Zahrada Růžový sad Rozarium

Welcome to the Pink Set. You have just entered one of the most beautiful and peaceful corners of Prague Hradčan. You are standing in a place that is perceived as an oasis of peace, but before you sigh fully with relief, let me help you understand what is happening here. Look around you and feel the atmosphere of this place. You are high above the city level, on the castle side of Petrina, at an altitude of over 300 meters. This air, this perspective and this view are the first things that welcome you here. Feel the space that spreads out in front of you, and remember that every flower and every design of the journey that you are now observing has a deep story.

It may seem to you that this place has always been intended to rest and walk between flowers, but history here has been much harsher and militarily oriented. Before you, where you now see green areas and colored beds, there was once a military fortification. It was a space dedicated to defense, full of heavy structures like bastion and money. It was not a place to relax, but to protect and store explosives. But this harsh past began to change when the world and Prague were transformed. In 1932, it was decided that this military space would turn into a garden. It was an ambitious work that required not only patience, but also a completely new view of the use of this strategic position. The work to transform this place took several years and the final form that you now see was completed in 1938. It's fascinating to think how in just a few years a place that used to wake up tension and serve defense has become a place to bring people joy and aesthetic experience.

Now pay attention to how the entire area is thought out. This whole garden is not just a random cluster of plants, but it is divided into three clear composite parts. Feel how space changes, how it passes from one part to another. The most important and most important part of what you're seeing right now is the Rozarium. His design belonged to architect Joseph Kumpan. He was the one who was able to integrate the natural elements into this historic space in order to create a harmonious cultural heritage. When you look at the surrounding terraces and roads, notice how the architecture of the garden works with the terrain. Everything is designed so that you are constantly surprised by the path management and that each part of the garden offers a different feeling.

In this space, the shadows of history and the names of great personalities are constantly moving. If you keep walking, you'll find monumental evidence of this history. In 1994, the bronze work dedicated to Milan Rastislav Štefanik was festively revealed. His presence here resembles the significant figures that are associated with this period and this environment. Even if you move in the silence of the garden today, its foundations include names such as Jan Kotěra, Vilém Amort, Josef Mařatka, Bohumil Kafka or Pavel Vilímek. These people formed both the cultural and architectural framework of the time when the Pink orchard was born. Their legacy is part of this atmosphere that you're currently seeing.

If you look at the plants themselves now, you may be surprised by their incredible diversity. Did you know that around 8,000 roses are growing in this area? It's a stunning number. Each of these roses represents a different kind, a different colour and a different smell. It's a living sea of flowers that change with every year and every season. But there is also one special part that can impress you with its specific function. It's a flowerflower garden. She is located on one of the former bastions, which is right where military structures used to stand. This garden is designed as a place for meditation. It's a place where the history of the fortifications meets complete internal calm. It is a fascinating contrast - a place that was supposed to be impenetrable and solid, became a place where you can sit in silence and seek inner peace.

So let's move on now. I suggest you explore all three parts of the garden and let the scent of thousands of roses drift away. Note the details of how the terrain changes and how nature intertwines with the architectural intention of Josef Kumpán. Don't forget to stop at the memorial of Milan Rastislav Štefánik and devote a moment to his memory. Pink orchard has something to offer you, whether you are looking for historical context, architectural beauty, or simply a quiet space for your own thoughts. I wish you a pleasant walk through this beautiful heritage.