Prague’s Petřín Tower Lights Up to Honor Czechoslovak Independence Day

On the evening of Monday, October 28, Prague’s iconic Petřín Tower, will be lit in the Czech national colors to celebrate Czechoslovak Independence Day.

A similar event is scheduled for November 17, in commemoration of the Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy in the country.

It’s worth noting that Petřín Tower stands out as one of the few landmarks in Prague where decorative lights remain on throughout the night.

Events are being held around the country to mark Czechoslovak Independence Day commemorating the founding of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918, and honoring the country’s co-founder and first president Tomas Guarrigue Masaryk.

The highlight of the celebrations is a ceremony at Prague Castle on Saturday evening, at which President Pavel will hand out high state distinctions to 60 people for outstanding services to the country.

Petřín Tower, one of the most prominent landmarks of Prague, was built as part of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891 as a loose copy inspired by the Eiffel Tower (at a ratio of 1:5).

It is 58.70 metres high, and 299 steps lead to its peak, which is at the same altitude as the real Eiffel Tower. The view from its top overlooks not only the whole city, but on a clear day you can see nearly all of Bohemia.

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