc-145Kc ($2.10-$6.05/£1-£3). No credit cards. Daily 10am-midnight. Metro: Národní trída.
Vinohrady
Kavárna Medúza CAFE FARE With the feeling of an old attic, the Medúza, near
several Vinohrady hotels and pensions, has a comfortable mix of visitors and students.
The cappuccino comes in bowls, not cups, and the garlic bread hits the spot.
Belgická 17, Praha 2. & 222-515-107. Cappuccino 25Kc ($1.05/50p); pastries/light meals 39Kc-95Kc ($1.60-
$3.95/£1-£2). No credit cards. Mon-Fri 10am-1am; Sat-Sun noon-1am. Metro: Námêstí Míru.
EXPLORING PRAGUE
While Prague's classical music and the Czech Republic's unmatched beer are among
some of the better reasons to visit, the primary pleasure for many is simply strolling

Saving Money on Entrance Fees

Value

If you like museums, galleries, castles, and churches, you may consider get-
ting a Prague Card. This pass is valid for 4 days and allows you to visit up to
55 top attractions in the city, including the Prague Castle.
The price is 740Kc ($30/£15) adults and 490Kc ($20/£10) students under
26, and you can buy it at the Cedok office or the PIS information center at
Na Príkopê 20, Praha 1. For more information and the whole list of sights
go to www.praguecard.biz.