INDEX
| A | B | C | D |
| E | F | G | H |
| I | J | K | L |
| M | N | O | P |
| R | S | T | U |
| V | W | Z |
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Abbeys and monasteries: Augustine Monastery (Třeboň), 347–348; Strahov Monastery (Prague), 55, 90–91; Zlatá Koruna Monastery, 331–332
Accommodations: See Sleeping
Adria Palace (Prague): 71
Air conditioning, in hotels: 467
Airport, in Prague: 258–259
Albright, Madeleine: 445
American Bar (Prague): 70
Anenské Náměstí (Prague): 58
Animation, Czech: 497–498
Apartment rentals: See Rental properties
Apps: 26, 477; language translation, 28, 454; maps and navigation, 37, 460, 486–487; messaging, 477; payment, 455, 457; Prague, 37, 40; sightseeing, 462; user reviews, 465
Archbishop’s Château (Kroměříž): 410–411
Archbishop’s Palace (Prague): 186
Archdiocesan Museum (Olomouc): 404
Architecture: castles, 441; churches, 440
Arcibiskupský Zámek (Kroměříž): 410–411
Artěl (Prague): 239
Art Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region (Kutná Hora): 274–275
Art museums: Archdiocesan Museum (Olomouc), 404; Art Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region (Kutná Hora), 274–275; Czech Museum of Silver (Kutná Hora), 268, 271, 275–276; Egon Schiele Art Center (Český Krumlov), 325–326; House of the Golden Ring (Prague), 56; Litoměřice Church Museum, 289–290; Mucha Museum (Prague), 158–164; Museum Kampa (Prague), 82–83; Museum of Medieval Art (Prague), 63, 136–143; Museum of Modern Art (Olomouc), 403; Schwarzenberg Palace (Prague), 88–89, 186, 188; Seidel Photo Studio Museum (Český Krumlov), 326; Sternberg Palace (Prague), 88–89; Vyšehrad Gallery (Prague), 195. See also Mucha Museum; Museum of Medieval Art
Art Nouveau, in Prague: 66–67, 69–70, 71–72, 74, 84–85, 104, 108, 111–113, 255; design shops, 238–239. See also Mucha, Alfons
Astronomical Clock: Olomouc, 397, 399; Prague, 52, 103–104
ATMs: 454–457
Audio Europe, Rick Steves: 26, 491
Augustine Monastery (Třeboň): 347–348
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Babička Míla (“Granny Míla”): 450
Ballet, in Prague: 244–245
Bankomats (ATMs): 454–457
Banks (banking): alerting to travel, 26. See also Money
Barber’s Bridge (Český Krumlov): 318
Baroque Theater (Český Krumlov): 321–324
Bars: See Pubs
Bat’a Shoes (Prague): 156, 238
Bazilika: See Churches and cathedrals
Bazilika Sv. Prokopa (Třebíč): 363–364
Beaches: Prague, 73; Třeboň, 350
Bear Pits (Český Krumlov): 320
Beer: 216–217, 475; tours, in Prague, 37. See also Breweries; Pubs
Benediktská (Prague): 238
Beneš, Edvard: 92–93, 324–325, 374–375, 443
Benešov: 292
Beroun: 298
Bertiny Lázne (Třeboň): 352
Beskydy Mountains: 414–415
Bethlehem Chapel (Prague): 57–58
Bethlehem Square (Prague): 57–58; eating, 212, 218
Beverages: 475. See also Beer; Breweries; Pubs; Teahouses
Biking (bike rentals): Český Krumlov, 315, 329; Mikulov Wine Region, 417–419; Olomouc, 394–395; Prague, 39, 252; Slavonice, 368, 374; Telč, 356; Třebíč, 361; Třeboň, 345, 350–351; Valtice, 430
Bird show, at Lednice Château: 432
Bird-watching, in Třeboň: 342, 351
Birthrate in Czech Republic: 447
Bishop’s Town (Olomouc): 403–404
Black Light Theater (Prague): 71, 241, 243
Black Madonna, House of the (Prague): 56–57, 108, 227
Black Madonna of Mikulov: 420
Boat cruises: Prague, 46–47; Třeboň, 351–352
Boating: Český Krumlov, 328–329, 331; Pavlov, 428; Prague, 47, 73; Telč, 356; Třeboň, 350, 351–352. See also Canoeing
Bone Church (Sedlec): 271–272
Books, recommended: 495–496
Bookstore, in Prague: 37, 82, 239
Boršov: 331
Brahe, Tycho: 50, 106, 110, 183, 438
Břevnovský Klášter: 50
Breweries: 216–217; Český Krumlov, 316, 327–328; Olomouc, 394, 407; Prague, 91, 221, 223, 226; Štramberk, 413; Třeboň, 350, 352
Bridge of Legions (Prague): 73
Brusnice (Prague): 50
Budapest: guided tours, 259
Budgeting: 23. See also Money-saving tips
Buses: 481–482; best 12-day trip, 20; map, 482–483; Prague, 257–258, 259; tickets, 40–41; tours, 45–46. See also specific destinations
Business hours: 453–454
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Cabs: See Taxis
Cafés: Olomouc, 408; Prague, 227–228
Café Lucerna (Prague): 153
Café Mahler (Olomouc): 399, 408
Canoeing: Český Krumlov, 328–329, 331; Pavlov, 428; Prague, 47, 73; Třeboň, 351–352
Car insurance: 485–486
Carlsbad: See Karlovy Vary
Car navigation: 486–487
Car rentals: 23, 483–485; Mikulov Wine Region, 419; Prague, 39
Car service, in Prague: 259
Car travel (driving): 487–489; best two-week trip, 19; Český Krumlov, 314, 337–339; distance and time, 486–487; Karlovy Vary, 305; Karlštejn Castle, 296; Konopiště Castle, 292; Mikulov Wine Region, 417, 426–427; Moravský Krumlov, 376; road signs, 488; Třeboň, 345; Wallachia, 412–413, 414–415
