On a clear day, Petřín offers sweeping views of Prague and beyond. Rising some 130 m (420 ft) above the left bank of the Vltava River, the hill is one of the city's most popular recreational areas for both visitors and natives. The hill's dominant feature is a 62 m (200 ft) high lookout tower, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Although you can scramble up the hill on foot, the easiest way to access the top is by a century-old funicular railway. Once there, you can climb the lookout tower's 299 steps for a small fee, or picnic in the park for free. For Petřín and beyond, use our Prague travel planner to get the most from your Prague vacation.
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My 1st day in Prague was spent scaling Pertrin with the help of the vernacular. Lovely walk, great view of a very pretty city. more »
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Walking up the Petrin hill or taking the Funicular , is a personal decision, but be forewarned, it is a very steep climb to the top. Start on the bottom where the fruit tree orchard is and nice... more »
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Nice view from the top only went to level one where some of the views were obstructed by the trees which was a shame.
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Very nice view of the city
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