Letná Park, Bohemia, Czech Republic

4starlightShanghai 5:00 PM Mar 20, 2022

Provides terrific views of Prague’s many bridges!
This place must be absolutely stunning in the late spring and early summer. It’s very pretty even just now, with most of the trees and shrubs still bare. The park is incredibly popular with all age groups: families, couples, and solos. Also, a lot of doggies (on leashes, of course) and joggers. There are several viewpoints that overlook the Vltava River and dozens of benches elsewhere on which to sit and soak up the atmosphere. Notable features in the park include: 1. Hanavský Pavilion - originally built as the representative pavilion of the Komárov Ironworks for the Prague Jubilee Exhibition in 1891; now, it’s a pricey restaurant with stunning views of Prague’s bridges. 2. The Prague Metronome - in Letná Park since 1991, where a monstrous Stalin monument used to be; this sculpture represents the relentless passage of time and is a cautionary reminder of times past. The major irritants are the skateboarders, the empty booze bottles (broken), and the ugly graffiti. But … the park is big enough to escape those irritants.

4The Swiss Nomad 5:00 PM Jan 9, 2020

Leave the city behind
We visit Prague at least twice a year and whenever we get back to the city we have a walk at Letna Park, enjoy a coffee nearby and wander around, enjoying the views over the castle, Charles Bridge and old Town. The park has lots of benches where you can relax and enjoy your time, or you can simply walk its length and gain your way to the entry to the castle. There are fewer tourists here and lots of locals walking their dogs, it seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Totally recommend.