Castle Gardens (Český Krumlov), 320–321, 324–325; (Kroměříž), 411
Castle Parks (Lednice): 431–433
Castle Quarter (Prague): 32–33, 85–94; at a glance, 55; eating, 221–222; map, 204–205; sights, 85–94
Castles and palaces: architecture, 441; sightseeing tips, 461–462; Archbishop’s Château (Kroměříž), 410–411; Černín Palace (Prague), 92–93; Hluboká Castle, 338; Hrádek Castle (Kutná Hora), 267, 275–276; Karlštejn Castle, 295–298; Kinský Palace (Prague), 100; Konopiště Castle, 291–295; Krivoklát Castle, 16, 264, 298–300; Krumlov Castle (Český Krumlov), 318–325; Landštejn Castle (Slavonice), 372–373; Lány Castle, 302–303; Lednice Château, 431–433; Lobkowicz Palace (Prague), 55; Martinický Palace (Prague), 188; Mikulov Château, 421; Nižbor Castle, 300; Old Royal Palace (Prague), 55, 87, 181–182; Royal Summer Palace (Prague), 89, 166, 168; Štramberk, 413; Telč Castle, 358; Třeboň Castle, 348–349; Valtice Château, 433; Wallenstein Palace Garden (Prague), 80–81. See also Prague Castle
Castle Square (Prague): 86–87, 186, 188; art museums, 88–89
Cathedrals: See Churches and cathedrals
Catholic Church, in Prague: 179
CDW insurance: 485–486
Celetná Street (Prague): 32, 40, 56–57, 108, 110; shopping, 231, 236
Cell (mobile) phones: 26, 476–478. See also Apps
Ceremonial Hall (Prague): 130–131
Černín Palace (Prague): 92–93
Černý, David: 58, 71, 153, 445
Červené Blato: 351
Český Krumlov: 311–339; eating, 335–336; helpful hints, 314–315; as home base, 12; layout of, 312, 314; map, 313; planning tips, 312; self-guided walks, 315–321; sights/activities, 321–332; sleeping, 332–334; tourist information, 314; tours, 315; transportation, 314, 336–339
Český Krumlov Card: 314
Český Krumlov Main Square: 317–318
Český Krumlov Museum of Regional History: 317, 327
Český Krumlov Synagogue: 326–327
Changing of the guard, in Prague: 86, 171–172
Chapel of the Holy Cross (Karlštejn Castle): 297
Chapel of the Holy Cross (Prague): 171
Charles Bridge (Prague): 54, 60–61, 117–120; history of, 119, 120; map, 98–99; self-guided walk, 116–121; views of, 117, 120–121
Charles IV: 57, 76, 84, 105, 116–117, 119, 132, 137, 138–139, 180–181, 297, 436–437; statue of, in Prague, 116–117
Charles Square (Prague), 74; (Třebíč), 361–362
Charles University (Prague): 57, 109, 110
Châteaux: See Castles and palaces
Chrám Sv. Barbory (Kutná Hora): 266–267, 273–274
Christmas markets: 495
Churches and cathedrals: architecture, 440; sightseeing tips, 461–462; Bethlehem Chapel (Prague), 57–58; Bone Church (Sedlec), 271–272; Dean Church (Třeboň), 347–348; Loreta Church (Prague), 55, 92, 93–94; Sacred Heart Church (Prague), 249; St. Barbara’s Cathedral (Kutná Hora), 266–267, 273–274; St. George Basilica (Prague), 88, 183–184; St. James Church (Prague), 56, 107–108; St. Mary Magdalene (Karlovy Vary), 307; St. Mary of the Snows Church (Prague), 155–156; St. Mary’s Basilica (Sedlec), 272–273; St. Mary the Victorious Church (Prague), 83–84; St. Michael’s Church (Olomouc), 402; St. Moritz’s Church (Olomouc), 402; St. Nicholas Church (Prague), 78–80, 100; St. Procopius Basilica (Třebíč), 363–364; Sts. Peter and Paul Basilica (Prague), 196; St. Vitus Cathedral (Prague), 55, 87, 174–180; St. Vitus Church (Český Krumlov), 317; St. Wenceslas’ Cathedral (Olomouc), 403–404; St. Wenceslas Church (Mikulov), 420–421; Týn Church (Prague), 52–53, 56, 100–101, 105–106
Cihelna Street (Prague): 82
Classroom Europe, Rick Steves: 26, 490
Clock Bridge (Český Krumlov): 320–321
Clothing sizes: 498–499
Cold War Museum (Prague): 54, 65–66, 150
Column of the Holy Trinity (Mikulov), 420; (Olomouc), 396–397
Comenius, John Amos: 400–401, 444
Communism: 6, 68, 148–149, 443–446; Cold War Museum (Prague), 54, 65–66, 150; Memorial (Kutná Hora), 270; Monument to Victims of Communism (Prague), 84; Museum of Communism (Prague), 55, 67–69
Concerts, in Prague: 243–244
Congress Center (Prague): 190
Coreth, Peter: 373
Corpus Christi Church (Slavonice): 367, 369
Costs of trip: 23
Covid-19, entry requirements: 452
Credit cards: 26, 454–458, 486
Cruises: See Boat cruises
Crystal: Moser Glassworks (Karlovy Vary), 310; Prague, 114, 231, 235–236; Rückl Glassworks (Nižbor), 236, 300
Cuisine: 406–407, 472–474. See also Eating
Cultural Bridge Fratres: 373
Currency and exchange: 437, 454–457
Customs regulations: 460
Czech Communist Party: 68
Czech dumplings (knedlíky): 473
Czech language: See Language
Czech Museum of Silver (Kutná Hora): 268, 271, 275–276
Czech National Bank (Prague): 113
Czech Philharmonic: 244
Czech president, offices of, in Prague: 174
Czech Republic: almanac, 437; best 12-day trip by bus and train, 20; best day trips, 15–16; best home bases, 12, 14; best two-week trip by car, 19; history, 436–448; map, 11; overview, 5–10. See also specific destinations
