Observation tower in Prague. Beautiful view of Prague from city hotels. Old Town Bridge Tower

I think Prague is one of the most attractive panoramic cities! You definitely need to look at it from above, because the red roofs and numerous spiers of Prague towers will not leave anyone indifferent. Many people come precisely to see the red tiles with their own eyes, which is why there are a lot of panoramic platforms in the city.

During my 8 years in the Czech Republic, I visited a lot of places with stunning views of the city! It should be noted that Prague is full of free, open areas where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city. There are very popular places, which every tourist visits, and there are places hidden from the eyes of travelers - such sites that only locals know about!

But in addition to free sites, there are a lot of towers where entrance is paid, but the views from them are very interesting! In order not to guess which tower has the most attractive view of Prague, I will give you a few of my personal recommendations!

1. You should definitely climb South Tower Cathedral St. Vitus— I didn’t want to go there for a long time, but having already visited all the available sites, I decided not to bypass this one either. And when I barely climbed the 287 steps (yes, the tower literally needs to be conquered, and the view is earned!), I was stunned by the view that opened up to me! These are incredible panoramas! I regretted so much that I didn’t go up there earlier! Because I really haven’t seen Prague like this from any place!

Ticket costs 150 CZK, entrance from the south side of the cathedral.



2. View from Vitkov Park— Vitkov Park is located on Žižkov Hill, in the Prague 3 district, which is 10 minutes from the city center. Perhaps, from here one of the most interesting views of Prague opens. The red roofs are one step away and it seems as if Carlson was lost somewhere among these tiles!


3.Visegrad- on the territory of this historical fortress There are always few tourists, since Visegrad is located outside the boundaries of the historical center of the city. However, there is a lot to see there, and even more so it’s worth visiting this place for the panoramic views that cover almost the whole of Prague, 360 degrees! Be sure to walk around this area from all sides and walk along the observation deck, which goes around the entire territory of Visegrad.

The Czech capital is so beautiful that, while in it, you cannot deny yourself the pleasure of gazing at it from the heights of the observation decks. To the delight of tourists, there are quite a lot of observation platforms in Prague. They are located mainly on hills and ancient towers. Get to at least some of them - and you will be guaranteed vivid emotions and excellent photographs. So where should you head for the best panoramic views of Prague?

Charles Bridge Towers

Most famous bridge across the Vltava - - framed on both banks of the river by beautiful towers: the Old Town and Lesser Town towers. These towers not only attract the eye with their amazing Gothic architecture, but also with the wonderful views that open from the observation decks at their tops. They are located on a high tower on the side Small country, as well as on the tower from the Old Place. Both offer a wonderful overview of the historical center of Prague with its typical exquisite architecture. And the towers themselves are architectural masterpieces! As you climb the stairs to Malostranska, pay attention to the frescoes and decorations. Staromestskaya is interesting for its façade. Previously her arc was central entrance to the city through which the Royal Road passed - the route of the kings of the Czech Republic on the way to the coronation.

If you are interested not only panoramic views, but also amazing stories and legends associated with these places, we recommend taking a walk along the bridge with an audio guide! The free excursion “” will turn your walk into a short journey through different eras!

Old Town Hall Tower

In Prague it is simply impossible to ignore. After all, this is the very heart of the old town of Prague. One of the main attractions of the square is the town hall tower, in which the famous Prague Orloj is located, unique, delighting city guests with amazing puppet shows. But you can not only admire the tower from the side, but also climb it. They are also used as an observation deck. By the way, it was once used to monitor whether there was a fire in the city. And now this is one of best places to admire the fabulous Stare Mesto area. From here you can see a wonderful view of the Prague rooftops; the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary before Tyn and the Church of St. Nicholas appear in all their glory. And in the distance Prague Castle rises majestically.

The peculiarity of the climb to the observation deck of the Old Town Hall is the absence of stairs. You need to climb along sloping slabs. And those who find this inconvenient are offered to use the elevator.

