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The Ancient Fortress of Vyšehrad

Vysehrad, the ancient fortress high on a bluff above the Vltava River, has a distinct aura of mystery surrounding it. It is the stuff of fairy tales, grand opera and myth, and although its stone foundations are real enough, its historical roots lie shrouded in the mists of time. The oldest chronicles tell us that here on this bluff the legendary Czech princess Libuse founded the city and declared it would be called “Prague” – from the Czech word, prah for “threshold”. Libuse was also a prophetess, and she predicted a great glory for the city that would “reach to the stars…” The ancient chronicles further tell us that early in the 12th century the residence of the Czech kings was transferred from Prague Castle to the ancient citadel of Vysehrad – but no one really knows why. We will travel back in time along the high bluffs of Vysehrad, following its thousand year-old ramparts and crumbling red brick walls. As we explore the ruins of its palaces and stone wells and eerie caves, perhaps the stones will reveal to us their secrets…

 

   Individual English speaking guide (4 hours) — 80 euros

   Group excursion (3 hours) — 20 euros / person

Admission fees are not included / optional:

   Vyšehrad - (church of St. Peter & Paul, the casemates) — 5 euros / person

Vysehrad – view to the cathedral of St. Mary & St. Charles Vysehrad – Baroque Leopold Gate Vysehrad – Baroque Leopold Gate  Vysehrad – Baroque Leopold Gate  Vysehrad – Zaboj and Slavoj, the mythical figures by Josef Myslbek Vysehrad – the church of St. Peter and St. Paul Vysehrad – the church of St. Peter and St. Paul, main portal – The Last Judgment Vysehrad – the church of St. Peter and St. Paul  Vysehrad – the church of St. Peter and St. Paul, portal Vysehrad – St. Martin's Rotunda, 11th century, the oldest church in Prague Vysehrad – the Devil's Column Vysehrad – Premysl and Princess Libuse, the mythical figures by Josef Myslbek Vysehrad – the Vysehrad Cemetery, work of Olbram Zoubek
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