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Adam Steiner
Prague
The tailor-made suits have gone up by about 50% to begin at 15,000Kc ($714/£357) after the Wall Street Journal featured Adam as the best value for tailoring in Eastern Europe. You can buy fine clothes with the Pierre Cardin or Burberry labels, as well as other conservative business clothes, shirts, tops, and underwear off the rack. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm and Saturday from 10am to 6pm.The tailor-made suits have gone up by about 50% to
Antikvariát Parízská
Prague
This is a musty market with valuable pieces of Czechoslovak history. Pictures, graphics, coins, medals, paper currency, and maps are offered. Open daily from 10am to 6pm.This is a musty market with valuable pieces of Czechoslovak
Antique-Andrle Vladimír
Prague
A wide selection of antique porcelain and ceramics, jewelry, and clocks distinguishes this shop. There's also a large selection of small antique sculptures and other accessories. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.A wide selection of antique porcelain and ceramics, jewelry, and
Antique-Andrle Vladimír
Prague
A wide selection of antique porcelain and ceramics, jewelry, and clocks distinguishes this shop. There's also a large selection of small antique sculptures and other accessories. This store features a display of Eastern Orthodox icons. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.A wide selection of antique porcelain and ceramics, jewelry, and
Art Décoratif
Prague
Another Art Nouveau throwback, this outlet is housed in the purely authentic hull of the refurbished Municipal House, but most things offered aren't originals. Still, there's a fine selection of Alfons Mucha reproductions, jewelry, and lamps from the era. Open daily from 10am to 8pm.Another Art Nouveau throwback, this outlet is housed in the
Art Deco Galerie
Prague
This dandy store sells the trappings of Prague's golden age and is filled with colored perfume bottles and clothing from the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture and household items include Art Deco clocks and lamps. Open Monday to Friday from 2 to 7pm.This dandy store sells the trappings of Prague's golden age
Bat'a
Prague
Czechoslovakia's favorite footwear émigré, Canadian Tomás Bat'a, has made his post-Communist return with a vengeance, taking a sizable chunk of the market long after the Nazis and then the Communists cut the original Moravian family factory to pieces. His huge outlet on the site where his father started selling shoes earlier this century on Wenceslas Square has been remodeled for modern comfort. Bat'a goods include travel bags, leather accessories, sports outfits, and top-line brands of athletic shoes. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm, Saturday from 9am to 8pm, and Sunday from 10am to 8pm.Czechoslovakia's favorite footwear émigré, Canadian Tomás Bat'a, has made his
Big Ben Book Shop
Prague
At the far side of the courtyard behind Týn Church near Old Town Square, Big Ben is a good place to find that commemorative or educational book on Prague in English. There are also city tours to take home on videocassette and a wealth of maps to guide you into the hinterlands, plus a good selection of children's literature. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6:30pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from noon to 5pm.At the far side of the courtyard behind Týn Church
Bontonland Megastore
Prague
Selling everything from serious Bohemian classics to Seattle grunge, the store is in the Koruna Palace, which is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 7pm.Selling everything from serious Bohemian classics to Seattle grunge, the
Botanicus
Prague
This chain of natural scent, soap, and herb shops is an amazing Anglo-Czech success story. Started by a British botanist and Czech partners on a farm northeast of Prague, Botanicus has found 101 ways to ply a plant into a sensuous gift and a lucrative trade. There are several outlets throughout Prague, with this one close to Old Town Square probably most convenient for tourists. Open daily from 10am to 6:30pm.This chain of natural scent, soap, and herb shops is
Boutique Parízská 18
Prague
A collection of fashion accessories of well-known names, including Sergio Rossi, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Giorgio Armani, is displayed at this address, where the prices are Parisian, too. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 11am to 6pm.A collection of fashion accessories of well-known names, including Sergio
Celetná Crystal
Prague
A wide selection of world-renowned Czech crystal, china, arts and crafts, garnets, and jewelry is displayed in a spacious three-floor showroom right in the heart of Prague. Open daily 10am to 10pm.A wide selection of world-renowned Czech crystal, china, arts and
Cerná Ruze
Prague
