Vyšehrad
A castle on cliffs above the Vltava, traditionally considered the birthplace of Prague. It features the twin-towered Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and a cemetery of famous figures.
Vyšehrad sits on the riverbank cliffs south of the New Town. Legend says that Princess Libuše prophesied the founding of Prague here. Within its walls are the neo-Gothic twin-towered Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the 11th-century Rotunda of St. Martin, and Vyšehrad Cemetery, where Dvořák, Smetana, Mucha and other famous figures are buried. The walls offer walkways overlooking the Vltava and the distant castle, with far fewer visitors than the Old Town. The grounds are free; the church and the underground brick passages charge admission. Vyšehrad metro station (Line C) is about a 10-minute walk away.
Opening hours
Grounds open all day; church approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Náplavka Riverbank
- Dancing House
- U Fleků
- National Theatre
- Head of Franz Kafka
- Wenceslas Square
- National Museum
- Havelské tržiště