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This church has undergone many different architectural variations. It was finished in a Neo-Gothic style in the late 1800's by Josef Mocker. The interior is visited by a 20KCZ donation and open minded idea of art nouveau, a lot of which exists in the artistry.
It is open from 9-5 daily with a break between noon and 1pm. Leave a Comment
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This was a stunning day spent at the Vysyhrad fortifications and cemetery. The monuments and crypts had the presence of a New Orleans masouleum, with the greeneess of Europe rplacing the concreteness of America.
Go back twice because I spent weeks after we left thinking of the shots I missed.
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Vysehrad castle was founded in the 10th century, a little before “the good king” Wenceslas came to power, on a rock overlooking the river, but later abandoned for the more convenient Hradcany castle. Charles IV decided to give the site a new lease of life as a bulwark in the defences of Nové Mesto to the south. According to legend princess Libussa founded Vysehrad castle in 710 AD. In Vysehrad she married Premysl Orác, a commoner, and together they went on to become the founders of Prague. The oldest building at the site is the Romanesque rotunda of St. Martin (c. 1050). There stood also the Romanesque basilica of St. Lawrence, of which very little is left, and the Romanesque Church of St. Peter and Paul (late 11th cent.), which has also nearly disappeared. On the site is a Gothic church from the times of Charles IV (1369) and a small cemetery containing tombs of famous representatives of Czech culture. Also fortifications, mostly from the 17th century. The site is open the whole day.
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Vysehrad does not get the crowds of all the centrally located places, as it is about 2km south, along the river. Well worth a visit when you are tired of crowds at Karlov Most (Charles Bridge). Take #17 tram south from there 4 stops. Then you have to walk up the hill. Well, it is a hilltop fortification! Highlight is the cemetery, where the wealthy have monuments of great artistic merit. Leave a Comment
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We went out to Vysrehad, which I believe is southest of Prague central. There we explored a large cemetery where can be found the remains of many prominent former residents of the city. I found a friend there--my favorite artist, Alfons Mucha. Well, I'm not sure if his bones were there or just a monument to him. In this cemetery are beautiful stones and design that rivals some of the city's great architecture. I realize some people aren't fond of cemeteries, and I used to be one of them. But there is just so much history in them, and they're places that are generally less crowded where you can just soak up the heritage and culture of a country. I love to see graves that are well tended, some humble, some extravagant, but those with candles or token offerings to someone of great historical or personal relevance. Leave a Comment Other Contact: Vysrehad
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The Church of St Peter & St Paul is the centerpiece of Vysehrad. Though seated in a historic fortress, the church was actually built in the 1800s, In the 1900s it was burned then rebuilt in its present configuration, an dit is considered to have one of the most beautiful interiors in Prague. The picturesque Vysehrad Cemetery surrounds the church.
Entrance: Adults 10 CZK, Children 5 CZK Leave a Comment Phone: +420.(0)2. 2491. 1353
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With this place connected many legends. From Visehrad is amazing view to Vltava and Prague. Leave a Comment
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The central church of Visehrad is the church of St.Peter and Paul. Leave a Comment
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The ancient citadel of Vysehrad (High Castle) offers some of the finest views of the city. Located a few kilometers south of the Old Town, Vysehrad was built in the 10th Century. It towers high over the Vlatava and offers scenic views of the river and Prague Castle. Some of the key sites at Vysehrad include the Tabor Gate, St Martin's Rotunda, St Peter and St Paul's Church, the cemetery, and the Western Bastions which offer the best views.
This was a great side trip from the city to a quiet area virtually free of tourists in the winter. There is no entrance fee!
To get to Vysehrad, take the metro Red Line to Vysehrad station and walk west a few hundred meters through a residential area to the Tabor Gate. Leave a Comment
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