Štefánik's Observatory, Prague

Name: Štefánik's Observatory
Address: Strahovska 205, Prague, 118 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 257 320 540

#89 among attractions in Prague

Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

Štefánik's Observatory is an astronomical observatory on Petřín hill in the center of Prague founded 1928 and named after Slovak astronomer Milan Rastislav Štefánik. Nowadays the observatory specializes above all in popularization of astronomy and related natural sciences. ()

Local name: Štefánikova hvězdárna Architectural style: Neoclassicism, GothicCoordinates: 50°4'53"N, 14°23'51"E

Address

Strahovska 205Praha 1 (Malá Strana)Prague 118 00 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 257 320 540

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Day trips

Štefánik's Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Štefánik's Observatory open?

Štefánik's Observatory is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 6 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday 6 pm - 8 pm
Thursday 6 pm - 8 pm
Friday 6 pm - 8 pm
Saturday 11 am - 8 pm
Sunday 11 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Štefánik's Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Polibek, Prague (2 min walk), Cathedral of St Lawrence, Prague (4 min walk), Petřín, Prague (4 min walk), Petřínská rozhledna, Prague (5 min walk).

How to get to Štefánik's Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Štefánik's Observatory:

Train

Petřín (2 min walk)
Nebozízek (3 min walk)

Tram

Újezd • Lines: 12, 15, 20, 22, 23, 41, 9, 97, 98, 99 (9 min walk)
Hellichova • Lines: 12, 15, 20, 22, 23, 41, 97 (11 min walk)

Bus

Koleje Strahov • Lines: 143, 149 (9 min walk)
Kobrova • Lines: 176, 910 (10 min walk)

Metro

Anděl • Lines: B (22 min walk)
Malostranská • Lines: A (23 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (32 min walk)
Kotevní • Lines: P5 (34 min walk)