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Observation decks of Prague Castle

Once in this ancient residence of Czech princes and kings, it is worth paying attention not only to its most interesting buildings, but also to the views that open from the observation platforms located next to the fortress walls. Observation platforms considered one of the best in the city. From them you can see both the Old and New town. Be sure to walk along the Old Castle Staircase, at the top of which there is an excellent observation deck where you can walk freely and for free, admiring the beautiful views of Prague. And from the stairs itself the city will open up from a variety of angles!

By the way, it is on the Old Castle Staircase that our fascinating journey ends...

Great south tower of St. Vitus Cathedral


St. Nicholas Cathedral on Malostranska Square

It’s worth going here if you find yourself in the Mala Strana region. The observation deck of the cathedral's bell tower is located at an altitude of 65 meters and offers an excellent overview. For a very long time, this building was used as a defensive tower - guards from it inspected the surrounding area, and also monitored security inside the city. The views from the tower of the Cathedral of St. Nicholas (St. Nicholas) cannot be called too large-scale, but the ancient district of Mala Strana is very clearly visible from it.

St. Nicholas Cathedral, like the entire amazing Mala Strana region, is, of course, not deprived of attention in our audio guide and guide to Prague. .

Petrin Hill Tower

Here you will not find large cluster old buildings, but on Petrin Hill there are many trees, among which it is so pleasant to walk. And also on it stands interesting tower, which in its appearance is very reminiscent of Eiffel. Considering the height of the hill, the observation deck on this tower is considered the highest point in the city. And the views of Prague from here are simply stunning! They are worth the climb up the tower stairs or pay to take the elevator. From the tower you can see almost all areas of Prague. And in clear weather - even the distant Krkonose Mountains. In the summer season, the observation deck is open until late, closing only at 22:00 - this is an excellent opportunity to admire the evening lights of the city. After visiting the tower, you can relax in the panoramic restaurant of Petřín Hill.

You can climb the hill by purchasing a funicular ticket, or on foot (the climb will be quite tiring and will take at least an hour). The funicular can be reached by taking the tram to the Újezd ​​stop.

Powder Tower

This building was built as part of a system of defensive structures and the entrance to the Old City, and therefore it looks really majestic. True, even before construction was completed, the tower lost its strategic importance, and later it was even used as a gunpowder warehouse - hence the current name. The Powder Tower impresses not only with its majestic medieval appearance, but also rich history. It is next to it that the Royal Route begins, along which the Czech kings passed with their coronation procession. And, by the way, it is at the Powder Tower that the route of the audio tour begins “ “...

You can admire the tower next to Republic Square from the outside. But it’s even better to combine this architectural and historical educational program with a climb to the observation deck - and here it’s a passage along the perimeter of the roof. From it you will see the Old Town, part of the Tyn Church, the distant towers of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.

Jindřínska (Henry's) Tower

It is the tallest bell tower in Prague and also houses the Prague Towers Museum and a restaurant. While inside the Jindřiš Tower, you can listen to the amazing chimes - they play a beautiful melody every hour. The repertoire of these watches is so large that they say that no one has ever heard two identical compositions from them.

The observation deck of the Jindříš Tower is located on the 10th floor and from it you can clearly see the Old Town. The bell tower belongs to the Church of St. Jindrich and St. Kuguta and stands on Jindříšská Street, which runs through three Prague squares: Wenceslas Square, Senovažná Square and Charles Square.

Žižkov TV Tower

Of course, this building does not really fit into the overall ensemble. fabulous architecture Prague. But, being on the observation deck of the TV tower, you can enjoy the view of the city without looking at the TV tower itself. The tower has a restaurant and cafe, as well as unusual hotel with one number. In the outer part of the building, it is worth paying attention to the large black babies climbing onto the tower - they were created by the notorious sculptor David Cherny. A high-speed elevator takes tourists to the observation deck of the Žižkov Television Tower, located at an altitude of 93 meters. While viewing the panorama of the city, you can also get acquainted with a variety of information about Prague specially collected here.

