Illustrirter Führer durch Prag und Umgebung 1890

This is the title page of “Illustrierter Führer durch Prag und Umgebung”, or “Illustrated Guide to Prague and Surroundings,” published by K. André’sche Buchhandlung in Prague. Guidebooks like this one played a crucial role in shaping how people experienced cities. The book promised to guide visitors through Prague, offering a curated view of the city's important sites and hidden gems. It suggests an era of increasing tourism and a growing interest in exploring urban spaces, and probably dates from the late 19th or early 20th century when Prague was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. To understand its historical context fully, we would examine the book's contents, comparing it to other guidebooks of the time and exploring the history of tourism in Prague. By looking at the book as a social and cultural artifact, we can gain insights into the evolving relationship between cities and their visitors.