Its large plate glass windows frame perfect picture postcard views of Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge.

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"I can hardly imagine Mr Klaus or Mr Zeman sitting at Prague Castle and writing speeches - they are both political animals, literally, " he said.

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So, with just a few hours left before Vaclav Klaus leaves Prague Castle (there's even a website, Klaus Countdown), the old battle lines are being drawn.

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