Church of St. Michael and other Prague, Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path Tips

Ukrainian Chruch of St. Michael

If you are walking through Petrin Park there is no way to tell when you leave Petrin Park and enter into the Kinsky Garden. You will see the spires of the Church of St. Michael through the trees. This is an 18th century Russian Orthodox church that was transported log by log from the Ukraine and reassembled piece by piece.

If you keep the Hunger Wall to your left keep following the path to the right. They are reconstructing some of the paths so watch out for mud in wet conditions. There are no clear signs indicating the church or its function but it is interesting to see.

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Vysehrad: Tabor Gate

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on Mar 27, 2004

Entrance to Vysehrad

This area is very easy to find and yet set apart from the rest of the city. It is the old medieval fortress of the first rulers of Prague. The Tabor Gate was built just after the 30 Years War. There are remnants of older gates just inside.

Take the Tram to the Vysehrad station, and follow the signs.

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Vysehrad: Rotunda of St. Martin

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Vratislav II's St. Martin

Chapel-Vysehrad

This is one of the first things you will come across once you are inside the Vysehrad complex. It is one of the oldest remnants of this style of architecture. It was Vratislav II's chapel in the 11th century.

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Vysehrad: Fortress Ruins

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Medieval Wall near Vysehrad ruins

There are ruins of the 10th century fortress still visible on the Vysehrad grounds. The Royal apartment foundations are still visible near the Vysehrad Gallery. Some of the ruins have been incorporated into present day structures but it does give you the impression of why this hill was used as the ruling seat of Prague.

Take a look at the ruins on the other side of the gallery.

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Vysehrad: Church of St's Peter and Paul

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Twin spires of St's Peter and Paul

Church-Vysehrad

This church has undergone many different architectural variations. It was finished in a Neo-Gothic style in the late 1800's by Josef Mocker. The interior is visited by a 20KCZ donation and open minded idea of art nouveau, a lot of which exists in the artistry.

It is open from 9-5 daily with a break between noon and 1pm.

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Vysehrad: Church of St's Peter and Paul detail

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Door detail, St's Peter and Paul

Church-Vysehrad

There were many different Czech artists who helped to put the final touches on this church. The exterior has many different features of artwork to include this work done above the doors to the church.

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Vysehrad: Great views

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New Town and Prague Castle from

Vysehrad