Vinohrady Water Tower, Prague

Name: Vinohrady Water Tower
Address: Korunni 66, Prague, 120 00, Czech Republic

#272 among attractions in Prague

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Vinohrady Water Tower is a building in Vinohrady in Prague 10 which was originally built as a water tower. Today its architecture is acknowledged as culturally important although it is now converted to accommodate offices and apartments. The viewing platform at the top is 40 metres above the street level. ()

Local name: Vinohradská vodárenská věž Completed: 1882 (143 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 50°4'31"N, 14°26'57"E

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Korunni 66Praha 10 (Vinohrady)Prague 120 00 Czech Republic

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Vinohrady Water Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum, Wenceslas Square, Ďolíček, Žižkov Television Tower.

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Which popular attractions are close to Vinohrady Water Tower?

Nearby attractions include Hus Congregational House, Prague (2 min walk), Šaloun Villa, Prague (5 min walk), Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, Prague (6 min walk), Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, Prague (6 min walk).

How to get to Vinohrady Water Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vinohrady Water Tower:

Tram

Vinohradská vodárna • Lines: 10, 16, 91 (1 min walk)
Jiřího z Poděbrad • Lines: 11, 13 (4 min walk)

Metro

Jiřího z Poděbrad • Lines: A (5 min walk)
Náměstí Míru • Lines: A (11 min walk)

Bus

Krymská • Lines: 135 (7 min walk)
Jana Masaryka • Lines: 135 (10 min walk)

Train

Praha-Vršovice (19 min walk)
Prague Main Station (21 min walk)