The Petrín hill formerly one of King Charles' vineyards offers beautiful views of Prague and several attractions for adults and children alike. The hill is easily recognizable by the TV tower that is a miniature of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

You can climb the tower for views and enjoy some other activities while up there. To get to the top of the hill, you can either walk to get some exercise (it's a bit of a steep hike along a wooded path), or take the funicular. If you walk, you can stop by the statue of Karel Hynek Mácha, the great Czech romantic poet and author of the love poem Máj (May).

The statue is now a meeting place of lovers on May 1st, the unofficial "day of love" in the Czech Republic. The funicular that goes to the top of Petrín starts on Újezd street (you can get there by tram 6, 9, 12, 20, 22, or 23 and get off at Újezd). The funicular operates daily from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (April - October) or 9 a.m. to 10:20 p.m. (November - March) and runs every 10 to 15 minutes. You will need a public transportation ticket, which you can buy right there if needed. Get off at the very top (it's the second stop - the first one is halfway up the hill).

You can climb the Petrín tower for beautiful views of Prague. Don't be mislead by its perceived height - it only takes four minutes to climb the stairs to the observation point. The mirror maze (bludište) can be a fun diversion for kids and adults alike thanks to the hall with distorting mirrors. Pony and horseback rides are sometimes available for small children on Petrín, while the observatory can be of interest to older kids and, of course, adults.

Don't forget to stroll through the beautiful, fragrant rose garden. When you're done visiting the Petrín area, you can take the funicular back, but it is nicer and more interesting to follow one of the trails that lead to the Prague Castle or the Strahov Monastery.