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Prague鈥檚 unique vibe and atmosphere beautifully reflects its wide array of shops. While stores focusing on modern Czech design have become a lot easier to find, the old-school gems are still there, often hidden away in narrow alleyways. Here are 10 shops that perfectly represent Prague鈥檚 contemporary culture.

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There is a unique and wide array of shops all around Prague 漏 guruXOOX / Getty Images

1. Lavmi

The prettiest wallpaper is born in the hands of a Czech graphic designer Babeta Ondrov谩, who, with her life partner Jan Slov谩k, a theater actor, started their passion project out of their own need when they failed to find classy enough wallpaper for their walls at home. Nowadays, their endeavor has flourished into a popular business, , selling design wallpaper worldwide, along with other interior design items. You can often meet the owners right in the store, looking over new prints and advising clients on picking the right lampshade. The big corner store itself looks like an elegant apartment, just waiting for you to walk in. Zlatnick谩 1130/12, Praha 1 - Nov茅 M臎sto

2. Housla艡sk媒 ateli茅r V谩vra

Prague being a historical city where art is deeply rooted, there are also a few shops that have withstood the test of time. For a good example of what a trip back in time would feel like, step into the violin workshop of Mr. V谩vra, Housla艡sk媒 ateli茅r V谩vra. Coming from a family of violinmakers, the youngest, now 54 y.o. Tom谩拧 V谩vra continues the family legacy in a shop they鈥檝e owned since 1967. The violin master V谩vra not only repairs and restores violins and violas but also creates new ones from wood his grandfather obtained in the 1930s. The friendly, woodchip covered shop owner freely welcomes visitors to stop in and gaze in awe for a little while at all the fiddles on display. Lubla艌sk谩 65, Praha 2 鈥 Vinohrady

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The House of Porcelain houses three floors of Czech-made goods 漏 Veronika Primm / 老澳门六合彩开奖记录

3. D暖m porcel谩nu

The House of Porcelain 鈥 the name of the store says it all. Three floors filled with glass and ceramics, from floor to ceiling, showcase products from only Czech porcelain makers with the addition of a few well-known German brands. The most traditional Czech porcelain, referred to as Blue Onion (or 鈥渃ibul谩k鈥 in Czech), featuring blue 鈥渙nion print鈥 on white porcelain, can be purchased there and makes for a great, albeit a little heavy, souvenir. Jugosl谩vsk谩 16, Praha 2 - Vinohrady

4. Foto Jan Pazdera

One of the most remarkable camera shops in Prague, Foto Jan Pazdera, sells both new and old models. It鈥檚 the second-hand section that draws the largest interest. The 50-year-old shop collects old gems of camera gear from internationally known brands such as the Russian Zenit or the Leica. Camera bodies, lenses, tripods and even astrology equipment make this store one of a kind. What鈥檚 more, the knowledgeable staff is happy to engage with fellow photography enthusiasts. Give this store a go if you find yourself near Wenceslas Square. Vodi膷kova 699/28, Praha 1 - Nov茅 M臎sto

5. Hugo chod铆 bos

The toyshop with a poetic name was started with the mission of bringing Czech toys back to Czech children. The owner Alena Kant暖rkov谩 wanted her daughter to play with toys she herself grew up playing with. Since there was no Czech toy store to fill the void, Kant暖rkov谩 took on the task. Nowadays, she has two shops in Prague, ships toys worldwide and even provides the service of fixing broken toys. All toys sold in the store are made in the Czech Republic. Many pieces have a long history, others have been developed only recently by young Czech designers. With products made according to Fairtrade standards and the smallest possible carbon footprint, the store satisfies the need for sustainability too. 艠eznick谩 12, Praha 1 - Nov茅 M臎sto and Milady Hor谩kov茅 26, Praha 7 - Letn谩

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This relatively new comer on the scene features local designers 漏 Veronika Primm / 老澳门六合彩开奖记录

6. Deelive Design Store

A rather new design store, right next to the popular SmetanaQ Caf茅 & Bistro, Deelive Design Store offers a spacious room filled with items from contemporary Czech designers with jewelry and interior d茅cor taking center stage. Clothes and accessories occupy a room in the back and there鈥檚 also a book corner. The space itself is pleasing and full of light. Feel free to stop by and admire the Czech design pieces as if you鈥檙e in an art gallery. Smetanovo n谩b艡e啪铆 334/4, Praha 1 - Star茅 M臎sto

7. Kl谩ra Nademl媒nsk谩

One of the most famous current Czech fashion designers, Kl谩ra Nademl媒nsk谩 gained her experience in Paris, the capital of fashion. Her store can be found in the heart of the Old Town, just a few steps away from the Old Town Square. The minimalist design of the boutique corresponds with the clean lines of her usually single colored garments made of high-quality materials. The luxury clothing is aimed at women and comes in limited collections. Dlouh谩 924/3, Praha 1 - Star茅 M臎sto

8. Slusny Yoyo Shop

Czech Republic鈥檚 most accomplished yoyo players who won several European championships have put their forces together and opened a shop. They don鈥檛 just sell yoyos at but organize workshops and contests too. Anybody can walk into the store and get advice on the best yoyos for beginners or pros. Since you鈥檒l be served by one of the yoyo champions, you can ask to see a trick or two. Opening hours are limited to afternoons only. Bude膷sk谩 39, 120 00, Praha 2 - Vinohrady

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Filled with all things cubism and art deco, which Prague does very well 漏 Veronika Primm / 老澳门六合彩开奖记录

9. Kubista

All things cubism and art deco are sold at Kubista located in the most noteworthy of Prague's cubist buildings 鈥 The House at the Black Madonna. Architecture geeks and laymen alike will love this store filled with jewelry, interior d茅cor and ceramics. Collectors can bask in pieces of historical value, which understandably come with a hefty price tag. While the store is located on the ground level of the enchanting building, a few floors above you can admire the Museum of Czech Cubism, as well as enjoy a cup of coffee at the cubist-themed Caf茅 Orient. Ovocn媒 trh 19, Praha 1 - Star茅 M臎sto

10. Houpac铆 K暖艌

Houpac铆 K暖艌, which translates as the Rocking Horse, is a small traditional toyshop in the Lesser Quarter area. Wooden toys, old Czech and European toys and many items featuring one of the most beloved Czech cartoon characters 鈥 the mole, a.k.a. the Krtek. The small store has called this address home for more than 20 years. The tiny space is occupied by a surprisingly large number of different toys, including wind-up toys, music boxes, puppets and marionettes. Uniquely, children can even play with the toys on display. Loret谩nsk茅 n谩m臎st铆 3, Praha 1 鈥 Hrad膷any

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