Vyšehrad
landmark · Prague · Czechia
- Address
- V Pevnosti 159/5b, 128 00 Prague
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public grounds.
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About
A quieter hilltop fort on the river with a basilica, ramparts, a famous cemetery and views back to the castle.
Good to know
- The grounds are free to walk; the basilica and cemetery have their own hours.
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