Vyšehrad: Visit us

špička

cihelná brána

infocentrum Špička

špička

The Spire (Špička) - info center

The area of present day information center and a part of the adjacent passage is all that has remained of the monumental Gothic gate known as Špička (Spire). It was built around 1350 during the reign of Charles IV. as part of the new fortification of Vyšehrad and became its prominent feature. Three-storey gate had a form of passable fortress with a gallery and nine spires that gave it its name. It has been demolished in the eighteen eighties to make place for wider road.

Information, printed materials, souvenirs, refreshment.

Open daily:
January – March, November – December
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
April – October
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m

December 24 and 31 will be opened till 1 PM.

tel.: +420 261 225 304

The Brick Gate (Cihelná brána)

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 as part of Prague's fortification.

Open daily:
January –March, November – December
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
April – October
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tickets to The Casemates and Gorlice.

Publications

Faces of Vyšehrad
New guidedbook Vyšehrad, a mysterious rock looming over the Vltava river, has attracted human attention since time immemorial. The most ancient Czech legends are related to Vyšehrad. During the course of history, Vyšehrad became a defensive stronghold on the southern border of the towns of Prague, the rulers' castle, the seat of a prominent religious institution, a fortress, and even an independent town. Its current appearence is the result of its transformation from a medieval castle to a Baroque fortress and to a national symbol. There are many faces to Vyšehrad which blend and overlap. This guide will help you discover them all. historical review - 4 historical periods - destription of 40 sites - pictures never published before price: 90 CZK
The historic faces of Vyšehrad
the price: 490 CZK
Reflections on Vyšehrad, a short guide
the price: 45 CZK Available in English, Russian, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, French
Map of Vyšehrad
the price: 20 CZK Available in English, Russian, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, French

čertovy kameny

stětí

Guided Tours of Vyšehrad

Guided Tours of Vyšehrad

Come venture into the history and discover legends related to Vyšehrad! In 90 minutes, you will visit its most interesting sites. You will take a look inside the Brick Gate and see its exposition which documents Vyšehrad as a fortress. You will pass through the mysterious Casemate dungeons to the underground Gorlice hall where the original statues from the Charles Bridge are kept. Your guide will also acquaint you with Vyšehrad exteriors: unforgettable views of Prague, the Vyšehrad ramparts and gates, the legendary Devils Pillar, Libuše's Bath and the Vyšehrad cemetery dominated by the monumental Slavín tomb.

Guided tours are offeres in Czech and all major world languages (English, German, Russian, Spanish etc.).

Please, book your guided tour at least 1 week in advance at:
Kabelikova@praha-vysehrad.cz(or info@praha-vysehrad.cz)

tel.: (+420) 241 410 348 (on weekdays)
tel.: (+420) 261 225 304 (on weekends
and holidays)
or visit our ŠPIČKA information center.

The price of a 90-minute guided tour:
CZK 160 per person for groups
of at least 10 people

The discounted price for seniors and students is CZK 110 for groups
of at least 20 people

The price includes admission to the Brick Gate, the Casemates and the Gorlice underground hall, and a map.

The price doesn't include admission fee to the Temple of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and the Gothic Cellar.

The guided tours start at the Špička information center. Please, arrive 10–5 minutes before the scheduled start of your tour.

dětské hřiště

Dětské hřiště

Children's Playground

The Old Czech Legends Playground is located in the so-called Small Garden on the mound opposite the Rotunda of St. Martin.

The playground was created with participation of children from the Na Bučance kindergarten. They drew pictures of how they imagined the playground and discussed individual play elements with the playground designers on site. The playground is an opportunity to recall the legendary heroes of the Cosmas Chronicle whom children know from Jirásek's Old Czech Legends. You will meet Bivoj with a boar slung over his shoulder, Přemysl the Ploughman, sisters Kazi, Teta and Libuše, father Czech and valiant Horymír. By his statue, you can try the Horymír leap from the ramparts – only without his horse.

The playground elements are designed for children from 3 to 15 years of age.

Open:
May - September
8 am–8 pm
October - April
9 am-7 pm

Map

How to reach us

by public transit:
Metro line C to Vyšehrad
Tram 7, 14, 18, 24, 54, 55 to Albertov or
Tram 2, 3, 7, 17, 21, 52 to Výtoň

Director's office:
Národní kulturní památka Vyšehrad
V Pevnosti 159/5b
Praha 2 128 00
tel.: (+420) 241 410 348 / 241 410 247
info@praha-vysehrad.cz

All expositions are open daily:
November – March
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
April – October
9:30 am to 6:00 pm

In the Vyšehrad Heritage Compound, the following is not allowed:

dogs without a leash (except on the field by the Tábor Gate)
roller skating
skateboarding
riding Segways
making fires
camping
damaging plants and trees
use of intoxicating and psychotropic substances
sitting and walking on the rampart walls
access to the Vyšehrad rock

Any failure to abide by these rules entails a fine by the municipal police.

In the entire Vyšehrad compound, dogs must be kept on a leash. Dogs without a leash are only allowed on the field by the Tábor Gate and under the Brick Gate.

Tour guides available for advance booking.

Maps, guide books and souvenirs are available
at Šipka Information Center and
Brick Gate Information Center.