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Sight Vyšehrad, Prague

Vyšehrad

A sight in Vyšehrad, Prague, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Vyšehrad in Vyšehrad, Prague
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Why go

Fortress above the river with a basilica and the cemetery where Dvořák is buried.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Prague, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is U Fleků, 1.6 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Vyšehrad
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Prague, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    U Fleků

    Brewpub pouring its own dark lager since 1499, with a large beer garden.

    Drinks · 1.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Café Louvre

    Grand first-floor café open since 1902, once frequented by Kafka and Einstein.

    Food · 2.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Charles Bridge

    14th-century stone bridge lined with 30 Baroque statues over the Vltava.

    Sight · 2.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock

    Main square with Týn Church and the medieval clock that performs on the hour.

    Sight · 2.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Petřín Hill

    Wooded hill with orchards, a lookout tower and views over the red roofs.

    Outdoors · 2.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Jewish Museum in Prague

    Synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov, on one combined ticket.

    Sight · 2.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Vyšehrad is a stop on our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Prague

Another curated sight in Prague. See the full Prague guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Prague run from 2°C in January to 27°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Vyšehrad itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Prague from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Prague weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
V Pevnosti, 128 00 Praha 2-Vyšehrad, Czechia
Coordinates
50.06419, 14.41890
Destination
Prague, Czechia
Website
praha-vysehrad.cz

Vyšehrad: quick answers

How much time do you need at Vyšehrad?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Vyšehrad. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Vyšehrad?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Quieter than the castle; good for a sunset walk.

Is Vyšehrad free?

Yes, we list Vyšehrad as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Vyšehrad?

Vyšehrad is at V Pevnosti, 128 00 Praha 2-Vyšehrad, Czechia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Vyšehrad?

Vyšehrad appears on Prague, Vienna & Budapest, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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