Quiet oasis in the centre of Prague, secretly hidden if you don't know about it !
About the Gardens
The Gardens below the Prague Castle are situated on the slopes of the hill below the Castle, enrich the architectural division of the city with their detail and are a uniquely peaceful place, harmonising history, architecture and nature.
A group of five Baroque gardens – the Ledebour, Small and Large Palffy, Kolowrat and Small Fürstenberg – are hidden behind the Lesser Town palaces on Valdštejnská street. Important architects and artists like Santini-Aichl, Alliprandi and Palliardi participated in their artistic composition and design.
Each garden has its own specific layout and offers diverse romantic hideaways. The theme of the Four Seasons are distinctive architectural elements in the Small Fürstenberg Garden.
The Great Palffy Garden is decorated with a fountain with a statue of Triton and a sundial in the portal above the staircase.
The Ledebour parterre garden with murals in the sala terrena is used for festivities and wedding ceremonies. One one of the best views of the city is from the upper terraces over the rooftops and church towers. The gardens are open every day of the season.
The area
Valdstejnska 158/1, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Neighborhood: Hradcany & Letna
Your experience in Prague will never be complete if you do not see it from the top. Hillsides, stretched from the west to the north, provide spectacular views of greenish copper cupolas, narrow cobblestone streets, bridges connecting both river banks and green gardens from red-roof tops of centuries-old houses. Prague pulls you into its 1300 year old history. Walking up the hill or stairs to Prague Castle, the historical seat of Czech rulers and the majestic Saint Vitus Cathedral can leave you speechless (and out of breath). Luckily, plenty of terrace cafés overlooking gardens and beautiful parks are available to provide rest and a place to catch your breath again.
