1. Basic information: It is located in the urban area of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Built in 1985, the height is 216 meters.
2. Details:
a. Reasons for building it: In order to cover the signal. Because the radio signal source in Czechoslovakia was very weak before this, especially in Prague, where the signal was not completely covered, many families could not receive various messages from the former Soviet government.
b. Features:
10 sculptures of giant babies climbing on the tower.
From a distance, it looks like a rocket ready to take off at any time.
A six-star hotel in the tower.
An asymmetrical design is used. The three columns go straight to the sky, and there are multiple sightseeing spaces in different positions, a bit like a space capsule. The façade is painted in cement gray.
Designer: Czech contemporary sculptor David Cerny. Cerny himself is controversial. He is a very radical sculptor with unique ideas. Many of his works contain profound metaphors.
3. Other Prague Attractions:
Old Town Attractions (Staré Město): Old Town Square, Old Town Hall, Astronomical Clock, Small Square, Havel's Market, Charles Bridge, Staffordsky Theater, Powder Tower, Civic Hall, Hiperney Theater.
New Town Attractions: Mucha Museum, Wenceslas Square, Hotel Europe, National Museum, Lovre Cafe, Vltava River, National Theater, Dancing House.
Lesser Town Attractions: Community Square, John Lennon Wall.
Castle District Attractions: Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, Wallenstein Gardens, Royal Gardens.
Attractions in the High Castle District: Ruins of the City Wall, St. Martin's Rotunda, and National Cemetery.
4. Precautions:
When taking the bus, subway, etc., you must remember to print a ticket (validation). After being found out, a fine of 800 crowns will be imposed.
Girls must not wear high heels. Walking in high heels on the road in Prague's scenic spots is either a heel break or an ankle break.
When going to a restaurant to eat, many places charge a 10% service fee. It is not necessary to give. If you think the service is good, you can give it.
Most hostels/hotels have free maps, so you don’t need to buy them in advance.
Generally, hotels, shops, and restaurants accept credit cards, but it is possible to only use Czech koruna, such as Czech airports.
5. Best travel time:
Prague has a temperate climate with cold, dry winters and warm, humid summers. May-September is a good season for tourism. During this time, the temperature is comfortable and the scenery is the best.