Vysehrad and other Prague, Czech Republic Things to Do Tips

Vysehrad, the so-called birth place of Prague is one of the most beutiful areas to visit.

The main attraction is the famous Church of St. Peter and Paul. It is situated on the top of a hill and you can easily spot it from the Castle area.

This picture is taken from one of the decorations by the front entrance to this church.

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Directions: Metro line C -- get off at Vysehrad

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Slavin Cemetery: Vysehrad -- National Cemetery

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Written by Travelchili

on Mar 30, 2003

A view of the cemetery

On the left side of the Church of St. Peter and Paul you can spot a nice cemetery. It has been used as a National Cemetery since 1861 and over 600 famous Czech authors, poets, painters, musicians, actors, architects, sculptors and scientists have been buried there.

You can also find a place called Slavin there -- it is a memorial where several people have been buried under the same gravestone.

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Directions: Metro line C -- get off at Vysehrad

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Old-Town Square: Magnificent Old Town Square

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on Nov 3, 2003

Old Town Square

Prague's Old Town Square is one of my favorite places in the city because whatever direction you decide to look, you will face something magnificent! Don't miss it when you visit Prague!

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Address: Staromestske namesti
Directions: Heart of Old Town

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Things To Do: Prague main Post Office

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on Apr 2, 2003

Post Office

A view of Prague's main Post Office right in the center of the town. All the walls are hand painted and it is definitely worth a little stop on your tour. I don't think I have ever seen such a big and well-designed post office before.

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Vltava river and bridges: Vltava River

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on Apr 2, 2003

Swans on Vltava River

Vltava River with its beautiful swans. On the background you can see couple of bridges and even the St.Vitus Cathedral (very far away though).

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Golden Lane: A little colourful street of Zlata ulicka

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on Nov 3, 2003

Zlata ulicka

Golden Lane is a short, little street with colorful houses that were built during the 16th century. First they were occupied by the sharpshooters of the castle, then squatters and later by some famous artists like Franz Kafka. Most of them serve as souvenir shops now and the street is constantly full of tourists. I enjoyed the visit in 1997, but was disappointed to return some years later to find out that one has to pay now to visit the street.

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Address: Zlata ulicka
Directions: Prague Castle.
Website: http://www.hrad.cz

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Dancing House: Dancing house

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on Nov 3, 2003

Dancing house

If you are interested in modern architecture, check out the dancing house that was completed in 1996. The architects of the curvy and unique looking building are Vlado Milunic and Frank O Gehry.

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Address: On the corner of Rasinovo nabrezi and Resslova
Directions: Walk from National Theatre along the river to south.

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Cathedrals and churches: Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord

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on Nov 3, 2003

Church of the Most Sacred Heart of

Our Lord

It could easily be called the most original church in Prague because I am sure you haven't seen anything quite like that before. At first you can't decide if you like it or not -- I thought it was the ugliest church when I saw it first, but have grown to love it. It adds so much character to the square and the whole area. This church was completed in 1932 and it is the work of Slovenian architect Josef Plecnik. He also made some additions to Prague Castle and has some magnificent works home in Slovenia.

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Address: Namesti Jiriho z Podebrad
Directions: Take the metro to Jiriho z Podebrad or walk up from Vinohradska street that starts behind the National Museum.

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Petrin tower: Petrin tower - Eiffel tower lookalike

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on Nov 3, 2003

Petrin Tower

You can see the Petrin tower from many places in the city as it sits on the top of the Petrin Hill (318m). It was built in 1891 for the Prague Exposition and it is 60 meters high. If you don't mind the heights, don't mind paying 30Kc and love to climb 299 steps, you are welcome to do so:)

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Address: Petrinska rozhledna
Directions: Petrin Hill, visible from anywhere.

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Petrin: Petrin Hill

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Written by Travelchili

on Nov 3, 2003

view of Prague