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currently home to the Fantová Kavárna (Fanta Cafe), but there are plans to use the
space for displaying the Slav Epic, a series of 20 historical paintings on a grand scale
by art- nouveau artist Alfons Mucha. The paintings are currently displayed at Ve-
letržní Palác ( CLICK HERE ).
TOWER
WER
JINDŘIŠSKÁ TOWER
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(Jindřišská věž; 224 232 429; www.jindrisskavez.cz ; Jindřišská 1; adult/child 80/35Kč;
10am-7pm; 3, 9, 14, 24) This bell tower, dating from the 15th century but rebuilt in
Gothic style in the 1870s, dominates the end of Jindřišská, a busy street running
northeast from Wenceslas Square. Having stood idle for decades, the tower was ren-
ovated and reopened in 2002 as a tourist attraction, complete with exhibition space,
whisky bar, cafe and restaurant, and a lookout gallery on the 10th floor.
SYNA
SYNAGOGUUE
JUBILEE SYNAGOGUE
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(Jubilejní synagóga; 222 319 002; Jeruzalémská 7; adult/child 80/50Kč; 11am-5pm Sun-
Fri Apr-Oct, closed on Jewish holidays; Hlavní Nádraží) You don't have to be an architec-
ture buff to appreciate the rather striking and colourful Moorish facade of the Jubilee
Synagogue. This grand building, also called the Velká synagóga (Great Synagogue),
dates from 1906. Note the names of the donors on the stained-glass windows, and the
grand organ above the entrance.
TOP SIGHTS
PRAGUE CITY MUSEUM
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This excellent museum, opened in 1898, is devoted to the history of Prague
from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Among the many intriguing exhibits
are the Astronomical Clock's original 1866 calendar wheel with Josef Mánes'
beautiful painted panels representing the months - that's January at the top,
toasting his toes by the fire, and August near the bottom, sickle in hand, harvest-
ing the corn.
 
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