Vysehrad Walking Tour (Self Guided), Prague
Explore more than 1,000 years of history when you tour the ramparts, bastions and rooms of Vysehrad. This magnificent castle was built in the 10th century on a rocky hill overlooking the Vltava River, and was used as a royal residence up until 1140. There is much to see within its old walls. Visit the Neo-Gothic Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (Chram Sv. Petra a Pavla), originally built in the latter part of the 11th century. It bears a strong resemblance to the Cathedral of St. Vitus in Prague Castle.
Wander through Vysehrad Cemetery, the final resting place for many famous Czech people, such as painters, poets and composers. Among the prominent names who are interred here are the composer Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k and the writer Karel 膶apek. Admire the Pantheon or 鈥淪lavin" a grand tomb constructed in 1890. Continue your tour of the castle's grounds and see the remains of the Gothic Peak Gate, the Gothic ruins of Libuse鈥檚 Baths and the statues of Libuse and Premysl and other Czech historic figures.
Investigate the Vy拧ehrad Casemates. These are hidden passages within the fortress ramparts where troops used to muster. In addition to the ancient buildings and structures, the castle also thrills with its sweeping views. They take in the bridges over the river, the city and Prague Castle.
Wander through Vysehrad Cemetery, the final resting place for many famous Czech people, such as painters, poets and composers. Among the prominent names who are interred here are the composer Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k and the writer Karel 膶apek. Admire the Pantheon or 鈥淪lavin" a grand tomb constructed in 1890. Continue your tour of the castle's grounds and see the remains of the Gothic Peak Gate, the Gothic ruins of Libuse鈥檚 Baths and the statues of Libuse and Premysl and other Czech historic figures.
Investigate the Vy拧ehrad Casemates. These are hidden passages within the fortress ramparts where troops used to muster. In addition to the ancient buildings and structures, the castle also thrills with its sweeping views. They take in the bridges over the river, the city and Prague Castle.
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Vysehrad Walking Tour Map
Guide Name: Vysehrad Walking Tour
Guide Location: Czech Republic » Prague
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Author: naomi
Guide Location: Czech Republic » Prague
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Author: naomi
1) V Pevnosti Street, Leopold Gate
2) Rotunda of St Martin
3) Vysehrad Gardens
4) Vysehrad
5) Vysehrad
6) Vysehrad
7) View from Vysehrad
8) Stulcova Street, Basilica of St Peter and St Paul
9) Vysehrad Gardens
10) Stulcova Street, Basilica of St Peter and St Paul
11) Vysehrad Cemetery
12) Vysehrad Cemetery
13) Vysehrad Cemetery
14) Stulcova Street
15) Rasinovo Waterfront
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