Viewing platforms in the Czech Republic

In Prague and other cities of the Czech Republic there is something to see - there are a lot of sights , ancient and modern. If you survey the neighborhood from a height, then the view can make your pictures truly unique. In this article we will consider the most interesting of the viewing platforms in the Czech Republic (there are about 350 in the country).

Viewing platforms in Prague

The capital is the leader among Czech cities by the number of such structures:

1. Old Town Hall . Its famous tower not only adorns the city, but also provides an opportunity to climb to the top to see the famous Old Town Square , the Tyn Church , the Church of St. Nicholas and the visible buildings of the Prague Castle . Despite the ancient appearance of the tower, it is equipped with an elevator inside.
2. Old Town Bridge Tower. Having overcome 138 steps of the spiral staircase, you can see Hradcany, Stare Mesto and Charles Bridge itself , at the entrance to which the tower is located.
3. Church of St. Nicholas. It also offers an excellent view of Prague . The tourists come here in good sports form, because, like any church bell tower, it is not equipped with an elevator, but it has 215 steps. The church is located in Mala Strana .
4. Petrshinskaya Tower . There are more steps here, but if you want you can climb the elevator. With a 55-meter height, a superb panorama of Golden Prague opens up, as the Prague Eiffel Tower itself is on a high hill. By the way, you can also take great pictures from it without even going up to the tower.
5. St. Vitus Cathedral . Its bell tower, which is located in the Great Southern Tower, offers visitors to the Prague Castle to climb 348 steps of a steep staircase and capture a photo on the photo that opens onto one of the main historical districts of Prague.
6. Jindřich Tower. Located in the Nove Mesto district and has only 65 m of height. Nevertheless, to inspect the city from the height of the 10th floor, where the viewing platform is located, many tourists come. Guests have the choice of an elevator or 200 steps of the stairs.
7. Powder gate. The Gothic Powder Tower on the Republic Square offers an excellent view of the old town. 44 m of height and 186 steps of a spiral staircase - and you are provided with the best shots!
8. The Little Strong Bridge Tower. This viewing platform of the Czech Republic offers visitors to the city to enjoy the views of the Charles Bridge, the Vltava River and red tiled roofs. The tower is 26 m high and is located in Mala Strana.
9. Zhizhkovskaya TV tower . It is the only observation platform in the Czech Republic equipped with a high-speed elevator, instantly raising travelers to the 93-meter height. There you can see the diagram where the part of Prague that is visible from the tower is depicted.
10. Strahov Monastery . The viewing platform of this monastery is not located on the bell tower, but at the entrance to the east wing. Height in comparison with other structures is not large, however, on the beauty of the opening landscape this is not reflected in any way.
11. Ganavsky Pavilion. This unique building was built for the Industrial Exhibition held in 1891, and since then it has been a place of pilgrimage for photographers, artists, honeymooners and tourists.

Other viewing platforms in the Czech Republic

Not only the capital is famous for its beautiful views. Admire the charming scenery of nature in the Czech Republic and click the shutter of the camera in the following places:

1. Stitch in the clouds. The Dolni Morava ski resort boasts a unique place for the Czech Republic - it is a footpath built in 2015 with a length of 700 m. It is a real attraction attracting many tourists. From here you can see the valley of Morava, the Králický Sněžník, Jeseník, and the Krkonoše Mountains . The rise is paid.
2. Stitch between the crowns of trees. This year-round entertainment in the South Bohemian Region offers tourists a chic view of the Alps, Šumava and Lake Lipno . The best view, of course, from the upper platform, but located below 11 stops give nature lovers an unforgettable experience.
3. The tower "Diana". Located in Karlovy Vary , on top of a hill. It offers an excellent view of the city. On the hill itself you can climb the funicular, and to the top of the tower of tourists delivers a modern elevator.
4. Observation points of the park Czech Switzerland . One of the most popular is called Belvedere. The picturesque view of the Elbe and the German table mountains on the opposite shore makes the tourists climb the 130-meter hill. Other sites of the national park are located near the village of Yetrihovits: it is the Mariinsky Rock, the Vileminin Wall and the Rudolph Stone. Here on the tops of the rocks there are gazebos, to which the paths and stairs have been cut.
5. The television tower on Mount Praded . Thanks to the total height of the mountain and the tower you will find yourself at a level of 1560 m and you can admire the view of the Jesenik mountains and the High Tatras. The tower is located in the Moravian-Silesian region and is considered the highest in the Czech Republic.
6. The Šumava Tower. It is the second tallest and is located in the territory of the National Park Šumava. This observation tower with a height of 22 m towers above sea level at 1362 m and "shows" the curious tourists the towns of Hluboka nad Vltavou, Brdy and Vimperk. In clear weather, even the Alps are visible from the site. The entrance is free.
7. Decin Observation Tower. It is located 8 km from the town of Decin and was built in 1864. Travelers here are attracted not only by the opportunity to see from the height of the valley of Elbe, Mount Rzyp and the Czech Middle Range, but also the historical value of the tower. At one time, it became famous as a place where for the first time in the country it was possible to catch a television signal - the broadcast of the Olympic Games held in Berlin.
8. White tower in Hradec Kralove. Once it served as a fire and watchtower, and then a bell tower. Nowadays, the tower has been reconstructed, tours are conducted here, including night ones. From above you can see the entire city of Hradec Králové and its surroundings - Polabje.
9. The Black Tower in Ceske Budejovice . This is the highest point of the settlement (72 m), located in its historical center. It got its name after the fire of 1641. The building of the tower attracts the Gothic-Renaissance style, the presence of ancient clocks, bells and, of course, an amazing view of the city, the Šumava and the Novograd Mountains.
10. New Town Hall in Ostrava . The whole city will be visible on the palm of your hand if you go up to the lookout tower of the Town Hall on Prokes Square. From here you can see the chains of the Moravian-Silesian Mountains, the Polish border and Mount Praded.