A futurist tower rising over the Žižkov district — a 1980s communications mast made unforgettable by David Černý's giant sculptures of faceless babies crawling up its legs, a subversive addition that turned a contested structure into a beloved oddity. The observation deck offers some of the broadest views over Prague's spires. Long voted both ugly and iconic, it splits opinion exactly as Černý intended. For visitors, it's worth the trip out from the center: the crawling babies are pure Prague surrealism, and the panorama from the top puts the whole red-roofed city, and its more famous towers, in perspective.
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Žižkov, Prague
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Take the elevator to the observation deck (93m) for unobstructed 360-degree views — the height advantage over Petřín Tower is significant. The one-room hotel and restaurant on the tower are gimmicky but functional. David Černý's giant crawling babies clinging to the tower pillars are visible from across Prague.
Clear days for views extending to the countryside. Sunset or night visits for illuminated Prague below. The observation deck is open year-round.
Completed in 1992 after a decade of construction, designed to jam Western radio signals during the Cold War. Widely despised as an eyesore when built — it destroyed part of a historic Jewish cemetery. David Černý added the crawling baby sculptures in 2000, which somehow made the tower more acceptable. At 216m, it is the tallest structure in Prague and visible from everywhere. The observation deck offers genuinely the best views in Prague — you can see the entire city layout, the castle, the river, and the hills beyond. There is a one-room hotel at 70m if you want to sleep in the tower. Admission is steep but the views justify it.