It is illegal to exchange currency outside the official market. Should you desire to change more than 2000Kc at a time back into your home currency, you must present an exchange receipt from your previous transfer of your home currency into Czech crowns. P ersonal effects corresponding in character and quantity to the personal circumstances of the foreign visitor and the length of stay may be brought into the country duty-free. Please note that certain items can be taxed if they are bought in the Czech Republic and then taken out of the country. Specific exporting regulations can be obtained from the customs office.
Some shops remain open longer and some have extended hours on Thursdays.
A few department stores have begun to keep extended hours on weekends. C uisine is varied. There are hotels and restaurants which offer international cuisine, or you may enjoy typical Czech meals or local specialties. Meat dishes are usually served with potatoes in all forms, dumplings, rice or pasta. For example, a popular Czech meal consists of roast pork with dumplings and cabbage.