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April 23, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Prague Packing Round 1. The Czechs call their capital city, "Matick A Praha," which means Little MOTHER Prague. 2. Simply called "Hrad" by locals, this is Prague's most popular tourist attraction. PRAGUE CASTLE 3. This official unit of currency is divided into 100 haleru. KROUNA 4. The Czechs invented this alcoholic beverage in 1842. PILSNER BEER 5. No trip to Prague is complete without a stroll across the famous CHARLES Bridge. 6. Work is still going on to repair damage from the disastrous 2002 FLOOD . Picture of large ornate corner building Departure Round 1. You'll find "knedliky" anywhere traditional Czech cuisine is served. What is it? DUMPLINGS 2. Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel, elected in 1993 and re- elected in 1998, is also a/an PLAYWRIGHT . 3. This famous Czech director fled during the Communist regime and became famous in Hollywood. MILOS FORMAN 4. Prague is situated on both banks of the VLTAVA River. 5. You can compete in the Prague International MARATHON held in May. Picture of strange building with a curvy glass tower On Tour Round 1. Which of these events in the history of Prague came first? PREMYSL DYNASTY 2. All of these areas are part of the historical core of the city except BARRANDOV . 3. This square, considered the heart of Prague, was its main marketplace until the 20th Century. OLD TOWN SQUARE 4. This baroque palace in Hradcany was home to the Nazi's headquarters from 1939-1945. CERNINSKY PALACE 5. Prague has been famous for PUPPET/MARIONETTE performances since the 16th Century. 6. You can visit the house where this Czech poet lived in Mala Strana in the "Little Quarter." JAN NERUDA 7. St. George Basilica is considered the nation's finest example of ROMANESQUE architecture. Picture of church spires 8. The Museum Hlavniho Mesta Prahy is devoted to PRAGUE'S HISTORY . 9. Statues of COMPOSERS line the roof of the "Rudolphininum" complex of concert halls. 10. You can take a boat from the city center to this suburb known for its zoo and chateau. TROJA 11. Dvorak Hall is named for the Czech composer known for this symphony. NEW WORLD 12. Men swat their favorite lady's legs with willow switches on this public holiday. EASTER MONDAY Bonus question 1 Every hour the TWELVE APOSTLES cross above the landmark astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall Tower. Bonus question 2 Where on the map of the Czech Republic is Prague found? Section 2 Picture of church with double spires Slide Show 1. The mosaic "Homage to Prague" greets visitors to this art nouveau building. MUNICIPAL HOUSE 2. The DANCING Building has a tower with curvy lines and another that is more upright. 3. The spires of this gothic cathedral rise above Prague Castle, the city's main landmark. ST. VITUS 4. This landmark church's name comes from a medieval courtyard for foreign merchants. TYN CHURCH Clues for next week's game... Deck of cards Raincoat Riverboat |