Park & nature
Letná Park
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Letná Park is a large park on a hill above the Vltava River in Prague. From its plateau, you get commanding views of the Old Town. It's a popular spot for recreation, leisure, and outdoor sports, with a skateboarding scene around the metronome.
Don't miss
- The Prague Metronome, a large marble pedestal that once held a Stalin statue
- Hanavský Pavilion, a cast-iron Neo-Baroque structure from 1891
- One of the oldest carousels in Europe, built in 1892 and reopened in 2022
- Views of Prague Old Town from the park's elevation
- The skateboarding area around the metronome
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Letná Park
You don't need a tour to visit, entry is free. A tour is worth it if you want transport, a guide, or to combine Letná Park with nearby sights in one day. That's what these do well.
Cheapest way inPrague Trike & e-Scooter Tour: Castle Viewpoints & Charles Bridge5★ · 117 travelersFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →
Most booked3-hour Complete Prague Bike Tour4.9★ · 4,282 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$46 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrague Old Town: Private Tour5★ · 1,264 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$58 per personSee dates →Getting there
Know before you go
- The park is on Letná hill, above the Vltava River, with steep embankments leading up from the riverbank.
- The area around the metronome is a popular skateboarding spot.
A bit of history
The area was used for military camps in the Middle Ages and later became vineyards and gardens. In 1955, a large monument to Joseph Stalin was built at the park's edge; it was destroyed in 1962 and replaced by the Prague Metronome. During the Velvet Revolution in November 1989, about 750,000 people protested on the nearby Letná Plain. In 1996, Michael Jackson kicked off his HIStory World Tour here, with around 130,000 attendees. In 2019, more than 250,000 people gathered to call for the prime minister's resignation.
Common questions
What is the Prague Metronome?
It's a large marble pedestal that originally held a statue of Joseph Stalin. The statue was removed in 1962, and a metronome now sits on the pedestal.
Is the old carousel still operating?
Yes, one of the oldest carousels in Europe, built in 1892, was reconstructed and reopened in July 2022.
What major events have happened here?
The park hosted a massive protest during the Velvet Revolution in 1989, a Michael Jackson concert in 1996, and a 2019 demonstration with over 250,000 people.
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