PRAHA - VYSEHRAD - Touristic information
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Hl. město Praha / NKP Vyšehrad příspěvková organizace |
| Kind | National cultural monument |
| Prevalent style | Military architecture |
| Short description | This was originally Chrasten Castle, which was established at some time in the 10th century, that also became a Premyslids mint and the first Czech King Vratislav even dwelled here for a while. Vyšehrad's importnace was diminishing from the second half of the 12th century but Charles IV. Rekindled its fame when he built a Gothic Palace here with new fortifications. Unfortunately, most of the buildings were destroyed when the Hussites defeated Zikmund. It was finally rebuilt into a Baroque fort after 1650. |
| Expositions | There are many historical buildings in the Vyšehrad areal. For example St. Peter and Pavel Capitular Cathedral see its own entry , St. Martin Romanic Rotunda - see its own entry , cemetery with Slavín - see its own entry , casemates of the Baroque fort - see its own entry , foundations and remains of Romanic and Gothic buildings as well as constructions from newer times. Vyšehrad also offers extensive parks with sculptures, views over Prague and a summer amphitheatre. The Vyšehrad Gallery exhibits painitngs, sculptures and photographies. |
| Interesting detail | This place is veiled with many legends, for example of Horymír, Libuše, Bivoj, about the treasure, the Devil's pilars, etc. |
| Present condition | Perfect |
| Open for public | Individually or with a guide |
| Touristic information | |
| Sightseeing tour | Sightseeing tour duration is not limited. Guides available after a preliminary order. |
| Locations | |
| GPS coordinates | X: 34-58-350 Y: 55-48-230 |
| Country | Bohemia (Čechy) |
| Region | Hlavní město Praha |
| District | Praha |
| City | Praha 2 |
| Street | Vratislavova |
| Locations | Nearby the Prague centre, on a rock above the right bank of river Vltava. |
| Contact | |
| City | Praha 2 |
| Street | V Pevnosti 159/5b |
| ZIP code | 120 00 |
| Phone | +420 241410348; 241410247 |
| info@praha-vysehrad.cz | |
| WWW | www.praha-vysehrad.cz |
| Access and localities | |
| Parking | 0.1 km |
| Bus | 0.8 km |
| Train | 0.8 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 access | 
Partial |
