Petřín, Prague
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Petřín is a hill in the centre of Prague, Czech Republic. It rises 327 m above sea level and some 130 m above the left bank of the Vltava River. The hill, almost entirely covered with parks, is a favorite recreational area for the inhabitants of Prague. The hill is featured prominently in Franz Kafka's early short story "Description of a Struggle" and briefly in Milan Kundera's novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being.The chronicler Cosmas describes Petřín as a very rocky place, the hill is allegedly called Petřín because of the large number of rocks . Wikipedia
Last Updated: 01/12/2021
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Petřín Hill Funicular at Prague in 1891 with rails in 3-4-3 configuration and Abt rack as braking system (since 1891) 🇨🇿 🚞 #funicular #Petrin #lanovka #Praha #Prague #CzechRepublic https://t.co/otTIJ2rx8k
— Funimag (@funimag) January 16, 2021
Enjoying snow in Prague, finally after years. But still, the Petrin’s cable car was a highlight of the day! ❤️❄️ pic.twitter.com/d3qIPMjRMn
— Jindra Brejcha (@JindraBrejcha) January 17, 2021
Historical photo of Petřín cable car in Prague, which first went into operation in July 1891.
— Ian Willoughby (@Ian_Willoughby) January 13, 2021
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The cable car at Prague’s Petřín is set for a major overhaul in the coming years, in part because the soil on the slope is slightly subsiding. https://t.co/sGCGySa94L
— Radio Prague International (@RadioPrague) January 5, 2021
Oh that's a thing of beauty! Prague was gorgeous.
— Lincoln Ho | Yegventures 🇻🇦🇨🇦🇭🇰 (@yegventures) January 12, 2021
I caught the sunset from the top of the Petrin Tower. From Old Town level to the tip of the tower is the same height as the Eiffel Tower. pic.twitter.com/MVl8nZslVn
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Prague Parks Guide - The Most Beautiful Parks in Prague - Just a Pack
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Petřín is home to five gardens in Prague so you will find no shortage of beauty here, but the Rose Garden is our favorite. You’ll also find an observ...read more
Romantic Things To Do In Prague | The Wandering Wanderluster
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No other place in Prague oozes romance more than Petřín. Located on the western bank of Prague above Mala Strana, Petřín boasts fantastic views acros...read more
The ‘Prague Walker’ | Mark Baker | Travel Writer in Prague
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As you can see from the map, the trek over to the Petřín Gardens takes me out of my immediate neighborhood and I only head here once a week or so as ...read more
Prague In February - Things To Do, Festivals, Events & Essentials
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Prague is well-connected by public transport, and the official body is called PID or Prague Integrated Transport that ensures alignment of all the r...read more
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In Prague, it is a custom for couples to meet on the Petřín hill where the kiss under a statue of the famous Czech poet, Karel Hynek Mácha. Mácha wro...read more
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There are some really cool art installations all over Prague. Our favorites include the alien babies on Kampa Island. The Memorial to the Victims of ...read more
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Take a free walking tour of the city (there are many). Most end near Prague Castle, so buy a ticket and explore. Be sure to visit the castle and St. ...read more
Where To Stay in Prague: Prague's Coolest Neighbourhoods - Wandertooth Travel
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For a perfect day in Malá Strana, start your day at Café Savoy. Their breakfasts are famous, so be sure to make a reservation. After breakfast, go to...read more
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Even if visiting the endless castles and churches of Prague make you want to scream (like it’s often the case with my husband), make sure to add Stra...read more
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Once an industrial hub filled with factories, Smíchov is now a thriving center for shopping and business. Located on the western side of the Vltava, ...read more
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My favourite parks are on top of Petrin or Zizkov Hill as you can watch the whole city basking in the summer heat, while you are sitting down drinkin...read more
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Next on the list is Petřín, a hillside park with winding pathways, secluded gardens, wooded areas, and panoramic views. The steep 1,043-foot (318-met...read more
Prague Libraries: Visiting Strahov Monastery Library and The Klementinum
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The view from the terrace of Restaurant BellaVista, at the top of Petřín Gardens, is absolutely stunning. I was delighted that the librarians were ou...read more
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Petřín Hill is on top of a rocky hill on the same side of the Vltava River as Prague Castle. The hill is covered with park lands and is a favorite of...read more
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If you have time left in the day or, better yet, a third day to spend in Prague, you should spend some time exploring Petřín Hill. I recommend taking...read more
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And while Petřín Park is technically out of Mala Strana, it’s right on the edge so you should visit if you can. The park is on a hill and there is a ...read more
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It takes a fair bit of walking to get up Petřín park, and along the way, you’ll probably see various openings in the trees such as below. For the ult...read more
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If you want to get up higher, there are great views of Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral from Petřín Hill. It’s a 30-minute climb to the top of th...read more
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For an affordable date, take your sweetheart’s hand and walk through Petrin Park. A mere 10 minutes’ walk from the Charles Bridge, the park surrounds...read more
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Walk or take tram 6, 9, 12, 20 or 22 to tram stop Újezd. From there you can get on the funicular up to Petřín Hill. When you get off, you will be alm...read more
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Up on the hill towering over Prague, Petřín may have queues for its funicular, and its namesake tower also sees the crowds line up to get selfies fro...read more
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If you love art and history, make sure you visit the Memorial to the Victims of Communism while walking through Malá Strana. It’s located at the base...read more
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If you’re looking for a bit of a hike, we would suggest going to Petřín Lookout Tower. There are two ways to the top of the hill that the Tower stand...read more
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Having already seen Prague Castle, we took the steep climb from Malá Strana, past the exquisite Baroque St. Nicholas Church, up to Petřín Hill to exp...read more
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Right beside the Observation Tower is the Mirror Maze (Zrcadlové bludiště Petřín). The Mirror Maze is admittedly designed for children, but that didn...read more
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This is definitely a whimsical attraction that I'd recommend one visit if they have enough time, as it's more of an artist's uniquely-decorated perso...read more
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Today was one of the coldest days of our trip. I am guessing it was about -6 degrees celsius on the hill. We reached the hill with a little train goi...read more
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Showcasing neo-Gothic architecture with Art Nouveau elements, Hotel Paris Prague accentuates Old Town’s historic appeal and has set a high standard f...read more
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Tram line 23 is the nostalgic line. It runs daily from 8.30 to 19 o’clock, in winter every half hour and in summer every 15 minutes. The journey goes...read more
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Smichov is located on the western side of the Vltava River and borders Malá Strana to the south, as you can see at the top of the map. This part of P...read more
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Prague’s relatively small size and conveniently close attractions, make it one of Europe’s most walkable capitals. The Nicholas Hotel Residence’s cen...read more
Witch Burning Prague: They Burn Witches in Prague
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It is also likely this festival originally celebrated fertility. The next day, May 1st (May Day), Czechs will visit Petřín Park which is covered in b...read more
3 Days in Prague – The ultimate 3-day itinerary »
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John Lennon wallAfter the Petrinske sady hill (Petřín) is nice to walk down the hill on the other side, so on the side of the Prague Castle. From the...read more
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10. Prague’s views are breathtaking 365 days a year. Although the Czech capital is nicknamed “the city of a hundred spires”, in fact it is decorated ...read more