The shopaholic is well catered for in Prague. There are many well stocked shopping malls and streets and the Old Town area of Prague brings them altogether within walking distance of many Loving Apartments holiday apartments. Whilst the beautiful Charles Bridge and Old Town Square are predominantly lined with souvenir shops and stalls, serious shoppers make their way towards Na Prikope street.

Pretty brightly painted shops line this pedestrian only shopping area. Na Prikope Street is lined with trees surrounded with benches for when you need to take a break. There is an eclectic mix of local names and major traders like Next, H&M and Benneton.  Restaurants and fast food outlets from McDonalds and Subway to steakhouses and hotel restaurants are also right here, for when you need to top-up your calories.

 Close to McDonalds is the Black Rose Arcade (Cerna Ruze). The arcade runs between and incorporates two historic buildings, the one facing onto Na Prikope street dating back over 170 years. The small and relatively inconspicuous entrance belies the ultra-modern bright arcade with three floors of retail outlets. Everything from glass, furniture and soft furnishings to health and beauty, to toys and gifts and some high-end fashion from Cardin, Laroche, Valentino and Jean Paul. You can eat here too, away from the hustle and bustle at street level, from standard cafe food to good quality Sushi or Chinese.

Remember when you leave the pedestrianised area heading back to your rental apartment that jay walking is illegal in the Czech Republic; it’s easy to forget after you have been free to wander back and forth across the streets from one shop to the next.  Saying that you couldn’t see the red man at the crossing point because of all your shopping won’t hold any sway with the police if they catch you and we wouldn’t want the hefty fine to spoil your perfect day.