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.<\/a><\/p>\n Petrin Hill near Prague Castle<\/a> 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, Kinsk\u00fd Garden, Strahov Garden and the Seminary Garden, you can also expect to see quite a few sights on the hill.<\/p>\n 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 “\u00dajezd” 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<\/strong>: <\/strong>If you get off one stop earlier (“Neboz\u00edzek”), you can visit the Neboz\u00edzek restaurant, which also offers a unique view.<\/p>\n The Petrin cable car from 1891 runs along the route \u00dajezd – Neboz\u00edzek – Pet\u0159\u00edn. It is part of Prague’s public transport<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Tickets for the Cable Car:<\/span><\/strong> Cable car tickets can be reserved in advance. Booking in advance is recommended on weekends, vacations and vacations.<\/span><\/p>\n 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 Vr\u0161ovci 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 Pet\u0159\u00edn 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.<\/p>\n Also Interesting<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n November 4, 2020 <\/span><\/p>\n What can you do in Prague with children?During …<\/a><\/p>\n Weiterlesen<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Oktober 26, 2020 <\/span><\/p>\n What else is there to do in Prague? …<\/a><\/p>\n Weiterlesen<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Oktober 15, 2020 <\/span><\/p>\n What are the best places to find beautiful …<\/a><\/p>\n Weiterlesen<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Oktober 9, 2020 <\/span><\/p>\n Prague is a unique city with medieval charm, …<\/a><\/p>\n Weiterlesen<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n August 27, 2020 <\/span><\/p>\n What can you do in Prague in the …<\/a><\/p>\n Weiterlesen<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n August 21, 2020 <\/span><\/p>\n The charming city of Prague is dotted with …<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Was](\"\/\/praguetouristinformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Was-kann-ich-auf-dem-Petrin-Huegel-machen.jpg\" "\\"Was")
<\/span><\/p>\nWhat Can I Do on Petrin Hill?<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nAdmission, Tickets and Guided Tours<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nHow Do I Get to Petrin Hill?<\/h2>\n
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