Ganava Pavilion in Letensky Gardens

Although this is not the highest place in Prague, the view of the Vltava, a series of bridges and Prague Castle from here is simply mesmerizing. The hill on which the Letensky Gardens are located attracts photographers, artists and simply romantically minded people. It is very convenient to admire the scenery from the restaurant in the Ganava Pavilion. This interesting structure was created back in 1891 as an exhibit of the Industrial Exhibition. The public liked the pavilion so much that it was reassembled in the Letensky Gardens. And the observation deck of the Hanavsky Pavilion has become one of the most romantic in Prague.

Visegrad

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As was often the case with princes of ancient states, Czech rulers had two residences. One - Prague Castle - was located in the very center of the capital. And the second is in Vysehrad, away from the bustle, upstream of the Vltava, on a hill from which you can view Prague spread out at a relatively short distance. Now that the times of princes are a thing of the past, Visegrad has become interesting tourist site with convenient viewing platforms. From them it is good to explore the left bank of Prague.

All observation platforms in Prague are unique and, if you have the opportunity and inspiration, they are all worth visiting. And it is not at all necessary to do this in one trip, otherwise you risk turning it into a race through the Prague towers. There is no need for nervous haste here. It’s better to slowly enjoy the views from the sites that interest you, and leave those that don’t fit into your schedule for future trips. After all, Prague beckons you to return to it again and again!

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Chic sights of Prague. The photos with descriptions below will give a clear picture of where to go and what to look at. And there is something to see, believe me.

First time in Prague? Then this is the Charles Bridge, the town hall with the astronomical clock, Zlata Ulitschka, Old Town Square. Do you have time to continue your inspection? Then the Singing Fountains, the Museum of Communism, the Police Museum, the medieval park Hammer Center and the Street Art Gallery.

Prague is good for its lack of seasonality - sightseeing is available both in summer and winter. Perhaps the parks are more picturesque in the summer, but in the cold season you will enjoy the Czech cuisine.

Bridge connecting Old city with the Small Side. Rebuilt twice since the 10th century, the Charles Bridge in the 17th century was transformed into a museum under open air, decorated with historical sculptures.

The statue of St. John of Nepomuk is the oldest and most important. The martyr was drowned in the river and, according to legend, a glow of 5 stars appeared in this place. If you ask Saint John of Nepomuk for a wish, it will come true. .


Old Town Hall is a complex of houses on Old Town Square, the oldest in Prague. The complex was not specially built. In the 14th century, the Old Town community bought the house in the early gothic style, added a third floor and a tower to it. The second house was bought later and decorated with a Renaissance window. And so on.

The complex has 5 houses. Styles changed, but Gothic remained predominant. The Town Hall saw the coronations of monarchs, brutal executions and was fired upon in 1945.


Staroe Mesto is the name of the Old Town. Valuable attractions are located here.


Custom build by Vlado Milunic and Frank Geary. The concept of the dancing house is based on associations with the dancing couple - Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Beautiful or not, it is remembered for a lifetime. .


On the left bank of the Vltava is Prague Castle from the 9th century. There is nothing else on this scale in the world medieval castle. It occupies 7.28 hectares. Before him, there was a wooden fortress with an earthen rampart.

You can enter Prague Castle from three sides, on each side there is a changing of the guard once every 60 minutes. The visit is free, but on internal architectural structures get on the ticket.


They recognize Prague by them. The clock was created in 1410. Started by Master Mikulas, they were completed by Master Hanush. The city council blinded Hanush so that he could no longer repeat the masterpiece. In revenge on the offenders, the master rushed to the clock, died and stopped the mechanism for a century.


Prague National Theater built throughout the country. It took 20 years to collect money, 13 to build it. To enhance the symbolic meaning, the first stone of the foundation was broken out of Mount Rzhip. According to myths, the forefather Czech lived in the mountain. The stone was laid in 1868.


Even adults are interested in toys from the Prague museum. There are collections of antique dolls, Indian bread figurines, and the oldest doll is already 2000 years old. The exhibition includes 5,000 copies.


Light show - Krizhikov fountains, created in the 19th century. They can play both classics and something modern. After sunset the spectacle is remembered better.


Golden Street is the central street of the city with gingerbread houses. In the Middle Ages, alchemists who worked with gold lived here, hence the name. And in one of the houses, at number 22, lived Franz Kafka.


