Travel essentialsWhy go now?The Czech capital comes alive in summer, its 18th-century Baroque architecture looking especially grand on sunny days. There are also exhibitions galore in its many museums. The Galerie Rudolfinum (1) at Alsovo Nabrezi 12, is currently (until 6 July) focusing on German photographer Barbara Probst, who specialises in images of a single scene, shot from diverse angles. The gallery (00 420 227 059 205; galerierudolfinum.cz) is open daily, 10am-6pm, except Thursday (to 8p