Castle Vysehrad & Underground
- Days: THU, SAT
- Time: 1:30 pm (runs from May through Oct)
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Price: 390 CZK (includes entry fee to Gorlice & tram tickets)
According to some legends, the establishment of Prague began within these castle ruins. This castle is where mythical Princess Libuse predicted the glory of the Golden City. We begin a leisurely walk toward the ramparts to enjoy breathtaking views from the cliff, and discuss legends and historical facts. We will visit the actual locations of Prince Horymír’s escape, and the pillar brought to Vysehrad by the Devil himself! We will walk around the Vysehrad Cemetery, where the heroes of Bohemia have been buried for centuries, and see the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Paul.
We conclude the day with an exploration of the casemates, the secret passages allowing soldiers to move undetected, and an underground hall called “Gorlice”, which houses the original statues from the Charles Bridge!
On this 3.5-hour tour we cover:
- Cubism in the Architecture below Vyšehrad Cliff
- The Most Beautiful Urban Panorama
- Statue of St. Wenceslas
- Old & New Provost's Residence
- Vyšehrad Cemetery and Mausoleum Slavín ("Pantheon")
- Cathedral of Saint Peter and Paul
- Baroque Armoury
- Monumental Sculptures - Mythical Figures from Czech Mythology
- Vyšehrad Rock
- Lookout over the Cliff
- Remains of St. Lawrence's Basilica
- Karlach Gardens
- Devil's Pillar
- St Martin's Rotunda
- Štulc Gardens
- Gorlice - Subterranean Hall
- The Brick (Prague) Gate
... and much more!
Meeting Information:
| We meet at the „Meeting Point“ to the left of the Astronomical Clock at the Old Town Square. Click here for directions to the Astronomical Clock. | Look for a guide carrying a red umbrella with our logo printed on it. |
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