Vyšehrad Rock, Rock formation in Vyšehrad district, Czech Republic.
The limestone formation rises above the Vltava River, providing clear views of Prague's urban landscape and the flowing waters below.
The rock served as the foundation for a Přemyslid castle in the 11th century, which later became a strategic military fortress after Hussite destruction.
The site connects to Czech mythology through the tale of a horse named Semik who leaped from the rock into the river to save his master.
Visitors can reach the rock formation through guided walks starting at the historical gates of Vyšehrad complex near the metro station.
The rock holds the Rotunda of St Martin, an 11th-century Romanesque structure that stands as Prague's oldest surviving religious building.
Location: Vyšehrad
GPS coordinates: 50.06328,14.41651
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:04
Prague is known for its historic landmarks, but beyond the usual tourist routes lie numerous lesser-visited sites that offer deeper insight into the city's history and contemporary life. This collection takes you to neighborhoods, gardens and buildings often overlooked, revealing the layered past of Prague and its active cultural scene. Among the sites are the hilltop fortress of Vyšehrad with its historic cemetery, the baroque Vrtba Garden in Malá Strana, and Strahov Monastery with its impressive library. Kampa Park on Kampa Island offers quiet walks along the Čertovka Canal, while Speculum Alchemiae presents underground Renaissance-era laboratories. Troja Palace in the northern part of the city features baroque architecture and terraced gardens, and the Convent of St. Agnes houses medieval art collections. Other stops include Wallenstein Garden with its Renaissance arcades, the Letná beer garden overlooking the rooftops, and the former factory site of MeetFactory in Smíchov, now a cultural center. The National Technical Library in Dejvice and the rotating Kafka head sculpture on Národní třída represent contemporary Prague. From the Invalidovna fortress complex in Karlín to the Royal Game Reserve in Bubeneč, this collection provides varied perspectives on the Czech capital.
Vyšehrad cemetery
212 m
Basilica of St Peter and St Paul
155 m
Slavín
222 m
Ctirad and Šárka
144 m
Záboj and Slavoj
151 m
The Devil's Pillar
221 m
Libuše and Přemysl
108 m
Lumír and Píseň
98 m
Libuse's bath
36 m
Saint Sebastian
158 m
Staré purkrabství
73 m
Prager Hochburg
142 m
Galerie Hugo Feigl
151 m
Socha svaté Ludmily na Vyšehradě v Praze
147 m
Remains of the romanesque bridge at Vyšehrad
167 m
Rašínovo nábřeží 10
175 m
Rašínovo nábřeží 6
145 m
Rašínovo nábřeží 8
161 m
Saint Adalbert of Prague
194 m
Water well in Vyšehradské sady
96 m
Plastika s plánem Vyšehradu na rohu ulic Štulcova a Soběslavova
189 m
Kamenná plastika Splynutí u Galerie Vyšehrad
38 m
Kamenná plastika Spočinutí u Galerie Vyšehrad
38 m
Maternal hospital in Podolí
235 m
Pamětní deska pokřtění 14. českých knížat v Řezně na Vyšehradě
155 m
Plaque to Jan Krejčí
155 m
Kříž na Vyšehradské skále v Praze
3 m
Pamětní deska Elišky Přemyslovny na Vyšehradě v Praze
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