Sights · Our pick in Prague
Vyšehrad
National Cultural Monument
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About Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad, by legend the oldest seat of the Czech princes, was in fact settled in the mid-10th century. On its rocky promontory above the river stand the Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, the neo-Gothic Church of Sts Peter and Paul and the Slavín cemetery; the casemates beneath hold some of the original Baroque statues from Charles Bridge. The grounds are open all year; the site is open daily 10:00–18:00, says Prague City Tourism.
Why it's on our list
- Mid-10th century
- Views of the river
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Vyšehrad before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Vyšehrad, as the crow flies.
- Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague1.4 km17 min walk
- Sir Prague1.4 km18 min walk
- Mosaic House1.5 km19 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Vyšehrad are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro and tram stops
- AlbertovTram500 m6 min walk
- VýtoňTram550 m7 min walk
- Botanická zahradaTram750 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Wenceslas Square2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Old Town Square2.6 kmWalk 32 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Charles Bridge2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Jewish Museum2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Prague Castle3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Václav Havel Airport11 kmCar or taxi 36 min
Main railway stations
- Praha hlavní nádraží2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Masarykovo nádraží2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min