Completed in 1992, the TV tower is recognized as the tallest in the Czech Republic - 216 m. The tower is decorated with a decoration from the composition “Babies” from 2000. From a height of 93 m you can go out to the observation deck and admire the city.


Recognized as the most beautiful in Europe. The center of the Old Town with the monument to Jan Hus, the town hall and the Tyn Temple.


Clementinum is a complex of buildings and structures in the Baroque style. 2 hectares of area are occupied by the Astronomical Observatory, the Mirror Chapel, the Mathematical Museum, the University Library, and the Weather Station. The Jesuit Order made efforts to build gardens and churches on the site of the medieval chapel of St. Clement.


Landmark of the Jewish Quarter in the early Gothic style of the 13th century. There is a cache here containing a parchment scroll of the words of Moses in Hebrew.


Prague Museum with railways cities. The exhibition is strong - with a change of time of day to day and night, an interactive model of Prague, historical exhibitions, for example, with the development of the city or the flood of the Vltava River.

For adults it is an expensive pleasure - 200 CZK, while for children - 30.


The temple was built over two centuries - until 1511. First it was the Hussite church of Prague, now it is a repository of sacred artifacts - an organ, a tin font, a stone pulpit.


Romanesque religious building in Prague Castle. In 1782, the monastery turned into barracks and deteriorated greatly every year. In 1963 it was reconstructed and opened to tourists.


The Baroque fortress served as the residence of the first Czech king, and then turned into a museum with exhibitions about the history of Visegrad. Archaeological excavations have shown that on the territory of Visegrad there were ancient settlements dating back 3 thousand years BC.


The Kinski Garden is located on Petřín Hill. In 1798, Ruzhena Kinskikh bought the plot, and Rudolf, her son, laid out an English garden on it - trees, paths, greenhouses. Later built summer residence Kinskikh.

While walking through the garden, you can admire the waterfalls going down the stairs, lakes, sandstone cliffs, the Swiss carriage, the wooden church of St. Michael, and a crucifix in the Baroque style.

The central part of the park is occupied by the Kinsky family palace, and next to it is the gatekeeper’s house. Near this house there is a plane tree - the oldest tree on Petřín Hill.


The Czech Senate meets in the Wallenstein Palace, built in the 17th century. To decorate the palace, a garden was laid out, dividing it into two equal parts - a swimming pool with a greenhouse and a ground floor with a pond. The southern side of the garden is made by human hand from stalactites. In Baroque times, this was how the contrast between the natural and the man-made was shown.

The Wallenstein Garden is used for wedding photo shoots - it’s so beautiful there.


The cruelty characteristic of the Middle Ages is displayed in the torture museum. The exhibition shows tools and tools for atrocities. There are 60 exhibits in total, some of them were created in 1100. Heretics and witches were executed, but cruelty was also applied to thieves, traitors, and unfaithful wives.


The 19th-century garden of Count Silva Taruc, who was fond of rare flowers and plants. This natural variety of colors is especially beautiful in the fall, but one can admire the local botany all year round. There is a neo-Renaissance castle here and you can see a collection of pine cones.


Having survived the changing styles of the Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo, Lubensky Castle began in the 14th century, when it could only be called a Gothic fortress. Reconstructions and rebuilding did not affect general impression from the castle. Architectural beauty allows lovers to hold weddings, and art lovers to hold concerts and exhibitions.


Hammer Center - amusement park in medieval style. Artists, craftsmen, merchants, and traders gather here to hold knightly tournaments and fairs. The entertainment is seasonal - from spring and is accompanied by themed holidays until autumn.


Church of St. Jacob is a 14th-century baroque church. In the 17th century, the building was destroyed by fire and rebuilt. In the most beautiful church in Prague there is an organ from 1702, a statue of the Virgin Mary made of wood from the 15th century, and the tomb of Count Vratislav.

A mummified hand hangs above the entrance on the right side. According to legend, a thief tried to steal the Virgin Mary's jewelry, and she grabbed his hand. And to free himself, the thief cut off his own hand.


