Letná Park
Letenski Gardens is a beautiful park in Prague on the left bank of the Vltava River, it is the second largest park in the urban area of Prague 7. Due to the fact that it is located on a hill, you can see many of the sights of the city, including Prague Castle, Old Town and Petrshin. It is a popular place for walking and roller skating.
The name of the park translates as Air Gardens, sometimes it is called the lungs of the capital, since they occupy a huge area of 25 hectares. The city authorities bought these lands for development in the 19th century. Until 1919, the park was called the Gardens of Crown Prince Rudolf. In Soviet times, a huge monument to Stalin was erected on top of the hill, at that time the largest monument in Europe. But already in 1962 it was blown up, and a metronome was put in its place. One of the main attractions of the Letenskiye Gardens is the Ganava Pavilion, built of glass, metal and plaster specifically for the industrial exhibition of 1891. Nowadays, it houses a restaurant with national and international cuisine.
Letensky Park is a favorite vacation spot for Prague residents, as well as guests. Here you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city: sit on a bench, read a book, lie on the lawn in sunny weather. If desired, you can ride an old carousel, installed back in 1892. The figures on the carousels are made of wood and covered with real horse leather. Previously, you had to push the carousel to ride it, but with the development of technology, an electric motor was installed on it. A very popular place in the gardens is the Brussels Pavilion, which was built for the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels, and after its completion was dismantled and transported to Prague. Until 1989, the building housed the Expo-58 restaurant, but then it was demolished. In 2000, the Havas Worldwide Prague company bought it, restored it, and set up its residence in it.
Adherents of a healthy lifestyle can go to the sports grounds, where they can play team sports, or run or ride along the equipped paths. The paths are built so as not to interfere with vacationers. After physical exertion, you can go to a restaurant.
