Chotkovy sady

Chotkovy sady holds the distinction of being Prague's first public urban park, established in 1832 by the highest burgrave Count Karel Chotek. Spanning three hectares directly beneath the Queen Anne Summer Palace, the park is designed in a traditional English style that emphasizes a natural, wooded appearance. Visitors can walk through a collection of over 55 species of trees, including impressive plane trees, poplars, and oaks. The park is perhaps most noted for the unique Julius Zeyer monument, a constructed cave containing marble statues depicting characters from the poet's work. It serves as a vital green link in the city, connected via a modern footbridge designed by Bořek Šípek to the nearby Letná Gardens, allowing for extended walks through historic Prague greenery.