Pragonice Palace Park
Description:
Pragonice Palace Park is one of the most beautiful Prague parks, located on the southeastern outskirts of the capital, 15 km from the historical center. The park occupies 250 hectares, a river flows along it, ponds and lakes are located here, fifteen thousand species of trees and shrubs have been planted, among which there are not a few rare, several thousand different flowers, which makes this place a favorite for tourists and attracts the elite of the city, which settles in the Pragonice area.
The park appeared thanks to the efforts of Count E. Silva-Taruk in 1885, who was a lover of beautiful landscapes. He began to collect and grow plants from all over the world, laid the foundation for the collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. There is a palace in the park.