Situated in one of many newly reconstructed palaces in Prague's walking zone, this shopping center offers stores selling well-known brands (Adidas, Pierre Cardin), as well as some new Czech boutiques and small shops. After your shopping you can rest at the Pizzeria Bondy on the third floor. The center is open Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 11am to 7pm.Situated in one of many newly reconstructed palaces in Prague's
Ceský Granát
Prague
This shop has an excellent reputation for good-quality jewelry at reasonable prices. Traditional, conservative earrings and pendants are spiked with some interesting and unusual designs. Most pieces are set in 24-karat gold or gold-plated silver. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 7pm.This shop has an excellent reputation for good-quality jewelry at
Cristallino
Prague
This store offers one of the largest assortments of Bohemia crystal and glass, as well as some porcelain and jewelry. Designs come from top Czech glassmakers and vary from classic patterns to modern glassware. Remember, if you're buying goods for more than 2,000Kc ($95/£48), ask for the Global Refund Cheque and get a stamp. Open daily 9am to 8pm April to December, 9am to 7pm January to March.This store offers one of the largest assortments of Bohemia
Dum hudebních nástroju
Prague
You can buy all kinds of instruments here, from tiny harmonicas to a magnificent Petrof piano. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday from 10am to 3pm.You can buy all kinds of instruments here, from tiny
Dum Porcelánu Praha
Prague
Traditional Czech "onion" (cibulák) china is the calling card for this representative shop of the porcelain factory in Dubí near the German border. The folksy blue-on-bone cobalt onion patterns have become a familiar sight in country kitchens around the world. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 2 to 5pm.Traditional Czech "onion" (cibulák) china is the calling card for
Dusák (Watchmaker and Goldsmith)
Prague
Dusák features Cartier, Gucci, Omega, Rado, and Certina chronographs and does repairs, too. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sunday from 1 to 6pm.Dusák features Cartier, Gucci, Omega, Rado, and Certina chronographs and
Galerie Art Praha/Centrum sberatelu
Prague
A showroom for a collectors' group, this gallery on Old Town Square offers innovative works from some of the more progressive Czech and Slovak artists of the 20th century. Open daily from 10:30am to 7pm.A showroom for a collectors' group, this gallery on Old
Galerie Peron
Prague
This one-room antiques shop has a bit of everything: small and mostly decorative statuettes, vases, oil paintings, and curios from fine Bohemia salons of yesteryear. If you want something easy to pack, there's plenty to fit the bill. Open Monday to Friday from 11am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6pm.This one-room antiques shop has a bit of everything: small
Galerie Platýz-Ranný Architects
Prague
This eclectic space displays and sells modern Czech paintings, sculpture, and graphics by artists who show their works on a rotating basis. Open Monday to Friday from 10:30am to 7pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm.This eclectic space displays and sells modern Czech paintings, sculpture,
Globe Bookstore and Coffeehouse
Prague
Opened in 1993, Prague's first English-language literary hangout boasts the city's largest collection of used paperback literature and nonfiction. The atmosphere in the California-style cafe allows for a trendy afternoon read accompanied by stiff espresso, sandwiches, pastas, salads, desserts, and a full bar. Along with the great selection of books, you'll find a section with current international magazines, as well as newspapers. They offer Internet services for just 1.50Kc (7¢/4p) per minute and laptop hookups. Open daily from 10am to midnight.Opened in 1993, Prague's first English-language literary hangout boasts the
Granát
Prague
Granát Turnov, the monopoly that controls the Czech Republic's favorite gem industry, is the place to visit if you're serious about shopping for garnets. Expect to pay between 1,000Kc and 3,000Kc ($48-$143/£24-£71) for a midpriced ring or bracelet. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 1pm.Granát Turnov, the monopoly that controls the Czech Republic's favorite
Halada
Prague
Garnets fill the cases of Prague's premier jeweler. Czechs swear by Halada for quality, price, and selection. Beyond garnets, Halada has one of the best arrays of market-priced gold, silver, platinum, and fine gems in this city, which 2 decades ago used to ration wedding rings as a subsidized entitlement (no joke). There is also an outlet of this store among the displays on the ground floor of Tesco. Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm.Garnets fill the cases of Prague's premier jeweler. Czechs swear
Hugo Boss-Men
Prague
Germany's king of men's suits, Boss has become a status symbol for the 20-something stockbrokers who've made a killing on Czech privatization. Expect to pay at least 20,000Kc ($952/£476) for one of his wedge-cut dandies. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm, Saturday from 11am to 7pm, and Sunday from 1 to 6pm.Germany's king of men's suits, Boss has become a status
