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Great South Tower — Attraction in Prague

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Great South Tower
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Nearby attractions
St. Vitus Cathedral
III. nádvoří 48/2, 119 01 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia
Prague Castle
Hradčany, 119 08 Prague 1, Czechia
Old Royal Palace
Třetí nádvoří Pražského hradu 48, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia
St. George's Basilica
Hradčany, 119 08 Prague 1, Czechia
The Golden Lane
Pražský hrad Hrad III, nádvoří, 119 00 Praha 1, Czechia
Obelisk at Prague Castle
Třetí nádvoří Pražského hradu, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia
Matthias Gate
První nádvoří Pražského hradu, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia
Kohl's Fountain
Druhé nádvoří Pražského hradu, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia
Mihulka Powder Tower
Vikářská 38, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia
Lobkowicz Palace
Jiřská 3, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia
Nearby restaurants
Medieval Tavern "U Krále Brabantského"
Thunovská 198/15, 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia
Restaurace U Mlynáře
Nerudova 213/18, 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia
Vikárka Restaurant
Vikářská 39, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia
Kuchyň
Hradčanské nám. 186/1, 118 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia
Bistro U Kanovníků
Unnamed Road, 118 00 Praha 1, Czechia
U Tří jelínků
Nerudova 206/4, 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia
Vegan's Prague
36, Nerudova 221, Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha 1, Czechia
Lore Malastrana
Thunovská 181/16, 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia
The Three Fiddles Irish Pub
Nerudova 210/12, 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia
U Glaubiců
Malostranské nám. 266/5, 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia
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Great South Tower

Třetí nádvoří Pražského hradu, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia
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attractions: St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, The Golden Lane, Obelisk at Prague Castle, Matthias Gate, Kohl's Fountain, Mihulka Powder Tower, Lobkowicz Palace, restaurants: Medieval Tavern "U Krále Brabantského", Restaurace U Mlynáře, Vikárka Restaurant, Kuchyň, Bistro U Kanovníků, U Tří jelínků, Vegan's Prague, Lore Malastrana, The Three Fiddles Irish Pub, U Glaubiců
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Nearby attractions of Great South Tower

St. Vitus Cathedral

Prague Castle

Old Royal Palace

St. George's Basilica

The Golden Lane

Obelisk at Prague Castle

Matthias Gate

Kohl's Fountain

Mihulka Powder Tower

Lobkowicz Palace

St. Vitus Cathedral

St. Vitus Cathedral

4.8

(30.1K)

Closed
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Prague Castle

Prague Castle

4.7

(59.8K)

Open 24 hours
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Old Royal Palace

Old Royal Palace

4.2

(860)

Closed
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St. George's Basilica

St. George's Basilica

4.4

(1.1K)

Open 24 hours
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Telltale Ghost Tour
Telltale Ghost Tour
Thu, Dec 4 • 7:00 PM
110 00, Prague 1, Czechia
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Trails, Castles & Brewery in Bohemian Paradise
Fri, Dec 5 • 8:00 AM
120 00, Prague 2, Czechia
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Charles Bridge River Boat Cruise & Guided Walk
Charles Bridge River Boat Cruise & Guided Walk
Thu, Dec 4 • 1:30 PM
118 00, Prague 1, Czechia
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Nearby restaurants of Great South Tower

Medieval Tavern "U Krále Brabantského"

Restaurace U Mlynáře

Vikárka Restaurant

Kuchyň

Bistro U Kanovníků

U Tří jelínků

Vegan's Prague

Lore Malastrana

The Three Fiddles Irish Pub

U Glaubiců

Medieval Tavern "U Krále Brabantského"

Medieval Tavern "U Krále Brabantského"

4.6

(3.2K)

$$

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Restaurace U Mlynáře

Restaurace U Mlynáře

4.5

(1.9K)

$

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Vikárka Restaurant

Vikárka Restaurant

4.2

(210)