Czech restaurant phrases: 504
Czech survival phrases: 503
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Dancing House (Prague): 48, 73, 199
Danube River: 424
Dean Church (Třeboň): 347–348
Děkanský Kostel (Třeboň): 347–348
Denisova (Olomouc): 402
Dicker-Brandeis, Friedl: 281
Diet Hall (Prague): 182
Discounts: See Money-saving tips
Dlouhá Street (Prague): eating, 218; shopping, 238
Dobrá Čajovna: Český Krumlov, 336; Kutná Hora, 277; Prague, 228
Dolní Náměstí (Olomouc): 400–402
Dóm Sv. Václava (Olomouc): 403–404
Drinopol (Prague): 50
Driving: See Car travel
Drugstores: See Pharmacies
Dubček, Alexander: 147, 151, 445
Dumplings, Czech (knedlíky): 473
Dušní street (Prague): 238
Dvořák, Antonín: 197, 244, 247, 444; Museum (Prague), 247
Dvořák Prague Music Festival: 241, 494
Dynamic currency conversion: 457
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Eating: 470–475; budgeting, 23; tipping, 212, 472; Czech restaurant phrases, 504; money-saving tips, 24; Prague, 211–229; tipping, 458–459. See also specific destinations
Economy of Czech Republic: 437
Egon Schiele Art Center (Český Krumlov): 325–326
Electricity: 454
Elisabeth Spa (Karlovy Vary): 309
Eliška Plaque (Prague): 196–197
Elišky Krásnohorské street (Prague): 238
Embassies: 453
Entertainment: Olomouc, 405; Prague, 241–250; current schedule, 36, 241; map, 242; tickets, 241. See also Music; Pubs; Theater
Environmental footprint (going green): 454
Estates Theater (Prague): 57, 110, 245
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization: System), 452–453
Events: See Festivals
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Fairy Tale House (Český Krumlov): 327
Fajans Majolica (Prague): 231
Fashion, shopping for, in Prague: 237–238
Festival of Song (Olomouc): 405
Festivals: 493–495; Český Krumlov, 314–315, 494; Kroměříž, 410; Olomouc, 405; Telč, 356. See also specific festivals
Films, recommended: 496–497
“Fishlets”: 240
Five-Petalled Rose Celebration (Český Krumlov): 314–315, 494
Flag, Czech: 437
Food: See Cuisine; Eating; Markets
Food tours, in Prague: 214
Fountains of Olomouc: 398
Franciscan Garden (Prague): 154–155
Franz Ferdinand, Archduke: 288, 291–295
Fratres, Austria: 373
“Fred and Ginger” House (Prague): 48, 73, 199
French-Czech Music Academy (Telč): 356
Fresco House (Slavonice): 368
Funiculars: Karlovy Vary, 306; Prague, 84
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Galerie Michael (Prague): 234
Garnets, in Prague: 236–237
GASK (Kutná Hora): 268, 274–275
Germans in Czechoslovakia: 324–325
Gerron, Kurt: 284
Glassware: See Crystal
Glockenspiel show, in Prague: 104
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von: 310
Golden Gate (Prague): 180–181
Golem: 133
Google Maps: 37
Grand Café Orient (Prague): 108, 227
Grand Hotel Evropa (Prague): 150
Grandhotel Pupp (Karlovy Vary): 306
Guidebooks, Rick Steves: 490
Guides: See Tour guides
Gutenberg Printing House Museum (Kutná Hora): 268, 276
Gypsies (Roma) in Central Europe: 330, 362
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Havel, Václav: 6, 58, 89, 114, 152, 302, 445, 446, 496; biographical sketch, 154–155
Havelská Market (Prague): 54, 57, 114–115, 212, 231, 240
Havelská Street (Prague): 231
Havlícek, Karel: 270
Havlícek Square (Kutná Hora): 270
“Hedgehog in the cage”: 239
Hellichova (Prague): 49
Heydrich, Reinhard: 55, 74, 75
Hidden Synagogue (Terezín): 286
Highlands Museum (Telč): 358–359
Hiking (walking): Český Krumlov, 328; Karlštejn Castle, 297–298; Krivoklát Castle, 300, 303; Landštejn Castle, 373; Lány, 303; Loket, 310; Mikulov Hills, 423–425; Nižbor, 300–302; Pálava Hills, 429; Pustevny, 415; Slavonice, 369, 370–371, 373; Srbsko, 298; Třeboň, 349–350
Hill of the Cross (Český Krumlov): 328
History: 436–448
Hlavní Nádraží Station (Prague): 254–256
Hluboká Castle: 338
Holešovice Train Station (Prague): 253, 257
Holidays: 493–495
Holy House (Prague): 93–94
Holy Trinity Column (Mikulov), 420; (Olomouc), 396–397
Horní Bridge (Český Krumlov): 316
Horní Hrad (Český Krumlov): 323
Horní Náměstí (Olomouc), 396–397, 399; (Slavonice), 367
Horní Street (Český Krumlov): 317
Hospitals, in Prague: 37
Hostels: 470; Český Krumlov, 334; Olomouc, 406; Prague, 207–210
Hotels: See Sleeping
Hotel Růže (Český Krumlov): 317
Hotel Thermal (Karlovy Vary): 308
Hotel u Prince (Prague): 38, 219
Hot Spring Colonnade (Karlovy Vary): 307
Hot springs: See Spas
House by the Bell (Prague): 100
House of Nature (Třeboň): 349
House of the Black Madonna (Prague): 56–57, 108, 227, 239
House of the Golden Ring (Prague): 56
Hradčany (Prague): See Castle Quarter
Hrádek Castle (Kutná Hora): 267, 275–276
Hrad Landštejn (Slavonice): 372–373
Hunger Wall (Prague): 84
