Best Views of Prague
Best Views of Prague
Prague, also known as the city of hundreds spires, is beautiful. That’s a well known fact. It is even more beautiful from the top, though! We pulled together our list of the most stunning views of the city.
This is the classic view—most of the people who decide to visit the Prague castle return home with this photo. You can capture all the rooftops of Hradcany, along with views of the Vltava River and its bridges. One of the best times for taking photos is winter, when the rooftops covered in snow make it look like a scene from a fairy tale.
How to get there: Take tram 12, 20, 22, or 57. Nearest stop: Malostranské náměstí, plus 10 minutes walking uphill
Entrance: Free in the grounds of the castle
Insider tips: When you make it to the castle, it is worth exploring the inside; this tour offers great value since it includes entrance to the gorgeous St. Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane, which are quite expensive when buying separately. Also, keep in mind that every hour on the hour it is possible to observe the ceremony of the changing of the guards at the gates of the Prague castle (free for everyone).
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Castell de Praga
This is the classic view—most of the people who decide to visit the Prague castle return home with this photo. You can capture all the rooftops of Hradcany, along with views of the Vltava River and its bridges. One of the best times for taking photos is winter, when the rooftops covered in snow make it look like a scene from a fairy tale.
How to get there: Take tram 12, 20, 22, or 57. Nearest stop: Malostranské náměstí, plus 10 minutes walking uphill
Entrance: Free in the grounds of the castle
Insider tips: When you make it to the castle, it is worth exploring the inside; this tour offers great value since it includes entrance to the gorgeous St. Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane, which are quite expensive when buying separately. Also, keep in mind that every hour on the hour it is possible to observe the ceremony of the changing of the guards at the gates of the Prague castle (free for everyone).
While most people take the main path when going back down from the Prague castle, the alternative path through the vineyards is a bit of a hidden gem. Legend has it that St. Wenceslas farmed here back in the 10th century so it is likely that it’s the oldest Vineyard in the whole country.
How to get there: Take metro or tram 5,12,18, 20 or 22, Nearest stop: Malostranska, plus 10 minutes walking uphill
Entrance: Free
St. Wencesla's Vineyard
While most people take the main path when going back down from the Prague castle, the alternative path through the vineyards is a bit of a hidden gem. Legend has it that St. Wenceslas farmed here back in the 10th century so it is likely that it’s the oldest Vineyard in the whole country.
How to get there: Take metro or tram 5,12,18, 20 or 22, Nearest stop: Malostranska, plus 10 minutes walking uphill
Entrance: Free
From this park located just a few minutes from the Prague Castle (walking or by tram) you can see most of the historical center of Prague. There are two awesome spots, one directly at Hanavsky Pavilion and one 100 meters past it.
How to get there: Take tram 5,12,18, 20, or 57. Nearest stop is Chotkovy sady, plus 5 minutes walking
Entrance: Free
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Letna Park
From this park located just a few minutes from the Prague Castle (walking or by tram) you can see most of the historical center of Prague. There are two awesome spots, one directly at Hanavsky Pavilion and one 100 meters past it.
How to get there: Take tram 5,12,18, 20, or 57. Nearest stop is Chotkovy sady, plus 5 minutes walking
Entrance: Free
Here’s another hidden gem for photographers, who come here for yet another contender for the best view of Prague, featuring the riverside and a stunning perspective of Charles Bridge (Prague’s oldest and most beautiful bridge). Believe it or not, most people just miss this spot as the entrance is not as obvious as it could be. There is no lift and no crowds. Going up these 138 stairs is totally worth it!
How to get there: Take the metro or tram 5,12,18, 20 or 22. Nearest stop: Malostranska, plus 10 minutes walking towards Charles bridge
Entrance: 100 CZK
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Torre del Puente de la Ciudad Vieja
Here’s another hidden gem for photographers, who come here for yet another contender for the best view of Prague, featuring the riverside and a stunning perspective of Charles Bridge (Prague’s oldest and most beautiful bridge). Believe it or not, most people just miss this spot as the entrance is not as obvious as it could be. There is no lift and no crowds. Going up these 138 stairs is totally worth it!
How to get there: Take the metro or tram 5,12,18, 20 or 22. Nearest stop: Malostranska, plus 10 minutes walking towards Charles bridge
Entrance: 100 CZK
Sometimes the best pictures of Charles Bridge are taken from under the bridge rather on it. Really 🙂 Try to find a good vantage point on either side and get your camera ready! You can get a nice composition by including one of the bridge towers or the Prague Castle. Without a doubt, this qualifies as one of the best places to visit in Prague.
