PRAHA - VYSEHRAD - KAPITULNI CHRAM SV. PETRA A PAVLA - Touristic information

Description
OwnerHl. město Praha / NKP Vyšehrad příspěvková organizace
KindNational cultural monument
Prevalent styleHistoricist (pseudo-gothic, pseudo-renaissance and neo and revival styles)
Short descriptionThe former Romanic basilica was built by King Vratislav II. By the end of the 11th century, it suffered a fire in 1249 and was then renovated in the Gothic style. New Gothic cathedral built during Charles IV.'s reign, Renaissance and Baroque rebuilt later. The present appearance is New-Gothic from the end of the 19th century.
ExpositionsInterior still includes canonicate benches from the 17th century, altar with wood carvings, fresco and sculptures decor, the main altar was projected by J. Mocker.
Interesting detailFirst Premyslids buried in the church's crypt.
Present conditionPerfect
Open for publicIndividually
Touristic information
Sightseeing tourSightseeing tour duration cca 30 mins.
Locations
GPS coordinatesX: 34-58-489
Y: 55-48-194
GPS string5848ZR
CountryBohemia (Čechy)
RegionHlavní město Praha
DistrictPraha
CityPraha 2
StreetK rotundě 10
LocationsThe church is located right in the NKP Vyšehrad areal, next to the cemetery with Slavín.
Contact
CityPraha 2
StreetK rotundě 10
ZIP code120 00
Phone+420 224911353
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. 46 e
SHOCART 1:150 000, strana č. 23 d
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 a
Cyklo-turistická mapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 c
Other
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 a
Turistická mapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 c
Services
Barrierless accessBarrierless access
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