Hus, Jan: 52, 102, 105, 141, 438, 444; Memorial (Prague), 52, 96–99
Hybernia Theater (Prague): 113
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Ice hockey, in Prague: 251, 252
Image Theater (Prague): 71, 243
Imperial Spa (Karlovy Vary): 306–307
Indians and Czechs: 59
Infant of Prague: 83–84
Inn at the White Horse (Třeboň): 346
Internet security: 477
Italian Court (Kutná Hora): 270–271
Itineraries: See Planning tips
J
Jalta Hotel (Prague): 150
Janáček, Leoš: 247
Jan Becher Museum (Karlovy Vary): 309–310
Jan Hus Memorial (Prague): 52, 96–99
Jerusalem Synagogue (Prague): 66–67
Jewelry, in Prague: 236–237
Jewish Cemetery: Mikulov, 422–423; Prague, 62, 129–130; Terezín Memorial, 286; Třebíč, 363
Jewish Ghetto (Třebíč): 361, 362–363
Jewish heritage, in Prague: 124–126
Jewish Museum in Prague: 61–62
Jewish Quarter (Prague): 32, 54, 61–63, 122–135; background, 124–126; eating, 218–219; guided tours, 45; map, 125; self-guided walk, 126–135; sights, 61–63
Jihlava: 358–359
John of Nepomuk, Saint: 106, 118–119, 178, 318
Josefov (Prague): See Jewish Quarter
Jungmann, Josef: 156
Jungmann Square (Prague): 156
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Kafka, Franz: 71, 135, 445, 496
Kampa Island (Prague): 82–83
Kampa Square (Prague): 82–83; eating, 212
Karlova Street (Prague): 32, 58, 115, 234
Karlovo Náměstí (Prague), 74; (Třebíč), 361–362
Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad): 16, 264, 304–310; planning tips, 304; sights, 305–310; tourist information, 305; transportation, 305
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: 306, 309
Karlštejn Castle: 16, 264, 295–298
Karlův Most (Prague): See Charles Bridge
Katedrála sv. Víta (Prague): 55, 87, 174–180; map, 175; self-guided tour, 174–180
Kavárna Slavia (Prague): 72, 228
Kepler, Johannes: 50, 110, 438
Kinský Palace (Prague): 100
“Kitchen witches”: 240
Kiwi Map Store (Prague): 239
Klášterní Pivovar (Prague): 91, 221
Klausen Synagogue (Prague): 62, 131
Klementinum (Prague): 54, 58–60, 115
Klet Mountain: 316
Konopiště Castle: 15, 264, 291–295, 338
Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné (Prague): 83–84
Kostel Sv. Jakuba (Prague): 56, 107–108
Kostel Sv. Mikuláše (Prague): 55, 78–80, 100
Kostnice v Sedlci: 271–272
Kozí Hrádek (Mikulov): 424
Kraków: guided tours, 259
Královská Zahrada (Prague): 89
Královský Letohrádek (Prague): 50
Krivoklát Castle: 16, 264, 298–300; hiking, 300, 303
Krivoklát Forests: 300–302
Křížový Vrch (Český Krumlov): 328
Kroměříž: 409–411
Kroměříž Music Summer Festival: 410
Krumlov Castle (Český Krumlov): 318–325
Krumlov Castle Museum (Český Krumlov): 322–323
Kutná Hora: 15, 262–277; eating, 276–277; maps, 263, 266–267; planning tips, 265; self-guided walk, 266–271; sights, 271–276; sleeping, 276–277; tourist information, 265; transportation, 264, 265, 277
Kutna Hora Stone Fountain: 268–269
Kutná Hora Stone House: 269
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Landštejn Castle (Slavonice): 372–373
Language: 28; Czech place names, 484; online translation tip, 454; restaurant phrases, 504; survival phrases, 503
Language barrier: 478–479
Lány: 302–303
Lány Castle: 302–303
Laundry, in Prague: 38–39
Lazebnicky Most (Český Krumlov): 318
Lednice: 430–435; sights, 431–433
Lednice Château: 431–433
Lendl, Ivan: 445
Lennon Wall (Prague): 83
Lesser Town (Prague): 33, 77–85; at a glance, 55; eating, 219–221; maps, 78–79, 204–205; music clubs, 248; sights, 77–85; sleeping, 203, 206
Lesser Town Square (Prague): 77–78
Letná Beer Garden (Prague): 249
Litoměřice: 289–291
Litoměřice Church Museum: 289–290
Litoměřice Town Hall: 289
Little Quarter (Prague): See Lesser Town
Live music: See Music
Lobkowicz Palace (Prague): 55, 88, 184–185
Loew ben Bezalel, Judah: 419
Loket: 310
Loreta Church (Prague): 55, 92, 93–94
Loreta Square (Prague): 92–93
Lower Square (Olomouc): 400–402
Lucerna Arcade (Prague): 64, 153
Lucerna Music Bar (Prague): 153, 246–247
Ludmila, Saint: 88, 120, 176–177, 183, 184
Lužnice River: 351–352
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Mácha, Karel Hynek: 290
Magdeburg Barracks (Terezín Memorial): 284–285
Magic Praha (Prague): 39
Mahler, Gustav: 247, 359, 399, 408
Mail: 478
Maisel Synagogue (Prague): 61–62, 126–127
Majdalena: 351–352
Malá Strana (Prague): See Lesser Town
Malostranská (Prague): 49
Man and the Landscape Exhibit (Třeboň): 349
Mánes Bridge (Prague): 82
Man Hanging Out (Prague): 58
Manufaktura (Prague): 237
Maps: apps, 37, 460, 486–487; Prague, 37–38, 239. See also Map Index
Mariánská Street (Olomouc): 403
Marionettes: See Puppets
Market Colonnade (Karlovy Vary): 307
Markets: Kutná Hora, 269; Olomouc, 401–402; Prague, 54, 76, 108, 114–115, 212, 214, 231, 249–250; Třebíč, 361–362
