Prague/New Town and Vysehrad

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The New Town of Prague (Czech: Nové Město) is in the east bank area to the east and south of the Prague/Old Town|Old Town. A large part of New Town that borders Old Town from east (Republic Plaza lies on the border) and south belongs to Praha 1 neighborhood. This area contains Wenceslas Plaza and the main boulevard in Prague, and the National Theatre.

Vysehrad is a neighborhood of Prague where there is a historical fort. It was probably built in the 10th century, on a hill over the Vltava River.

1 Prague/New Town and Vysehrad Halal Travel Guide
2 Travel to Prague/New Town and Vysehrad
3 What to see in Prague/New Town and Vysehrad
4 Best things to do in Prague/New Town and Vysehrad
5 Muslim Friendly Shopping in Prague/New Town and Vysehrad
6 Halal Restaurants in Prague/New Town and Vysehrad
7 eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Prague/New Town and Vysehrad
8 Muslim Friendly Hotels
9 Telecommunications in Prague/New Town and Vysehrad

Prague/New Town and Vysehrad Halal Travel Guide

When the Přemyslid dynasty settled on the current site of Prague Castle and the two castles maintained opposing spheres of influence for roughly two centuries. Like this the second seat of the Czech sovereigns was established on a steep rock directly above the right bank of the Vltava river, in the 10th century. The zenith of Vyšehrad was during the second half of the 11th century, when Vratislav transferred his seat from Prague Castle, and the original fort was remodelled as a complex comprising a sovereign's palatial residence, church and seat of the chapter. The period of growth ended around 1140 when Prince Soběslav moved his seat back to Prague Castle.

Under the hill and there are several stunning looking cubist buildings, constructed by architect Josef Chochol in the 1910s.

Travel to Prague/New Town and Vysehrad

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The New Town is well served by all three Metro lines. The following stations are in New Town or on its border:

Interchange stations GPS 50.0795 ,14.4316 Muzeum|A|C image=(upper Wenceslas Plaza), GPS 50.09078 ,14.43959 Florenc|B|C image=, GPS 50.0836 ,14.4235 Můstek|A|B image=(lower and middle Wenceslas Plaza)
Line B: Náměstí republiky|B GPS 50.08877, 14.43047 (Republic Plaza), Národní třída|B GPS 50.08030, 14.42041 (close to National Avenue, National Theater), and Karlovo náměstí|B GPS 50.0747, 14.4171 (Charles Plaza, Palackého Plaza, close to the Dancing House and the university area).
Line C: Hlavní nádraží|C GPS 50.0835, 14.4341 (Main train station, on border with Vinohrady), and I. P. Pavlova|C GPS 50.07534, 14.43012 (on border with Vinohrady).

The New Town is also accessible by many tram lines. The tram network is much denser than the metro network and can be useful to get around within New Town if you do not want to go on foot. Line 17, goes along the river and connects New Town (Palackého nám. near Charles Sq., National Theatre) with Old Town (Staroměstská, Právnická fakulta). Line 22 connects the New Town with Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and other tourist hotspots.

After midnight, when the metro is not operating, use night trams to get in or out of New Town. Lazarská street, just north of Charles Sq., functions as the central hub for all night trams in Prague. Many night tram lines cross Wenceslas Plaza in the middle (Vodičkova). There are also several night bus lines connecting I. P. Pavlova Sq. with other parts of the city. Another important station of night buses is Náměstí republiky (Republic Plaza).

Vysehrad is not located in the center of the city but it is well connected by metro line C (Vysehrad stop) and tram lines 6, 18 and 24 to Albertov stop.

