Petřín Hill
park · Prague · Czechia
- Address
- Petřínské sady, 118 00 Prague
- Links
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About
A green hill above the Lesser Town with orchards, rose gardens, a funicular and a lookout tower modelled on the Eiffel Tower.
History
The lookout tower dates from 1891.
Good to know
- A funicular runs up the hill; check its schedule, or walk through the park.
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