Martinický Palace (Prague): 188
Masaryk, Jan: 92
Masaryk, Tomáš Garrigue: 76, 86, 92, 159, 186, 270, 303, 442, 444; biographical sketch, 187; Museum (Lány), 303
Masaryka street (Karlovy Vary): 309–310
Masaryk Square (Třeboň): 346–347
Medieval Art, Museum of (Prague): 63, 136–143; orientation, 54, 63, 136–137; the tour, 137–143
Melantrichova Street (Prague): 40, 57, 104–105, 114
Memorial to Jan Hus (Prague): 52, 96–99
Memorial to Soviet Soldiers (Terezín Memorial): 286
Memorial to the Victims of 1969 (Prague): 149
Metric system: 498–499
Metro (Prague): 42, 255–256; tickets, 40–41
Michalská Street (Prague): 231
Mike’s Chauffeur Service (Prague): 259
Mikulov: 419–427; eating, 426; sights/activities, 420–425; sleeping, 425; tourist information, 420; transportation, 420, 426–427
Mikulov Château: 421
Mikulov Hills: 423–425
Mikulov Main Square: 420–421
Mikulov Synagogue: 421–422
Mikulov Wine Region: 416–427; helpful hints, 418–419; as home base, 14, 417; map, 418; transportation, 417–418; wines, 422–423, 428, 433
Miniatures, Museum of (Prague): 91
Minimarkets, in Prague: 39, 212, 214
Mirror maze, in Prague: 85
Mobile phones: 26, 476–478. See also Apps
Moldau: See Vltava River
Money: 454–459; average daily expenses, 23; budgeting, 23
Money-saving tips: 23–24, 454; Český Krumlov, 314; Prague, 36; sleeping, 23–24, 463–464
Monument to Victims of Communism (Prague): 84
Moravské Divadlo (Olomouc): 405
Moravský Krumlov: 376–389; eating, 389; planning tips, 377; sights, 378–389; sleeping, 389; tourist information, 377; transportation, 376–377, 389
Moser Glassworks (Karlovy Vary): 310
Movies, recommended: 496–497
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: 110, 185, 194, 245, 246; Museum (Prague), 246
Mucha, Alfons: 76, 87, 112, 158–164, 442, 444–445; biographical sketch, 378–380; St. Vitus Cathedral, 87, 176–177. See also Mucha Museum; Slav Epic
Mucha (Muchovo) Museum (Prague): 66, 158–164; map, 160; orientation, 55, 66, 158; the tour, 159–164
Municipal House (Prague): 54, 69–70, 111–113; eating, 223–224
Museum Fotoateliér Seidel (Český Krumlov): 326
Museum Humanum (Fratres): 373
Museum Kampa (Prague): 82–83
Museum of Communism (Prague): 55, 67–69
Museum of Fortifications (Slavonice): 370
Museum of Medieval Art (Prague): 63, 136–143; orientation, 54, 63, 136–137; the tour, 137–143
Museum of Miniatures (Prague): 91
Museum of Modern Art (Olomouc): 403
Museum of Regional History (Český Krumlov): 317, 327
Museum of the Ghetto (Terezín Memorial): 283–284
Museum of the Iron Curtain (Valtice): 434
Museum of 20th Century History (Slavonice): 369
Music: Kroměříž, 410; Olomouc, 405; Prague, 241, 243–248; current schedule, 241; shopping for, 248; tickets, 241. See also Concerts, in Prague; Jazz
Music festivals: 494–495; Český Krumlov, 314–315, 494; Kroměříž, 410; Olomouc, 405; Prague, 241; Telč, 356
Muzeum Komunismu (Prague): 55, 67–69
Muzeum Miniatur (Prague): 91
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Náměstí Míru (Slavonice): 367, 368–369
Náměstí Republiky (Olomouc), 403; (Prague), 67, 214
Náměstí Svornosti (Český Krumlov): 317–318
Na Příkopě (Prague): 40, 67, 113; shopping, 231, 234; sights, 67–70
Náprstek Museum (Prague): 59
Národní Divadlo (Prague): See National Theater
Národní Muzeum (Prague): 64–65
Národní Trída (Prague): 48, 70–72, 249; shopping, 234; tram, 48–49
National Cemetery (Prague): 197
National Gallery (Prague): 88–89, 100, 136, 184–185
National Library (Prague): 54, 58–60
National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror (Prague): 55, 74
National Museum (Prague): 64–65, 148
National Theater (Prague): 48, 72, 245, 249; eating near, 72, 220, 228
Native Americans (Indians) and Czechs: 59
Natural Science Museum (Olomouc): 403
Navrátilová, Martina: 445, 449
Neruda, Jan: 80
Nerudova Street (Prague): 49, 80, 86; shopping, 234–235, 240
New Town (Prague): 32, 63–76; at a glance, 54–55; eating, 222–224, 227–228; maps, 65, 208–209; music clubs, 246–248; sights, 63–76; sleeping, 206–207. See also Wenceslas Square
Nightlife: See Entertainment; Music; Pubs
Nižbor: 300–302
Nižbor Castle: 300
Nová Scéna (Prague): 72
Nové Město (Prague): See New Town
Nové Mlýny Reservoir: 428
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O2 Arena (Prague): 252
Obecní Dům (Prague): See Municipal House
Obřadní Síň (Prague): 62, 130–131
Old Jewish Cemetery (Prague): 62, 129–130
Old-New Synagogue (Prague): 62–63, 131–133
Old Royal Palace (Prague): 55, 87, 181–182
Old Town (Český Krumlov): 312, 314; eating, 335–336; map, 313; self-guided walk, 315–318; sleeping, 332–333
Old Town (Prague): 32, 52–63; at a glance, 54; eating, 214–219, 227; guided tours, 44–45; maps, 53, 98–99, 201, 213–314; music clubs, 245–246; self-guided walk, 95–121; sights, 52–63, 136–143; sleeping, 200–202; tourist information, 36. See also Jewish Quarter
