Vyšehrad cemetery, Cultural heritage cemetery at Vyšehrad, Czech Republic
Vyšehrad cemetery is a cultural heritage site in Prague, Czech Republic, located beside the basilica. Marble tombs line the southern and eastern sides, while arcades in Italian style with painted cross vaults frame the grounds.
The current cemetery opened in 1869 and replaced an older one from the 17th century. Provost Václav Štulc transformed the grounds into a national memorial for notable Czech figures.
The name Slavín means place of glory and the memorial hall became a symbol of Czech cultural memory. The inscription above the entrance reminds visitors that those buried here served their people through their work and creativity.
The cemetery sits directly next to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and opens daily at 8 AM. Closing time varies by season between 5 PM and 7 PM.
About 600 notable figures rest here, including composers Dvořák and Smetana and writer Karel Čapek. Nobel laureate Jaroslav Heyrovský also found his final resting place at this cemetery.
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