Choco-Story has been operating since 2008. Everyone is welcome to enter not only to taste rare types of sweets, but also to study the history of chocolate. The guides explain the technologies of Belgian culinary specialists, show collections of wrappers, and give a recipe for silky chocolate.


The most mystical place in Prague. The basement of the museum was once part of an ancient house. On the ground floor there is a large book of introduction to spirits. Walking through the city of ghosts, the visitor will see Faust, gnomes, and headless Laura.

Among the museums, the Czech Museum of Music, the Prague Museum of Miniatures, the Museum of the History of Medicine, the Police Museum, the Museum of Communism, the Jewish Museum, the City Museum of Prague, and the Franz Kafka Museum are also considered interesting.

This concludes our selection of “Sights of Prague: photos with descriptions.” If you have been somewhere, share your impressions in the comments to the article.

Prague - amazing city. And it surprises, first of all, because everyone without exception likes it! Paris seems too sweet and “pop” to many; London is criticized for its stiffness, fogs and the exchange rate of the pound; Venice is disliked for its crowds Asian tourists and the smells of muddy canals. but he immediately falls in love with himself, jumping out from around the corner and wounding the traveler who arrived there in the very heart - as Mikhail Bulgakov used to say, “that’s how lightning strikes, that’s how a Finnish knife strikes.” It only remains to add: Prague is so amazing...

Rowan tiled roofs, green crowns of copper towers, Gothic spiers piercing the sky with a religious needle - all this opens up to the insatiable gaze of the tourist, as soon as he climbs a hill, a tower or a bell tower. The main thing is to know where to climb.

OLD TOWN BRIDGE TOWER

This tower is located exactly at the beginning of the Charles Bridge, if you walk around Prague from east to west. In general, it is better to come to the Charles Bridge itself early in the morning, when the sun has already risen, but the tourists who have arrived have not. But in order to climb the Old Town Tower, it’s worth returning to this very bridge one more time (since at 7 o’clock in the morning the Czech lady selling tickets to the top will also still be sleeping, and you won’t be able to climb anywhere).

The Old Town Tower itself has a rather gloomy and stern appearance - of course, since centuries before the 17th century one could see the heads of criminals executed earlier on it. Now, of course, there is nothing like that, but the tower itself makes the tourist stop in front of it in order to examine every detail, every curl with an open mouth - this is such a simple everyday form of admiration for the beautiful. From the observation deck of this tower you can see how the bank of the Vltava at the foot of the Lesser Town towers licks the western edge of the Charles Bridge, how Prague Castle peeks out from behind the trees, how Gothic cathedrals proudly rise in the sky. Wow!

PRAGUE CASTLE

Once in Prague Castle, do not rush to run to Zlata Street or to the Toy Museum. Stop for a moment and turn around to see the rows of Prague bridges, the bluish-green roof of the Church of St. Nicholas, the orange geometry of houses buried in greenery, and a little further away - the Petrin Tower, the Czech sister of the Eiffel. The entrance gate of Prague Castle is, of course, not the most high point in the surrounding area, but you have to start somewhere!

ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL


And also Wenceslas and Vojtech - this is one cathedral, and not three, as one might initially think. The cathedral is located on a hill, so no matter where you go, it will be watching you closely. But sooner or later your feet will still lead you here, because in Prague all roads lead to St. Vitus Cathedral. The cathedral is incredibly beautiful, and at first you can’t even believe that this is the creation of human hands.

You can climb the bell tower of the cathedral, spending a few euros and a certain amount of energy on it - a narrow spiral staircase leads up. And if, having finally climbed the stairs, you can still breathe calmly and evenly, believe me: this is only until the moment you look out of the window of the bell tower.

The view is truly breathtaking! And without that fabulous Prague It begins to seem like a toy and so dear that you want to put it in your pocket and take it with you forever. In addition, from above you can get a better look at the cathedral itself: its patterned roof, crabs and cruciferous flowers on the pinnacles, carved vaults, stained glass lancet windows and candy-like copper cockerels sitting on stick spiers. If you're lucky, from the bell tower you'll see the changing of the guard taking place in the square below.

