Petřín Lookout Tower, Steel observation tower on Petřín Hill, Czech Republic
The Petřín Lookout Tower rises 65.5 meters high with an octagonal structure featuring two observation platforms connected by 299 steps in a double helix pattern.
Members of the Club of Czech Tourists initiated the construction in 1891 after visiting the World Exhibition in Paris, drawing inspiration from the Eiffel Tower.
The tower functions as a cultural monument where visitors gather at different platforms to observe Prague's landscape, including Prague Castle and the Vltava River.
Visitors can reach the tower via the Petřín Funicular from Ujezd tram stop or take alternative routes through paths and stairs from Malá Strana district.
During clear weather conditions, observers can spot Snezka mountain peak, situated 150 kilometers away at the Czech Republic's highest point.
Location: Prague 1
Location: Malá Strana
Inception: 1891
Elevation above the sea: 324 m
Height: 60 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Operator: Muzeum hlavního města Prahy
Address: Petřínské sady 633, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia 118 00
Opening Hours: November-February 10:00-18:00; March,October 10:00-20:00; April-September 10:00-22:00
Phone: +420221714714
Website: http://petrinska-rozhledna.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.08354,14.39505
Latest update: August 24, 2025 10:44
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