Vyšehrad

According to ancient legends, Vyšehrad is oldest seat of Czech princes; in fact, the local settlement was established in the mid-10th century. Situated on a rocky promontory above the Vltava River, it offers stunning views of the city, and the park area holds hidden architectural treasures including the rare Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, the neo-Gothic Church of St. Peter and Paul, the national cemetery Slavín, and the underground casements housing the some of the original Baroque statues from the Charles Bridge.

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Address: Vyšehrad, V Pevnosti 159/5b, Praha 2 - Vyšehrad, 128 00

Tel: 00420-2-41410247, 00420-2-41410348

Website: http://www.praha-vysehrad.cz

Open hours:

November – March 09:30 – 17:00; April – October 09:30 – 18:00

Ticket price: Ticket price varies according to specific spots.

Transportation: By Metro: take line C (Red) to Vyšehrad;

By Tram: take no. 7, 8 or 24 to Albertov, or take no. 3,7,17 or 16 - Výtoň.