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telský Summer Palace
, where Bohemian royals used to hang out on their
hunting trips.
Following the signs to 'Troja' and 'Zoo', walk under a railway line. From here go
up some steps to enter
Emperor's Island
(Císařský ostrov); the road even-
tually leads to a pedestrian bridge over the main branch of the Vltava. From
here, you are a short walk to Troja Chateau or the Prague Zoo.
EATING
Most of the better places to eat in this area are clustered along the residential
streets around Dejvická metro station. You'll find another grouping within walk-
ing distance of Strossmayerovo náměstí and in the area around Letenské
náměstí.
Holešovice
ASIAN
SIAN
SASAZU €€
Holešovice; mains 220-460Kč; noon-midnight Sun-Thu, noon-1am Fri & Sat; 1, 3, 5, 25,
Vltavská)
This upmarket Asian restaurant (connected to the club of the same name) has
by many accounts the best Asian cooking in Prague. While prices for individual en-
trees are not outrageous for what's on offer, portions are on the small side. Book in
advance, especially on weekends.
CZZECCH
KORBEL €
( 222 986 095; Komunardů 30, Holešovice; mains 119-230Kč;
;
1, 3, 5, 25)
This
slightly below-ground restaurant is packed at lunchtime, a testament to the very good
