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Top Things to do in Czech Republic
Top 10 Lookouts in Czech Republic, Czech Republic
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Restaurants in Czech Republic
1. Vyhlidka U Lavecky
2. Rozhledna Hranicni vrch
3. Prachov Rocks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By smilgaki - London, United Kingdom
Spent an amazing 3 hours here after hiking to the rock park from Jicin. Entrance fee per adult was 80 kc. You can choose from a number of routes, some easier than others. We picked a more difficult one, which involved some steps and narrow rock crevices (perhaps not so good if you suffer from claustrophobia) but was extremely rewarding. The sandstone rock formations are truly something to be seen - the pictures don't quite do it justice. It's a very atmospheric place (though it was fairly busy) and you might want to bring in a picnic to enjoy the place. They actually sell dried fruit and pick & mix at the park entrance, which is actually a really good idea for some of the steep climbs. Good shoes also recommended - it is very slippery in places. There are cafes just outside the park for hot and cold food and snacks. The car park was quite small and was full by noon. A really magical place!
4. View Tower of St. Peter and Paul
5. View of Devil's Stones
6. Erben's prospect
7. Lookout Jeznik
8. Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26,938 reviews
The Old Town Hall is one of the most significant monuments in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1338 as the administrative seat for Prague's Old Town. Now, it is mainly used for the ceremonial purposes of the capital city, Prague. The historical town hall consists of a set of five medieval houses, the corner of which is adorned with a historical astronomical clock, a gothic oriel window and a massive rectangular tower. The lookout gallery on the town hall tower offers the most beautiful view of Prague. A tour of the historical halls in the Old Town Hall is a unique experience. The expensively decorated rooms date from various periods and are examples of the remarkable development of the town hall complex. The guided tours in various languages are organised in hourly intervals.
Reviewed By travelinspiration
Absolutely LOVED this huge picturesque historical square and the wonderfully unique Astronomical clock, that does it's little music show for 2 minutes on the hour/every hour. Yes there are crowds but Prague is very popular - it's to be expected!! Get there early to see the 2 minute show for pictures/video, or eat at one of the restaurants that faces it (we recommend Cafe Mozart!!).
9. Diana Lookout Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,876 reviews
Diana is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Karlovy Vary. Take the funicular from colonnade street to get direct to this beautiful place incl. best famous look-out tower, 100 y. old restaurant, forest terrace, butterfly house and mini-zoo. Only in restaurant Diana you can eat surrounded by spa forests while watching our peacocks. From the look-out tower Diana you can take perfect photos of whole Karlovy Vary and surroundings. The butterfly house is a perfect goal of your trip in all weathers. On winter warm up by large fireplace in our historical restaurant, on summer surely use walking paths through the spa forests which starts right from our place. Visiting the "Tourist area Diana" will be nice and relaxing part of your trip to Karlovy Vary and you can come all year long. Who has not been at the Diana Observation Tower, has not seen Karlovy Vary!
Reviewed By petr_gregus2 - Prague, Czech Republic
Have a look around Krušné hory montains and the valley, with a café in a garten area, Butterfly garden and many of the forrest walks. Best to go up is summer or autumn
10. Old Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 324 reviews
A significant historical building in the centre of Brno. Today, the Old Town Hall serves mainly cultural purposes, as it houses a gallery, an information centre, and a permanent exhibition on its history. In summer, you can visit its historical halls and climb up the 63-metre tower to enjoy an impressive view of Brno from the top. The courtyard serves as a venue for various concerts, festivals, theatre performances, and film screenings. Enter its arched passage through the portal beneath the legendary Late Gothic turret by sculptor Anton Pilgram. In the passage, you can see two items from other famous Brno legends: a crocodile, also called the Brno dragon, and a wheel. The courtyard beyond, with Renaissance arcades from the end of the 16th century, was built by Italian designers, and later modifications are the result of its Early Baroque renovations. The Old Town Hall served its original purpose until 1935 when the authorities moved to the New Town Hall located at Dominican Square.
Reviewed By thejonpage - London, United Kingdom
... when the authorities moved to – surprise! – the New Town Hall. 1. Besides holding cultural/musical events, when you get on the middle floor you'll also see a permanent exhibition on the architect-sculptor behind the design - Anton Pilgram, a thriving period for him from the late 15th to the 16th century. Long story short – he worked and studied in places like Strasbourg and Vienna and brought back a Central-European late gothic style to Brno. 2. Go up the tower for a great outlook especially the Zelny Square and the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. ~master jonjon
