Exploring Prague's passages, a hidden city within a city

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Most visitors to Prague are drawn to its iconic landmarks—Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the Astronomical Clock—but there’s another side to the city that often goes unnoticed, hidden beyond the main squares and bustling streets. Woven through Prague’s streets is a network of passages and arcades, which allow you to take shortcuts and avoid the crowds. We'll explore at least some of them with architect Štěpán Beneš, one of the founders of the association Mapamátky , which aims to popularize Prague’s architecture.