Transit Maps: Prague

Official Map: Full Service Metro and Tram Map, Prague, 2012

August 2, 2012

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2.5 stars, Czech Republic, Europe, funicular, metro, metro map, Prague, subway, subway map, tram

The second map in our short series of current transit maps in Prague. Whereas yesterday’s map was perhaps a little light in information, this one goes in completely the other direction and shows absolutely everything. I’m not saying this is necessarily a bad thing, but this is definitely a map for detailed analysis of transit in Prague, rather than a quick reference guide. What we like: Comprehensive and detailed overview of rail transit in Prague. […]

Official Map: Prague Metro Orientation Map, 2012

August 1, 2012

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3.5 stars, Czech Republic, Europe, funicular, metro, metro map, Prague, Prague Metro, subway, subway map, tram

This is the first of three posts regarding current transit maps in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. All are part of a unified set of maps (all of which use the interesting framing device of stylised buildings and trams, which I can’t decide if I think is playfully irreverent or just plain stupid) and provide interesting lessons on how much information is “just right” for a transit map to be really useful. This […]