Prague landmark built 135 years ago: Petřín gained its tower and funicular

Name: Prague landmark built 135 years ago: Petřín gained its tower and funicular
Uploaded: 2026-07-31T11:05:15+00:00
Channel: Martin Hladík
Description: One hundred and thirty-five years ago, the Petřín Lookout Tower opened and the Petřín funicular began operating. The new attractions transformed Prague's skyline and remain among the city's most popular landmarks. The summer of 1891 brought one of the biggest changes to Prague's skyline. See more here.

Photo: ČTK

One hundred and thirty-five years ago, the Petřín Lookout Tower opened and the Petřín funicular began operating. The new attractions transformed Prague’s skyline and remain among the city’s most popular landmarks.

The summer of 1891 brought one of the biggest changes to Prague’s skyline.

See more here.