Overview
The Hunger Wall, known locally as Hladová zeď, is an impressive piece of 14th-century military engineering that cuts through the scenic Petřín hill. Commissioned by King Charles IV between 1360 and 1362, this opuka stone fortification was designed to protect the strategic areas of Prague Castle and Malá Strana from western and southern threats. While modern folklore suggests the name arose from the King providing work for the impoverished during a 1361 famine, historical evidence points to a broader military intent, even if the labor force consisted of local residents. Walking the path from Újezd to Hradčany, you can still trace the legacy of its original bastions, including the one that serves as the foundation for the current Štefánik Observatory, offering a distinct experience that combines deep historical significance with expansive views of the city.
| Attribute | Value | Trust |
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| Category | Cultural and Historic | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Taxonomy primary | Historic Site | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Cultural and Historic > Historic Site | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Brand | Petřín Lookout Tower | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Operating status | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Address | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Phones | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Emails | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Websites | http://www.petrinska-rozhledna.cz/hladova-zed.php | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Socials | https://www.facebook.com/286548058626539 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Wikidata | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.080670, 14.401671 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541e40e00e | MediumSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| GERS ID | 58470f44-b241-44e5-8a23-2fb06932a2e2 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Overture confidence | 0.9701734131574632 | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| AI agents | Admin | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Profile status | Listed | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Managed by | inHotel | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Last updated | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
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| Attribute | Value | Classification | Trust |
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| Prague 1 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Lesser Town | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| 0.40 | Car-Dependent | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| 0.82 | WHO Target Compliant (<=300m) | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| 0.65 | Low-Exposure (150-300m) | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
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| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
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| Smíchov | 6 |
| Hradčany | 143 |
| Old Town | 533 |
| Holešovice | 1,455 |
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