Prague (Praha) Specialty Stores

Vetešnictví, Vitězná 16 (☎257 31 06 11), Thrift-store shopping hasn't quite become as posh Prague-side as it has in the States, but one-of-a-kind treasures can still be found here—although at prices that are far from thrifty. Still, if you're looking to pick up a communist-era backpack or a secondhand bed pan, you'll find plenty here. Even if you know you intend to buy nothing, take a few minutes and appreciate the mildly pornographic glassware or the hundreds of strangely personal old photographs. A: Malostranská. From the Metro, take the tram to Újezd then walk towards the river on Vitězná. Antiques 10-10,000Kč. Open M-F 10am-5pm, Sa 10am-noon. Does not take credit cards. No wheelchair access.
Gold Pralines, Rybná 668 (☎222 31 62 27; www.goldpralines.cz), This specialty store offers everything from truffles to miniature chocolate statues to intricately cut chocolate diamonds. With over 40 different types of truffles, each with a unique shape and flavor, Gold Pralines will please even the pickiest of travelers. Non-chocolate treats like marzipan figurines are also available. C: Republicka námestí. From the Metro, head west. Chocolate 30-300Kč. Open daily 9am-8pm. Wheelchair access. Serves alcohol.
The Prague Gallery, Malostranske nabrezi 1/558 (☎602 32 69 83), Four local artists show and sell their work at this corner gallery. A nice place, since in addition to the 50,000Kč wallet-buster pieces, they offer plenty of prints for under 10 bucks (200Kc). If you want to pick up something for mom or a girl—I guess your mom is also a girl—this isn't a bad place to kill a few minutes. Owners will help you package and ship any souvenirs you pick up. A: Malostranská. From the station, take the tram to Újezd, then walk toward the river on Vitězná. Art 200-50,000Kč. Open daily 11am-7pm. Takes credit cards.

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