Old Town Hall (Prague): 52, 101, 104–105
Old Town Square (Prague): 38, 52, 54, 96, 99–103; eating, 211–212, 212, 219; information, 36; map, 100; sporting events, 252
Old Vyšehrad Map (Prague): 190–191
Olomouc: 390–409; eating, 406–408; entertainment, 405; helpful hints, 394–395; history of, 393; as home base, 14; maps, 391, 394–395; planning tips, 392; sights, 396–404; sleeping, 405–406; tourist information, 392; transportation, 392–394, 395–396, 408–409
Olomouc Baroque Fountains: 398
Olomouc cheese sticks: 406
Olomouc Upper Square: 396–397, 399
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Packing tips and checklist: 26, 501
Palác Akropolis (Prague): 248, 250
Palaces: See Castles and palaces
Palach, Jan: 64, 147, 149, 493
Palacký, František: 74, 76, 439
Palacký Square (Kutná Hora), 269; (Prague), 74, 76, 199
Palacký University (Olomouc): 391, 402–403
Pálava Hills: 423–425, 427, 429
Palm Greenhouse (Lednice): 431–432
Parting of the Roses: 319, 358
Paulus Winery (Pavlov): 428
Pavlov: 427–429
Peace Square (Slavonice): 367, 368–369
Peat Spa (Třeboň): 352
Pensions (guesthouses): overview, 466–467. See also specific destinations
Petřín Hill (Prague): 55, 84–85; eating, 224
Petřín Tower (Prague): 84–85, 92
Pfaffenschlag: 371
Pharmacies: Olomouc, 394; Prague, 38; Slavonice, 368
Pickpockets: See Theft alerts
Pinkasova Synagóga (Prague): 62, 127, 129
Pinkas Synagogue (Prague): 62, 127, 129
Pivnice U Sadu (Prague): 225, 250
Pivovar Český Krumlov Brewery: 316, 327–328
Plague columns: Český Krumlov, 318; Olomouc, 396–397; Prague, 188; Telč, 357; Třeboň, 346
Planning tips: Český Krumlov, 312; Karlovy Vary, 304; Kutná Hora, 265; Moravský Krumlov, 377; Olomouc, 392; Prague, 30–31; southern Czech towns, 341–342; Terezín Memorial, 279; Třeboň, 344
Plešivecká (Český Krumlov): 333–334, 336
Pohořelec (Prague): 50
Pond-Building Heritage Museum (Třeboň): 347
Pony Ranch (Mikulov): 424
Population of Czech Republic: 437
Post offices: 478
Powder Bridge (Prague): 169, 171–172
Powder Tower (Prague): 57, 70, 110–111
Prague: 30–259; at a glance, 54–55; best views, 38, 212; daily reminder, 46; day trips, 15–16, 262–310; eating, 211–229; embassies, 453; entertainment, 241–250; helpful hints, 36–39; as home base, 12; neighborhoods, 32–33, 36; planning tips, 30–31; rip-offs in, 36–37; self-guided tram tour, 47–50; shopping, 230–240; sights, 51–199; sleeping, 200–210; tourist information, 36; tours, 39, 44–47; transportation, 36, 39–43, 253–259. See also specific neighborhoods
Prague Castle: 50, 85–88, 117, 165–188; best views, 38; crowd-beating tips, 51, 167–170; evening activities, 51; maps, 166–167, 172–173; orientation, 55, 86, 170–171; planning tips, 167–170; sights, 86–88; the tour, 171–188; traveling to, 86, 165–167
Prague Castle Orchestra: 244
Prague CoolPass: 36
Prague Food Festival: 494
Prague Guide: 36
Prague International Marathon: 252, 494
Prague Main Train Station: 254–256
Prague Old Town Hall: 52, 104–105
Prague Pole Vault: 252
“Prague Spring” Music Festival: 241, 494
Prague Symphony Orchestra: 244
Prague to Her Victorious Sons Monument: 76
Pramen (Třeboň): 346
Pražský Hrad (Prague): See Prague Castle
Preciosa House of Czech Crystal (Prague): 114
Private guides: See Tour guides
Private rooms: 464–465, 467–470. See also specific destinations
Pubs: Český Krumlov, 335; Kutná Hora, 277; Nižbor, 302; Olomouc, 407; Prague, 226, 249, 250; Třeboň, 354
Puppet Museum (Český Krumlov): 327
Puppets, in Prague: 234–235
Pustevny: 414–415
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Radio Free Europe (RFE): 64, 92, 148–149
Rafting: Český Krumlov, 328–329, 331; Pavlov, 428; Třeboň, 351–352
Rail travel: See Train travel
Ramparts Garden (Prague): 185–186
Rear Synagogue (Třebíč): 362–363
Reduta Jazz Club (Prague): 71, 247–248
Regent Brewery (Třeboň): 350, 352
Reisten (Pavlov): 428
Rental properties: 464–465, 467–470
Republic Square (Olomouc), 403; (Prague), 67, 214
Resources from Rick Steves: 489–491
Restaurants: See Eating
Řetĕzová Street (Prague): 227
Roma (Gypsies) in Central Europe: 330, 362
Rotunda of St. Martin (Prague): 191
Round Tower (Český Krumlov): 322–323
Royal Gardens (Prague): 89, 169
Royal Mausoleum (Prague): 177
Royal Summer Palace (Prague): 50, 89, 166, 168
Royal Town (Olomouc): 392, 396–402
Royal Way (Prague): 33
Rožmberk: 331–332
Rožmberk Lake: 351
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm: 413–414
Rückl Glassworks (Nižbor): 236, 300
Ruzyně Airport (Prague): See Václav Havel Airport
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Sacred Heart Church (Prague): 249
St. Agnes Convent (Prague): 63, 141–142
