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Guide to Petrin Hill: Sights, Things to Do & Cable Car
Petrin is a wooded hill in Prague's Lesser Town with landmarks such as Petrin Tower, the observatory and viewpoints.
At 318 meters, Petrin Hill, also known as Laurenzi Hill, is the highest hill in Prague. It is located on the left bank of the Vltava River, to the west of the Prague city center, and is known mainly for its unique panorama as well as its extensive green areas.
Petrin, which boasts numerous attractions and experiences, is one of the top sights in Prague.
What Can I Do on Petrin Hill?
Petrin Hill near Prague Castle is a popular destination and is considered one of the most romantic places in Prague, especially in the spring. In the middle of the city, it offers an idyllic retreat with its parks and gardens and enjoys great popularity among tourists and locals alike.
In addition to the green spaces, consisting of the Rose Garden, Kinský Garden, Strahov Garden and the Seminary Garden, you can also expect to see quite a few sights on the hill.
Places of Interest:
Admission, Tickets and Guided Tours
How Do I Get to Petrin Hill?
Petrin Hill is located in the Lesser Town of Prague. The easiest way to get to Petrin Hill is by cable car. To reach the "Újezd" station, the bottom station of the cable car, it is best to take streetcar lines 9, 12, 15, 20 or 22. Once at the top of the hill, you will find yourself in a park. About 240 meters to the north is the Petrin Observation Tower.
Alternatively, you can climb the hill on foot.
Tip: If you get off one stop earlier ("Nebozízek"), you can visit the Nebozízek restaurant, which also offers a unique view.
Petrin Cable Car
The Petrin cable car from 1891 runs along the route Újezd - Nebozízek - Petřín. It is part of Prague's public transport system and runs every 15 minutes in the winter months and every 10 minutes in the summer months.
The ride lasts about 5 minutes and opens up magnificent views of Prague.
Tickets for the Cable Car: Cable car tickets can be reserved in advance. Booking in advance is recommended on weekends, vacations and vacations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
The easiest way to reach Petrin Hill is by cable car. The cable car station "Újezd" is served by streetcar lines 9, 12, 15, 20 or 22. Alternatively, you can also climb the hill on foot.
Since the cable car is part of Prague's public transport system, you can use it with a daily, multi-day, monthly or annual ticket and in that case you do not need an additional ticket. Otherwise, the purchase of a one-way ticket is sufficient. Tickets are sold at the bottom station on site. However, the cable car tickets can also be reserved in advance. Booking in advance is recommended on weekends, holidays and vacations.
Petrin Hill is located in the Lesser Town of Prague. It is located on the left bank of the Vltava River, to the west of the city center.
The cable car departs from the "Újezd" valley station. It is located barely 100 meters from the "Újezd" streetcar station. After the middle station "Nebozízek", where there is a well-known restaurant, you reach the "Petřín" terminal station after about 5 minutes.
Arriving at the top of the hill at the "Petřín" cable car station, you find yourself in a park. Looking around, you can already see the Petrin Observation Tower. After almost 240 meters you will reach the observation tower.
History of Petrin Hill
The first written mention of Petrin Hill dates back to 1108, when the hill was called Laurenziberg, derived from the 10th century St. Laurentius Church located on the hill. At that time the forest was heavily wooded.
It is only from the 17th century that the name Petrin, probably from the Latin word petrus - rock, comes to the fore. This fact is due to the fact that in its early past the hill was used as a quarry.
From the Middle Ages onwards, part of the heavily wooded hill had to give way to vineyards as well as cultivated land - even today, numerous vineyards can be found on Petrin Hill.
From the 10th century the hill was additionally used as a place of execution. This is also evident from the first written record, when the last members of the Vršovci ruling family were executed here.
Over the centuries, buildings such as the Hunger Wall (14th century), the Petrin Observation Tower, the cable car and the Mirror Maze, which were built on the occasion of the Industrial Exhibition in 1891, the observatory (1929), and the Church of St. Archangel Michael on Petřín Hill, which was moved to the hill from Carpathian Ukraine in 1929, followed.
Even today, Petrin Hill is very forested and is a popular recreation area for the locals as well as tourists from all over the world.
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