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  Vysehrad - Prague Hotel Acommodations
Historically Vysehrad was the part of the Royal Route where czech kings about to be crowned would have to first pay tribute to their predecessor and it also was the royal residence of Vratislav II.
Vysehrad is on of the Prague's graetes castles.
Vysehrad being the birthplace of Prague (it was the site of the original castle around the 10thcentury) it is appropriate that its great artists, scribes, musicians and politicians lie buried in the cemetery adjacent to the church.
www.prague-hotel-accommodations.com /cg14-city-guide-vysehrad-prague.html   (487 words)

  
 Vysehrad - Prague-hotel-sevice.com
Vysehrad Hill is considered to be the most amazing and enigmatic place on the territory of Prague.
In 12th century Vysehrad lost its state importance, the king’s residence was transferred to Prague Citadel, and for a long time it remained the residence of the main church representative.
During the ruling of famous Karl the 4th the Vysehrad fortification was in its flourishing, the ancient constructions were fortified and new fortifications were built.
www.prague-hotel-service.com /cg14-city-guide-vysehrad-prague.html   (561 words)

  
  Travel guide - Vysehrad - accommodation in hotels and apartments
This notwithstanding, while visiting Vysehrad and walking through the park decorated with statues by J. Myslbek on themes from old Bohemian legends, or admiring a view of the river and the city from the top of the cliff one is very likely to succumb to the illusion and believe the ancient legends.
Vysehrad's most familiar landmark is the chapter church of St. Peter and Paul, originally built in the Romanesque style
Vysehrad, emblazoned with legends, including the primary national myth, was in the mid-19
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 Vysehrad
A pretty average picture of the Rotunda of St. Martin at Vysehrad.
This Romanesque Church was built at the end of the 11th Century and was restored in 1719 and 1848.
The Vysehrad Cemetery, dating from 1869, is situated right next to the church and is the burial place for a large number of famous Czechs, including Antonin Dvorak.
www.experienceprague.com /vysehrad.htm   (179 words)

  
  Vysehrad | Museum/Attraction Review | Prague | Frommers.com
Vysehrad was the first seat of the first Czech kings in the Premyslid dynasty before the dawn of the 20th century.
Vysehrad is still somewhat of a hidden treasure for picnics and romantic walks, and from here you'll see one of the most panoramic views of the city.
Vysehrad Cemetery (Vysehradský hrbitov) is the national cemetery within the ancient citadel on the east side of the Vltava.
www.frommers.com /destinations/prague/A23517.html   (384 words)

  
 Vysehrad - the Castle on the heights | Prague.net
Vysehrad - the Castle on the heights
Vysehrad or the “Castle on the heights” is a beautiful place to visit any time of day or season.
Recommendation: If you chose to see Vysehrad by night, it’s better to be with someone that knows the place, or to have gone there some time before, at daytime, so that you can better orientate.
www.prague.net /vysehrad   (219 words)