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Adam Steiner
Prague
The tailor-made suits have gone up by about 50% to begin at 15,000Kc ($714/£357) after the Wall Street Journal featured Adam as the best value for tailoring in Eastern Europe. You can buy fine clothes with the Pierre Cardin or Burberry labels, as well as other conservative business clothes, shirts, tops, and underwear off the rack. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm and Saturday from 10am to 6pm.The tailor-made suits have gone up by about 50% to
Antikvariát Parízská
Prague
This is a musty market with valuable pieces of Czechoslovak history. Pictures, graphics, coins, medals, paper currency, and maps are offered. Open daily from 10am to 6pm.This is a musty market with valuable pieces of Czechoslovak
Antique-Andrle Vladimír
Prague
A wide selection of antique porcelain and ceramics, jewelry, and clocks distinguishes this shop. There's also a large selection of small antique sculptures and other accessories. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.A wide selection of antique porcelain and ceramics, jewelry, and
Antique-Andrle Vladimír
Prague
A wide selection of antique porcelain and ceramics, jewelry, and clocks distinguishes this shop. There's also a large selection of small antique sculptures and other accessories. This store features a display of Eastern Orthodox icons. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.A wide selection of antique porcelain and ceramics, jewelry, and
Art Décoratif
Prague
Another Art Nouveau throwback, this outlet is housed in the purely authentic hull of the refurbished Municipal House, but most things offered aren't originals. Still, there's a fine selection of Alfons Mucha reproductions, jewelry, and lamps from the era. Open daily from 10am to 8pm.Another Art Nouveau throwback, this outlet is housed in the
Art Deco Galerie
Prague
This dandy store sells the trappings of Prague's golden age and is filled with colored perfume bottles and clothing from the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture and household items include Art Deco clocks and lamps. Open Monday to Friday from 2 to 7pm.This dandy store sells the trappings of Prague's golden age
Bat'a
Prague
Czechoslovakia's favorite footwear émigré, Canadian Tomás Bat'a, has made his post-Communist return with a vengeance, taking a sizable chunk of the market long after the Nazis and then the Communists cut the original Moravian family factory to pieces. His huge outlet on the site where his father started selling shoes earlier this century on Wenceslas Square has been remodeled for modern comfort. Bat'a goods include travel bags, leather accessories, sports outfits, and top-line brands of athletic shoes. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm, Saturday from 9am to 8pm, and Sunday from 10am to 8pm.Czechoslovakia's favorite footwear émigré, Canadian Tomás Bat'a, has made his
Big Ben Book Shop
Prague
At the far side of the courtyard behind Týn Church near Old Town Square, Big Ben is a good place to find that commemorative or educational book on Prague in English. There are also city tours to take home on videocassette and a wealth of maps to guide you into the hinterlands, plus a good selection of children's literature. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6:30pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from noon to 5pm.At the far side of the courtyard behind Týn Church
Bontonland Megastore
Prague
Selling everything from serious Bohemian classics to Seattle grunge, the store is in the Koruna Palace, which is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 7pm.Selling everything from serious Bohemian classics to Seattle grunge, the
Botanicus
Prague
This chain of natural scent, soap, and herb shops is an amazing Anglo-Czech success story. Started by a British botanist and Czech partners on a farm northeast of Prague, Botanicus has found 101 ways to ply a plant into a sensuous gift and a lucrative trade. There are several outlets throughout Prague, with this one close to Old Town Square probably most convenient for tourists. Open daily from 10am to 6:30pm.This chain of natural scent, soap, and herb shops is
Boutique Parízská 18
Prague
A collection of fashion accessories of well-known names, including Sergio Rossi, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Giorgio Armani, is displayed at this address, where the prices are Parisian, too. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 11am to 6pm.A collection of fashion accessories of well-known names, including Sergio
Celetná Crystal
Prague
A wide selection of world-renowned Czech crystal, china, arts and crafts, garnets, and jewelry is displayed in a spacious three-floor showroom right in the heart of Prague. Open daily 10am to 10pm.A wide selection of world-renowned Czech crystal, china, arts and
Cerná Ruze
Prague
Situated in one of many newly reconstructed palaces in Prague's walking zone, this shopping center offers stores selling well-known brands (Adidas, Pierre Cardin), as well as some new Czech boutiques and small shops. After your shopping you can rest at the Pizzeria Bondy on the third floor. The center is open Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 11am to 7pm.Situated in one of many newly reconstructed palaces in Prague's
