La tour Petřín

After some walking, you’ve made it to the Petřín Tower. It really does look like a miniature Eiffel Tower has taken a trip to Prague. Let us tell you exactly why this small replica is here… In 1889, the Eiffel Tower was unveiled at the World’s Fair in Paris. Around 300 Czechs, all members of the same hiking club, attended the event and immediately fell in love with the monument, so they decided to create a replica in their own country. 59 meters tall, Petřín Tower was built for the General Land Centennial Exhibition in Prague in 1891. It’s even said that when Hitler visited in 1939, he wanted it torn down—thankfully, that never happened. If you want to, you can pay to get to the top of the tower. From there, you can enjoy a view of the city and even part of the Bohemian region—on a clear day.