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- Vy?ehrad
Vy?ehrad
Vyaehrad, a hill fort perched on a rock above the river, is an
integral part of the Prague skyline. The twin spires of the
Neo-Gothic Saints Peter and Paul Church are visible from afar and
the façade has beautiful carvings. No other site in the city has as
much distinction attached to it. Behind the church is the Slavin
Cemetery where many distinguished Czech artists, scientists and
academics are buried. From the battlements the view of the Vltava
valley is superb, and many tourists in Prague come to Vyaehrad
simply to take pictures of the impressive vista.
Information & Facts
Address
V Pevnosti 159/5b, Prague 2
Admission
Vysehrad Gallery: 20 Kc; the Brick Gate: 20 Kc;
Casemate: 50 Kc. Concessions available. Entrance to the grounds is
free
Language
Czech is the official language but English and German are
also widely spoken.
Money
The official currency is the Czech crown, locally known as the
Koruna (CZK), which is divided into 100 haler. Most credit cards
including American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are
accepted, but it is best to have cash handy when travelling away
from Prague and the main tourist centres. Travellers cheques and
foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
some hotels; commission is highest in hotels. Banks are closed on
weekends. ATMs (known as 'bankomats') are becoming more common in
Prague and are probably the best way to obtain local currency at a
good rate and without commission. The Czech Republic is still cheap
compared to the rest of Europe, though the gap is closing.
Opening Times
Daily 9.30am to 6pm (April to October), 9.30am to 5pm
(November to March)
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last
Sunday in October).