The terraced Palace Gardens on the southern slope beneath Prague Castle
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Palace Gardens
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When:
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1 Apr - 31 Oct 2007 (annual)
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Where:
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Palace Gardens
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Free
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Apr & Oct: 10am-6pm
May & Sep: 10am-7pm
Jun & Jul: 10am-9pm
Aug: 10am-8pm
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Following the demolition of its ramparts and fortifications, the southern slope beneath Prague Castle became an area of gardens, firstly vineyards and Italian-style Renaissance gardens. After Swedish incursions in 1648, the gardens changed again to take on a baroque air, complete with terraces, sculptures, impressive steps and fountains. A popular - indeed unmissable - place for a summer stroll, visitors can take in the views of Prague's Malá Strana (Lesser Town) and a panorama of the city.
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