Lonely Planet Prague (Paperback)

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Note from Publisher: This is the old edition of Lonely Planet's guide to Prague.

Lonely Planet's new edition of Prague may be found by typing the ISBN number, 1740597583, into the search box.

The wonderful new 6th edition has up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest developments in the city, extensively updated reviews of sleeping, eating and entertainment options, in-depth coverage of the city's cultural scene, and newly improved mapping which makes navigating the city effortless.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 5th edition (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740593545
• ISBN-13: 978-1740593540
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,207,093 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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65 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars essential guide book, June 3, 2002

By	"laf023" (Prague) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Prague (Prague, 4th ed) (Paperback)

I studied in Prague for the last four months, and I took this book with me everywhere. It is the only guidebook that has the hours that everything is open and how to get there. All of the information in it is highly reliable. I highly recommend it if you plan on spending more than a few weeks in Prague, although I supplemented it with the Eyewitness Guide to Prague and the Rough Guide to Prague.
However, it offered little advice on which the best places to eat and stay and visit are. It also has very few pictures, which is unfortunate, because out of the thousands of beautiful places to visit in Prague, it is helpful to be able to see which buildings appeal to oneself the most before choosing to visit them.
If you plan to stay in Prague for longer than a week, this is an essential book to buy. However, for quick trips to Prague, I would suggest buying the Rough Guide to Prague (it offers good advice about where to go) and the Eyewitness Guide to Prague (it has tons of pictures). Also, if you plan on spending more than a few days in Prague, buy the Lonely Planet Guide to the Czech and Slovak Republic - there is so much more to the Czech Republic than Prague, and taking a day trip or two outside of the city is time well spent.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, quality guide book., December 11, 1999

By	Philip Wilk (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Lonely Planet Prague City Guide (2nd ed) (Paperback)

The Lonely Planet series are usually great books. This guide is no exception. It is definately suited for the budget traveller, so if you are flush with cash, you might want a guide book that will review the more up-scale establishments. If you are strapped for cash, this book will serve you well.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive, August 28, 2001

By	"pjmorv" (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Prague (Prague, 4th ed) (Paperback)

In the past year I have had the chance to travel to Prague, Paris, and London, and for each trip I brought along a Lonely Planet city guide. These books are simply the best. In previous travels I have tried books by other groups, but Lonely Planet has never steered me wrong. The books are accurate and up-to-date, and offer advice for all modes of travel (economic, social, time constraints, interests, and so on). The history and culture sections are useful but not too long, and the same is true of the descriptions of the various sites and sights. Don't travel without one!