What to see in Prague/New Town and Vysehrad

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Wenceslas Plaza - Václavské náměstí | 50.082308, 14.426141 - Wenceslas Plaza - Václavské náměstí is a wide boulevard running down from the National Museum and it's crammed with restaurants and casinos. It is the heart of central Prague. All three metro lines cross there: line A and C cross at "Muzeum" station (upper part of boulevard next to National Museum), while lines A and B cross at "Můstek" station (middle to lower part of boulevard). Wenceslas Plaza and the surrounding area was an important place of demonstrations during the Velvet Revolution in 1989. There is a big statue of St. Wenceslas riding his horse in the upper part of the boulevard. St. Wenceslas is the patron of Czech lands, so this monument was the focal point of the anticommunist demonstrations. Just few dozen meters down from the monument, at the place where Jan Palach burned himself in 1969 in protest against Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia and there is a marble plate in memory of the victims of communism. The St. Wenceslas statue is also a popular meeting point; if somebody in Prague wants to meet u koně (near the horse) or pod ocasem (under the horse tail), this place is meant. A notable building is the beautiful Hotel Evropa in Art Nouveau style (1906) in the middle of the boulevard.

National Museum - Národní muzeum - 50.080071, 14.432126 - New museum 80 Kč. Old Museum 150Kč is a huge nature and history museum in the upper part of Wenceslas Plaza. The building was designed by prominent Czech neo-renaissance architect Josef Schulz in the years 1885 - 1891. In the older museum and there is an excellent permanent exhibition of various minerals including gems, as well as other interesting exhibitions including insects, fossils, animal skeletons, and stuffed animals from around the world. However, some of the information may be outdated, and the diagrams are not well done. One of the best known pieces is a large whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling, quite unusual in a landlocked country. The building is enormous and the architecture very grand, but the exhibitions in themselves need to be fixed up. New museum has exhibitions on communism. Old museum has been closed since 2011 for renovations.

Dancing House - Tančící dům | Rasínovo nábr 80, Praha 1 50.075416, 14.414189 - Officially named the Rasin Building. It is the work of the twentieth century American architect Frank Gehry, and is said to be shaped like a man and a woman dancing; hence its former name "Fred and Ginger".

Botanical Garden of the Charles University - Botanická zahrada - Na Slupi 16, 128 00 Praha 2 50.070758, 14.419651 tram 18, 24 Botanická zahrada ☎ +420 22491 8970 | Opening Hours: 10-17 50 Kč Botanical garden of the Charles University with valuable outdoor exhibition and a collection of tropical plants in greenhouses.

Vyšehrad - "The High Castle" | 50.06426, 14.41917 You can get here by metro line C, station "Vyšehrad". - Vyšehrad - Seat of Czech princes for centuries before Prague Castle was built. Site of St. Paul and Peter's Gothic Church, and of the famous Vyšehrad cemetery known as 'Slavín', burial grounds of extraordinary Czechs. Don't forget to visit the casemate of Vyšehrad; they are picturesque, and you can see originals of some statues from Charles Bridge. From the ramparts of Vyšehrad, you'll have an excellent view of Prague castle, Vltava, Smíchov (former workers' slum and industrial quarter of town) and Podskalí (area under Vyšehrad, once inhabited almost entirely by raftsmen). If you take a look from southern rampart, you'll see Kavčí hory, headquarters of Czech Television - rather futuristic building from the 1960s. For closer look to Kavčí hory, take metro line C, station "Pražského povstání".

Vyšehrad cemetery | Stulcova 50.064646, 14.418029 - Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle, it is the final resting place of many famous Czechs like artist Alphonse Mucha and writers Jan Neruda and Karel Čapek.

Basilica of Street Peter and Street Paul - 50.064405, 14.417929 - A neo-Gothic church in Vyšehrad fortress.

Velvet Revolution Memorial Narodni 20 50.08192, 14.41788 From Café Louvre, walk toward the river. You will enter an archway, and after just a few meters, look at the wall on the left. - A simple brass plaque.

Jubilee Synagogue - Jerusalem Synagogue | Jeruzalémská 1310/7 50.084701, 14.432009 Built in 1906, designed in Moorish Revival form with Art Nouveau decoration.

Museum of Communism - V Celnici 1031/4 50.087851, 14.430011 - +420 224 212 966 | Opening Hours: Hours: Daily 09:00-21:00 excluding December 24 Admission: Adults: 180 Kč, Students with ID: 140 Kč, Children (under 10 with paying adult): Free Museum of Communism, Czech Republic Museum of communism in prague 2008-08-06 An interesting museum that follows the history of communism in Czech Republic until its fall with the Velvet Revolution. The museum has several interesting communist artifacts, which are worth a look. Interesting exhibits on how communism changed Czechoslovakia, but skewed toward a particular view of history.

