The Czech Republic - Eastern Europe - page 247

SHOPPING A TO Z
ANTIQUES
Antique-Andrle Vladimír A wide selection of Eastern Orthodox icons distin-
guishes this shop halfway up on Wenceslas Square. The proprietor produces papers
showing that each icon was legitimately obtained (despite heavy restrictions in many
countries) and legal for export. There's also a large selection of antique watches and
other accessories. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from
10am to 6pm. Václavské nám. 17, Praha 1. & 224-009-166. Metro: M*stek. Also at Krízovnická 1,
Praha 1. & 222-311-625. Metro: Staromêstská. www.antiqueandrle.cz.
ART GALLERIES
The Czech Museum of Fine Arts This museum presents works of contemporary
Czech and other Eastern European artists. Coffee-table books and catalogs with
detailed descriptions in English and color reproductions usually accompany well-
planned exhibitions. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Husova 19 and 21,
Praha 1. & 222-220-218. www.cmvu.cz. Metro: Národní trída or M*stek.
CRYSTAL & GLASS
Cristallino This store offers one of the largest assortments of Bohemian crystal
and glass, as well as some porcelain and jewelry. Designs come from top Czech glass
makers and vary from classic patterns to modern glassware. Open daily 9am to 8pm
April to December, 9am to 7pm January to March. Celetná 12, Praha 1. & 224-225-173.
www.cristallino.cz. Metro: M*stek.
Moser The Moser family began selling Bohemia's finest crystal in cen-
tral Prague in 1857, drawing customers from around the world. Even the king of Siam
made a special trip to the Karlovy Vary factory in the 1930s to pick his place settings.
The dark-wood showroom upstairs is worth a look if only to get the feeling of Prague
at its most elegant. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday
from 10am to 7pm. Na Príkopê 12, Praha 1. & 224-211-293. www.moser-glass.com. Metro: M*stek.
2nd Prague shop is at Malé nám. 11, Praha 1. & 224-222-012. Metro: M*stek.
DEPARTMENT STORES & SHOPPING MALLS
Obchodní Centrum Nov; Smíchov This modern shopping mall built on the
defunct site of one of the city's most famous factories is Prague's new temple to post-
Communist consumption. In just a few minutes' metro ride from Old Town or Malá
Strana, you can find many items cheaper than in western Europe or the States. Open
daily 9am to 9pm (shops); 7am to midnight (Carrefour); 11am to 11pm (restaurants
and entertainment). Plzenská 8, Praha 5. & 251-511-151. www.novysmichovoc.cz. Metro: Andêl.
Palác Flora This addition to the city's shopping malls is located in the residen-
tial area of Vinohrady. The modern building has been erected right above Flora metro
station, so it is easily accessible from the center. Inside you will find a wide selection
of shops, restaurants, and cafes and an entertainment center that includes 3-D and
2-D cinemas. Boutiques and fashion shops occupy the second floor. Open Monday to
Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 10pm. Vinohradská 149, Praha 3.
& 255-741-700. www.edb.cz. Metro: Flora.
Tesco The best reasons to shop at Tesco are the gifts (including fine Leander rose
porcelain), snacks on the ground floor (like a Little Caesar's pizza), and a fine grocery
store in the basement. Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 9pm (food department

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