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Best of Prague Part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveler magazine

From the best hotels to the most authentic eateries, all the information you need to know before you take your trip to Prague.

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Nineteenth-century opulence marks Prague’s National Theater, a source of civic pride when it was built in the late 1800s and a showcase for Czech artists, including the renowned composers Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana.
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Hotels
Expert recommendations for the top accommodations in four price ranges: budget ($), moderate ($$), expensive ($$$), and luxury ($$$$).
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Restaurants
Expert recommendations for the best places to eat in four price ranges: budget ($), moderate ($$), expensive ($$$), and luxury ($$$$).
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Expert recommendations for the top dance, theater, and classical music venues.
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Must-Dos
Expert recommendations for the top attractions—with advice on how to get the most out of your visit.
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Festivals
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