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Petřín Lookout Tower

Known locally as Petřínská rozhledna

A 63.5-metre steel lookout tower on Petřín Hill with panoramic views across Prague.

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Petřín Lookout Tower High Contrast · CC BY 3.0 DE
Typical visit
1 hour 15 minutes
Setting
Mixed
Region
Prague
Last checked
7 Aug 2026

Why visit

A 63.5-metre steel lookout tower on Petřín Hill with panoramic views across Prague. Built for the 1891 Jubilee Exhibition and inspired by the Eiffel Tower, the structure became a defining feature of Petřín Hill. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.

What you will see

  • 360-degree Prague panorama.
  • Steel lattice architecture.
  • Petřín gardens and hillside.

History

Built for the 1891 Jubilee Exhibition and inspired by the Eiffel Tower, the structure became a defining feature of Petřín Hill.

Photographs

Petřín Lookout Tower

High Contrast · CC BY 3.0 DE · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Check visibility before paying for the tower.

  2. 2

    Use public transport to reduce the uphill walk if needed.

  3. 3

    Combine with nearby gardens rather than treating it as a stand-alone trip.

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