Zahrada Ztracenka (The Lost Garden)

Zahrada Ztracenka, or the Lost Garden got its name from its hidden location on the slopes between Karlov and Albertov. This beautiful garden is visited often by Prague locals going on leisurely walks, or just looking for a place to relax. Although it is a beautiful Italian-style garden today, the Lost Garden has a rich, complex history. It originated in the 18th century as an orchard and vineyard, and also served as a children’s playground during the Soviet Era.

After the Cold War ended, the garden unfortunately became neglected and overgrown. However, in 2010 a project began to renovate the old park to its former glory. The project took four years and was led by the Czech architect Michal Gavlas. It was a very demanding project and involved cutting down old trees and planting completely new ones in their place. In addition, Galvas used brick walls to create terraces throughout the garden. In total the renovation cost 25 million crowns, which is approximately 112 thousand USD.

The gardens are open daily from 8:00 and close at 18:00 from October – April and 20:00 from May – September. They offer grand views of some of the neighborhoods of Prague, including Podskali, Albertov, and Vysehrad. Feel free to relax for a while and take in the impressive skyline!