Letna Park

Letna Park is located atop Letna Hill, overlooking steep embankments along the Vltava River. The name refers to a place to enjoy the sun, and indeed Letna Park now is a spot for leisure and recreation for children, teens, and families alike. A vivid assortment of bushes and tree-lined avenues, Letna Park also houses Hanavsky Pavilion - a cast-iron building with a restaurant and a magnificent view of Prague Old Town. However, the park has seen its fair share of historical events. From demonstrations against the Communist regime during the Violet Revolution to protests demanding the Prime Minister to resign amid criminal charges, Letna Park has seen it all. From 1955 to 1962, the park was home to an enormous monument of former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. On the plinth left vacant after the statue’s demolition now stands the Prague Metronome, which marked the commencement of a new era. Letna Park also saw ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson kick off the famous HIStory World Tour with more than 130,000 people attending.