Bridge · UNESCO
Charles Bridge
Prague, Czechia
A medieval stone bridge lined with statues, linking the Old Town to the Lesser Town.
Historic site · Czechia · Bohemia
Vysehrad
A hilltop fortress with ramparts, a basilica and a cemetery of famous Czechs.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Vysehrad matters
Vysehrad is where locals go to escape tourists. You walk along old walls with views up the river toward the castle, stroll the gardens, and visit the twin-spired church. The adjoining cemetery is the resting place of many famous Czech composers, writers and artists. Quiet, scenic and full of legend.
Talking points
- Czech legend places the origins of Prague here.
- The cemetery holds graves of well-known Czech artists and composers.
- The ramparts offer great views of the Vltava.
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