Prague - Vysehrad

Vysehrad is a hilltop fortress looking out over the Vlata River and Prague. It existed as far back as the 10th Century and is the subject of a legend in which Princess Libuse stands upon this hill and predicts the rising of a great city, where Prague stands today.

Historically Vysehrad was the royal residence of Vratislav II and was also part of the original Royal Route where kings about to be crowned would have to first pay tribute to their predecessor. The route lead from Vysehrad to Hradcany.

The ruins are a nice place for walking or picnicking, but there is also a nice view of Vysehrad from the opposite side of the river.