A symbol of Czech statehood, Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument sits on a high promontory overlooking the Vltava River. This "Castle on the Heights," as its name roughly translates, notably contains a neo-Gothic church and an 11th-century rotunda, the oldest one in Prague. The extensive complex of structures also includes a 19th-century cemetery that's the final resting place for many Czech luminaries, including Alfons Mucha, Bedrich Smetana, and Antonin Dvorak. Many of the cemetery's headstones represent examples of outstanding artistic achievement; Dvorak's tombstone counts among the finest works of sculptor Ladislav Saloun, also interred here. Put Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument at the forefront of your travel plans using our Prague day trip planning tool.
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Pretty walk around the park. Great views and I bet it’s spectacular in summer. Easy to reach by public transport. Play park for kids. Few cafes but you have to pay to use toilets
Pretty walk around the park. Great views and I bet it’s spectacular in summer. Easy to reach by public transport. Play park for kids. Few cafes but you have to pay to use toilets more »
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Off the beaten track and about a 5/10 minute walk from the metro station, it is well worth the visit and time spent to walk around the grounds. It is an old castle alternative to the main castle and..... more
Off the beaten track and about a 5/10 minute walk from the metro station, it is well worth the visit and time spent to walk around the grounds. It is an old castle alternative to the main castle and..... more »
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Amazing view! Worth it!
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Beautiful cathedral next to graveyard. Each grave has its own wonderful decoration outside.
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