Neighbourhoods at a Glance - Prague and Czech Republic - page 375

Enjoy an evening of jazz on the river at JazzDock ( CLICK HERE ).
Check out some off-the-wall art or a crazy club happening at David Černý's Meet
Factory ( CLICK HERE ).
Have a great meal in the open air at Rio's ( CLICK HERE ) in Vyšehrad.
Explore: Smíchov & Vyšehrad
While the districts of Smíchov and Vyšehrad both lie to the south of the historic city
centre, they occupy different sides of the Vltava River and could not be more different
in character.
Smíchov, a former industrial area, lacks many traditional sights, but has some great
pubs and classic restaurants. It's also home to many of the city's better hotels, espe-
cially around Anděl metro station, so you might find yourself spending more time in
this area than you thought. Vyšehrad is relatively remote, and the only reason you'd
likely find yourself here is to tour the Vyšehrad citadel and cemetery. That said,
Vyšehrad is an oasis of green, with commanding views over the city and Vltava River.
Local Life
» Popular hangouts Don't let Smíchov's gleaming office towers fool you, this is a
hard-drinking 'hood with some great traditional pubs. For starters, try Zlatý Klas
( CLICK HERE ), U Bílého lva ( CLICK HERE ) or Hlubina ( CLICK HERE ). All of
these serve decent food, too.
» Strolling The parkland of the Vyšehrad citadel is one of the city's most beloved
venues for simply walking around and enjoying a fine afternoon.
» Shopping Going local in Smíchov is all about hitting the mall: Nový Smíchov
( CLICK HERE ) to be precise. There are tons of shops, cafes, restaurants, a big super-
market in the basement and a multiplex cinema up top.