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Vyšehrad. According to ancient legends, Vyšehrad is the oldest seat of Czech princes; in fact, the local settlement was established in the mid-10 th century.
May 2, 2023 · Vyšehrad, also called the Prague Stronghold, is located south of Prague New Town on a hill that rises steeply above the right bank of the Vltava River. From here you have a spectacular view that reaches all the way to Prague Castle. That's why, Vyšehrad is one of the best viewpoints in Prague.
Jun 12, 2023 · Welcome to my guide to Vysehrad Prague. It’s often called the second castle in Prague, and is a beautiful fortress and park just south of Prague city centre. It’s within sight of Prague Castle, and a little off the beaten path in Prague terms, as many short-term visitors don’t have time to see it.
Top attractions. These are the best places to visit in Vyšehrad: Vyšehrad Castle. Basilica of St Peter and St Paul: Due to a fire, the temple was rebuilt at the end of the nineteenth century in a neo-Gothic style. Vyšehrad public park: Inside the fortress is a large green space with bars, restaurants and swings.
Discover the beginnings of Czech statehood at Vyšehrad! A site standing as a memorial to Czech history, shrouded in legends and myths old as the nation itself, the seat of the mythical Přemysl princes, the last resting place of the most eminent of Czech artists and one of the symbols of Czech statehood. This is mythical Vyšehrad – an ...
Vyšehrad - The seat of the first Czech King. This other Prague castle, dominant above the confluence of the Vltava River and the Botič stream is one of the most memorable places of Czech history, its mystery underscored by popular myths and legends. Its present-day ambience – hallowed and at the same time relaxed – is enhanced by a raft ...
Vyšehrad - fortress archaeological monument, cellar, city fortification, gallery, museum, sight-seeing location. A place ridden with folklore and legends connected with the beginnings of Czech statehood. A preserved 17th century citadel, which was arose from a Přemyslov fortification (19th century) and a massive Gothic castle (14th...