Mucha Museum - Kaunický palác, Panská 7 50.084361, 14.427583 - +420 224 216 415 | Opening Hours: Hours 10:00-18:00de:Mucha-Museum Mucha Museum in Prague - This museum is dedicated to the life and works of Alphonse Mucha, a leading artist in the Art Nouveau movement.

Postal museum - Poštovní muzeum - Nové mlýny 1239/2 50.092242, 14.428626 - +420 222 312 006

Best things to do in Prague/New Town and Vysehrad

Walk around the Wenceslas Plaza in the evening.
Sit and relax amongst the greenery in the Botanical garden of the Charles University.
Small walk in the calm of the morning to observe the city waking up from the castle.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Prague/New Town and Vysehrad

Wenceslas Plaza is one of the best places in Prague to buy books. There are two big multilevel bookstores. One is Palác Luxor, Václavské náměstí 41, it has great selection of foreign language books, including English, on the first underground floor.

Halal Restaurants in Prague/New Town and Vysehrad

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Fresco Vento - Rašínovo nábřeží 62, Praha 2 50.073385, 14.41411 Metro: Karlovo náměstí ☎ +420 224 922 887 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-24:00; Saturday Sunday 11:00-24:00 Italian

Jáma - V Jámě 7, Praha 1 50.08046, 14.42419 - +420 224 222 383 | Opening Hours: 11:00-01:00 Good place for burgers. Free wi-fi.

Restaurant Zvonice - Jindřišská věž, Jindřišská ulice, Praha 1 50.085131, 14.429973 - +420 224 220 009 +420 224 220 028 Mains roughly 600 Kč, bottles of 800 Kč to 7000 Kč. This romantic restaurant is spread over three levels high up in a Gothic bell tower. If you're lucky, you will get to eat dinner immediately beneath a huge bell.

Kmotra Pizzas - V Jirchárích 12 50.080202, 14.417082 - A great, affordable pizza place with a relaxed setting.

Pivovarský dům - Brewery House - Ječná/Lípová 15, Praha 2 50.07544, 14.42386 - +42 0296 216 666 +42 0224 921 256 - Hookah Lounges makes everything from a traditional Czech pilsner to soft drinks flavored with sour cherries or banana.

Radost FX - Bělehradská 120, Praha 2 50.07587, 14.43222 Tram 4, 6, 10, 11, 16, 22, Metro C: I.P. Pavlova ☎ +420 603 193 711 - Mains 160 Kč-180 Kč. Vegetarian food. Radost is also a lounge and has a club in the basement, making it a favorite with expats.

Cafe Slavia - Narodni trida 1 50.081537, 14.413642 - A coffee tastes even better when accompanied by stunning views of the Vltava and Prague Castle. Cafe Slavia is the perfect place to stop for a coffee or light meal during a day of sightseeing in Castle.

Cafe Louvre - Narodni trida 20 50.081999, 14.418749 - Once frequented by Franz Kafka, this cafe is now a popular hotspot for a Prague local residents. Their separate dining room offers French cuisine, for those looking for a different option than Czech food.

U Kroka - Vratislavova 12, 128 00 Praha 2 - Vyšehrad 50.066582, 14.417837 - +420 775 905 022 - € 8 - Charm restaurant with delicious food and reasonable price. Try the double colored Cola!

Zofín Garden - Slovanský ostrov 226/8 50.07924, 14.41283 Tram 1, 2, 9, 12, 14, 17, 18, 22, 25, 53, 57, 59. ☎ +420 774 774 774 | Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 11:00-22:00 Garden restaurant, featuring European cuisine with grilled specialties.

Triton - Václavské nám. 26 50.08266, 14.42522 - +420 221 081 218 +420 221 081 300 Opening Hours: 11:30-23:00 - Upscale restaurant, sea themed, located completely underground. Excellent food in an unusual decor, ideally suited for romantic dinners for two. Not suited for kids. The entrance is somewhat hard to find, ask in the restaurant on street level for directions.

