Petřín Lookout Tower, Steel observation tower on Petřín Hill, Czech Republic
Petřín Lookout Tower is a steel structure with an octagonal shape on a hill in Malá Strana. The building has two observation platforms connected by 299 steps arranged in a double helix pattern.
Czech tourist club members decided to build the tower after visiting the Paris World Exhibition in 1891, inspired by the Eiffel Tower. This led to the creation of a landmark that drew from the French design while establishing itself as a Prague icon.
The tower brings together visitors who gather to experience Prague from above, sharing views of the castle, river, and rooftops. Over time it has become a meeting point where people connect with the city's layout and horizons.
The climb up many steps requires good footwear and patience, especially when crowds are moving through at the same time. Taking the funicular from below shortens the approach and saves you from climbing the steepest parts of the hill beforehand.
On clear days, you can see Snezka mountain from the top, the country's highest peak standing in the distant landscape. This long line of sight connects the city to the countryside beyond and gives a sense of the scale of the Czech landscape.
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