Ceský Granát
Prague
This shop has an excellent reputation for good-quality jewelry at reasonable prices. Traditional, conservative earrings and pendants are spiked with some interesting and unusual designs. Most pieces are set in 24-karat gold or gold-plated silver. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 7pm.This shop has an excellent reputation for good-quality jewelry at
Cristallino
Prague
This store offers one of the largest assortments of Bohemia crystal and glass, as well as some porcelain and jewelry. Designs come from top Czech glassmakers and vary from classic patterns to modern glassware. Remember, if you're buying goods for more than 2,000Kc ($95/£48), ask for the Global Refund Cheque and get a stamp. Open daily 9am to 8pm April to December, 9am to 7pm January to March.This store offers one of the largest assortments of Bohemia
Dum hudebních nástroju
Prague
You can buy all kinds of instruments here, from tiny harmonicas to a magnificent Petrof piano. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday from 10am to 3pm.You can buy all kinds of instruments here, from tiny
Dum Porcelánu Praha
Prague
Traditional Czech "onion" (cibulák) china is the calling card for this representative shop of the porcelain factory in Dubí near the German border. The folksy blue-on-bone cobalt onion patterns have become a familiar sight in country kitchens around the world. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 2 to 5pm.Traditional Czech "onion" (cibulák) china is the calling card for
Dusák (Watchmaker and Goldsmith)
Prague
Dusák features Cartier, Gucci, Omega, Rado, and Certina chronographs and does repairs, too. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sunday from 1 to 6pm.Dusák features Cartier, Gucci, Omega, Rado, and Certina chronographs and
Galerie Art Praha/Centrum sberatelu
Prague
A showroom for a collectors' group, this gallery on Old Town Square offers innovative works from some of the more progressive Czech and Slovak artists of the 20th century. Open daily from 10:30am to 7pm.A showroom for a collectors' group, this gallery on Old
Galerie Peron
Prague
This one-room antiques shop has a bit of everything: small and mostly decorative statuettes, vases, oil paintings, and curios from fine Bohemia salons of yesteryear. If you want something easy to pack, there's plenty to fit the bill. Open Monday to Friday from 11am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6pm.This one-room antiques shop has a bit of everything: small
Galerie Platýz-Ranný Architects
Prague
This eclectic space displays and sells modern Czech paintings, sculpture, and graphics by artists who show their works on a rotating basis. Open Monday to Friday from 10:30am to 7pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm.This eclectic space displays and sells modern Czech paintings, sculpture,
Globe Bookstore and Coffeehouse
Prague
Opened in 1993, Prague's first English-language literary hangout boasts the city's largest collection of used paperback literature and nonfiction. The atmosphere in the California-style cafe allows for a trendy afternoon read accompanied by stiff espresso, sandwiches, pastas, salads, desserts, and a full bar. Along with the great selection of books, you'll find a section with current international magazines, as well as newspapers. They offer Internet services for just 1.50Kc (7¢/4p) per minute and laptop hookups. Open daily from 10am to midnight.Opened in 1993, Prague's first English-language literary hangout boasts the
Granát
Prague
Granát Turnov, the monopoly that controls the Czech Republic's favorite gem industry, is the place to visit if you're serious about shopping for garnets. Expect to pay between 1,000Kc and 3,000Kc ($48-$143/£24-£71) for a midpriced ring or bracelet. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 1pm.Granát Turnov, the monopoly that controls the Czech Republic's favorite
Halada
Prague
Garnets fill the cases of Prague's premier jeweler. Czechs swear by Halada for quality, price, and selection. Beyond garnets, Halada has one of the best arrays of market-priced gold, silver, platinum, and fine gems in this city, which 2 decades ago used to ration wedding rings as a subsidized entitlement (no joke). There is also an outlet of this store among the displays on the ground floor of Tesco. Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm.Garnets fill the cases of Prague's premier jeweler. Czechs swear
Hugo Boss-Men
Prague
Germany's king of men's suits, Boss has become a status symbol for the 20-something stockbrokers who've made a killing on Czech privatization. Expect to pay at least 20,000Kc ($952/£476) for one of his wedge-cut dandies. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm, Saturday from 11am to 7pm, and Sunday from 1 to 6pm.Germany's king of men's suits, Boss has become a status
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