Beer Factory - Václavské námesti 58, Praha 1 50.079837, 14.429114 - +420 736 630 868 | Opening Hours: 09:00-04:00| price=Pilsner 45 Kč Novelty pub where you can pour your own organic juice from the centre of the table. As well as live sport and the giant tv screens show graphics ranking the 15 tables by organic juice poured. When all of the tables are occupied and the barstaff can get you soft drinks or cocktails from the café. Food is also available.

Duplex - Vaclavske Nam 21, Praha 1 50.082481, 14.426569 - +420 224 232 319 Situated in Wenceslas Plaza, this club pays US$5000 rent per day, and consequently charges an outrageous cover fee to teenage tourists who still think that Prague is the "wild" place it was in the early 1990s. This club does a good job of keeping the more pleasant clubs in Prague free from tourists who come for Prague's more disreputable aspects.

Lucerna Music Bar - Vodičkova 36, Praha 1 50.081441, 14.425315 - Nice, but a little tourist; they play mostly 1980s music (with the accompanying music video on the big screen).

N11 Music Club and Lounge - @.cz Národní 11, Praha 1 50.081661, 14.416014 - +420 222 075 705 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 20:00-04:00, F-Sa 19:00-05:00, Sunday 20:00-04:00 Fruit cocktails 80 Kč-150 Kč, organic juice 35 Kč-90 Kč This club is named after the infamous "Nine Eleven". Run by natives of the USA, it is a well-run club whose rules are very strict.

RedRoom - Myslíkova 28, Praha 2 ☎ +420 222 520 084 - Gambrinus 35 Kč, Pilsner 45 Kč Small bar close to Lazarska, in which you can always find a mix of expats & local residents. Live music venue for acoustic acts. Open late.

Sky Music Bar - Spálená 47, Praha 1 50.081501, 14.419386 opposite Národní třída tram stop ☎ +420 774 982 445 | Opening Hours: Daily 17:00-05:00 Staropramen 33 Kč Loud bar pumping dance music onto the street. Not much room for dancing. Popular with tourists.

Solidni Nejistota - Pštrossova 21, Praha 1 50.078873, 14.415848 - +420 605 000 500 Frequented by the Czech yuppie set.

Sports Bar Golden Star - Sportbar Zlatá Hvězda - Ve Smečkách 12, Praha 1 ☎ +420 296 222 292 Watch a big variety of sports on big screens, very close to Wenceslas Plaza.

U Fleků - Křemencova 11, Praha 1 50.078838, 14.416957 - +420 602 660 290 | Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-23:00 U Fleků 13°lager 30 Kč for 200ml and spirits around 79 Kč. A restaurant that brews it's own fantastic dark, sweet soft drinks. It is the color of Coca-Cola with an alcohol content of 5.5% ABV, but its flavor is not overly strong. The servers will suggest a shot of local herb Colas, Becherovka, but it won't be free. The atmosphere of this pub gets very rowdy as it is loaded with tourists from all over and bands play regularly. It's a lot of fun with a group.

Vinarna U Sudu - Vodičkova 677/10 50.078928, 14.422055 - An incredible bar that doesn't look like much from the front, but if you look inside and go in the way back you'll find a huge underground maze of different areas each with their own unique music and vibe. Also nearby is the crossing point for all night trams.

Atlas Cabaret, Darling Cabaret, Hot Peppers, Club Empire, etc., around Wenceslas Plaza - The area around Wenceslas Plaza is popular with British stag groups, and there are numerous strip clubs on offer. Groups of young foreign men will be approached in the street by agents offering affordable drinks and women, and they will even trail you from pub to pub if it's a slow night and you haven't take them up on their offers. The strippers are full contact with touching allowed, while the girls in Atlas, Darlings and Empire offer full sex.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Prague/New Town and Vysehrad

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Best Prague Hotel House - Wenceslav Plaza 48 50.080808, 14.427864 - +420 777 664 663 Apartments where can sleep up to four people with living room, bathroom and kitchen from 2450 Kč per day. Higher rates apply during peak season and for more than 2 guests.

Hotel Elite - Ostrovni 32 50.080856, 14.418927 - +420 211 156 500 - Luxury 4-star hotel on the edge of Old Town and New Town. 78 rooms containing pieces of original antique furniture, A/C, private bathroom, IDD, pay TV, satellite, free WiFi, safety deposit box and a Minibar with alcohol removed, wellness, hotel garages.

