Petřín Lookout Tower

Overview

Petřín Lookout Tower is a 63.5-metre steel structure modelled on the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1891 Jubilee Exhibition. Standing on Petřín Hill (327 m), its summit offers panoramic views rivalling those from Prague Castle.

Highlights

• Panorama: At 324 m total altitude, the views stretch across Prague and on clear days to the Bohemian mountains.
• Mirror maze: A Victorian-era funhouse mirror labyrinth beside the tower.
• Rose garden: Beautiful rose beds surrounding the base bloom in June.

History

Built in 1891 by the Czech Tourist Club, the tower was inspired by—but at a fifth the height of—the Paris original. It was renovated and reopened in 2002.

Visitor Tips

• Funicular: Take the funicular from Újezd to avoid the uphill walk.
• 299 steps: No lift—spiral staircase only.
• Duration: 30–45 minutes.