Czech and Prague Sightseeing
The guide to well and less known localities in Czech Republic
Petrin Hill
Made up of eight separate gardens, Petrin Hill is a tranquil open space between Klarov and Smichov that’s ideal for a gentle stroll during the summer, whilst also affording wonderful views of Nové Mesto and the rest of Prague beyond. Reached by taking the funicular railway from Újezd, the journey passes Ruzovy sad before stopping midway at Nebozizek (which has its own terrace restaurant). At the summit - some 318m up - you’ll find the mirror maze (Bludiste) built for the 1891 Prague Exposition), along with an offshoot of the Prague Planetarium, the Stefanik observatory. Those with a head for heights can climb a further 299 steps to ascend the Eiffelesque Petrin Tower, while also nearby are the 14th-century Hunger Wall fortification and the leafy Kinsky Gardens.
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