PRAHA - VYSEHRAD - ROTUNDA SV. MARTINA - Touristic information

Description
OwnerHl. město Praha / NKP Vyšehrad příspěvková organizace
KindNational cultural monument
Prevalent styleRomanic
Short descriptionThe oldest preserved rotunda in Prague was built by the end of the 11th century, during King Vratislav II.'s times, as a parish church in the ward. It was used as a gunpowder storage when local fort was established. It was planned to take it down in 1841 due to a road construction. Today's face comes from constructional modifications in 1878-80.
ExpositionsNew-Romanic portal, wall paintings in interior with a New-Romanic marble altar, decored with paintings by F. Sequens.
Interesting detailThe oldest preserved building in Vyšehrad.
Present conditionPerfect
Open for publicOccasionally
Touristic information
Sightseeing tourSightseeing tour duration cca 15 mins.
Locations
GPS coordinatesX: 34-58-550
Y: 55-48-120
CountryBohemia (Čechy)
RegionHlavní město Praha
DistrictPraha
CityPraha 2
StreetV Pevnosti
LocationsThe rotunda is located by V Pevnosti Street, close to the Leopoldova Gate.
Contact
CityPraha 2
StreetK rotundě 16
ZIP code120 00
Phone+420 261225304
E-mailinfo@praha-vysehrad.cz
WWWwww.praha-vysehrad.cz
Access and localities
Parking1 km
Bus1.5 km
Train1.5 km
Automapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:100 000 (turistický), strana č. 68 a
SHOCART 1:150 000, strana č. 39 a
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 c
Cyklo-turistická mapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 a
Other
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 c
Turistická mapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 a
Services
Barrierless accessBarrierless access
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