  
 Vysehrad Castle & Park in Prague
Metro: Vysehrad (line C) In the 10th century, 70 years after the establishment of Prague Castle, a church and fortified trading post were constructed on a cliff top above the Vltava River on the heights of Vysehrad.
Although not much remains of the castle, Vysehrad none-the-less makes a pleasant excursion out of the hustle and bustle of Prague centre.
Other attractions include enormous statues depicting figures of Czech Mythology, some pleasant eateries and the Rotunda of St Martin; dating from the 11th century, this is one of the original rotundas of the city.
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 Prague Guide: Vysehrad
Vysehrad, being the birthplace of Prague (it was the site of the original Prague Castle around the 10th century), is appropriately the place where its greatest artists, scribes, musicians and politicians lie buried.
The centrepiece of the Vysehrad is the Church of St. Peter and Paul whose flened shape stands grandly upon the hill overlooking the Vltava River.
The gardens surrounding the Vysehrad Church are peaceful and manicured.
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Emperor Charles IV had Vysehrad reconstructed, but in 1420 it was destroyed by the Hussites.
The Vysehrad district is a picturesque part of Prague, which attracts tourists from all over the world.
Apart from the former Vysehrad castle it is also famous for its buildings in Czech Cubism style.
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 Vysehrad complex in Prague on Travelsnapz - Travel the Czech Republic for just a few clicks!
Visitors to Prague should make sure they visit the Vysehrad complex that overlooks the Vltava river to the South of the main city area.
Regarded as Prague's mythical birthplace, it is worth taking a quiet stroll through the ancient gates, past the Rotunda of St Martin and on to the multi spired church of Saints Peter and Paul.
The easiest way to get there is to catch the metro train to the Vysehrad station and then walk down past the Congress Centre.
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 Vysehrad Hotel - Discount Prague Hotel Reservations
The Vysehrad Hotel, Prague is in a quiet neighborhood, near the city centre.
It is a 5 minute walk from the Vysehrad National Cultural Monument with its gardens, church and castle.
Vysehrad (Line C) Metro Station is less than 10 minutes walk away.
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 Vysehrad Group Presidential meeting in Wisła   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It was always the aim of the Vysehrad Group, from its earliest days, to facilitate relations between people, to open up borders between countries, to bring our countries into the European structures.
On behalf of the Vysehrad Group Presidents I wish to express our deepest condolences to the families of the accident victims, our great sorrow over the tragedy and our best wishes for speedy recovery to all the injured.
We would like the Vysehrad Group, in the words of one of the Presidents, to be a good brand name, so that we can say that there is much initiative, commitment and sensitivity on the part of the Group to the contemporary problems of Europe and the world.
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 Vysehrad, Prague - Holiday, Accommodation in vysehrad and history of the vysehrad.
Vysehrad, Prague - Holiday, Accommodation in vysehrad and history of the vysehrad.
Vysehrad being the birthplace of Prague (it was the site of the original castle around 10 century) it is appropriate that its great artists, scribes, musicians and politicians lie buried in the cemetery adjacent to the church.
The gardens surrounding the Vysehrad church are peaceful and manicured for beauty.
www.pragueholiday.cz /vysehrad.php   (540 words)

  
 Prague Information Service
In fact, however, this fort had not been founded until the Prague Castle was already in existence, since it dates back to the mid-10th century.
In the latter half of the 11th and in the 12th century Vysehrad used to be the Przemyslides princes' main residence which brought about a generous building activity within its walls.
The Vysehrad site is open the whole day.
www.pis.cz /en/prague/monuments/vysehrad   (109 words)

  
 Vysehrad - Prague, Czech Republic - Vysehrad Rates and Reviews - SideStep   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The hotel Vysehrad was opened in 1995 and is furnished in a 19th century, decorative style.
It is situated in the centre of Prague, just two underground stops from Vaclavske namestí (Wenceslas Square) and next to the Prague Congress Centre.
Prague`s oldest monument, Vysehrad, which has a wonderful view over the city, is 3 minutes walk away.
www.sidestep.com /hotels-rates-h153632-vysehrad_prague_czech_republic   (132 words)

  
 Vysehrad - Prague Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
The exterior architecture of the church is distinctly Gothic, with many relief sculptures of gargoyles and other religious symbols protuding from the high spires of the twin bell towers.
Vysehrad (high castle) is the first part of Prague settled.
Though seated in a historic fortress, the church was actually built in the 1800s, In the 1900s it was burned then rebuilt in its present configuration, an dit is considered to have one of the most beautiful interiors in Prague.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Czech_Republic/Hlavni_Mesto_Praha/Prague-400455/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Prague-Vysehrad-R-1.html   (1127 words)

  
 Prague Guide : Vysehrad - Prague Vysehrad
Vysehrad is another of the Czech Republics fine castles, it was built in the 10th century, on a hill over the Vltava River.
Vysehrad and the area around it became part of the capital city, Prague, in 1883.
Vysehrad being the birthplace of Prague (it was the site of the original castle around the 10thcentury) it is appropriate that its great artists, scribes, musicians and politicians lie buried in the cemetery adjacent to the church.
www.prague-guide.co.uk /vysehrad.htm   (445 words)

  
 Accommodation in Prague - Prague apartments, hotels, pensions - Vysehrad and Congress Centre
Location: Pleasant quarter close to Vysehrad - a rocky outcrop, where all the best Prague myths were born, just 2 metro stops to the city centre - Wenceslas Square, easy access by car using the inner-city motorway Characteristics: Attractive apartment for max.
Hotel situated in the centre of Prague in the district of Vysehrad – the oldest monument of Prague, part of Prague´s cultural heritage, only 2 metro stops from the Wenceslas Square or 10 min.
The Vysehrad Prague hotel is situated in downtown Prague, 2 metro stops from Wenceslas Square, next to the Prague Congress Centre and the Vysehrad monument.26 air*-conditioned rooms and suites with bathroom, toilet, direct-dial telephone, satelite-TV, minibar, hair drier and...
www.marys.cz /accommodation/prague/vysehrad   (835 words)

