Vyšehrad cemetery, Prague

Name: Vyšehrad cemetery
Address: K Rotundě 1, Prague, 128 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 224 919 815

#155 among attractions in Prague

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Facts and practical information

Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, the Vyšehrad Cemetery is the final resting place of many composers, artists, sculptors, writers, and those from the world of science and politics. The centerpiece of the cemetery is the Slavín tomb designed by Antonín Wiehl, a large and notable tomb located within Vyšehrad cemetery. ()

Local name: Vyšehradský hřbitov Established: 1869 (155 years ago)Coordinates: 50°4'3"N, 14°25'12"E

Address

K Rotundě 1Praha 2 (Nové Město)Prague 128 00 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 224 919 815

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Day trips

Vyšehrad cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Fortified medieval castle with exhibition
Vyšehrad, Prague
7 min walk • Perched atop a rocky promontory above the Vltava River, Vyšehrad is a historic fort and an oasis of tranquility in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. This serene park is steeped in legend and provides a peaceful escape from the bustling city center, offering...
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Neo-Gothic church with ornate artwork
Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Prague
7 min walk • The Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul is a neo-Gothic church that towers over the Vyšehrad fortress in Prague, Czech Republic. This stunning architectural marvel stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural history.
0.4 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
Karel IV., Prague
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Prague, the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. Charles the Great, more commonly known as Karel IV, is a historical gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the city's rich religious and architectural heritage.
0.6 miNW
Gehry-designed tower with restaurant
Dancing House, Prague
16 min walk • The Dancing House, or Fred and Ginger, is the nickname given to the Nationale-Nederlanden building on the Rašínovo nábřeží in Prague, Czech Republic.
~1090 ftS
Tomb, Neo-renaissance architecture
Slavín, Prague
6 min walk • Slavín is a tomb at the Vyšehrad Cemetery in Prague. Many notable Czech personalities are interred in the tomb.
0.6 miN
Museum, Baroque architecture, Church
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral, Prague
16 min walk • The Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral in Nové Město, Prague, the Czech Republic, is the principal Czech and Slovak Orthodox Church.
~1760 ftN
Gothic architecture, Monastery
Emmaus Monastery, Prague
9 min walk • The Emmaus Monastery, called Na Slovanech in the Middle Ages, is an abbey established in 1347 in Prague. It was the only Benedictine monastery of the Bohemian kingdom and all Slavic Europe.
0.7 miS
Museum, Neoclassical architecture
Podolí Waterworks, Prague
18 min walk • Podolí Waterworks is a big water supply equipment located in capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague, neighborhood Podolí. More precisely, it is located in Prague 4 on the right side of Vltava river between Vyšehrad and Swimming stadium Podolí.
0.6 miN
Gothic architecture, Church
St. Wenceslas Church, Prague
15 min walk • St. Wenceslas Church at Zderaz is a Gothic single-nave church in Prague – New Town. It is located at the crossroad of Resslova Street and Dittrichova Street.
0.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Prague Congress Centre, Prague
14 min walk • Prague Congress Centre originally Palace of culture Prague is a large neofunctionalist building in Czech Republic capital Prague 4 district Nusle, located on the edge of Nusle Valley, near to the Nusle Bridge and Prague Metro C station Vyšehrad.
0.6 miN
Square, Park
Charles Square, Prague
15 min walk • Charles Square is a city square in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. At roughly 80,550 m² it is one of the largest squares in the world and was the largest town square of the medieval Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Vyšehrad cemetery open?

Vyšehrad cemetery is open:

Monday 8 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
Friday 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 7 pm
Sunday 8 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Vyšehrad cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Church of Our Lady on the Lawn, Prague (4 min walk), Podskalí Custom House at Výtoň, Prague (4 min walk), Gorlice, Prague (5 min walk), Slavín, Prague (6 min walk).

How to get to Vyšehrad cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vyšehrad cemetery:

Tram

Albertov • Lines: 14, 18, 24, 7, 93, 95 (2 min walk)
Výtoň • Lines: 17, 2, 21, 3, 7, 92 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (7 min walk)
Císařská louka • Lines: P5 (10 min walk)

Bus

Apolinářská • Lines: 148 (11 min walk)
U Nemocnice • Lines: 148 (11 min walk)

Metro

Karlovo náměstí • Lines: B (13 min walk)
Vyšehrad • Lines: C (15 min walk)

Train

Praha-Smíchov severní nástupiště (17 min walk)
Praha-Smíchov (18 min walk)