St. Barbara’s Cathedral (Kutná Hora): 266–267, 273–274
St. George Basilica (Prague): 88, 183–184
St. James Church (Prague): 56, 107–108
St. Martin Rotunda (Prague): 191
St. Mary Magdalene (Karlovy Vary): 307
St. Mary of the Snows Church (Prague): 155–156
St. Mary’s Basilica (Sedlec): 272–273
St. Mary the Victorious Church (Prague): 83–84
St. Michael’s Church (Olomouc): 402
St. Moritz’s Church (Olomouc): 402
St. Nicholas Church (Prague): 78–80, 100
Sts. Peter and Paul Basilica (Prague): 196
St. Procopius Basilica (Třebíč): 363–364
St. Vitus Cathedral (Prague): 55, 87, 174–180; map, 175; self-guided tour, 174–180
St. Vitus Church (Český Krumlov): 317
St. Wenceslas’ Cathedral (Olomouc): 403–404
St. Wenceslas Church (Mikulov): 420–421
Santa Casa (Prague): 93–94
Schiele (Egon) Art Center (Český Krumlov): 325–326, 327
Schwarzenberg Palace (Prague): 88–89, 186, 188
Seasons: 18
Sedlec Bone Church: 271–272
Seidel Photo Studio Museum (Český Krumlov): 326
Seligmann Bauer House (Třebíč): 363
Shakespeare and Sons (Prague): 37, 82, 239
Shopping: clothing sizes, 498–499; hours, 453–454; Nižbor, 300; Prague, 230–240; map, 232–233; Slavonice, 370; VAT refunds, 459. See also Crystal; Markets
Sightseeing: best day trips, 15–16; best home bases, 12, 14; best trips, 19–20; designing an itinerary, 17–18, 21; general tips, 460–462; maps and navigation tools, 460; reservations, 25. See also specific sights and destinations
Silver, Czech Museum of (Kutná Hora): 268, 271, 275–276
SIM cards: 477
Skiing, in Pustevny: 414–415
Slav Epic (Mucha): 162, 378–389, 442; background, 378–380; self-guided tour, 380–389; and World War I, 384
Slavonice: 339, 342, 365–376; eating, 376; helpful hints, 368; map, 366; shopping, 370; sights/activities, 368–374; sleeping, 374–375; tourist information, 367; transportation, 367–368, 376
Slavonice Peace Square: 367, 368–369
Slavonice Town Museum: 368
Slavonice Underground Passages: 368–369
Sleep code: 463
Sleeping: 462–470; budgeting, 23; money-saving tips, 23–24, 463–464; online services, 464–465; Prague, 200–210; reservations, 23, 25, 468–469; types of accommodations, 464–470. See also specific destinations
Slovanský Ostrov (Prague): 73
Small Market Square (Prague): 115, 231
Smartphones: 26, 476–478. See also Apps
Smetana, Bedřich: 72, 191, 197, 246, 388, 442; Museum (Prague), 246
Smetana Gardens (Karlovy Vary): 308–309
Smetana Hall (Prague): 69, 244
Smíšek Chapel (Kutná Hora): 274
Southern Czech towns: 12, 340–376; map, 341; planning tips, 341–342; transportation, 340–341. See also specific towns
Souvenirs, shopping for, in Prague: 239–240
Spanish Synagogue (Prague): 62, 134–135
Spas: Karlovy Vary, 306–309; Olomouc, 394, 407; Třeboň, 352
Special events: See Festivals
Sports, in Prague: 250–252
Srbsko: 298
Staroměstské Náměstí (Prague): See Old Town Square
Staronová Synagóga (Prague): 62–63, 131–133
Starý Královský Palác (Prague): 55, 87, 181–182
Starý Židovský Hřbitov (Prague): 62, 129–130
State Opera (Prague): 149, 245
Stavovské Divadlo (Prague): 57, 110, 245
Štefánik, Milan Rastislav: 85
Štěpánek Netolický House (Třeboň): 347
Sternberg Palace (Prague): 88–89
Stolová Hora (Mikulov): 424
Stone Fountain (Kutná Hora): 268–269
Stone House (Kutná Hora): 269
Story of Prague Castle Exhibit: 88, 182–183
Strahov Monastery and Library (Prague): 55, 90–91, 168–169
Strahov Monastery Gardens (Prague): 91–92
Štramberk: 412–413
Střelecký Ostrov (Prague): 73
Subway: See Metro
Suchdol: 351–352
Sudetenland Defenses (Slavonice): 371–372, 374–375, 442
Svatováclavský Pivovar (Olomouc): 394, 407
Svatý Jan pod Skalou: 298
Světozor Mall (Prague): 64, 153–154
Synagogues: about, 128; Český Krumlov Synagogue, 326–327; Jerusalem Synagogue (Prague), 66–67; Klausen Synagogue (Prague), 62, 131; Maisel Synagogue (Prague), 61–62, 126–127; Mikulov Synagogue, 421–422; Old-New Synagogue (Prague), 62–63, 131–133; Pinkas Synagogue (Prague), 62, 127, 129; Rear Synagogue (Třebíč), 362–363; Spanish Synagogue (Prague), 62, 134–135; Terezín Hidden Synagogue, 286
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Tábor: 338
Tančící Dům (Prague): 48, 50, 73, 199
Taxes: VAT refunds, 459
Taxis: 482; Prague, 42–43, 256, 259; tipping, 459. See also specific destinations
Teahouses: Český Krumlov, 336; Kutná Hora, 277; Olomouc, 408; Prague, 228–229
Telč: 339, 342, 355–360; eating, 360; helpful hints, 356; as home base, 12; sights, 356–359; sleeping, 359–360; tourist information, 356; transportation, 356, 360; walking tour, 356–358
Telč Castle: 358
Telč Main Square: 356–358
Telč Town Hall: 357
Telč Vacations Festival: 356
Telephones: 476–478
Temperatures, average monthly: 500
Templová street (Prague): 108
Teplá River: 305
Terezín Children’s Art Exhibit (Prague): 129
