Blog posts tagged with 'vysehrad'

Nestled on the banks of the Vltava River, Vyšehrad is a historic fortress that whispers tales of Prague’s rich past. Its imposing castle, Vyšehrad Castle, stands proudly, adorned with centuries of history. Visitors are drawn to its medieval allure, wandering through ancient corridors and marveling at the well-preserved architecture.

Sculpture Garden: Where Art Meets Nature

One of Vyšehrad’s hidden treasures is its stunning sculpture garden. Amidst lush greenery, elegant statues and sculptures create an et...

Prague is the 2nd most romantic city in Europe. Did you know that? Prague has a lots of breath-taking views, fairy tale cobblestone streets and pastel-coloured buildings, chapels, castles, candlelit dinners, and horse-drawn carriages is the ideal recipe for romance. As one walks the historic bridges and old parts of the city, one will hear buskers playing classic old music that catapults one back to the times of Mozart and Beethoven.

Prague is one of the continent's main tourist attractions. In fact, it is...

 If you are planning a trip to Prague, do not miss these tips on four mysterious places, which are not usually on the first pages of the guides and are definitely worth a visit. You should not miss the famous Faust House, the old Jewish town, the miraculous mummy of Maria Electa on Hradčanské náměstí or the Devil's column in Vyšehrad.

The Faust House:

The Faust House stands at the Charles Square, in the area, where people used to bring sacrifices to the dark goddess Morana in the pagan times. The plac...

Valentine’s Day is celebrated all around the world, but did you know that one of Prague churches has a special connection to the holiday?

The Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul located at the Vyšehrad fortress is one of the Prague most prominent churches. And it has one surprised relic inside, nothing smaller than shoulder blade of St. Valentine himself.

There is a little detective story behind it. In the autumn of 2002, during the check of old depository, four Baroque monstrance reliquaries were found...