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Vyšehrad Castle & Cemetery
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon for smaller crowds and softer light for photos. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather and fewer tourists than July and August.
Budget tips
Castle grounds and terraces are free to enter; interior sights use paid circuits, with adult tickets typically 250–350 CZK and discounts for youth and seniors. Buy a Prague Card or combined circuit ticket online to skip lines and save versus separate purchases, and bring ID for discounts.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Families with older children
Plan your visit
2-4 hours
About
Hurtige fakta: Fra toppen af bakken åbner panoramaudsigten over floden og de røde tagrygge sig som et levende postkort, mens gamle mure kaster et stille, næsten musikalsk ekko under fødderne. Stille alléers granitgrave rummer landets største kunstnere og forfattere; over 600 velkendte navne hviler i rolige kapeller og udsmykkede skulpturer.
Højdepunkter: På kirkegården, der fungerer som en pantheon for tjekkiske kunstnere, ligger nationale helte begravet, blandt andre komponisterne Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884) og Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904), deres marmorsarkofager og patinerede bronzebuster står under høje lindetræer og kaster lange skygger ved solnedgang. Bag ruinerne står en romansk rotonda fra 1100-tallet med røde tegl og mosgroede sten, og folkesagn fortæller, at prinsessen Libuše engang forudsagde byens skæbne fra præcis de mure, så lokale stadig peger på en sprække når de genfortæller historien.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, many paths are cobbled and include steep climbs.
- Arrive at opening or after 16:00 to avoid the busiest tour-group times.
- Photograph the city from the southern terrace near St. Vitus for wide panoramas, and shoot Golden Lane early for atmospheric photos before crowds.
- If short on time, prioritize St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Royal Palace and skip longer museum exhibits.
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Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
Reviews
Reviews (3)
4.0Visited late afternoon with kids and got slowed by the security line. Paid for the audio guide and full ticket but ended up skipping exhibits, so not great value for time.
Arrived at 8am and had almost no line. The full ticket covering St. Vitus and the Old Royal Palace was worth the price, and the city views were fantastic.
Came around noon and it was busy but doable. The cathedral is impressive and free to enter, but the paid circuit felt a bit pricey for what you see.
