For the transport to a historical center of the metropolis, the group tour participants mostly use their own bus. These buses have reserved parking lots at the edge of the historical center. In the city center, you can also use parking lots for an individual transport by cars. The hotel reception staff will be happy to call a taxi for you on demand. The guests, who decide to use a public city transport may then choose from several alternatives :
More detailed information about the transportation from DUM hotel to the city center is available in the information leaflet on our web pages and in the printed form at the hotel reception upon your check-in.
It is a modern complex with a massage centre and golfing ground with the option to rent golf equipment. There is a relaxing pedestrian zone in the immediate vicinity of the complex running along the Vltava River from Charles Square all the way to Zbraslav. It is convenient for walking and biking or rollerblading (rollerblades are available for rent at the fit-centre.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no. 139) Modřanská rokle is located south of the hotel and is formed by a valley encompassing two streams. This place was already a popular location for the people of Prague in the 19th century and remains so even today for relaxing. It was declared a reservation in 1988. Today?s area covers 125 ha and you can learn many interesting facts about the wilderness in the Modřanská rokle.
A natural forest park with many walking and cycling trails. You can sit and rest here in several pleasant small pubs and expllore the ruins of Gothic castle - Nový Hrádek - in the southern part.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no 205 - Modřany station, tram no 17 and 3) The GO Žluté lázně activity park provides you with various sporting grounds such as a beach volleyball court, sand football, petanque, climbing wall, badminton court, table tennis, boat and pedal boat rental etc. The Podolí swimming pool, the largest water entertainment centre in Prague, is located in the immediate vicinity of the spa. It included a 50-meter long indoor swimming pool, 2 outdoor pools, children paddling pool, water slide, steam spa, sauna, solarium, rehabilitation centre and a restaurant.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no 205 - Modřany station, tram no. 17 and 3) Originally a wooden castle, full of many legends, it was the seat of the first Bohemian king Vratislav. After it had been conquered by the Hussites, all the buildings were destroyed except for the cathedral and the romanesque rotunda of St. Martin. During the French Revolution casemates were built in the fort bulwarks, which were underground stone corridors with embrasures. Today, it contains originals of sculptures from the Charles Bridge.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no 205 - Modřany station, tram no. 17) This building won the first prize in the category Design of the Year 1996. It is representative of deconstructive architecture and made up mostly of reinforced concrete. It got the name ?Dancing house? thanks to its towers resembling the figures of dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. The male dancer is represented by the stone tower and his female partner by the glass tower.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no 205 - Modřany station, tram no. 17) Work on this neo-renaissance building started in 1868, with stones from landmark areas in Bohemia and Moravia embedded in its foundation. It was built from financial resources raised from a national fund-raising campaign. It was ceremoniously reopened on 18 November 1883 after a large fire.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no 205 - Modřany station, tram no. 17 and 3) In front of Palackého Bridge is riverboats dock, which offers various sight-seeing (round trip or liner) cruises with various cultural programs.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no 205 - Modřany st., tram no. 17) Charles Bridge, which connects Old Town with Lesser Town, was built by Charles IV. under the supervision of P. Parléř (the architect of St. Vitus Cathedral on the premises of Prague Castle). The bridge was finished at the beginning of the 15th century. Over the first pillar in the old-town section Parléř built Old Town Bridge Tower, which is considered to be the most beautiful gateway in all gothic Europe. The bridge is 520 meters long and it is decorated by a collection of thirty mostly baroque statues and sculptures.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no 205 - Modřany st., tram no 17) It is the biggest park area in the centre of Prague. At the top of the hill there is the Petřín lookout tower, which is 60 meters high and which was built as a free imitation of the Eiffel Tower in Paris (the glassed-in look out gallery at 53 meters above the ground offers a beautiful view over the wide surroundings). There is an exquisite rose garden, planetarium and mirror maze, which is children?s most appreciated sign on the Petřín hill.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no 205 - Modřany st., tram no 17) This large complex of castle palaces and church buildings was founded in the 9th century. An extensive reconstruction was carried out by Charles IV., followed by other changes occurring during the Renaissance and reign of Rudolph II. who moved his seat from Vienna to Prague and brought the city up to European standards. That?s when the new palace wing at the north side (Spanish Hall, Rudolph Gallery) was built. After the First World War and the establishment independent Czechoslovakia, the Castle became the seat of the president. The castle complex consists of the high gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the dominant feature of Prague Castle, where the Bohemian crown jewels are deposited, the Daliborka Tower and the tourist-magnet, ?Golden Lane? (Zlatá ulička), which is made up of tiny houses with coloured facades, originally the home goldsmiths.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no 205 - Modřany station, tram no. 17) The outstanding high Baroque architecture of the St. Nicholas Cathedral stands in the middle of Lesser Town Square. This building is considered one of the most equisite examples of high Baroque north from the Alps. Both cathedral towers (bell tower and dome with turret) are 79 meters high and form a significant part of the Prague panorama.
(>departure bus stop Labe: bus no 205 - Modřany st., tram no. 17) A historical square with an originally gothic city hall. In 1410 the a Horologe - a moving astrological clock - was built in its tower. The east wing of the city hall was burned down and completely destroyed during Second World War. The whole square consist of a of mixture of exquisite gothic, renaissance and baroque houses (e.g. the gothic House at the Bell and many more). Among the dominant features is the baroque St. Nicholas Church and gothic Týnský Church.
This zoological garden is among the youngest in Europe, with more than 360 kinds of animals (totally almost 1700 species total, from insects to elephants). The chance to make direct contact with the animals is going to be an unforgettable experience, especially for children.Opposite the ZOO main entrance there is a jewel of baroque architecture - Trojský Chateau. The neighbouring botanical garden originally served only for scientific purposes, the exposition wasn?t opened until 1992. In May 2003, the Fata Morgana greenhouse was opened - here you?ll find semi-desert plants, species from tropical mountains and plants from all continents.
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