Czech Republic Anyone?

[Teresa_Rae]

My mom and her sister are going to Slovakia and they're going to have a few days to spend in the Czech Republic.

Any tips on getting around or things they should or shouldn't see?

They'll be driving from Prague to Slovakia so anything of note along the way would be of interest as well.

Thanks!

[loria]

the charles bridge in prague and the castle (sort of obvious stuff i guess) The train station is incredible (full disclosure it was designed by my husbands great grandfather)--do you want sights outside of prague?

[Teresa_Rae]

Sure, thanks Loria!

[deejayjay]

My kids are just returning from a 3 mo deployment at Ramstein AFB in Germany. They love Prague, been there several times.

[Gromit]

We spent 10 days there a couple of years ago.

Lots of great stuff to see and do. If they can swing by Cesky Krumlov its worth a visit.

Prague castle, the museum of communism, thee Mucha Museum, a vintage car ride around the city. The old quarter, the monastary, beer, The Jewish Quarter and the synagogues are definitely worth a visit.

We stayed at the Aria Hotel. Amazing. Spa at the Alchymist hotel. Amazing.

Food was great and I can certainly provide recommendations.

Agharta jazz club for live jazz.

I found it easy to get around. Very walkable. relatively inexpensive. Good food - heavy on meat and potatoes.

Let me know how much detail you want. I can even send over my itinerary.

[Teresa_Rae]

Thanks Gromit, I'll take restaurant recommendations and whatever else you've got!

[loria]

so i thought my husband would have more ideas...sadly not really! but he did suggest yevigny (i am not sure how that is spelled) which is about 20 k outside of prague and apparently an area of summer cottages---but.....let me ask my FIL --he'll certainly know more! when do you need info by?

[Teresa_Rae]

They're leaving Saturday...short notice, I know.