Petřín - iron lookout tower

Lesser Town: Love Baroque Style

Your strolls on Charles Bridge and in Lesser Town will be accompanied by more romantic moments if you visit Kampa, the most beautiful island in Prague. The most attractive place is “Prague Venice”, houses line Čertovka canal, separating Kampa from Lesser Town. If you are into cruises, you can have a wonderful view of the island and its surroundings on board one of the pleasure boats. If you prefer walking, there are several small bridges offering a nice view of Čertovka, with a large mill-wheel of the Grand Prior Mill, dating back as far as 1400. Do not forget to have a nice meal in one of the many local pubs, restaurants, cafés and patisseries, offering both Czech and international specialities.

In the centre of Lesser Town, in Lesser Town Square (Malostranské náměstí), you can admire St. Nicolas' Church that will strike you with its impressive dome and bell tower. It is often referred to as the most beautiful baroque church in Prague and one of the most valuable baroque buildings in Europe. Another architectural jewel is hidden just a few steps from there, in Karmelitská Street: the terraced baroque garden, spreading on the steep slope of Petřín behind “Vrtbovský” Palace, has been one of Prague's prides since it was built. What's more, it is a lovers' paradise.

Via Petřín Hill to the Wedding Diamonds of Loreta

Petřín Hill is said to be the destination of all people in love and is perfect for romantic strolls for you and your loved one. You will find it very easily: it is crowned with a 60m tall lookout tower, dating back more than a hundred years. You can get to the very top by funicular, departing from the Újezd stop, but you can also take a scenic trip to the “Nebozízek” restaurant, pass through the “Hunger Wall” and walk up the hill to the tower. The lookout tower was built in 1891 and was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris; if you want to go to the very top, be prepared for its 299 stairs! Less effort and more fun at the same time awaits you in the Czech Republic’s most famous and oldest hall of mirrors, resembling a miniature castle from the outside. You will definitely have a lot of fun there with your partner, testing its curved mirrors.

Take a romantic stroll from Petřín Hill up to Prague Castle! Don’t forget to stop at Loreta, a remarkable baroque complex with the Holy House surrounded by cloisters and the Church of the Nativity with its world-famous carillon. One of the most attractive places in Loreta is the treasure house where you can admire a collection of some three hundred outstanding artworks, mostly brought by pilgrims. The most valuable piece in the collection is the Prague Sun monstrance, created by Viennese goldsmiths towards the end of the 17^th century. It is decorated with 6,222 diamonds, a wedding gift given to a countess called Ludmila Kolovratová by her third, 35 years younger, husband; it was her express wish, stated in her will, to use the diamonds to create the Loreta monstrance. Quite an amazing expression of love, don't you think?

Royal Love

When you are at Loreta it is just a few steps to get to Prague Castle. Its area of 70,000 square metres is registered in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest castle complex in the world and it is included in UNESCO's World Cultural and Natural Heritage list, together with Prague's historical centre. Prague Castle’s dominant feature is the gothic St. Vitus Cathedral (St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert Cathedral, to be more precise) but you can also admire the majestic buildings surrounding the three courtyards: the Old Royal Palace, hosting a permanent exhibition called “The Story of Prague Castle”, St. George's Basilica, St. George's Monastery with a part of the National Gallery, Golden Lane and many other places. You can round off your journey with a visit to the gardens of Prague Castle, accessible for free and offering many other interesting places, such as Ann’s Summer Residence, also called the Belvedere. Even this building was inspired by love: allegedly the most beautiful Renaissance house to be found north of the Alps was built in the 16^th century by king Ferdinand I for his beloved wife Ann.

An interesting landmark in the garden is its Singing Fountain, the oldest surviving fountain in Prague and an amazing work by a metal caster named Tomáš Jaroš, who had his workshop in the “Mihulka” or Powder Tower. Would you like to listen to the singing of the fountain? Just standing there and trying to hear it would not do the trick. You have to duck under its wide, ornate bronze bowl and get close to its wall with your ear. The rhythmic sound of the falling drops sounds like music playing somewhere far from you - and they even say you will get married within a year if you hear wedding bells! Will they be ringing for you?

In the Spirit of Tradition

Where to organise your big day? Definitely a good option is to choose one of the best venues: Old Town City Hall or St. Vitus Cathedral, located in Prague Castle. Old Town City Hall offers a pleasant atmosphere and the advantage is its unique location, in the heart of Old Town. Civil and also protestant weddings take place there.