  
 Prague Vysehrad
Vysehrad, the rock above river Vltava, is mysterious site bounds up with legends.
We know sure that Vysehrad used to be the Premyslid princes` main residence in the latter half of the 11th and in 12th century.
It offers visitors interesting architectural complex with church (in preset Neo-Gothic building), rotunda and cemetery (over 600 leading Czech personalities from the world of culture and education are buried here, including A. Dvorak, B. Smetana) and quiet parks for relaxion.
www.discoverczech.com /prague/vysehrad.php4   (170 words)

  
 Radio Prague's Virtual Cemetery - Vysehrad and Slavin   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The history of the Vysehrad Cemetery dates back to the fifteenth century, when bodies were first buried around the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, which was founded by Prince Vratislav.
Thus was created a large cemetery on Vysehrad hill which lasted until the 19th century, when the northern side was expanded in 1869, and from 1875 to 1915 it was arranged into the shape we know today.
For this reason, the members of Svatobor decided to build a vault of honor at the Vysehrad Cemetery, but they lacked the financial means to accomplish this aim.
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 Vysehrad Castle
Century changed the spirit of Vysehrad into one of the most famous and widely celebrated places of Czech history.
Many people are too involved in the modern way of fast-paced living, and are seeking the feeling of that peaceful secure environment the Vysehrad provides.
The architecture of the Vysehrad Castle captured on Pechar's artworks gives us the chance to look into the romantic history of this monument in a way the artist, historians and also you might find intrigue and most interesting.
www.volny.cz /vlad.pechar/vysehrad_castle.html   (279 words)

  
 Fürstin Libussa und Vysehrad - 25-08-2001 - Radio Prag
Mit dem Vysehrad sind viele Sagen verbunden, mit denen die Herkunft und die Stellung der böhmischen Herrscherdynastie erläutert wird und die die älteste Geschichte Tschechiens beschreiben.
Der mythische Vysehrad auf einem steilen Felsenabhang zog die Aufmerksamkeit vieler tschechischer Künstler des 19.
Jahrhunderts wurde auf dem Vysehrad ein Friedhof mit berühmten Persönlichkeiten des Landes errichtet - dies zeugt von der Bedeutung, die damals diesem Ort beigemessen wurde.
www.radio.cz /de/artikel/32286   (988 words)

  
 Vysehrad Hotel, Prague hotels, Vysehrad
Welcome: Hotel Vysehrad, Prague is a very comfortable hotel in a historic building with friendly staff who will do everything for your complete satisfaction.
One of Prague oldest and most beautiful landmarks, Vysehrad, and the Vltava river, are both close by.
Restaurants: The hotel Vysehrad, Prague offers a restaurant for 50 guests which serves both Czech and international cuisine's.
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 Discount Prague Hotels, Vysehrad Hotel, Prague Hotel Deals   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Vysehrad is a small, townhouse hotel with a boutique feel situated in a residential area.
The staff at the Vysehrad was more than accomodating.
My husband and I prefer smaller, intimate hotels, and we were removed from the noise of the city, but close enough to get there easily.
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 Vysehrad | Prague.net
Vysehrad or the Castle at heights is another place from where you can admire a fabulous view over Prague.
It contains among others a huge park, ruins from the beginnings of Prague and last but not least a Neo-Gothic church and Cemetery.
The ruin of Libuse's Baths on Vysehrad cliffs
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 Prague Diary / Travelogue - Vysehrad Castle, Prazske Jezulatko, The Dancing Lady, Vltava boat trip, Church of our Lady ...
One of the two ladies had to skip this part of the tour as she had a heart condition.
Still, it didn't stop her smoking her B&H! Then it was on to another church and then the ruins of Vysehrad.
Less of a castle, more of a tower ruin on the edge of a hill with a commanding view of the river to the north and south.
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 Hotel Vysehrad プラハ - プラハ ホテルが最大 75% ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hotel Vysehrad is a very comfortable hotel in a historic building from the 19th century.
The hotel is located not far from the city centre, only two stops by metro from Wenceslas Square.
One of Prague's oldest and most beautiful landmarks, Vysehrad, and the Vltava river, are both close by.
www.easytobook.com /jp/prague-hotels/hotel-vysehrad-prague   (118 words)

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