VRTBOVSKY GARDEN

Located in the Lesser Town part of Prague, this small cozy garden, seeming to be a mini-version of Versailles, is a real find for the inquisitive mind and greedy eye of the traveler. In such a lovely baroque garden of the Italian type, Alice and her Wonderland could live forever. There are few visitors and many good spots for beautiful photos. And from here the most open best view to the Church of St. Nicholas.

PETRSIN HILL


The same hill from which, according to ancient legends, Princess Libushe, the ancestor of the Přemyslid dynasty, predicted the birth of the capital of the Czech Republic - Prague. The already mentioned Petrin Tower, built in late XIX V. inspired by Eiffel, from the point of view good review Prague will interest us most here. From a height of 60 meters you can take pictures that are as beautiful as souvenir postcards. All you have to do is print them out on good paper, sign them and give them to your friends.

OLD TOWN TOWN HALL


The same famous town hall with the astronomical clock adored by tourists (not to be confused with the Old Town Bridge Tower!). The Old Town Hall Tower is good because it has an elevator, so neither you nor your grandmother will suffer from another climb somewhere up. The height here is 70 meters, and this is quite enough to make you gasp again when you go up, even if before that you thought that you had already seen everything in Prague. From here you have the best view of the Church of the Virgin Mary in front of Tyn, whose organ is the oldest of all in Prague. It is these two Gothic turrets that adorn any guide to Prague. Why are you worse than guidebook photographers?

Prague is like a box of beads and buttons found at your mother's: you never know what interesting things you will find there. The list of viewpoints listed here is certainly not exhaustive, so walk around Prague, explore and make your own extraordinary discoveries!

Alexandra Tylets looked at Prague with you

Prague – European city with a long history that fills its squares, streets and buildings. You can see the entire city at a glance from one of the many observation platforms located on the towers and hills. Fans of panoramas and photographers will especially appreciate the following selection of heights. We have collected the main panoramic views of Prague.

The highest point of Prague is (Petřínská rozhledna), which is often called Prague Eiffel Tower. Its height is 80 meters, but the upper platform is at an altitude of 55 meters. Its convenient location on the hill of the same name allows you to see all of Golden Prague and its surroundings from above. There are two observation platforms on the tower, one above the other, which can be accessed either by a staircase that encircles the tower in a spiral from the outside, or by using an elevator. There is a fee for lifting up. But it’s still worth visiting the tower - on a clear day, from the top platform you can even see the mountains, which are located 150 kilometers from Prague.

At the foot of the tower, on a hill 318 meters high, lie the Petrin Gardens - huge areas planted with a variety of trees, and in one corner of the park there are apple and pear trees. You can get there in one of the cable car cabins, which have been carrying passengers for 130 years. On the hill there is a panoramic restaurant Nebozizek, from which you can see the Vltava River and Charles Bridge in detail. Not far from the tower of the same name there is a luxurious rose garden, consisting of three parts, each of which was given its own special shape. Blooming roses look wonderful from the observation decks of the tower.

The tower of Prague's largest and most famous cathedral, the Cathedral, is the second highest observation deck in the city. The total height of the southern tower of the cathedral is 96 meters, the observation deck is located just below. Climbing 300 steps without a lift and with only a few resting spots is not for everyone, but the view from there is worth the effort. Old and New Prague are clearly visible; you can easily see the others memorable places, which are located nearby, and Prague’s sea of ​​red and brown roofs looks as unique as in any other city.

Made in the Gothic style, this 56-meter tower is one of the unique buildings of medieval Prague. Initially it was used as an observation and watch tower: from it they watched the city and reported about fires that broke out. The peculiarity of climbing this tower is that it is not steps that lead to the observation gallery, but inclined slabs. Instead of walking up, you can use a modern elevator. Gallery visitors are presented with beautiful view to the Old Town. In addition, the tower is famous for its unique clock, which not only shows the time of day, day, month, year, time of rising and setting of the Moon and the location of the signs of the Zodiac, but also every hour before the chimes show a small performance from the repertoire of medieval puppet theaters. What makes the watch unique is that it was created in stages, from the 15th to the 19th centuries.

