Of course, Prague degrees - the fortress of exceptional architecture and the mandatory part of your travel route in Prague. Prague, in general, is the magic city, which tens of dozens of interesting corners, in which they do not write in guidebooks. In Prague, a truly number of public parks. By the way, about Prague Grad, a very cute park next to the fortress - green Jeleni Příkop (deer ditch). There is practically no people there, and in vain the place is very beautiful and green. In the warm season, all green plant plantings bloom and smell, and the parks become one of the best places in the city for recreation and active sports. Summary oasis in the big city. And here are some of them!
Petřínské Sady
Beautiful Park Petřínské Sady on a hill is close to Prague Castle and this is one of the most romantic places in the city, unambiguously! The park offers, perhaps, the best views of the city and the surroundings, well, on the top of the hill (where exactly should be climbing to enjoy the views) you will see the statue of the famous Czech-romance of the 19th century Karel Gyneka Maha. In this place on May 1, you can see a large cluster of local residents - here the festival dedicated to love and spring is burly. Find here a picnic place at the bottom of the park, or get used to the center on the funicular or pass through the park trails up on your own. In the park there is a cute Pub "Petrinske Terasy", and Petrshinsky Tower (which is compared with the Eiffel Tower, by the way) and admire the town with its observation deck. In the summer, take a look at the rosary and the Observatory named after Stifer (Astronomical Observatory, founded in 1928).
LETENSKÉ SADY
Two things that make this park one of the most exclusive places of Prague: an excellent beer garden and one of the best types (and maybe the best). Towing over Prague, you will feel as if you fly over the embankment and all the city. The park near the Vltava River also suggests admire the bridges, a castle on a hill and a stunning architecture on the territory. In the park you will find excellent pedestrian walkways and tracks for roller skating. Visit the pavilion in the Narokokko style park, built in 1891, as well as "celebrate" at the place of Stalin's monument, destroyed in 1962), and visit the gigantic metronome at the site of this monument (built in 1991).
Metronome is in general, the device that marks short intervals with uniform blows is usually used by musicians during rehearsals. And in the park is a huge statue of 24 meters high and a barbell in 20 meters, whose design is to emphasize the inexorability of the running time. In this area you can find stakes of skateboarders who have long chosen a monument.
Stromovka (Stromovka)
The mother of all Prague parks at least because he is the biggest. There are very many trees! Whole forest! The park was broken in 1268 and was originally used as a place for the private hunt of the Czech King of Premysl Otakar II. In 1804 Park was open to the public. Today it is a favorite place of local residents who come here to walk in the meadows and forest paths, sit near the ponds. This is such a quiet romantic oasis, in which, by the way, you can easily get lost.
Riigrovy Gardens (Riegrovy Sady)
There is a park in the beautiful area of the city, on the right bank of Vltava, and start from the Vinohradská Třída. The park is located a large beer garden, which is especially popular with local residents and tourists. In the pub you can try fantastic beer and see sporting events on the big screen. In the warm season you can come to the park to sunbathe. There are special places for a picnic and for a walk with dogs (actually, the owners of dogs just can be found in large quantities). Along with the beer garden, there is a Pub smaller - he is hidden in the shade of the trees and offers its guests a cute rooftop terrace, offering an even more impressive view of the city.
Gavlichkovy Gardens (Havlíčkovy Sady) or Grebovka (Grébovka)
This is one of the largest green sites of Prague and, of course, one of the most beautiful places in the city. Visit Villa Grébovka, a beautiful inenestic style building was originally used as a summer house of the rich industrialist Morita Coffin (approximately in the 1870s). In addition, in the park you can see a beautiful vineyard with a wooden arbor, where you can taste the wine made from grapes from this territory. In addition to the fact that it is just a great place for walking among trees or visit the high point of the city, you can visit the newly opened Pavilion Grébovka - a unique 19th century building, which today is a cafe used often for private events.
Gardens of Gardens (Vojanovy Sady)
Many consider the Gardens the oldest Prague Park (the park was divided in 1248 around the residence of Prague bishops). But it is known that the first sets of trees together with the palace in a couple of centuries burned gusits, and on the liberated territory they built at home. What we can see today was naked in the middle of the XVII century. The park is named after Eduard Voyan, Czech actor (named officially in 1954, while when the park became open to the public). Park feature - free walking peacocks that can be fed and photographed. Also on the territory you can find monastic buildings, the Church of St. Joseph (built in 1692), Chapel of St. Elias, Chapel of Saint Teresia from Avilly and a survey terrace. A small rosary can be conducted on the terrace, near the fountain. In general, Park is a great place for walking with the whole family, there is also a playground. By the way, the park is surrounded by walls and is located in the very center of the city, so, we can say that it is an oasis in the urban bustle.
Park Na Vítkově)
Another park on a hill of 200 meters high, at the top of which the monument to Jan Zhizhka towers (the famous leader of the gusites, the commander, the national hero of the Czech people). By the way, this monument is the largest equestrian sculpture in Europe. A hill of turns is considered to be a national symbol of Prague. In the park is great to come ride a bike or just smash the picnics.