This guide to Prague focuses on the Castle District, Lesser Quarter, Old Town, New Town and outlying areas. It covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Jewish church and the city"s major museums. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Czech. Special features range from the Royal Route to the miracle of Loreto. Excursions outside the city are also described including Karlstejn and Konopiste Castles, Kutna Hora, Karlovy Vary and Ceske Budejovice. Maps show Central Prague and excursions, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.