Czech Republic Minaret (Lednice)

Minaret in Lednice chateau park is a romantic observation tower approximately 62 meters high. It is located in the Lednice Castle Park and is part of the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the second oldest preserved observation tower in the Czech Republic and the only minaret in the country. It is also the tallest structure of its kind outside of Islamic countries.

There is an admission fee to enter the minaret. It is quite a long walk from the parking lot through the beautiful park of Lednice Chateau. Alternatively, you can take a boat from the chateau along the canals around the park. There are 302 steps to climb to reach the viewing platform.