The Vyšehrad Cemetery includes the Slavín tomb, a collective monument housing the remains of notable Czech writers, composers, and scientists.
The Rotunda of St. Martin dates back to the 11th century and retains a cannonball lodged in its wall from the 1757 Prussian siege.
The fortress served as a royal residence for Vratislaus II in the 11th century, who minted his own coins within its walls.
The site features a fragment of the 'Devil's Pillar,' a medieval column legendarily transported by the devil from Rome.
The casemates contain the original Baroque statues removed from the Charles Bridge in the 19th century to protect them from flood damage.
Vyšehrad is a historical fortress perched on a hill above the Vltava River, traditionally considered the site of Prague's founding. The complex houses the neo-Gothic Basilica of St. Peter and Paul and the Vyšehrad Cemetery, the final resting place for prominent Czech cultural figures. Visitors can walk along the defensive ramparts which offer panoramic views of the city. The area contains remnants of the Romanesque Rotunda of St. Martin, the oldest surviving building in the fortress. Underground casemates, constructed as part of the 17th-century Baroque fortification system, are open for guided tours. The park grounds serve as a public space featuring several monumental statues depicting characters from Czech mythology.
The western ramparts near the Vyšehrad gate, overlooking the Vltava River with the Prague Castle in the distance.
Enter via the Tábor Gate to walk through the original medieval fortification path.
Check the cemetery map near the entrance to identify the graves of famous figures like Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana.
Walk the perimeter of the outer walls at sunset for unobstructed views of the river and the Prague Castle skyline.
Do not mistake the modern metro station name for the historical fortress entrance, as the walk from the station to the actual fortress gate takes an additional 10 minutes.
The park area is generally accessible 24/7, but specific attractions like the casemates and the gallery within the Brick Gate may have seasonal limitations and require separate access.
Maintain a quiet volume within the cemetery grounds; modest attire is expected when entering the Basilica.
