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Průhonice Park

Průhonice Park
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Průhonice Park, located just outside Prague, is a UNESCO-listed landscape masterpiece blending natural beauty with artistic design. Founded in 1885 by Count Arnošt Emanuel Silva-Tarouca, the park spans over 250 hectares and features meadows, ponds, waterfalls, and more than 1,600 species of native and exotic plants. Its winding paths follow the Botič stream, offering tranquil walks through carefully composed vistas that change with the seasons. At the heart of the park stands the neo-Renaissance Průhonice Castle, whose romantic architecture and lakeside setting add to the park’s charm. Highlights include the Alpine Garden, vibrant rhododendron displays in spring, and panoramic viewpoints like the Gloriet Tower. The park is open year-round and easily accessible by metro and bus from central Prague, making it a perfect day trip for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.

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Průhonice Park is located in the heart of Průhonice village, about 15–18 kilometers southeast of Prague’s city center, with the main entrance at Zámek 1, 252 43 Průhonice. This UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounds the Neo-Renaissance Průhonice Castle and is one of Europe’s largest landscaped parks, spanning approximately 240–250 hectares. The park is renowned for its vast collection of over 1,600 species of trees and shrubs, including one of the world’s largest collections of rhododendrons, picturesque lakes, streams, and 40 kilometers of well-marked walking trails. Průhonice Park is easily accessible from Prague by taking metro line C to Opatov and then a short bus ride on lines 363 or 385 to Průhonice; parking is also available nearby. Visitors can explore the castle’s courtyard, enjoy a café, and admire the 12th-century church within the grounds. The park is ideal for nature walks, family outings, and photography, and nearby you’ll find the charming village of Průhonice with local restaurants and shops, making it a perfect day trip from Prague.

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