The Best Kept Secrets In Prague

David Cerny's Miminka Babies climb up the Žižkov television tower in Prague
David Cerny's Miminka Babies climb up the Žižkov television tower in Prague | © Dominic Dudley / Alamy Stock Photo
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Ieva Matiejunaite
2 July 2019

The historic city of Prague has many secrets hidden between its medieval cobbled streets that are more likely to be stumbled upon accidentally than discovered by following the well-beaten tourist tracks.

Here, Culture Trip lists the places travellers should visit in Czechia’s capital for a unique experience.

Café Louvre

Cafe, Restaurant, Czech, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, $$$
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Cafe Louvre
Cafe Louvre, Prague, Czech Republic | © Helena Smith / REX / Shutterstock
Though Prague has a great variety of small and large atmospheric cafes, some of them are not so easily spotted as they are located on the first floor terraces of buildings. One, in particular, Café Louvre, offers a great fin de siècle atmosphere and was frequented by such famous names as Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein. A tip: the café is rumoured to have the best hot chocolate in the city.
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22 Národní, Nové Město, Praha 1 Hlavní město Praha, 110 00, Czech Republic
+420224930949
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MeetFactory

Art Gallery, Music Venue, Theater, Theatre, Building
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During its post-Communist years, Prague saw the springing up of many daring contemporary artists. David Černý, for instance, has stunned the world with strange and awe-inspiring sculptures such as the gigantic babies climbing the Žižkov Television Tower. Černý opened MeetFactory, which combines art exhibitions, workshops, theatre and musical performances that showcase Czechia’s alternative art scene.

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3213/15 Ke Sklárně, Smíchov, Praha 5 Hlavní město Praha, 150 00, Czech Republic
+420251551796
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Divoká Šárka

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Divoká Šárka is named after a mythical female warrior
Divoká Šárka is named after a mythical female warrior | © Tuomas Lehtinen / Alamy Stock Photo
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Though there are many beautiful parks inside the city, Divoká Šárka provides a true escape into the untouched world of Czech nature. Only a short tram ride away from the city centre, this gorgeous valley offers a day out of hiking, swimming and even golfing. Legend has it that Šárka, who gave the park its name, was a beautiful female warrior who seduced her opponent Ctirad in a battle of the sexes for control of the city.
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Prague 6 Prague, 116 00, Czech Republic
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Dog Friendly, Family Friendly

Žižkov Television Tower

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The Zizkov Television Tower
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The Žižkov TV tower, with the aforementioned giant babies climbing to reach its top, is a very unusual and modern sight in the city. Moreover, it is very much worth it to climb to the top of the TV tower, which offers spectacular views of the city (not recommended for those with a fear of heights). The Žižkov neighbourhood is itself an interesting place to visit too, as it has the world’s highest concentration of bars per capita.
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1 Mahlerovy sady, Žižkov, Praha 3 Hlavní město Praha, 130 00, Czech Republic
+420210320081
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The Cross Club

Bar, Nightclub, Czech, Pub Grub, $$$
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The Cross Club is delightfully unusual throughout, from the interior and exterior décor made of futuristic mechanical sculptures and frameworks to its eclectic music offering, which includes live bands, reggae, dubstep and a variety of electronic music. The club gets its name from its original intent to serve as a crossroads for different subcultures, so expect to mingle with all manner of people from Prague’s artistic circles here.
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23, 1096 Plynární, Holešovice, Praha 7 Hlavní město Praha, 170 00, Czech Republic
+420736535053
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Qubus

Shop, Store
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Another way to explore Czech art culture is to visit Qubus, a contemporary ceramics gallery located around the back of Prague’s Old Town square. Czech people are certainly one of the oldest nations that mastered the art of ceramics, with archaeological finds in the medium dating back to 25,000 BC. The gallery exhibits works of ceramics in all its forms, from traditional pots and bowls to a gold-glazed baroque clock fronted with a 1970s LED readout.
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1071/3 Rámová, Staré Město, Praha 1 Hlavní město Praha, 110 00, Czech Republic
+420775708090
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La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

Restaurant, Czech, $$$
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The dishes at La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise are the epitome of elegance
The dishes at La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise are the epitome of elegance | © La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

Especially dedicated to Czech national food and offering a 14-course tasting menu, La Dégustation Bohême Bourgeoise, located in Prague’s Old Town, takes its food inspiration from a 19th-century cookbook the manager found in a junk shop. The restaurant is therefore delightfully authentic and offers dishes such as třeboň catfish with kefir, poppy seeds and dill, or mnetěš pigeon with elderberry and hazelnuts.

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18 Haštalská, Staré Město, Praha 1 Hlavní město Praha, 110 00, Czech Republic
+420222311234
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Atmosphere:

Michelin-Starred, Romantic, Stylish
These recommendations were updated on July 2, 2019 to keep your travel plans fresh.
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