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Žižkov Television Tower
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The Žižkov Television Tower is a 216-meter-high transmitter tower on a hill in Prague's Žižkov district, built between 1985 and 1992. Its design is based on a triangle of three concrete-filled steel columns, giving it a rocket-like appearance. Visitors can take an elevator to the observation deck at 93 meters for panoramic views of Prague, or dine in the restaurant and café bar at 66 meters.
Don't miss
- Panoramic views of Prague from the observatory at 93 meters
- Ten fiberglass 'Miminka' (Babies) sculptures by David Černý crawling up and down the tower's pillars, installed permanently since 2001
- A luxury one-room hotel at 70 meters with a freestanding bathtub overlooking the city
- Restaurant and café bar at 66 meters with capacity for 180 people
- Evening illumination in different colors since 2006, often in the state tricolor
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Žižkov Television Tower
You can see Žižkov Television Tower on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- The tower's rocket-like shape earned it nicknames like 'Baikonur' and 'Jakeš's finger'.
- The crawling Babies sculptures were replaced with identical duplicates in 2019 after being removed for cleaning.
- A luxury one-room hotel was added in 2013, accessible via a private spiral staircase from the restaurant.
A bit of history
The tower was built between 1985 and 1992, designed by architect Václav Aulický and structural engineer Jiří Kozák. The foundation was dug through a centuries-old Jewish cemetery, crushing tombstones and moving bones to landfill, which drew criticism. Initially lambasted for its 'megalomania' and jarring effect on the skyline, the tower's reputation has improved over time.
Common questions
Can I go up the tower?
Yes, three elevators take visitors to the observatory at 93 meters, the hotel at 70 meters, and the restaurant at 66 meters.
What are the Babies sculptures?
They are ten fiberglass sculptures by David Černý of crawling babies, permanently attached to the tower's pillars since 2001.
Is the tower lit up at night?
Yes, since 2006 it is illuminated in different colors every evening, often in the state tricolor.
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