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Inscribed on it are the names of the first 15 persons buried within it. Julius Zeyer, the poet, was the first person to find a resting place here. You can find verses from his epic poem titled Vyšehrad decorating the pedestal of statues to the side. Vyšehrad History
Apr 11, 2024 · 1. Vysehrad. It was from Vysehrad that we got our first view of Prague. The literal translation of Vysehrad is "High Castle". The rocky outcrop, located just over 3km southeast of Prague Castle, was the sight of fortified barracks, with evidence of building on the site going back to the 10th Century.
Each poem depicts some aspect of the countryside, history, or legends of Bohemia. Vyšehrad The first poem, Vyšehrad (The High Castle), composed between the end of September and 18 November 1874 and premiered on 14 March 1875, describes the Vyšehrad castle in Prague which was the seat of the earliest Czech kings.
Sept 2023 • Solo. This history of this old ancient castle and fortress goes back 1000 years. Most of it is gone, what remains are some fortress walls, a few structures, a couple churches (one huge one) and a very grand cemetery with a lot of dead important people who got some very nice headstones to immortalize them.
The permanent exhibitions in Vysehrad include 'Historical Appearances of Vyšehrad' and 'Vyšehrad in the History of Prague Fortification'. The exhibitions highlight the transformation of the Baroque fortress through the many historical forms it took over time and the amalgamation of the city’s past and present.
School History Vysehrad, a word which means “High Castle” in the Czechoslovakian language, is the name for the small rural school found in Lavaca County, Texas. The Vysehrad school, established in 1887, is situated on part of the Francis Smith League, located on County Road 182 about four miles west of Hallettsville, Texas on the old Shiner ...
The Church of St. Nicholas in Malostranska Square is one of the most beautiful Baroque churches not only in Prague but in the whole Czech Republic. One way or another, the mighty dome with its thin bell tower is an integral part of the cityscape. The church was built in the 18th century for the Jesuit order by the famous Dietzenhofer family.
