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Shops and Markets
Dr Stuart's Botanicus
Here you'll find oils and salts
for that hot bath your travel-
weary feet crave, as well as
perfumes, candles, soaps and
every natural health and beauty
product you can imagine.
Branches are scattered around
town but the main one is off the
Old Town Square
(see p76)
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Art Deco
Museum Shop
This is the shop for unique
gifts and souvenirs for travellers
with discerning tastes. Instead
of another T-shirt, how about a
scarf patterned after a window at
St Vitus's Cathedral? There's also
a wide selection of prints, fabrics,
masks, books and trinkets,
modelled on items in Prague's
museums.
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Karlova 21 • Map L4
Art Deco
Enter this shop filled with
antique furnishings, vintage
clothing and one-of-a-kind knick-
knacks and you'll feel you've
stepped back into the First
Republic. Outfit yourself in Jazz-
Age style, right down to the
spats and cigarette holder, or
dress up your parlour with an Art
Nouveau clock or cordial set.
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Michalská 21 • Map L5
Havelsk† trh
The Old Town's largest
outdoor market. Monday through
Friday, the stalls in front of St
Havel are crowded with produce
as well as handicrafts and
textiles. The greengrocers stay
away at weekends, leaving more
room for souvenirs.
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Havelsk† trh
• Map M5
Galerie u bílého
jednoro≈ce
Tucked in an 11th-century cellar
under T†n Church, the Gallery at
the White Unicorn specializes in
hand-painted silk ties, scarves
and throws, many with local
motifs. Unique wood, leather
and fabric gifts, too. Watch your
step on the stairs.
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Starom∂stské
nám∂stí 15 • Map M3
Eduard ≥apek
Prague's favourite junk shop.
As the rest of the Old Town goes
up-market, this little hole in the
wall keeps up a lively trade in
trinkets and gossip. Very little
gets sold and it's hard to
Dr Stuart's Botanicus
For tips on shopping in Prague
See p132
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