However, if you actually have a spectacular church wedding in mind, you can choose the gothic St. Vitus Cathedral instead. The Sacre Coeur chapel, situated in the quarter of Smíchov, also has a very interesting and intimate atmosphere. The chapel was deconsecrated in 1924 and now serves as a venue hosting exceptional events such as auctions, weddings, exclusive fashion shows and much more.

A Wedding in Flowering Parks and Gardens

Romantic Prague is not only the medieval lanes, Charles Bridge or the view of the Prague Castle panorama, but also Průhonice park. The park, surrounding a neogothic chateau, is a unique example of European garden architecture. It was built in the 19^th century and is a UNESCO sight. Ceremonies are held in the elegant Knight's Hall lined with wooden boarding, right in the heart of the park or in the dendrological garden. The fairytale architectural style and the flowering park with pools will add an exceptionally romantic touch to your wedding ceremony.

Another popular venue hosting non-traditional weddings is the Prague Botanical Garden in Troja, attracting betrothed with its exotic atmosphere. Your wedding ceremony can take place on a terrace by a waterfall, in a tea hut located in the Japanese garden, under a tall sequoia or in a bamboo meadow. An ideal wedding venue is the Vrtbovská garden, situated at the foot of Petřín Hill. It is a French-style garden surrounded by baroque houses that has a unique atmosphere. You may rent both the outdoor and indoor reception space and order catering service. 

Celebrations Accompanied by Wine and Mozart

Would you like to organise a wedding directly in a vineyard with a toast of wine made of grapes growing just a few steps from the place where you say “yes”? That's exactly what is available in the Vineyard Summerhouse with the “Gröbovka” vineyard, located in Havlíčkovy sady in Prague.

A wedding ceremony taking place in the Palace Gardens below Prague Castle might be no less original: the lovely Lesser Town architecture is combined with green nooks, fountains, mysterious stairways and terraces offering fascinating views of the historical centre of Prague.

The local wedding venues include the presentable parterre of the “Ledeburská” garden or the romantic parterre of Palffy's garden, featuring a fountain. More intimate weddings can be held in “Malá Fürstenberská” Garden, featuring a gloriette. However, Prague has many more venues in store with extraordinary historical atmosphere. Would you fancy a romantic wedding wearing historical costumes in “Bertramka” Villa, situated in the quarter of Smíchov, where W. A. Mozart himself stayed when visiting Prague?

Prague Design Hotels

If you are not much of a fan of historical sights and would prefer to spend your wedding day surrounded by modern architecture, don't worry! More and more design hotels that have recently been established in Prague have gained international recognition and are perfect for a wedding ceremony, feast or your wedding night. Whether you choose the elegant Josef hotel, designed by the architect Eva Jiricna or the unique Moods hotel, very much respecting environmental sustainability, or the colourful and playful design of the Sax hotel, you can bet you will be more than satisfied.

Up in a Tower and the Sky

Prague, the city of a hundred spires, can actually boast thousands of spires and towers. Why don't you plan your wedding in one of them? Larger weddings can be held in Petřín Tower or the Powder Tower, but you can also choose from less known venues with a more intimate atmosphere, such as Old Town Tower, Lesser Town Tower situated on Charles Bridge or the bell tower of St. Nicolas' Church, also located in Lesser Town.

You can also experience a wedding “in the sky”, on the 27^th floor of the City Tower in Prague. Its 109 metres make it the tallest building in the Czech Republic so far. In the Aureole Fusion Restaurant & Lounge you will not know where to start: with your delicious wedding menu or the amazing view of the romantic and magical city of Prague?

In case you want to escape the crowds, boredom and everyday worries in high style, get married at the airport and head off on your honeymoon straight away! Ruzyně Airport warmly welcomes wedding guests and it was actually the first airport in Europe to host a wedding in premises open to the public. Wedding ceremonies held there include everything you may expect: the modern departure lounge decorated as a traditional wedding venue, showers of flowers, a cake, many guests, delicacies, a white gown, tears and, of course, your romantic “yes”. Right after the ceremony you can catch a flight and embark on your honeymoon, leaving your guests to enjoy the party. Quite convenient, isn't it!