Vyšehrad

Is called not only the historic district of Prague, but the same fortress. It is located high on a hill, where you will find overlooking a breathtaking view of the city.
Vysehrad
 

Vyšehrad (Vyšehrad) is called not only the historic district of Prague, but the same fortress. It is located high on a hill, where you will find overlooking a breathtaking view of the city. Walking up the hill between the ancient streets, you can not only see the wonderful panorama view of the river, but also delightful architectural structures.

Along the way you will find some very romantic lookouts. If you find yourself here at night by the light of lanterns old, be sure to feel like a hero of the old film or a romance novel.
A short distance away stretched a quiet pleasant park with small fountains, statues and comfortable benches.

Foreigners and the Czechs themselves sometimes picnics on the grass. However, the most romantic place is yet to come. Leaving the park, turn right and walk up to the fortress wall. There will also incredibly beautiful panorama of Prague from the bird's-eye view. Antique lanterns, benches, grapes growing along the walls create a very pleasant atmosphere. On the territory of Visegrad has many attractions, including the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the remains of the ancient Romanesque basilica of St. Mary Chapel, Romanesque rotunda of St. Martin and the Vyšehrad cemetery - the burial place of famous figures of the Czech Republic.

Visegrad is separated from the new town ramparts, which stand Brick Prague or New Gate built in 1842.
Since you got to Visegrad,  sure to visit the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, built in 1887 on the site of a much older church (1080). Log in here paid, it costs about 30 euros. In this temple, kept the relics of St. Valentine. Yes, yes, the man, whose feast we celebrate on Feb. 14. holy patron to all in love. Ancient basilica is beautiful and majestic. Wealthy and famous Czechs spend wedding and baptism of children here. At the exit, as in many other churches and museums in Prague, it is possible to get a commemorative medal.

Near Vysehrad is a lot of cafes to help you feel more pleasant romantic atmosphere of this beautiful castle. Prices in the cafe, as well as the center are quite high. The average three-course meal costs 20 euros.

How to get to Cesky Krumlov?
 

Get to Visegrad easiest by tram №3, coming from the center (bus stop on the street Vodičkova). Need to go in the direction of Nádraží Braník, to stop Výtoň. The path will take about 8 minutes. You will stay very close to the railway bridge. One has to pass underneath. And go all right and straight, about 3-4 minutes. Landmark - two tall towers of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. It is not a pointer to meet "Vyšehrad". It points to a ladder going into a fortress.

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