Vyšehrad

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Vyšehrad is a former fortification in Prague.  It changed hands a few times. Abandoned for a long period, every restoration was massive.  A few important art and sightseeing points worth a climb. At the bottom next to the river stands the powerful rock. The way up takes you through some streets of the community.  Quiet, not as busy as the Hradčany.



Basilica of St Peter and St Paul is the most prominent point of the fortification, parallel in rival to Prague Castle. The basilica dated back to 11th century, originally a Romanesque church.  The rebuild was Gothic style after a fire in the 13th century.  Subsequently, it evolved to neo-gothic style. The most important piece of art is the stone mosaics right at the entry.  Beautiful craftsmanship!


 

Another church, Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, from the 11th century still keeps its original style over the centuries. It is the oldest among the 3 surviving Romanesque churches in Prague.



Next to the church is a cemetery where some famous people ended resting there.  Examples are: Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák, the two well known composers. Some amazing tomb sculptures stand upright for appreciation. Some are sweet, some desperate but anyway, artistic and beautiful.







We were exhausted but to leave is only on one's foot.  Last look of the surroundings.

 








Location: Prague, Czech Republic

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