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Dr Stuart's Botanicus
Shops
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A dazzlingly different kind of
glass shop. Modern, fun designs
in bowls and other knick-knacks,
as well as T-shirts and other
tourist fare
(see p57)
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Malé
nám∂stí 14 • Map L4
Dr Stuart's Botanicus
The store's all-natural health
and beauty products are
produced at a “historic village”
east of Prague; enquire about
tours. Herbs, oils and other
seasonings, too
(see p56)
.
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T†n 3 • Map M3
Moser
Classic crystal and cut glass
produced by this well-known
manufacturer. Even if you're not
interested in a large vase or a
crystal hedgehog, it's worth a
look around.
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Malé nám∂stí 11
• Map L4
Antikvariát
U Karlova mostu
This antiques shop specializes in
books, manuscripts and prints
that look like they could have
been used by 17th-century
astronomer Johannes Kepler
when he lived next door. Collec-
tors will want to have their credit
cards handy.
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Karlova 2 • Map L4
Charles University
Gift Shop
Looking for cool souvenirs to
take back for the kids? Problem
solved: a Charles University
pullover. If it's chilly out, you'll
want one for yourself as well.
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Celetná 24 • Map M3
Czech Folk Crafts
Kids these days might not
appreciate the handmade
wooden toys or corn-husk dolls,
but when was the last time you
bought yourself a gift?
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Karlova 26
• Map L4
Franz Kafka Bookshop
Here you can find a wide
range of Czech literature in
translation, coffee-table books
and catalogues from recent
exhibitions next door at the
Municipal Gallery, plus classical
music CDs.
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Starom∂stské nám∂stí
12 • Map M3
Schoeblingova lékárna
The best part of having a
headache in Prague is buying
your pain relievers in centuries-
old pharmacies like this one.
Closed at weekends.
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Malé
nám∂stí 13 • Map L4
U rytí∫e Kry√tofa
Perhaps only in Prague
would you find a weird treasure
trove such as this. Battle-axes,
broadswords and maces, not to
mention chastity belts and
breastplates.
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Ko≈ná 8 • Map M4
Regena Crystal
You can blow your own glass
here, or, if you're short of breath,
just watch the professionals do it
for you. A wide range of
exquisite glass and crystal is on
sale.
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Jilská 9 • Map L5
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