One of the great ways of discovering the beauties of Prague, the city of a hundred spires, is climbing up one of its observation towers and enjoying perfect unobstructed views of the whole city and beyond. There are many towers to choose from – the Petřín Tower, the Žižkov Television Tower, a wooden observation tower in the Prague Zoo in Trója, or the tower Cibulka in Prague-Košíře.
The Petřín Tower
Discover Prague in a slightly different way – by looking at it from the top of an observation tower. Soaring to a height of 65.5 metres, the Petřín Tower is one of the places which offer wonderful panoramic views. Take a walk across a well-kept park nearby and then climb to the top. If you’re lucky and the weather permits, you may see as far as the Krkonoše mountains in the very north of the country.
The Žižkov Television Tower
Located on the border between the Prague districts of Žižkov and Vinohrady, this tower is the highest building in Prague, offering its visitors unforgettable views of the red-roofed city of Prague. One of the significant features of the tower are its “babies” – small statues of toddlers climbing up and down its walls. The building used to be seen by many as rather controversial because an ancient Jewish cemetery had to be destroyed to provide room for it. However, emotions have gradually cooled down and nowadays the construction is widely accepted and considered one of the symbols of the city.
Obora – an observation tower in the Prague Zoo
The wooden observation tower Obora, which is located in the Prague Zoo, offers tremendous views of Prague, particularly the Prague Castle. Made of spruce wood and soaring to a height of 18.5 meters, the tower was opened in 2009 and it took four months to build it. Take a relaxed walk through the premises of the zoo and enjoy lovely views of the Vltava River and the valley.
Cibulka, an observation tower suited for romantic souls
The oldest observation tower in Prague, Cibulka, offers unique views of the Prague districts of Motol, Řepy and Strahov. The tower, which is found in an eponymous park, is 13 metres high and constitutes a part of artificial ruins built in the early 19th century in Košíře, a part of what is now Prague 5.
The Břetislavka team wish you a wonderful time discovering Prague and all of its beauties.