Closed
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Kuchyň

Kuchyň

4.6

(2K)

$$$

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The Great South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral is absolutely worth the climb if you want some of the best views in Prague. At nearly 100 meters tall, this tower stands over Prague Castle, offering a panoramic view of the entire city that is completely breathtaking. Getting to the top isn’t easy—it’s 287 steps up a tight, winding staircase—but I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Along the way, I got to see the cathedral’s massive bells, including Zikmund, which is the largest bell in the Czech Republic, weighing over 16 tons. That alone made the climb feel special, knowing I was standing next to a bell that has been part of Prague’s history for centuries. Once I reached the top, the views were unbelievable. I could see all of Prague, from the red rooftops of the Old Town to the bridges over the Vltava River. It’s one of those places that makes you stop and just take it all in. The tower requires a separate ticket, but it’s absolutely worth it if you enjoy great city views. I’d also recommend taking the full-access pass to the castle so you don’t miss out on everything else inside St. Vitus Cathedral. If you don’t mind the climb, the Great South Tower is one of the best experiences in Prague. The history, the views, and even the workout getting up there all make it one of my favorite parts of visiting Prague Castle. Highly recommend! Seriously! This place is amazing! Everything! Is! Amazing!
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The Great South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral is absolutely worth the climb if you want some of the best views in Prague. At nearly 100 meters tall, this tower stands over Prague Castle, offering a panoramic view of the entire city that is completely breathtaking. Getting to the top isn’t easy—it’s 287 steps up a tight, winding staircase—but I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Along the way, I got to see the cathedral’s massive bells, including Zikmund, which is the largest bell in the Czech Republic, weighing over 16 tons. That alone made the climb feel special, knowing I was standing next to a bell that has been part of Prague’s history for centuries. Once I reached the top, the views were unbelievable. I could see all of Prague, from the red rooftops of the Old Town to the bridges over the Vltava River. It’s one of those places that makes you stop and just take it all in. The tower requires a separate ticket, but it’s absolutely worth it if you enjoy great city views. I’d also recommend taking the full-access pass to the castle so you don’t miss out on everything else inside St. Vitus Cathedral. If you don’t mind the climb, the Great South Tower is one of the best experiences in Prague. The history, the views, and even the workout getting up there all make it one of my favorite parts of visiting Prague Castle. Highly recommend! Seriously! This place is amazing! Everything! Is! Amazing!
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The Great South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral is absolutely worth the climb if you want some of the best views in Prague. At nearly 100 meters tall, this tower stands over Prague Castle, offering a panoramic view of the entire city that is completely breathtaking.

Getting to the top isn’t easy—it’s 287 steps up a tight, winding staircase—but I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Along the way, I got to see the cathedral’s massive bells, including Zikmund, which is the largest bell in the Czech Republic, weighing over 16 tons. That alone made the climb feel special, knowing I was standing next to a bell that has been part of Prague’s history for centuries.

Once I reached the top, the views were unbelievable. I could see all of Prague, from the red rooftops of the Old Town to the bridges over the Vltava River. It’s one of those places that makes you stop and just take it all in.

The tower requires a separate ticket, but it’s absolutely worth it if you enjoy great city views. I’d also recommend taking the full-access pass to the castle so you don’t miss out on everything else inside St. Vitus Cathedral.

If you don’t mind the climb, the Great South Tower is one of the best experiences in Prague. The history, the views, and even the workout getting up there all make it one of my favorite parts of visiting Prague Castle. Highly recommend!

Seriously! This place is amazing! Everything!...

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Incredible view from the tower. Although there is one problem in the morning it is difficult to take the best shots of the view on the old town from the tower due to the sun rising exactly from the east (orient) side where sitting the old town is. Therefore would be wise climb up on the tower about the lunch time or later. I was there in the earlier morning and photographs are clearly not the clearest because the sun was rising. Still interesting shots and beautiful views but could get possible a more convenient view later on that day. Nevertheless it's still a good trip to get up on the top of the Tower. There is waiting for you 283 stairs in a circled build up and there is no change as you can see on the photos and that is the same until the top of the tower. The view on the top I do consider is safe to stand and walk there due to the still pipes circles around the top which give you more confidence staying there and taking photos but still clear view to see around from the tower. It is worth purchasing another ticket as the view is another experience to see from a different perspective (saying from my own experience) the castle and St. Vitus Cathedral with all...

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27w

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