On both sides of it are the Old Town and Lesser Town bridge towers. recognized as one of the most beautiful Gothic towers in Europe and is located on east coast Vltava river. It was through the arch of this tower that the Czech kings entered Prague. Climbing 136 steps, you can get to the observation deck, which offers views not only of the Old Town, but also of the opposite side of the Charles Bridge and the Lesser Town Bridge Towers. The Lesser Town towers – Malaya and Vysokaya – were built in different time, but were always part of the fortifications on the left side of the city. From the viewing gallery high tower The Church of St. Nicholas, located nearby, is also clearly visible. There are 146 steps leading up to it.

Hanavi Pavilion

In Prague there is another observation point of Prague -. Built as an exhibit for the Industrial Exhibition held in Prague in 1891, it is a unique technical, engineering and architectural structure. After being moved to Letensky Gardens, a restaurant was opened there, which is still operating today. The Hanavsky Pavilion offers views of the Vltava and all the bridges of Prague. Many artists come there to capture such an old, but still bewitchingly beautiful Prague Castle on their canvases.

Powder Tower

– the unfinished gate to the Old City, which is located on Republic Square. Construction of the current tower began in the 15th century, but it was not completed, since the need for this defensive structure was no longer necessary. After numerous reconstructions, the Powder Tower was decorated in a single pseudo-Gothic style, and that is how it remains today. The building received its name due to the fact that in the 18th century the tower, covered with a temporary roof, was used as a gunpowder warehouse.

On the outer walls of the tower's facade you can see sculptures of its creators, Czech kings of different times, national saints, as well as numerous church scenes. The tower itself rises 65 meters above the city, and 186 steps lead to the second floor. The observation deck is located at a height of 44 meters and is a passage along the perimeter of the roof. From here you can also see the Old Town.

Another place with an amazingly beautiful view of Prague is the tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral, as the famous St. Nicholas is called in the Czech Republic. There are two cathedrals in Prague dedicated to this saint, on the Old Town Square, and the second on Lesser Town Square. The tower on Malostranska Square is notable for the fact that it has always been the property of the city and has no direct relation to the cathedral itself, other than its location. It performed guard functions - from it the guards monitored the safety of the city from enemies or natural disasters. In addition, the tower housed a belfry, but in 1925 a fire destroyed everything except the largest bell, which was named after the saint - “Mikulash”. The observation balcony is at a height of 65 meters and is located above the clock tower. From it you can clearly see the entire surrounding area.

Built in 1992. Its massive, skyward forms violated the general architectural style of Prague, and the destruction of the ancient Jewish cemetery on the site of which it was built did not add national love to this structure. After the end of the Velvet Revolution, its supporting pillars were temporarily decorated with the works of a controversial Czech sculptor: huge black ones that are visible even from the Charles Bridge. The townspeople liked the decoration so much that it was decided to keep the babies.

After the TV tower was recognized as the second ugliest building in the world, the Czechs changed their attitude towards it. With the help of major reconstruction, the tower was converted into a closed observation deck. Three separate halls are located at an altitude of 93 meters. They are equipped modern equipment, providing guests with a variety of information about modern Prague. At the bottom of the tower there is a restaurant, cafe and unique hotel, which has only one number.

The fortress is one of the symbols of the Czech state. Built in the 10th century, Visegrad Castle looked condescendingly at the young city, bustlingly growing under its wing. From the walls of the castle, Princess Libuše predicted world glory and prosperity for Prague. The capital of the Czech Republic really took worthy place among European capitals, in the 19th century incorporating Vysehrad, which is now one of the districts of Prague. From the observation platforms of Vysehrad you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the entire city, its ancient and modern quarters.

The most visited observation deck by tourists is located right next to the fortress wall of Prague Castle. The Old and New Towns are clearly visible from the wide area. Among the numerous roofs, you can see the Church of St. Nicholas, which is located on Lesser Town Square, and in the distance you can see the two towers of the Church of the Virgin Mary on Old Town Square. It is believed that it is from this observation deck that the best view of the amazing European city - Zlata Prague is available.

 

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