Experts' Choice Award Vrtba Garden
What the experts agree on
Hidden behind an unassuming door in Malá Strana, this 1720 baroque garden offers one of Prague's best city views from its terraced hillside perch—a peaceful escape from the bustling streets outside.
“The terraced garden hugs Petrín hillside and provides a fabulous view of Malá Strana and the city stretching out beyond it.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "An unobtrusive door on noisy Karmelitská hides the entranceway to a fascinating sanctuary with one of the best views of the Lesser Quarter." Full review
Lonely Planet "This ‘secret garden’, hidden along an alley at the corner of Tržiště and Karmelitská, was built in 1720 for the Earl of Vrtba, the senior chancellor of Prague Castle." Full review
Lonely Planet "This hidden garden from the early 18th century, built for the Earl of Vrtba, is considered a formal baroque design, with lavish use of statues and winding stairways. The best known..."
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