Gorlice, Underground casemate complex in Vyšehrad, Prague, Czech Republic
Gorlice is a barrel-vaulted hall in the 33rd bastion of Vyšehrad's casemates, east of the Brick Gate. It covers about 330 m² and rises 13 metres, and since the 1990s it has housed Baroque originals from Charles Bridge.
This hall was constructed between 1656 and 1678 following modifications to the Saint Bernard bastion. It originally served military purposes as a gathering place and storage area for supplies during periods of conflict.
The Gorlice Hall displays six baroque statues moved from Charles Bridge, created by skilled sculptors of that era. These works of art sit within the underground space, representing what visitors would have seen in religious and public spaces above ground.
The chamber is accessible through guided tours offered at regular intervals, with printed guides available in multiple languages. Visitors should expect uneven underground surfaces and bring warm clothing, as the space remains cool year-round.
The hall's stable climate and size led to its use for storing original Baroque statues from Charles Bridge, including the Madonna from the first Old Town pillar and Anna from the fourth. Copies now stand on the bridge, while the originals are kept here.
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