Prague's first shopping
centers started opening in mid-1990s. These were
the smaller Vinohradský Pavilon and the malls built
inside the passageways on Na Příkopě Street. Larger,
western-style malls started appearing in the early
2000s. It is safe to say that Prague has been experiencing
a shopping mall boom the end of which doesn't seem
to be in sight.
Below are some
selected Prague shopping malls
ordered
by location (from the city center to the outskirts). The
opening times are subject to change. Please check the
store website for current information.
Myslbek
The Myslbek "Shopping Gallery" opened
in 1996 as one of Prague's first shopping malls. It connects
Prague's New Town and Old Town, stretching between the
busy Na Příkopě Street and the historic Ovocný trh (Fruit
Market) behind the Estates Theatre. The site is named after
the sculptor who created the St. Wenceslas statue on Wenceslas
Square. Myslbek houses about 30 shops and boutiques, and
a few restaurants.
Address: Na
příkopě 19/21, Prague 1 Getting there: Metro A/B
to Můstek Hours: 8.00
- 20.30 Website:www.myslbek.com
Černá růže (Black Rose)
The historic Černá růže passageway
at Na Příkopě Street was turned into a shopping center
in the 1990s. You will find some 50 stores and several
restaurants inside.
Address: Na
příkopě 12, Prague 1 Getting there: Metro A/B
to Můstek Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00
- 20.00, Sat 9.00 - 19.00, Sun 11.00 - 19.00 Website:www.cernaruze.cz
Slovanský dům (Slavic House)
The Slovanský dům is another
shopping center located on Na Příkopě. Some stores you'll
find there are Nautica, Mexx, Miss
Sixty, Tommy Hilfiger, Cerruti Jeans, Beltissimo. The restaurants
that deserve a mention are Ambiente Brasileiro and
Kogo Café & Ristorante. There's also a large outdoor
garden and the Palace Cinemas multiplex theatre.
Address: Na
příkopě 22, Prague 1 Getting there: Metro A/B
to Můstek Website:www.slovanskydum.cz
Vinohradský Pavilon (Vinohrady Market Hall)
The Vinohradský Pavilon was Prague's
first mini-mall. It is located in the historic Vinohrady
Market Hall that dates back to 1902. The mall opened
in 1994. It is now somewhat abandoned due to its larger
new competitors and its location, which isn't exactly handy.
There's a limited selection of stores and a grocery store
in the basement.
Palác
Flóra is one of the larger malls. It opened in 2003. Its
four floors are filled with 120 shops, a food court,
a Cinema City multiplex
theatre and Oskar IMAX. The environment is bright and airy
with an open central lobby. You can walk into the mall
right from inside the Flóra metro station (line A).
Address: Vinohradská
144, Prague 3 Getting there: Metro A
or tram 5, 10, 11 or 16
to Flóra Hours: Mon-Sat
9.00 - 21.00, Sun 10.00 - 21.00 Website:www.palac-flora.cz
Nový Smíchov
Nový
Smíchov is a stylish, modern shopping mall and entertainment
center that spreads across three floors. It is located
near the Anděl metro station (line B). There's a large
Tesco supermarket and Datart electronics store
on the ground floor, 150 different shops, as well as
a food court and Palace Cinema multiplex on the third floor.
Address: Plzeňská
8, Prague 5 Getting there: Metro B
or tram 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14 or 20 to
Anděl Hours: Shops 9.00 - 21.00,
Tesco 7.00 - 24.00 Website:www.novysmichovoc.cz
Metropole Zličín
Metropole Zličín is a large fashion
and entertainment complex on the outskirts of Prague. It
includes a Cinema City multiplex theatre and a large
electronics store Electro World. Although not in the city
center, the mall is conveniently located right at the Zličín metro
station, about a 20-minute ride from the center. It is
also conveniently accessible by car. A 24-hour Tesco supermarket
is located near the shopping center (take the bus or drive,
walking is not recommended).
Address: Řevnická
1, Prague 5 Getting there: Metro B
to Zličín Hours: Shops 10.00 -
21.00, Interspar 9.00 - 22.00 Website:www.metropole.cz
