Locals' map: Use-It Prague

USE-IT is an Europe-wide project which provide not-touristic maps of cities. It is updated regularly by young locals and it is non-commerical so you will not be bothert by adverts and too touristic traps. Take a look on the latest map of Prague!

After Castle: Wenceslas Square and New Town

Have you seen the highlight number 1 of Prague - The Castle (biggest in the world) and the Old Town? Even the hidden alternative to the overcrowded King's Road? Then it is time to explore the New Town (Nove Mesto) and Wenceslas square (Vaclavske namesti) which give you more contemporary feeling of the city. Here tips from The Taste of Prague. 

If you finish this walk and want to get off the beaten track and see places without tourists, then take a look on my walk around Prague 2, Vinohrady.

 

Image: Wenceslas square by The Taste of Prague

 

Euronet ATMs, a horrible tourist trap

Ripping you off was never that easy. The ATMs of company Euronet are spread across many touristic hotspots in the world. They have only one goal - lure you into a bad conversion rate and charge you extra high fee. Take a look how it works.

Do you see the logo of Euronet? Run away! 

As I wrote earlier, the first ATMs you encounter at Prague airport are unfortunately from Euronet - although they are branded as Inter Change to deceive you. The solution is to skip Euronet/InterChange ATMs and go little bit further to solid banks (look at the article to see photos).

Can you see the small Euronet logo at the bottom of the ATMs? They are still scammers... 

Archi fans: Go CAMPing

As you may noticed, I post a lot about architecture in Prague. If you are interested in this topic, but also in urbanism and urban planning you should definitely visit CAMP, the Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning.

It is young yet dynamic and democratic institution focusing on popularization of architecture. Inspired by Pavillon De L'arsenal in Paris, it was initiated by the most popular Czech architecture promoter, Adam Gebrian. Placed at the corner of Charles square, near Faust House - it has a nice coffee, lot of books and great exhibits about future and present of Prague. Furthermore, the entry is free and opening hours are quite long (Tuesday—Sunday, 9.00—21.00).

How was build the Charles Bridge?

The landmark of Prague is definitely the Charles Bridge. Here is an animation showing how it was constructed more then 650 years ago.

Find out more about the construction on Designboom or at Wikipedia.