Memorable sights pepper the landscape of this massive park covering the hill to the south of the castle and across the river from the National Theater. Starting from the top, a rose garden sits beside the base of the lookout tower, which was modeled after its French counterpart for the General Land Centennial Exhibition in 1891. A winding stroll downhill takes you past a statue of Karel Hynek Mácha, a romantic poet likely pleased by the couples who stop by to share a kiss here on the first of May. Stairs at the base of the park near the Ujezd tram stop hold a Memorial to the Victims of Communism. Every open space in between holds picnickers, readers, and happy dogs lounging in the grass.
Time Out tip: Fun fact: locals like to joke that, based on height above sea level, the Petřín Lookout Tower is technically “higher” than the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Nearby:
Petřín Fernicular: For an easy ride from the base of the hill to Petřín Tower
Angelato: For locally-owned (and loved!) gelato with creative seasonal flavors
Czech Slovak Bar & Restaurant: For generous portions of modern Czech and Slovak recipes