Location: Prague
Top Things to do in Prague
The 7 Best Observation Decks & Towers in Prague, Bohemia
The bohemian allure and fairytale features of Prague make it a perfect destination for beach-weary vacationers who want to immerse themselves in culture. You could devote an entire day to exploring Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle), then refueling over a hearty dinner at a classic Czech tavern. Spend some time wandering the Old Town Square before heading over to gape at The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. Prague’s best bars are found in cellars, where historic pubs set the scene for a night of traditional tippling.
Restaurants in Prague
1. Rozhledna Doubravka
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Velka jizni vEz katedraly sv. Vita
3. Petrin Tower
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4.0 based on 3,117 reviews
The lookout tower was built for the General Land Centennial Exhibition in 1891 by the initiative of the founders of Czech Tourist Club: Dr. Vilem Kurz and architect Vratislav Pasovsky. Having been inspired by the Paris lookout tower designed by engineer Eiffel, Petrin Hill which is 318 m high was chosen for the structure. The construction began on March 16, 1891, according to the initial design of architect Vratislav Pasovsky further elaborated by engineers Frantisek Prasil and Julius Soucek from Czech and Moravia Machine Works (Ceskomoravska strojirna). The opening ceremony took place on August 20 of the same year. The foundations were laid 11 meters underground to hold the 63.5-metre tall steel construction that weighed 175 tons. An octagonal tube is the core of the structure with the lift surrounded by two spiral staircases with 299 stairs - one for each direction. The entire structure includes bracing elements in the shape of Saint Andrew's crosses. The tower has two lookout landings; the upper one is 55 metres high. The ground floor and basement are situated in a neo-Renaissance building. At the beginning of July 1938, the top of the tower was damaged by fire, probably caused by a short circuit in the lift cage. The observation tower was a TV transmission tower between 1953 and 1992. Today, it is only used as a lookout tower.
Reviewed By ruzha14 - Prague, Czech Republic
In good weather, the Petrin lookout tower serves as a view of the border mountains of our country. For a view of Prague I recommend lower lookout places - eg from the tower of St. Vitus Cathedral or from the Town Hall Tower on Old Town Square.
4. Zizkov Televison Tower
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4.0 based on 1,322 reviews
Welcome on the newly renovated website of Prague TV Tower. For the unique location in the center of Prague it is a popular attraction not only for the inhabitants of Prague and the Czech Republic, but also for foreign tourists. Dominant and the highest building metropolis offers a unique 360 ° prospect with thematically capsules in 93m above the ground! One capsule in famous one with bubble chairs and sounds of the city, second one is dedicated to worlds great towers and third one usually excels with some vernissage of czech artist. Famous Oblaca restaurant, bistro, great Bar and One Room Hotel you find in 66m. Neighborhood Tower Park Prague surrounds a garden restaurant and a summer terrace and ice arena in winter time. The professional minigolf court is also very popular, actually almost in all seasons.
Reviewed By Hoppityskip - Basildon, United Kingdom
Love the place, it’s got fabulous views all round the city A great experience well worth the trip to see it
5. Kasarna Karlin
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
A social center in the area of the former barracks and cultural monument of the Czech Republic. Which we have made accessible to the public. Cafe, gallery, cinema, playground, theater scene and music club in one place. We have build protected and quiet square in the center of Prague.
6. Vyhlidka u Cerne veze
7. Daliborka
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3.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By gaetanoa7 - Malton, United Kingdom
While we were at the Prague Castle we passed through the Golden Lane and down the lane we found this Daliborka Tower. It was a famous prison which was used until the end of the 18th century. It was initially designated only for the nobility but later it held people from all sections. The first inmate was called Dalibor of Kozojedy, hence its name from this inmate. Dalibor was a young knight who was sentenced to death and imprisoned in the tower's dungeon. He used to steal the rich and give to the poor sort of " Robin Hood".