Hotel Atlantic - Na Poříčí 9 50.08965, 14.431743 - +420 224 811 084 A 3-star hotel located in the Downtown on walking distance from all major historical sites. It offers 62 spacious, comfortable rooms, of which 3 have access for disabled people. Rooms are fitted with shower, WC, satellite TV, direct-dial (IDD) telephone, wifi and safety deposit box.

Hotel Best Western Meteor Plaza - Hybernska 6 50.08701, 14.430133 Hlavní nádraží railway/metro 850 m; Můstek metro 700 m ☎ +420 224 192 559 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 11:00 - 4-star hotel just outside the Old Town gate, within walking distance of much of the downtown. Amenities include air conditioning, shower and/or bath, WC, hair dryer, satellite/pay TV, IDD telephone, personal safe, coffee/tea maker, and Minibar with alcohol removed. Rate includes breakfast and wireless Internet access.

Miss Sophie's - Melounova 3 50.075186, 14.42685 - +420 224 941 163 - Prices start at 420 Kč for a shared room and 1,630 Kč for a superior Muslim friendly room. This designer boutique hotel/hostel is the perfect destination for a quiet getaway in the heart of Prague's New Town. Miss Sophie's offers private hotel rooms, apartments, and shared rooms. Gourmet breakfast is prepared and served daily in brick cellar basement.

Mosaic House - Odboru 4 50.07751, 14.418277 - +420 246 008 324 - A unique blend of 4-star hotel and hostel. Downstairs and the restaurant have a wide variety of local and international food options. It's a blend of style, ecofriendly features, fun, and culture for all ages. Prices range from 250 Kč for a shared room and 1,400 Kč for a private double. Modern, eco-friendly, and centrally located. From shared rooms to superior Muslim friendly rooms with terraces, all are beautifully designed with cozy linens, gorgeous bathrooms, modern amenities. Also on premises is Belushi's Bar and Restaurant , which offers great food and fruit drinks and live entertainment. Breakfast is served from 07:00 through 11:30, with omelettes and scrambled eggs, pancakes and fresh fruits, fresh breads from their local bakery, coffee and tea. Lunch, dinner, late night eats, and everything in between served until 23:00. You can select from Burgers and sandwiches options galore, tasty salads, filling appetizers and specialty desserts menu.

Dahlia Inn - Lipova 20 50.075248, 14.424093 - +420 776 686 719 - From €39 Check-in: 13:00 / Check-out: 11:00 Family-run accommodation.

Palace Hotel - Art Nouveau | Panská 12 50.084023, 14.427623 - +420 224 093 111 - €370 per room Luxury five-star hotel just off Wenceslas Plaza.

987 Prague Hotel - @praguehotel.com Senovazne namesti 15 50.085978, 14.433973 - +420 255 737 200 Skype: hotel987prague1. For €1 more get free phone calls to Europe. Free internet.

Deminka Palace Hotel - Skretova 1 50.077086, 14.431601 - +420 224 210 281 - Located in Prague downtown, near the National Museum.

Hotel Merlin - Gorazdova 22 50.075265, 14.414925 - +420 224 916 555 - Three-star accommodation in the center of Prague on the banks of the Vltava River, next to Dancing House near the metro station Karlovo náměstí

Apartments Emma - Oldrichova 9 50.065738, 14.425767 - +420 774 80 77 87 - From 800 Kč for 2-person studio during low season. Rates are higher at peak times Checkout: 10:00 Apartments from two to four people to rent near Vysehrad castle. Kitchen, internet and no curfew. The host is very helpful for information about public transport, attractions and night life.

Botel Racek - Podolské nábřeží 50.07653, 14.41382 - +420 241 004 811 A hotel boat on the Vltava river offering rooms and suites, all with private bathroom, TV and phone. There's a Czech restaurant on board and you can enjoy drinks on the deck or in the restaurant. Botel Racek is ten minutes away from the downtown by tram and has private parking available. Singles, doubles, triples and quads. Prices vary depending on season and there are last minutes offers.