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Seat of Czech princes for centuries before Prague Castle was built. Site of St. Paul and Peter's Cathedral, and of the famous Vyšehrad cemetery known as 'Slavín', burial grounds of extraordinary Czechs. Don't forget to visit the casemate of Vyšehrad; they are picturesque, and you can see originals of some statues from Charles Bridge. From the ramparts of Vyšehrad, you'll have an excellent view of Prague castle, Vltava, Smíchov (former workers' slum and industrial quarter of town) and Podskalí (area under Vyšehrad, once inhabited almost entirely by raftsmen). If you take a look from southern rampart, you'll see Kavčí hory, headquarters of Czech Television - rather futuristic building from the 1960s. For closer look to Kavčí hory, take metro line C, station "Pražského povstání".
Vyšehrad is a historic fort in Prague, Czech Republic, just over 3 km southeast of Prague Castle, on the east bank of the Vltava River. It was likely founded in the 10th century. Inside the fort are the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul and the Vyšehrad Cemetery, containing the remains of many famous Czechs, such as Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, Karel Čapek, and Alphonse Mucha. It also contains Prague's oldest Rotunda of St. Martin, from the 11th century.
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A neo-Gothic church in Vyšehrad fortress.
Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle, it is the final resting place of many famous Czechs like artist Alphonse Mucha and writers Jan Neruda and Karel Čapek.
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Botanical garden of the Charles University with valuable outdoor exhibition and a collection of tropical plants in greenhouses.
Emauzské opatství
Founded in 1347 by Charles IV, Emauzy is a historic Benedictine abbey known for hosting Slavic liturgy. Destroyed by World War II bombing and famously restored in the 1960s with modern white concrete towers, it features original 14th-century Gothic cloisters and frescoes.
Tančící dům
It is the work of the twentieth century American architect Frank Gehry, and is said to be shaped like a man and a woman dancing; hence its former name "Fred and Ginger". Inside you can visit a gallery or go to the rooftop bar and restaurant and enjoy nice views of the river and castle.
Galerie Mánes
A renowned functionalist exhibition space built between 1928 and 1930 on the Vltava Riverbank. Designed by Otakar Novotný, it serves as a major venue for modern and contemporary art, managed by the historic Mánes Association of Fine Artists, hosting exhibitions, social events, and offering iconic views near the Dancing House. Opening times and prices can be found on their website and may vary depending on the exhibition.