ARTEL Design Store, Prague
Named after a collective of Bohemian craftsmen established in the early 1900s, Artěl revitalizes the age-old craft of glassmaking by collaborating closely with highly skilled artisans to produce a collection of vibrant, imaginative, yet refined designs. They have even tailored bespoke designs for esteemed luxury brands such as Burberry and Gucci.
Under the guidance of Karen Feldman, a seasoned designer and longtime resident of Prague, the company seamlessly blends contemporary flair with traditional Czech craftsmanship. Utilizing mouth-blown molten crystal and showcasing hand-painted glassware, Artěl's artists pour meticulous attention into each piece, ensuring they are not only destined to become cherished family heirlooms but also exude a distinct charm. Additionally, the company offers made-to-order handbags.
Why You Should Visit:
The store is an eclectic mix of jewelry, novelties and intriguing curiosities, ensuring there's something to captivate every visitor's interest.
Under the guidance of Karen Feldman, a seasoned designer and longtime resident of Prague, the company seamlessly blends contemporary flair with traditional Czech craftsmanship. Utilizing mouth-blown molten crystal and showcasing hand-painted glassware, Artěl's artists pour meticulous attention into each piece, ensuring they are not only destined to become cherished family heirlooms but also exude a distinct charm. Additionally, the company offers made-to-order handbags.
Why You Should Visit:
The store is an eclectic mix of jewelry, novelties and intriguing curiosities, ensuring there's something to captivate every visitor's interest.
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Sight Name: ARTEL Design Store
Sight Location: Prague, Czech Republic (See walking tours in Prague)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Prague, Czech Republic (See walking tours in Prague)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Prague, Czech Republic
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Creating your own self-guided walk in Prague is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
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The area breathes history and is a captivating blend of ancient synagogues and other monuments that collectively reflect centuries of Jewish life in the city. Some synagogues are still acting, and others have been converted into art galleries and museums.
One such is the Spanish Synagogue, a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
The area breathes history and is a captivating blend of ancient synagogues and other monuments that collectively reflect centuries of Jewish life in the city. Some synagogues are still acting, and others have been converted into art galleries and museums.
One such is the Spanish Synagogue, a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Old Town Souvenir Shopping
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One of the prime spots for such endeavors is the Municipal House, a majestic Art Nouveau building that houses various shops and boutiques. Here,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
One of the prime spots for such endeavors is the Municipal House, a majestic Art Nouveau building that houses various shops and boutiques. Here,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Old Town Walking Tour
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The area was once separated from the outside world by a semi-circular moat and a wall, hugged by the Vltava river. The moat is now covered up by streets, which form the official boundary of the Old Town. One of them, called Na Příkopě (literally “On the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
The area was once separated from the outside world by a semi-circular moat and a wall, hugged by the Vltava river. The moat is now covered up by streets, which form the official boundary of the Old Town. One of them, called Na Příkopě (literally “On the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Lesser Town Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Hradcany (Castle District) Walking Tour
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The area is centered around Prague Castle, reportedly the biggest castle complex in the world. Dating back as far as the 9th century, the castle has been the residence of Bohemian kings, Holy Roman emperors, leaders of socialist Czechoslovakia, and currently the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
The area is centered around Prague Castle, reportedly the biggest castle complex in the world. Dating back as far as the 9th century, the castle has been the residence of Bohemian kings, Holy Roman emperors, leaders of socialist Czechoslovakia, and currently the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
New Town Walking Tour
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At its heart lies Wenceslas Square, a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
At its heart lies Wenceslas Square, a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
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