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Petrin Hill
The 318-metre-high Petřín Hill consists of eight parks offering magnificent panoramas of Prague. Climb to the top of Petrin Hill or take the cableway leaving from Ujezd tram stop - no city in Europe has more rewarding views. There you will find a mirror labyrinth, a telecommunication tower which is similar to the ‘Tour Eiffel' miniature, the Hunger Wall that was built by the poor of the city in return for food in the 14th century, the Church of St. Lawrence, and the wooden Church of St. Michael. Near the Mirror Maze, there is the possibility for children to have fun pony tours, while adults will find the observatory very interesting.
Observation Tower (Petrinska Rozhledna) - the most conspicuous landmark in Petřín Park with a staircase of 299 steps leading up to the viewing platform. Open: daily Apr-Oct; open Sat, Sun from Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec.
Mirror Maze (Zrcadlove Bludiste) - maze full of walls and distorting mirrors. Open: daily Apr-Oct; open Sat, Sun from Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec.
Observatory (Hvezdarna) - exhibition of old astronomical instruments and telescopes to view the craters of the moon and galaxies etc. Open: Tue-Sun, year-round.
Funicular Railway / Cableway (Lanov Draha) - from Ujezd to the top of Petřín Hill. Funicular which used to be powered by water.
Petrin Parks (Petrinske Sady) - formerly the southern side of Petřín Hill was planted with vineyards before being transformed into gardens and orchards. Great for a pleasant walk with spectacular views of Prague.
Kinsky Garden
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This 22-hectare garden is located on the southern and south-eastern slope of Petřín and is separated by the Gothic Hunger Wall from the other gardens.
Petrin Hill
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Only a stone throw away from the Prague Castle is Petřín Hill; perfect for a summer walk away from the bustle of tourists.
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