- Vysehrad’ın başlangıçta bir prens olan, daha sonra ise Çek Kralı olan ve kaleyi taştan yeninden yapıp buraya bir kilise bölümü ekleyen 2. Vratislav’ın burada...
- Vyšehrad is an alluring and pleasant walk lasting about 2 hours. Even though it is situated close to the city centre, you will be in quiet surroundings out of traffic.
- JAKUB Vysehrad, which means upper Castle in English, offers so many legends, stories, and historical facts that I have a hard time to decide where to even start.
- It was from Vysehrad that she predicted Prague's glory and called the legendary founder of the first dynasty of Czech kings - Přemysl - to Vysehrad.
- In the 17th century, it was converted into a military fortress. Nowadays, Vyšehrad is a favourite sightseeing spot for visitors and locals alike.
- According to local legends, Princess Libussa married a ploughman and they both founded the Přemyslids dynasty and the city of Prague in Vyšehrad.
- In the second half of the 17th century, Vyšehrad became a baroque fortress, a citadel, whose task was to guard Prague from the south.
- The easiest way to reach Vyšehrad is by subway. After exiting the metro stop ‘Vyšehrad’, you cross the esplanade in front of the congress center.
- The Vysehrad complex includes the massive fortress, a basilica, and the national cemetery, all of which are worth a look.
- Time Out tip: If you want a more leisurely route to this hilltop destination, take the red Metro line to the Vyšehrad stop.