WEEKLY QUIZ: Test your knowledge of Prague's parks

This Wednesday marked the European Day of Parks. What do you know about the Czech capital's many green spaces? Test yourself!

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 26.05.2023 07:30:00 (updated on 25.10.2023) Reading time: 1 minute

Wednesday, May 24, marked the European Day of Parks. The day commemorates protected areas across Europe. For visitors, the Czech Republic's stunning historic architecture is renowned but locals equally treasure its parks for year round hiking, biking, sunning, and socializing. Prague may be known as the city of a hundred spires but with its park count an estimated 200, it's no surprise it outranked Moscow and London as the city with the best parks in a recent index.

Put your knowledge of the Czech capital’s green spaces to the test with our weekly quiz devoted to Prague parks (in a future edition, we’ll challenge how well you know Czechia’s dense network of national parks – stay tuned)!

Question 1 / 10

Which Prague park, found in the districts of Vinohrady, Vršovice, and Nusle is known for its vineyards and grotto?

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  • Petřín Park
  • Havlíčkovy sady
  • Chotkovy sady
  • Vrtba garden
Question 2 / 10

This relatively large park in Prague’s Žiźkov neighborhood is located between Vítkov Hill and the Olšany Cemeteries. It was originally a vineyard that was founded by Emperor Charles IV in the 14th century.

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  • Riegrovy Sady
  • Parukářka Park
  • Divoka Šarka
  • Letná park
Question 3 / 10

A central pond, surrounded by rare plant and tree species, and a neo-Renaissance chateau make this park and botanical garden, which is a Czech National Historic Landmark and one of Prague’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, a must-visit.

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  • Dendrological Garden
  • Waldstein Garden
  • Park Průhonice
  • Lardonka
Question 4 / 10

Towering over the Malá Strana district and featuring a maze of paths winding through its orchards and peaceful woody areas, this park provides access to a number of Prague’s most popular attractions, including Strahov Monastery, the Little Eiffel Tower, and the Štefánik Observatory.

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  • Vrtba Garden
  • Kampa Park
  • Petřín Park
  • Kinsky Garden
Question 5 / 10

Prague’s oldest park stretches under the Queen Anne Summer Palace (Letohrádek královny Anny) near Prague Castle. It was the first park administered by the City of Prague in 1859.

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  • Chotkovy Sady
  • Letná Park
  • Stromovka
  • Františkánská zahrada
Question 6 / 10

A former royal hunting reserve, this 250-acre park is Prague’s largest and one of its most important natural landscape parks for its rich biodiversity of wooded areas as well as lush grass that makes it a social hub in the warmer months.

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  • Stromovka
  • Letná
  • Petřín
  • Košíře-Motol Park
Question 7 / 10

This hidden park in Smíchov has a similar name to a landmark in Paris and can be accessed via a shopping center in Prague 5.

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  • Louvre
  • Sacré Coeur
  • Montmarte
  • Little Eiffel Tower
Question 8 / 10

This park once boasted the world’s largest statue of Joseph Stalin but today is mostly known for its scenic beer garden and spectacular views of Prague.

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  • Riegrovy Sady
  • Letná Park
  • Stromovka
  • Františkánská zahrada
Question 9 / 10

Which park near Charles Bridge used to be home to several flour mills and has a mill stream called Čertovka (Devil’s Stream)?

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  • Střelecký ostrov
  • Slovanský ostrov
  • Kampa
  • Náplavka
Question 10 / 10

The world’s first known statue of a skateboarder can be found under the Nusle Bridge in this large park.

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  • Grébovka
  • Divoká Šárka
  • Folimanka
  • Riegrovy sady

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