Vyšehrad - Casemates

Since the 11th century, Vyšehrad played a significant role during siege of Prague. The emperor Charles IV built Vyšehrad as a symbol of the royal power and support against increasing power of Czech towns. Casemates are the unique monument built in the middle of the 18th century, at the time of occupation of Vyšehrad by French army. Gorlice hall of the area of 330 m2 and height of 13 metres is the largest underground hall in Prague. You will find there original statues that used to decorate the Charles Bridge. The statue of St. Vojtěch created by F. M. Brokof and the statues of St. Ludmila with little Wenceslas created by M. B. Braun belong to jewels of Czech Baroque sculpture.

Address

Praha 2, V Pevnosti 159/b

Vyšehrad - Brick-gate - Casemates

Opening hours

Vyšehrad - Brick-gate - Casemates timetable

Admission

Normal adult entry: 40 CZK

With Prague Welcome Card - free admission

 

people
news
More emotions, more entertainment

1.7.2011
Use the advantage offer and enjoy your weekend days in Prague with the Prague welcome Card. Our program Two Days in Prague will grant you access to the most attractive places you certainly should not miss. The programme includes free 24-hour public transport ticket. Only 760.- CZK.

1.7.2011
We newly included tour around the New Town Hall, one of the most eminent monuments in Prague, into the Prague Welcome Card programme. From the ambit of the tower you will experience charming cityscape.

1.8.2011
Use pleasant days of late summer and travel by funicular to Prague Petřín. You will have an opportunity to see unusual views of the oldest part of the town – Malá Strana and Staré Město, framed in green of the parkland. For this journey you can use the 72-hour ticket valid for the city public transport that is a part of the Prague Welcome Card programme. You may also enjoy Saturdays and Sundays by travelling in an old tram, marked as Nostalgia tram No. 91.

16.8.2011
After several years of reconstruction, the unique premises of Klementinum, pearl of the Baroque Prague, are opened again. With Prague Welcome Card you may visit newly shown Mirror Chapel with exposition dedicated to Klementinum history. You certainly should not miss one of the jewels of Prague architecture.