Gorlice, Prague

Name: Gorlice
Address: V Pevnosti, Prague, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 241 410 348

#336 among attractions in Prague

Museum, Historical place, Art gallery

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Gorlice is an underground hall in the casemates inside the walls of Prague's Vyšehrad. It is located in the northeastern, 33rd bastion, east of the Brick Gate. The hall is vaulted with a 13 m high vault and has an area of about 330 m². It was originally used as a troop assembly hall and a storehouse for supplies and ammunition. The Gorlice was opened to the public after reconstruction in the 1990s. The space is used for exhibitions and theatre performances.

Coordinates: 50°3'55"N, 14°25'16"E

Address

V PevnostiPraha 2 (Nové Město)Prague Czech Republic

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+420 241 410 348

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Nearby attractions include: Vyšehrad, Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Karel IV., Dancing House.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gorlice?

Nearby attractions include Slavín, Prague (3 min walk), Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Prague (5 min walk), Vyšehrad cemetery, Prague (5 min walk), Vyšehrad, Prague (5 min walk).

How to get to Gorlice by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gorlice:

Tram

Albertov • Lines: 14, 18, 24, 7, 93, 95 (6 min walk)
Ostrčilovo náměstí • Lines: 14, 18, 24, 7, 93, 95 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (9 min walk)
Císařská louka • Lines: P5 (10 min walk)

Metro

Vyšehrad • Lines: C (12 min walk)
Smíchovské nádraží • Lines: B (16 min walk)

Bus

Podolská vodárna • Lines: 134 (12 min walk)
Apolinářská • Lines: 148 (13 min walk)

Train

Praha-Smíchov (17 min walk)
Praha-Smíchov severní nástupiště (17 min walk)