Petřín Hill Park in Prague
Overview of Petřín Hill Park (Petřínské sady)
Petřín Hill Park is one of the largest urban green spaces in Prague – a true oasis of peace and charm in the heart of the city. It’s no wonder that the park is a favorite spot for families with children and couples seeking to experience the most romantic city in the world. Walking paths crisscross the park, dotted with benches placed at scenic viewpoints. While the park offers a complete and seamless experience, it is actually made up of several distinct gardens.
Nebozízek Garden
This 8,000-square-meter garden is located between the Hunger Wall (Újezd) and the funicular, climbing from the foot of Petřín Hill up to the upper station. The name of the garden comes from its original use in the 15th century as a vineyard (Nebozez). Although it was later converted into an orchard and, since 1842, opened to the public as a park, the name remained. In the 20th century, the garden was expanded and now features various sculptures — and most importantly, some of the best viewpoints in the city.
Rosarium – The Rose Garden
This 5,600-square-meter garden stretches across the plateau of Petřín Hill. It is bordered on one side by the Hunger Wall and on the other by the fortification walls from the 17th and 18th centuries. The garden was built on former military land and consists of three sections:
- Open garden
- Round garden
- Walled garden
This garden is decorated with statues titled “Sense and Sensibility” and includes a 1,600-square-meter embankment planted with over 3,000 perennials and bulb flowers. It also features a pond with sculptures of water sprites.
Observation Tower Garden
This 2,500-square-meter garden surrounds the Petřín Lookout Tower. It was originally created in 1836 and was later connected in 1937 to another garden within the park — the Seminary Garden. Since 1891, this garden has been home to a mirror maze, which remains a popular attraction.
Gryspek Garden – The Seminary Garden
In the 17th century, the garden belonged to the Carmelite Monastery. It received its name after the monastery was closed in 1784 and the grounds became the property of a religious seminary. Between 1912 and 1914, many fruit trees were planted here, and in 1930 the garden was opened to the public. Today, the garden includes 2,100 fruit trees, 150 shrubs, a bronze monument, and a fountain with sculptures.
