Prague: ARTĚL Style

Prague is awash in boutiques selling sophisticated fragrances and cosmetics. (See our recent post on one of them, Ingredients). However, if you’re looking for an affordable, unusual souvenir from your Prague trip—and just happen to be a beauty products addict like me...

With its multitude of lush parks and shady spots—many of which afford sweeping vistas of the Czech capital and ample opportunity for people watching—Prague is picnic paradise. This list of my own favorite places to unpack a basket is followed by suggestions for what to put in it...

My favorite way to visit the castle is by starting at the top – taking the #22 tram to the Pohořelec stop – and dropping by the often-overlooked Strahov Monastary Library, which dates back to the 12th century, to view the incredible frescoed ceilings.

From there, it’s just a short downhill stroll to the main castle entrance...

City Bike

Králodvorská 5, Prague 1

www.citybike-prague.com

tel 776 180 284

Praha Bike

Dlouhá 24, Prague 1

www.prahabike.cz

tel 732 388 880

The main branch of the National Museum, a Wenceslas Square landmark, will be closed for renovation until 2015. Luckily, the museum has taken up residence in the building next door, formerly the offices of Radio Free Europe. I highly recommend the current exhibit...