Top 10 Panoramic Views of Prague

• Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic and lies on both banks of the Vltava river.

• Explore one of these amazing free and paid views of the city for your best Instagram photo.

• You can enjoy amazing views of Prague from one of the following places (read further).

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10: Petrin Lookout Tower 

Take a funicular to the top of Petřín Hill and climb the stairs of something that looks almost exactly like Eiffel Tower. The Petřín Hill lookout tower is an over 200-feet or 60-meter tower built-in 1891 by a group of enthusiasts who were so impressed by the Eiffel Tower in Paris that they decided to raise money and build their version of Eiffel Tower in Prague.

Even today the tower seems like an impressive piece of engineering plus it offers amazing views of Prague.

9: Charles bridge & Vltava riverbank – FREE

When you cross this almost 1,700 feet or over 500 m bridge, you can admire beautiful views towards the castle and the city.

Charles bridge also features two impressive towers located at each entrance: Old Town Bridge Tower and Lesser Town Bridge Tower. You can climb the towers and discover an amazing view of Prague from above (they are not for free).

Don’t miss the impressive view of the bridge on Vltava riverbank under Charles Bridge. Take a photo with swans and a spectacular view of Charles bridge and the city right behind you.

8: Letna Park Viewpoint – FREE

It offers one of the best skyline views of Charles Bridge, Vltava river and the entire city. It is especially beautiful if you come right in time for the sunset. 

7: Naplavka - Vltava riverbank

This riverbank is very popular among locals from Prague. You can take a long walk along the river, bike, enjoy a drink or two, stroll along Saturdays farmers market and have fun.

6: Zizkov Television Tower

Visit the highest tower in Czech Republic, a communist symbol, where you can observe babies (Miminka) climbing up a tower, art by famous David Černy, who created other memorable arts across Prague.

5: Clementinum - Astronomical Tower

Clemenitinum is a complex of buildings of special significance. Throughout history, the complex served as a monastery, a prominent Jesuit college, later part of it was used as a national library, and the Astronomical Tower was used as an observatory. It offers amazing views of the city.

4: Prague Castle – FREE

Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle complex in the world, overlooking Prague. The castle is also the office of the President of the Czech Republic. You can enjoy an amazing view of Prague from both entrances (from Vyhlídka u Černé věže and Hradčany Square).

3: Powder Tower

The gate is called the Powder Gate because of its history as a gunpowder storage place in the 17th century and it holds historical importance for Prague. You can go up to the observation gallery, which is 44 meters high.

2: Vysehrad – FREE

Vyšehrad is an old fort located in the southern part of Prague city center. Visit Vyšehrad to get away from the busy streets of Prague and enjoy amazing views of Prague and Vltava.

1: Old Town Hall Tower

Located in the heart of Old Town Prague, you will find an impressive historic square - Old Town Square. Old Town Hall with the world-famous astronomical clock is one of the main attractions in the square. It is a complex of several buildings, including Old Town Hall Tower with an impressive observation deck.

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