Letná Park (Letenské sady) is a roughly 25-hectare hilltop park in Prague's Holešovice district (Prague 7), offering one of the city's finest panoramas — the Vltava River, the Old Town skyline, Prague Castle and a sweep of bridges all in a single view. On a pedestal at its eastern edge stands a giant red metronome about 25 m tall and weighing 7 tons, created by artist Vratislav Karel Novák and first set in motion on 15 May 1991; it occupies the spot where Europe's largest statue of Stalin stood from 1955 to 1962, making it a landmark of the country's post-communist transformation. As of 2026 the plaza beneath the metronome is Prague's best-known skateboarding spot and a favourite sunset viewpoint, with a seasonal beer garden (Letenský zámeček) nearby in the warmer months. Free and open around the clock with no ticket, it pairs naturally with a walk to Prague Castle or the Old Town.
The panorama from the metronome pedestal — Vltava River, Old Town, Prague Castle and the bridges, especially at sunset
The red metronome itself (about 25 m tall, 7 tons) and its history on the former Stalin-monument pedestal
The old pedestal plaza below — Prague's signature skateboarding spot and a slice of local street life
The staircase up from Čechův most (Čech Bridge) and the viewpoint promenade it leads to
The seasonal open-air beer garden at Letenský zámeček, with cheap draught beer and a great view
Good to know
SeasonThe beer garden and outdoor kiosks generally run only from about April to October and depend on the weather; expect most of them closed in winter, though the park, metronome and viewpoint stay open year-round.
SafetyThe area around the metronome has low or missing railings and sloped concrete edges. Don't crowd the drop-off when taking photos, and stay clear of skateboarders' lines.
MannersThe plaza under the metronome is an active local skate spot. The graffiti-covered concrete is their space, so avoid blocking their paths or standing in the middle for long photo sessions.
SafetyKeep valuables secure around the busy viewpoint and beer garden, and stick to the main paths and staircases after dark, as the wooded interior of the park is quiet and poorly lit at night.
MannersIt's a hill, so reaching the viewpoint involves stairs and inclines — wear comfortable shoes, and in summer bring a hat, water and sunscreen since the pedestal area has little shade.
CautionBuy transit tickets only from the official app, ticket machines or kiosks, and be wary of anyone posing as a ticket inspector; use standard fares and avoid dubious currency-exchange or high-value change offers in the tourist zones nearby.
Practical info
The easiest approach is to walk up the staircase beside Čechův most (tram stop Čechův most); you can also reach it on foot from tram stop Letenské náměstí or from Hradčanská station on metro line A. The park and metronome viewpoint are free and open 24 hours, but beer-garden and kiosk hours, prices, and tram/metro fares should be checked for the latest information before you go.
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