Terezín Hidden Synagogue: 286
Terezín Memorial: 15, 264, 278–289; background, 280–282; eating, 279; guided tours, 279; map, 280–281; orientation, 279; planning tips, 279; self-guided tour, 282–289; transportation, 278–279, 289
Terezín Prison Camp: 287–289
T.G. Masaryk Museum (Lány): 303
Theater: Český Krumlov, 321, 322, 323–324; Olomouc, 405; Prague, 241, 243
Theater on the Balustrade (Prague): 58
Theft alerts: 27, 453, 458; Prague, 36–37
Time zones: 453
Tiree Chmelar Herb Garden (Valtice): 433
Toskánský Palace (Prague): 188
Tour guides: Prague, 44–45, 259. See also specific destinations
Tourist information: 453; Prague, 36. See also specific destinations
Tours: Prague, 39, 44–47; Rick Steves, 490. See also specific destinations
Train stations, in Prague: 253–257
Train travel: 480–481; best 12-day trip, 20; budgeting, 23; map, 482–483; Prague, 253–257. See also specific destinations
Trams: Olomouc, 395–396; Prague, 40–42, 256; self-guided tram tour (tram #22), 47–50
Transportation: 479–489; budgeting, 23; map, 482–483; Prague, 39–43, 253–259; pre-booking, 25. See also Air travel; Buses; Car travel; Taxis; Train travel; Trams
Travel advisories: 452
Travel insurance: 26, 455, 486
Travel smarts: 27–28
Travel tips: 452–454
Třebíč: 342, 361–365; eating, 364; sights, 361–364; sleeping, 364; tourist information, 361; transportation, 361, 365
Třeboň: 339, 342–355; eating, 353–354; helpful hints, 345; map, 343; planning tips, 344; sights/activities, 345–352; sleeping, 352–353; tourist information, 345; transportation, 345, 355
Třeboň Castle: 348–349
Třeboň City Wall: 349–350
Třeboň Town Hall Tower: 346
Trip costs: 23
Trubáček, Kryštof: 366–367
Turold Hill (Mikulov): 423, 424
Turtle Fountain (Olomouc): 398
Twenty-Seven Crosses (Prague): 101, 103
Týn Church (Prague): 52–53, 56, 100–101, 105–106
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Uber: 482; Prague, 42–43, 256, 259
Újezd (Prague): 48–49
Underground Passages (Slavonice): 368–369
Ungelt Courtyard (Prague): 56, 106–107, 230–231
Upper Castle (Český Krumlov): 323
Upper Square (Olomouc): 396–397, 399
Úvaly: 435
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Václav Havel Airport (Prague): 258–259
Václavské Náměstí (Prague): See Wenceslas Square
Valašsko: See Wallachia
Valtice Château: 433
Valtice Underground: 433
VAT refunds: 459
Velvet Divorce: 448
Velvet Revolution: 71, 114, 151–153, 446
Via Musica (Prague): 101, 106, 241, 248
Vienna: guided tours, 259
Vietnamese Market (Kutná Hora): 269
Villa America (Prague): 247
Villa Bertramka (Prague): 246
Villa Daniela (Úvaly): 435
Villa Richter (Prague): 38, 212, 221
Vinohrady (Prague): 33, 249–250; eating, 225; shopping, 239; sleeping, 210
Virgin Mary: 97–98, 107–108, 397, 420
Visitor information: 453; Prague, 36. See also specific destinations
Vitus, Saint: 178, 183. See also St. Vitus Cathedral
Vladislav Hall (Prague): 181–182
Vltava River: 32, 49, 60–61, 73, 76, 82, 117, 198, 214, 311, 312; beach, 73; boating, 47, 73, 328–329, 331; canoeing and rafting, 328–329, 331; cruises, 46–47; islands, 73; views of, from Vyšehrad, 191–194
Vojanovy Sady (Prague): 82
Vojna Memorial (Příbram): 68
Vrtba Garden (Prague): 83
Vyšehrad (Prague): 33, 76, 189–199; map, 192–193; orientation, 55, 76, 189–190; self-guided walk, 190–199
Vyšehrad Gallery (Prague): 195
Výtoň (Prague): 198
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Walking tours: Český Krumlov, 315–321; guided, 315; Kutná Hora, 266–271; Prague,: guided, 44; Jewish Quarter, 122–135; Old Town and Charles Bridge, 95–121; Prague Castle, 171–188; Vyšehrad, 189–199; Wenceslas Square, 144–157; Telč, 356–358
Wallachia: 14, 411–415; map, 391
Wallachian Open-Air Folk Museum: 413–414
Wallenstein Palace Garden (Prague): 80–81
Wenceslas, Saint: 117, 120, 142, 145–146, 178–180, 183, 444, 494
Wenceslas Chapel (Prague): 87, 178–180
Wenceslas Square (Prague): 54, 64, 114, 144–157; map, 65, 146; self-guided walk, 145–157; shopping, 238; sporting events, 252
Wine, Mikulov: 422–423, 428, 433, 475
Wine Salon of the Czech Republic (Valtice): 433
Winter Synagogue (Prague): 135
Wittingau: See Třeboň
World War I: 76, 145, 255, 324, 442; and Slav Epic, 384
World War II: 74, 126, 127, 145, 255, 324–325, 361, 374–375, 442–443; Slavonice, 366, 371–372, 374–375; Terezín Memorial, 278–289
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Zámecké Divadlo (Český Krumlov): 323–324
Zámek Lednice: 431–433
Zeman, Miloš: 450–451
Židovský Hřbitov: See Jewish Cemetery
Zítkovy Sady (Prague): 76
Žižkov (Prague): 33, 214, 249–250; eating, 225; music club, 248
Žižkov TV Tower (Prague): 38, 225, 250, 446
Zlabings: See Slavonice
Zlatá Koruna Monastery: 331–332
Zlatá Ulička (Prague): 88