How to get there: Take the metro or tram 5,12,18, 20 or 22. Nearest stop: Malostranska, plus 10 minutes walking towards Charles bridge
Entrance: free
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Náplavka
Sometimes the best pictures of Charles Bridge are taken from under the bridge rather on it. Really 🙂 Try to find a good vantage point on either side and get your camera ready! You can get a nice composition by including one of the bridge towers or the Prague Castle. Without a doubt, this qualifies as one of the best places to visit in Prague.
How to get there: Take the metro or tram 5,12,18, 20 or 22. Nearest stop: Malostranska, plus 10 minutes walking towards Charles bridge
Entrance: free
One more classic picture: the tower of the Old Town Hall provides an amazing view of the square. As there is not that much space up there, you are supposed to walk around only in one direction. It tends to be the most crowded around sunset. Buy your ticket in the pink house next to the Town Hall, where the Astronomic Clock is located. Don’t worry, there is a lift!
How to get there: Take the metro. Nearest stop: Mustek, plus 10 minutes walking
Entrance: 250 CZK/11 USD
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Old Town Hall
1/3 Staroměstské nám.One more classic picture: the tower of the Old Town Hall provides an amazing view of the square. As there is not that much space up there, you are supposed to walk around only in one direction. It tends to be the most crowded around sunset. Buy your ticket in the pink house next to the Town Hall, where the Astronomic Clock is located. Don’t worry, there is a lift!
How to get there: Take the metro. Nearest stop: Mustek, plus 10 minutes walking
Entrance: 250 CZK/11 USD
Going up Petrin Hill, you will get to see Prague from 318 meters above sea level, which makes for a great panorama. If you want to get even higher, you can climb the 60 meter-observation tower, little sister to Paris’s Eiffel Tower. Petrin Hill consists of landscaped gardens, so it is quite nice to walk around up there. Alternatively, you can take the Funicular Railway. It’s fun! From this height, some argue that it is the best view in Prague.
How to get there: Take tram 6, 9,12, 22, 57, 58, or 59. Nearest stop: Ujezd, plus 10 minutes walking or the Funicular Railway
Entrance: 150 CZK/7 USD
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Torre Petřín
633 Petřínské sadyGoing up Petrin Hill, you will get to see Prague from 318 meters above sea level, which makes for a great panorama. If you want to get even higher, you can climb the 60 meter-observation tower, little sister to Paris’s Eiffel Tower. Petrin Hill consists of landscaped gardens, so it is quite nice to walk around up there. Alternatively, you can take the Funicular Railway. It’s fun! From this height, some argue that it is the best view in Prague.
How to get there: Take tram 6, 9,12, 22, 57, 58, or 59. Nearest stop: Ujezd, plus 10 minutes walking or the Funicular Railway
Entrance: 150 CZK/7 USD
Considered as the second castle of Prague, Vysehrad is also a must-see place in Prague. Situated on a hill above the Vltava. You’ll likely only have to share the view with locals and some tourists who want to have some peace and quiet.
How to get there: Take tram 2,3,17, 21, or 92. Nearest stop is Výtoň, plus 10 minutes walking. You can take metro C (red line). Nearest stop is Vyšehrad, plus 5 minutes walking.
Entrance: Free
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Vyšehrad
Considered as the second castle of Prague, Vysehrad is also a must-see place in Prague. Situated on a hill above the Vltava. You’ll likely only have to share the view with locals and some tourists who want to have some peace and quiet.
How to get there: Take tram 2,3,17, 21, or 92. Nearest stop is Výtoň, plus 10 minutes walking. You can take metro C (red line). Nearest stop is Vyšehrad, plus 5 minutes walking.
Entrance: Free
If you have enough time to wander around Prague, do not miss Vitkov Hill with its National Monument established on the top in 1950. You will mostly meet locals in this park as this spot is not the "must-see´s" on on tourist´s maps.
The view from the top of the hill is beautiful and different to what you can see from the Prague Castle or Petrin Hill. You can also check out the giant statue of Jan Žižka on horseback - the largest bronze equestrian statue in the world.
How to get there: Take tram 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,24,25 or 91,92,93. Nearest stop is Ohrada, plus 15 minutes walking
Entrance: Free
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Vítkov
If you have enough time to wander around Prague, do not miss Vitkov Hill with its National Monument established on the top in 1950. You will mostly meet locals in this park as this spot is not the "must-see´s" on on tourist´s maps.
The view from the top of the hill is beautiful and different to what you can see from the Prague Castle or Petrin Hill. You can also check out the giant statue of Jan Žižka on horseback - the largest bronze equestrian statue in the world.
How to get there: Take tram 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,24,25 or 91,92,93. Nearest stop is Ohrada, plus 15 minutes walking
Entrance: Free