The Old Burgrave's House is a palace building constructed in the Royal District during the reign of Charles IV in the second half of the 14^th century. It was the only palace building in the location and from this era to survive the pillaging by Hussite militia in 1420, probably thanks to its function as the seat of Vyšehrad's master of provisions. The current state of the Old Burgrave's House is a result of a Baroque reconstruction which suited the building to the needs of the Vyšehrad fortress in the 18^th century.

A recent substantial renovation of the Old Burgrave's House took place from 2003 to 2005 when an auditorium seating 90 spectators and a café were created in the building.

The Old Burgrave's House for Children (theater for children, arts workshops, events for children)
The Old Burgrave's House offers weekend program for children (mostly on Sundays). If you come for a cultural or creative event for children, you can also enjoy a walk in the park or visit the children's playground.

Ticket reservations:
pokladna@praha-vysehrad.cz

The gallery building is probably a remnant of a guard tower which used to be a part of medieval ramparts constructed during the reign of Charles IV from 1348 to 1350. Alternatively, it could be a part of a palace building of the Royal District from the second half of the 14^th century. It is located atop a rock which rises above the so-called Libuše's Bath which is a torso of a guard tower which also served for hauling water as well as cargo transported by the river.

The gallery newly focuses on young and youngest authors while prioritizing painting and related media. Within three years, its program concept aspires to present prominent and interesting artists who are notable for concentrating on a single medium (with crossovers) while modernizing and challenging the medium with various techniques.

Open daily:

November – December 22, March
9:30 am – 5:00 pm 
April – October
9:30 am – 6 pm

Admission 20 CZK

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The Brick Gate was built in 1841 in Empire style as part of the construction of a new road to Tábor through Vyšehrad on initiative of Karel Chotek, governor of Prague. The gate consists of three passages, one for vehicles, two for pedestrians with guardrooms on sides. At the present day the premises are used as information center and the main entrance to Casemates with multimedia projection of historical development of Vyšehrad.

Vyšehrad as part of Prague's fortification
Modern audiovisual exhibition offers unique excursion in Prague's history. Special 3D model of contemporary Prague shows the development of Vyšehrad in relation to the development of the city and its fortification.

The exhibition consists of two audiovisual presentations. The first projects the development of Prague on the model of contemporary city. The second is projected on the wall and explains in detail the highlighted spots on the model by means of historical reconstructions, pictures and period photos.

The Gothic cellar is a remain of one of four palace structures built in the area of royal courtyard during the reign of Charles IV. in the second half of the 14. century. The space was most probably used as storage while the first floor, nonexistent at present, housed a dinning hall and a chapel in oriel. The structures at royal courtyard were pillaged and destroyed by Hussite troops in 1420. Their ruins were removed during the construction of Baroque fortress.

The Gothic cellar was reconstructed to house permanent exhibition.

Vyšehrad's historical appearance
The exhibition presents Vyšehrad in its various historical appearances. The oldest items document human activity at Vyšehrad 3 to 4 thousand years BC. Visitors can learn about the changes of Vyšehrad and its purpose in time.