It will be useful for tourists to see the best viewpoints of Prague and the views that open from these places, we will find free and paid panoramic objects, from where the city opens from a completely different side, especially at sunset. We will find out how to get there, addresses, ticket prices.
According to legend, there are more than 100 towers in Prague, and they are the main observation platforms. Only a small part of them is open to visitors, the entrance is paid. Free viewing platforms are located in the city gardens or on the territory of hotels. Viewpoints of Prague, which can be reached by car, are located in the Zizkov and Vysehrad districts. The rest can be visited using the metro or on foot.
Hanava pavilion on the hill of Letenskie sady
- Metro Malostranská. Observation deck address: Letenské sady, district Praha 7.
Perhaps the best in the segment are the free observation decks in Prague. There is a panoramic view of at least 8 bridges over the Vltava, you can see blooming gardens and the center of Prague. In the garden itself, you can sit down for a picnic, ride the children on an old carousel, go in for sports or visit a view restaurant. The place is suitable for an evening and night tour of Prague. The park is open in summer until 7 pm, the restaurant is open until 10, the observation deck at the restaurant is open around the clock.
Petrin Hill Gardens
- Address: Vyšehrad, Praha 2. It is more convenient to get there by tram, stop Újezd.
You can climb the hill for free or by cable car for 25 CZK. Several free viewing platforms are located on the Petřín Hill among ancient gardens, for example, at the Strahov Monastery. The excursion can be supplemented with a visit to the monastery library and the monastery brewery, unique in every sense. The entrance to the library is paid: adults - 120 CZK, children and students discounts.
Southern Gardens of Prague Castle
- Metro Malostranská. Location address: Zahrada Na valech, Praha 1 district.
Three gardens:
- Paradise,
- On the Shafts,
- Gartigovsky.
Open to tourists from April to the end of October from 10 am to 7 pm. These are observation platforms, where you should definitely go. There are fountains in the gardens, many flowers, unusual plants, many stairs and observation platforms on the hills. You can also get into the gardens from the side of the Old Castle Staircase of Prague Castle. The staircase is interesting in itself. In the evening, lanterns are lit on it and the ascent of its 209 steps turns into a romantic adventure. Staircase address: 118 00 Praha 1, Česká republika. The cost of visiting the gardens is 100 CZK, children from 6 years old, students and people from 70 years old - 68 CZK.
Vysehrad fortress
- Metro Vyšehrad, then 5 minutes walk along the stairs.
The observation deck offers an interesting 360-degree view of the famous red roofs of Prague and the majestic Vltava. In the fortress itself, you can visit several medieval monuments and other observation platforms. Visits are possible at any time of the day or night all year round.
Old Town Hall Tower
- Metro Staroměstská. Address: Staroměstské nám. 1/3, 110 00 Staré Město.
If we consider the best viewing platforms in Prague, then the tower on the Old Town Square is indicated in the reviews as the best. It is located in the very heart of tourist Prague, and therefore it is advisable to visit it in the morning, before the main flow of tourists. The tower is open from 9 am to 10 pm daily, Monday from 11 am. The entrance to the tower starts from the neighboring orange palace. Climbing the tower is not at all difficult, the elevator works, but it is better to walk up the spiral staircase and see old diagrams, paintings and the clock mechanism itself. It is possible to touch the atmosphere of medieval Prague and see the capital of the Czech Republic up to Vysehrad and Zizkov in one excursion. There is a telescope on the observation deck, but your own binoculars and a camera will be useful. The ticket price is 250 CZK, there are discounts for students and children, people over 65 and e-tickets for 210 CZK.
Old Town Tower of Charles Bridge
- Metro Staroměstská. Address: Charles Bridge, Prague 1 - Old Town.
From April to September, it is open from 10 am to 10 pm, during the rest of the year - until the end of the day. There are significantly fewer tourists in this tower, and the view opens up to the bridge itself with sculptures, to the Vltava and to Prague Castle. The building was erected in the Gothic style and attracts with the mystical mystery of architecture. It is especially impressive in the early morning and evening hours. Tickets from 100 CZK, there are discounts, children under 6 years old admit free of charge.
Lesser Towns Tower of Charles Bridge
- Metro Malostranská. Address: Charles Bridge, Prague 1 - Lesser Town.
