Book excerpt: Berlitz Pocket Guide Prague is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this beautiful historic city has to offer. The Where to Go chapter details all the key sights: major art museums and galleries, the awe-inspiring Cathedral, the ornate synagogues of the Jewish Quarter and the spectacular Old Royal Palace. There are also excursions to the medieval strongholds of Karlstejn and Konopiste, and the towering castle at Cesky Sternberk. Handy maps on the cover help you get around Prague with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the city, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in Prague. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from enjoying the city's rich musical heritage to sampling a glass of pilsner in one of its legendary beer cellars.You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the city and an Eating Out chapter covering its hearty cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings Prague's best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need.