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Duration: 2.5 hours
Duration: 2.5 hours
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The Tabor Gate, which leads to the Vyšehrad complex from Pankrác or the Vyšehrad metro station, was erected in 1640 as a safeguard for travelers to the Prague outskirts from south Bohemia via Tábor and Benešov. It's a stone archway with a tower passage that's closed on both sides by massive stone doors. The top floor housed the police station, the trapdoor's control room, and a shooting corridor. In 1931, a footpath was built here for pedestrians.
How to Reach Tábor GateThe Rotunda of St. Martin is the only Romanesque building in Vyšehrad which has been completely preserved. As the oldest structure of Prague, there is a vast history around it. Built in the year 1100, it was initially surrounded by a cemetery till the year 1300. The building survived the devastating Hussite Wars and was thereafter used as a prison for the Town of the Vyšehrad Hill. It was a gunpowder storage unit during the Thirty Years’ War, from 1700 to 1750.
Vysehrad ParkThe ringing of bells from the collegiate church, which has undergone a variety of renovations in the 950 years since it was founded, fills the Vyšehrad region once each hour. It was finally finished in 1903, giving the Basilica of St. Peter & St. Paul its current neo-Gothic form. The Basilica is located within the Vyšehrad complex. Vyšehrad is a historic stronghold in Prague that sits atop a cliff above the Vltava River.
Read MoreLocated adjacent to the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vysehrad cemetery is one of Prague’s most significant sites, with over 600 famous people buried here – from writers, doctors, and scientists, to poets, artists, actors, composers, and politicians. Among the many imminent personalities buried here, some famed names are the poet Jan Neruda, composer Antonin Dvorak, and the writer Božena Němcová.
Vysehrad CemeteryThe Vyšehrad Casemates came to exist in the 17th or 18th century during the construction of bastion fortification. The casemates are a complex underground system meant for rapid troop movement. The Vyšehrad casemates are around 1.6 m wide and 2.6 m tall, with ventilation shafts every few meters that open into the fortifications. In some places inside the casemates, there are passages with loopholes for small arms and alcoves in which soldiers used to keep their weapons and other equipment.
The largest casemate space in Vyšehrad is the Gorlice Hall. This massive hall would serve as an assembly area for the troops and as a warehouse for armament and food in case of an imminent attack. The hall has also served as a bomb shelter. Now, this impressive hall is used as a gallery as some of the Baroque statues from Charles Bridge are now stored here.
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Plan Your VisitAddress: V Pevnosti 159/5b, 128 00 Praha 2-Vyšehrad, Czechia
To locate Vyšehrad on Google Maps, search for - Vyšehrad.
The closest metro station is Vyšehrad, on Metro line C, a 9-minute walk to Vysehrad.
Tram No.s 7, 14, 18, 24, 93, 95 take you to Albertov tram stop, a 6-minute walk to Vysehrad.
Get DirectionsOpening Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Sunday
Vysehrad remains open all days of the week, from January to December.
Note: There are galleries, exhibitions, and events that take place at various locations inside the Vysehrad Complex. The timings for these differ according to the weather, type of event, and other such factors.
Best Time to Visit: Avoid crowds by visiting Vysehrad during morning hours. For ideal weather, consider visiting Vysehrad in the period of May to September. July is generally the warmest month.
TimingsVyšehrad hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions in its vast complex that you can visit for a small fee.
The permanent exhibitions in Vysehrad include 'Historical Appearances of Vyšehrad' and 'Vyšehrad in the History of Prague Fortification'.
The exhibitions highlight the transformation of the Baroque fortress through the many historical forms it took over time and the amalgamation of the city’s past and present.
Vyšehrad ExhibitionsPrague Cruises: Enjoy a beautiful boat ride on the gorgeous Vltava River through the historic city of Prague.
Prague Castle: Explore and learn about the largest castle complex in the world.
Charles Bridge: A medieval stone arch bridge over the Vltava river that provides scenic views. There is also a unique collection of mostly Baroque statues and statuaries on this bridge.
National Museum: It is a 15-minute drive from the Castle and is home to several greatest archaeological discoveries of Czech Egyptologists, art, and historical works.
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A. Depending on your ticket type, you will be able to cancel your Vysehrad Castle ticket up to 24 hours prior to your visit and get a full refund.
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A. Avoid crowds by visiting Vysehrad during morning hours. For ideal weather, consider visiting Vysehrad from May to September. July is generally the warmest month.
A. Yes, Vysehrad tickets include a professional guide to help you better understand Vysehrad and its history.