It is located at the other end of the Charles Bridge and is connected by an arch with the Judith Tower. The opening hours and the cost of the visit are similar. From it you can see not only the Old Town, the river, but also the Mala Strana region. The Juditina Tower has a gloomy history and a more ancient origin, but you can get inside and climb the observation deck only from the side of the Lesser Town Tower. From a height of 43 meters, it is definitely worth capturing the sunset over the Vltava and Old Town.
Observation deck of Prague Castle
- Malostranská metro station. Location address: Vyhlídka u Černé věže, district Praha 1.
It is better to look at Prague at night from the side of Prague Castle. All the main sights are visible, illumination, by the evening there are almost no people. Visiting the site is free and possible around the clock, but the Prague Castle itself (which is the largest residence of the president in the world) is open from 6 am to 10 pm.
Petrin and South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral
- Metro Malostranská. Address: Petřín Gardens, Prague 1 - Lesser Town and III. nádvoří 48/2, Praha 1 respectively.
The ascent to the site in both cases is along a narrow spiral staircase to a height of over 80 meters. The first tower has an elevator. These are places with a panoramic view of Prague along with the surrounding hills, river and vineyards from the time of Charles IV. Good landscape photography is possible from the Petrin Tower. And together with the height of the hill (318 meters), the tower becomes the highest observation deck in the city. Vitus Cathedral is a must-see, it is the third most beautiful in Europe. Refined architecture, enormous dimensions, subject stained glass windows from Venetian glass and a mixture of styles gave rise to a kind of miracle. The cathedral leaves no one indifferent, but many are frightened by the grandeur and mystical creatures with which it is adorned. The bravest ones come for night walks to the cathedral or for organ concerts. A ticket to the observation decks costs 150 CZK, the ascent to the platform is possible until 16:30. The entrance to the cathedral itself is free.
Jindříš Tower (bell tower of St. Henry)
- Metro Můstek. Address: Jindřišská věž, Prague 1.
The observation deck overlooking the picturesque area of Vinohrady is located at an altitude of 67 meters. The ascent goes along the exhibition galleries and mini - shops. There is a cafe and a cozy restaurant inside. The bell tower is open from 10 am to 7 pm. An adult ticket costs 120 CZK, there are discounts.
Zizkov TV Tower
- How to get to the observation deck, the highest in Prague? The most convenient way is to take the metro to Jiriho z Podebrad station.
The observation deck at an altitude of 93 meters is located above the Zizkov district itself, not as picturesque as the Old Town, but also interesting. In the same TV tower, at a height of 66 meters, there is a panoramic restaurant "Oblaka" with not very modest prices for Russians, but by the number of Europeans, delicious dishes are usually expensive here. The rise is also suitable for night excursion, because the site is open from 9 am to midnight. In good weather, you can view objects within a radius of up to 100 kilometers from the tower. There is also a hotel inside, with a capacity of one person, it is worth booking in advance, there are many who wish. The entrance ticket to the site costs 250 CZK, for children 160, for family - 590 CZK.
Sightseeing tours of Prague on a small plane
Such an excursion can be ordered through the Tripster website for 1-3 people, the service is very interesting for a selection of private guides with professional skills and routes in Russian. There are 2 options: go with a guide along 1 of 3 routes over Prague, or take the wheel yourself if you have the appropriate licenses. Opening hours and ticket prices are discussed individually.The minimum cost of a 30 minute tour is 199 euros. Reviews of tourists are excellent.
Terraces of hotels and restaurants
If you decide to stay in the city for a few nights and do not know which one is better to choose a hotel with a view, then we recommend staying in one of the view hotels in Prague. Guests of the city can have breakfast with city views on the hotel's terrace or in the room with panoramic windows.
The best hotels with restaurants on the roof include: The Emblem Hotel 5 * in the center, with luxurious service and cozy rooms; Alcron Hotel Prague 5 *, located next to Wenceslas Square, the U Prince 5 * hotel in the Old Town is ideal for lovers of evening walks and sightseeing.
Also, in reviews, tourists recommend visiting the hotel's restaurant "At the Golden Well»(Hotel Golden Well 5 *) at the address: U Zlaté studně 166/4, Prague 118 00, directly above the gardens of Prague Castle. The average bill for a dinner for two will be 3,500 rubles, which is not so expensive with the condition of a chic look. You can get acquainted with the menu and prices on the official website terasauzlatestudne.cz.
All observation decks of Prague on the map
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