Žižkov Television Tower, Television and observation tower in Žižkov, Prague, Czech Republic.
Žižkov Television Tower is a television and observation tower in Žižkov, Prague 3, Czech Republic. The structure consists of three cylindrical concrete tubes rising 216 meters high, making it the tallest building in the city.
Construction began in 1985 under architects Václav Aulický and Jiří Kozák, and the transmitter went into operation in February 1992. The structure stands on a hill in Žižkov where an old Jewish cemetery once existed before it was removed in the late 1950s.
Ten large white fiberglass babies by Czech artist David Černý climb the supporting pillars, giving the technical structure a playful twist. The sculptures look as if they are crawling up the concrete, turning the tower into a work of public art that passersby can spot from across the neighborhood.
Two elevators carry visitors to the observation deck at 93 meters in 38 seconds, offering views that can reach up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) on clear days. Inside the structure there is a restaurant and a cafe, so visitors can relax after going up to take in the cityscape.
Inside the tubes at 70 meters there is a one-room hotel suite where guests can stay overnight and wake up with a view over the entire capital. The room offers an unusual experience, combining accommodation with a perspective usually accessible only during daytime visits.
Location: Žižkov
Location: Prague 3
Inception: 1992
Architects: Václav Aulický
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Elevation above the sea: 258.4 m
Height: 216 m
Made from material: concrete
Website: https://towerpark.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.08102,14.45106
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:23
Prague is known for its historic landmarks, but beyond the usual tourist routes lie numerous lesser-visited sites that offer deeper insight into the city's history and contemporary life. This collection takes you to neighborhoods, gardens and buildings often overlooked, revealing the layered past of Prague and its active cultural scene. Among the sites are the hilltop fortress of Vyšehrad with its historic cemetery, the baroque Vrtba Garden in Malá Strana, and Strahov Monastery with its impressive library. Kampa Park on Kampa Island offers quiet walks along the Čertovka Canal, while Speculum Alchemiae presents underground Renaissance-era laboratories. Troja Palace in the northern part of the city features baroque architecture and terraced gardens, and the Convent of St. Agnes houses medieval art collections. Other stops include Wallenstein Garden with its Renaissance arcades, the Letná beer garden overlooking the rooftops, and the former factory site of MeetFactory in Smíchov, now a cultural center. The National Technical Library in Dejvice and the rotating Kafka head sculpture on Národní třída represent contemporary Prague. From the Invalidovna fortress complex in Karlín to the Royal Game Reserve in Bubeneč, this collection provides varied perspectives on the Czech capital.
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