Petrin Observation Tower

To reach the summit and the Observation Tower (Lookout), take the funicular up Petřín Hill from Ujezd Street in Mala Strana. The climb of 299 stairs (the tower is 60 metres high) is worth the magnificent view and on a clear day it is possible to see the highest peak in the Czech Republic, Snezka, which is 150 km from the tower.

Admission: 60 CZK
Opening hours: 10am-5pm (until 10pm May-Sep)

Observation Tower Petrin

November 25, 2015 Petrin Observation Tower 0

A small imitation of the Eiffel tower was built in 1891 for the Jubilee exhibition. The tower is 60m tall, which may not seem particularly high, but the tower is atop the Petrin hill. The view is simply magnificent. You can reach the viewing platform by climbing the 299 steps …

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