One of the methods that many travellers use to prepare for their vacation is to read about the area. The following books are recommended for travellers planning a trip to Prague:
Guidebooks:
Rough Guide to Prague (5th Edition), 2002 (not updated annually)
Rick Steves’ Prague and the Czech Republic 2005, by Rick Steves & Honza Vihan (updated annually)
Czech and Slovak Touches: Recipes, History, Travel, Folk Arts, by Pat Martin, 1999
Prague in Black and Gold : Scenes from the Life of a European City, by Peter Demetz, 1998
Only in Prague: A Guide to Hidden Corners, Little-Known Places and Unusual Objects, by Duncan J. D. Smith, 2008. This richly illustrated off-the-beaten-track guide to more than 80 fascinating and unusual sights will appeal to explorers and independent travellers
Prague (A Cultural and Literary History), by Richard Burton, Interlink Books. This is a great (non-travel) book that provides an insight into Czech culture up until 2003
Useful Websites:
Prague Travel Guide: http://www.myczechrepublic.com/prague/
Prague Culture: http://www.heartofeurope.cz
Complete Guide to Prague: http://frommers.com/destinations/prague/
Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe: http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destin...
Living Prague: http://www.livingprague.com/
