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- Vyšehrad is the historical and mythical counterpoint to the Prague castle. It is the place where the oldest Czech legends are played out.
- 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.
- Guides services: guided tours of Vyšehrad. info@praha-vysehrad.cz, tel.: +420 241 410 348 or visit the Information Centre (tel. +420 778 495 859).
- According to local legends, Princess Libussa married a ploughman and they both founded the Přemyslids dynasty and the city of Prague in Vyšehrad.
- 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.
- Welcome to my guide to Vysehrad Prague. It’s often called the second castle in Prague, and is a beautiful fortress and park just south of Prague city centre.
- 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.
- Can anyone tell me how vast and with how much walking it is. Is the walk from Vysehrad Metro long and steep? If you limit the visit what is best to see and do here.