{"id":38,"date":"2007-03-02T01:58:00","date_gmt":"2007-03-02T01:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitingeu.com\/central-europe\/czech-republic\/2007\/03\/prague-shopping-guide.html"},"modified":"2016-05-18T09:50:53","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T09:50:53","slug":"prague-shopping-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingeu.com\/central-europe\/czech-republic\/2007\/03\/prague-shopping-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Prague Shopping Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nMarionettes in Prague<\/span><\/div>\n

There is no shortage of shopping in Prague. From crystal to garnets and everything in between, the Czech capital has it all. This Prague shopping guide will help you find the best places to buy everything the city is famous for.<\/p>\n

Bohemian (Czech) Crystal<\/strong>
\nThe Czech Republic is famous for its Bohemian crystal, and there is no shortage of shops in Prague selling crystal in all its various forms. Czech crystal wine glasses, vases, figurines, chandeliers, jewelry and other wares are available in stores throughout the country.<\/p>\n

Like any crystal, Bohemian crystal varies in quality and price, so make sure to do your research before making a purchase. Most importantly, don’t buy anything without a “Bohemia Crystal – Made in the Czech Republic” sticker on it.<\/p>\n

The most famous Czech crystal company is Moser<\/a>, which is headquartered in the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary<\/a>. The company is known for its high-quality Bohemian crystal and glass, and has a large store in the corner of Prague’s Old Town Square.<\/p>\n

Moser Glass Shop in Prague
\nAddress: Staromestske namesti 603\/15 (Old Town Square), 110 00, Prague 1
\nMetro: Staromestska<\/p>\n

Czech Garnet Jewelry<\/strong>
\nDark red and dazzling, Czech garnets are popular jewelry and souvenir items in the Czech Republic. Visitors to Prague can find Czech garnets in many forms: garnet earrings, garnet necklaces, garnet pendants, even garnet tiaras!<\/p>\n

A word of advice on purchasing Czech garnets: Granat Turnov<\/a> is the Czech garnet company. When purchasing a garnet, make sure you get a Granat Turnov certificate stating that it is an authentic Czech garnet.<\/p>\n

Granat Turnov has three shops in Prague, but many other shops sell their garnets as well.<\/p>\n

Granat Turnov Shops in Prague
\nAddress 1: Dlouha 28, Prague 1
\nAddress 2: Panska Pasaz, Na Prikope 23, Prague 1
\nAddress 3: Panska 1\/892, Prague 1
\nMetro (for all): Namesti Republiky<\/p>\n

Prague Clothing Stores<\/strong>
\nPrague and other large Czech cities have all of the major European clothing stores (think Zara, Mango, and H&M) plus some authentic Czech ones (think Bata, the Czech shoe store chain).<\/p>\n

There are several large shopping malls in Prague (for example, at Andel), but the most conveniently located shopping is in the Old Town. Na Prikope, a great pedestrian street near Wenceslas Square, can keep a dedicated shopper busy for hours.<\/p>\n

Nearby is the chi chi Parizska Street, which boasts of beautiful Parisian architecture and shops like Christian Dior, Pringle of Scotland, Francesa Lecca, and Lacoste.<\/p>\n

Shopping on Na Prikope and Parizska
\nMetro: Namesti Republiky or Mustek<\/p>\n

Prague Department Stores<\/strong>
\nGone are the days of Czech communism and empty shops. Prague’s department stores are brimming with goods, and their convenient locations make it easy for expats and visitors alike to buy the basics.<\/p>\n

The Prague My (formerly Tesco) is the best department store for food, cosmetics, electronics, and home goods. It is conveniently located in the New Town near Wenceslas Square.<\/p>\n

Kotva is another good option for home furnishings, clothing, electronics, and kitchenware in Prague.<\/p>\n

My Prague
\nAddress: Narodni 63\/26, Prague 1
\nMetro: Mustek
\nTram: Narodni Trida<\/p>\n

Kotva Prague
\nAddress: Namesti Republiky 8, Prague 1
\nMetro: Namesti Republiky<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Marionettes in Prague There is no shortage of shopping in Prague. From crystal to garnets and everything in between, the Czech capital has it all. This Prague shopping guide will help you find the best places to buy everything the city is famous for. Bohemian (Czech) Crystal The Czech Republic is famous for its Bohemian […]<\/p>\n

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