Petrin tower has 115 years

Aug 21, 2006 09:54 AM Filed under Culture , Monuments

Petrin Tower is 115 years old. It has been made for Provincial jubilee exhibition in year 1891 as an idea of Czech Tourist Club. This small copy of Paris Eiffel tower was finished 20th August after five months.

The Petrin lookout tower is very popular, offering great view to Prague panorama. Now the funicular to Petrin is closed, so you can get there by foot.

Here is for you photos of Petrin tower.

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