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Petrin Hill is a green oasis, on the castle side of the river. This public park is covered with forests, gardens and plenty of tourists and locals alike enjoying a stroll or a picnic. When we were there the sun was shining and it was just the perfect place to be on a spring afternoon.
To get to the park you can ride the funicular up from Ujezd or take the slow walk up the hill like we did (got to work off the beer when you can!).
At the top you will come across the Observation Tower, a mini scale model (5:1) of the Eiffel Tower which was built in 1891 for the Prague Exposition. You can climb the 299 steps to the top for great views. We chose not the climb the tower, as we found the view from the top of Petrin Hill pretty special anyway.
There is a mirror maze up on the Hill and an Observatory. When we were there a fair was on with plenty to keep the kids amused.
We also came across a small walled garden with some of the most fabulous tulips I have ever seen. Leave a Comment
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The Hunger Wall is located on Petrin Hill. This 14th century stone wall was originally part of the city's southern fortifications.
It is so named as it was constructed as a public works project to feed the poor during a famine - the poor built it in return for food.
You can take a walk along the Hunger Wall and think about how fortunate you are. Leave a Comment Address: On Petrin HillDirections: Nearest metro: Narodni Trida or Tram stop: Ujezd (trams 9, 22), then take Funicular Railway up Petrin Hill
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This statue is located near the funicular station at the base of Petrin Hill. It remembers communism, but most certainly NOT in an affectionate way. The statue shows how communism destroys people. If you enlarge the photo you will see that the people get more and more eroded as they go back. By the time you get to the back of the statue there is almost nothing left to identify a human being. The implication being that the longer you live under communism, the more it destroys you. Leave a Comment Address: near the funicular station at the base of Petrin HDirections: Base of Petrin Hill
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The slopes of Petrin Hill are lined with several gardens that are criss-crossed by many paths from which great views of the city and the Castle Hill can be enjoyed.
This picture captures a lovely view of the Castle from the Strahov Gardens below the Strahov Monastery.
Wheelchair Users beware! Especially the lower sections of the gardens and the slopes around the mountain railway are very, very steep and (IMO) rather unsuitable. I tried it, and I nearly fell over!!! It is best to take a taxi to the top or have somebody help you going up Nerudova Street. A not so steep but very long alternative is going up through Letna Park.
Petrin Tower is inaccessible for wheelchair users (no lift). Leave a Comment Directions: Petrin Hill
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Rising abruptly over the western border of the Little Quarter is the wooded flanks of Petrin Hill, literally translating as 'Rocky Hill'.
Paths wind up and around the hill from all directions (though beware during winter when they can get icy!), and you can enjoy many panoramic views from so many points. Another popular way to reach the top is by Funicular Railway, which was built for the 1891 Jubilee Exhibition.
Petrin Hill is laced with a number of excellent attractions including the Observation Tower, the Mirror Maze and the Hunger Wall, as well as the stunning location of the Little Auger restaurant halfway up the funicular railway.
Romantics amongst you may want to lay flowers at the foot of the monument to Karel Hynek Macha, the Czech Republic's most famous Romantic poet.
This was a fabulous place to walk and appreciate the fresh winter air and catch glimpses through the trees of Prague spread out like a canvas below... Leave a Comment Directions: Petrin Hill
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Ascending the Petrin Hill by the funicular (can be used as part of the integrated transport system), means you can visit various things on the top of the hill, including the Petrin tower (or mini Eiffel tower - see seperate tip).
In the same area you will find an astronomical observatory, three churches (one of them wooden) and a relic of the 1891 fair - a maze built of mirrors and the hunger wall : built by the peasants of the city in the 14th century in return for food.
To find the funicular train´s Mala Strana terminal, follow the signs along Ujezd Street.
The walk through the park on the way down is very refreshing, with especially good views of the castle and bits of art here and there. It's also just about wheelchair accessible if you have strong arms and good breaks !
Also see tips on Mini-Eifflel tower in 'must do' and pony & Trap ride tip in 'Tourist traps'. Leave a Comment Directions: Petrin Hill
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Petrin Hill or Petrinske Sady is a beautiful green area that links together eight different parks. It is 318 meters high and perfect for nice long walks and gorgeous views of the city (if you make it to the top, of course-hehee). If you don't think that you can climb up on your own, you can take a funicular (going up from Ujezd). Leave a Comment Directions: Petrin Hill
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After a couple of days pure sightseeing I needed to find something that my daughter enjoyed. Petrin was well worth it. The tower and the castle both cost 50Kcs each for a family ticket. Everyone enjoys the mirror maze and hall of mirrors in the castle. There is a couple of places to grab a drink and snack at the top. A really pleasant walk to the Hrad area was a great way out, the route planned from the top of the tower. Leave a Comment Directions: Petrin Hill
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With it's stunning views across the city Petrin Hill is a great place to wander at any time of the year but in the snow it is just beautiful.
This picture makes it look like a great place to go sledging. If you could avoid the trees! Leave a Comment Address: Mala StranaDirections: Petrin Hill
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Seems like you have seen something similar before? You are right, Petrin tower is smaller copy of Eiffel tower :-) You can also have a cup of coffee there. Maybe surprisingly, but at Petrin hill there is really beautiful nature, probably that is why it is place of all who are in love.
Also do not miss the mirror labyrinth, I bet you will have a lot of fun! :-D Opened April - October daily, November - March at weekends. Leave a Comment Address: Petrin hill
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