- According to an old legend, Vyšehrad was founded by a Czech princess, Libuše, who later also founded the castle in Hradčany.
- Today you can see the Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul in Vyšehrad, and the visitors can also enjoy the oldest rotunda in Prague, the Rotunda of Saint Martin.
- Later on, Charles IV had Vyšehrad reconstructed and changed into the stone fort in connection with the newly built fortification of the whole of Prague.
- The Vysehrad complex includes the massive fortress, a basilica, and the national cemetery, all of which are worth a look.
- The 2001 occupied cadastral of Vysehrad an area of 36.26 hectares and consisted of 114 houses 1,913 inhabitants.
- In the second half of the 17th century, Vyšehrad became a baroque fortress, a citadel, whose task was to guard Prague from the south.
- It was founded in the 1070-ies under Vratislav II as a collegiate church of the Vyšehrad Chapter.
- Vyšehrad is as much a local space for relaxation as it is a typical tourist destination.
- Yes, everybody raves about Prague Castle, but do you ever hear people talking about Vyšehrad? This 10th-century fort is located just three metro stops from...
- Today, Vyšehrad Castle stands as a historical landmark as well as a cultural hub, hosting concerts, exhibitions, and providing panoramic views of Prague.