The city is the seat of the president of the republic, the Parliament, the Czech government and other leading state and political authorities of the Czech Republic. And you'll find some of the best beer in the world and an exciting cultural life. For smaller amounts, the charge can go up dramatically. Visitors with American Express travelers checks can redeem them at the American Express office for local currency at full value, with no commission charged. It is illegal and you could end up with a handful of worthless paper.
Phone cards come with different levels of phone-time credit and vary in cost.
If you're only planning on making a couple of local calls you may just decide to use the coin-operated pay phones. The units of phone time count down after you are connected to your party. It is large but quite easy to get around in. Often only one or two of these windows are open at a time. Faxes and telegrams can be sent from the room to the right of the entrance hall.