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Petrin: Church of St. Michael
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  • Written by bpwillet on Mar 20, 2004
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  • 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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  • Written by bpwillet on Mar 27, 2004
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • The hilltop of Vysehrad gives one a great look into the city of Prague. It allows you to see down the Vlata valley and into New Town. The park of Vysehrad has many walkways through it and one which follows the outer wall.

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    Comments for bpwillet about Prague
    huzyda Sat Sep 12, 2009 20:44 UTC
     This is NOT a Russian church, rather a western Ukrainian church.
    mvtouring Tue Aug 5, 2008 12:10 UTC
     great page on my most favorite city ;-)
    schlaufrau Sat Oct 14, 2006 03:48 UTC
     Thank you for all the tips...I'll use them on a trip to Prague in November. Your page is great...very comprehensive. You have really put a lot of time and effort into it. Thanks.
    volopolo Sun Oct 1, 2006 01:19 UTC
     great page, nikos
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