Vyšehrad sits on a steep, rocky bluff overlooking the Vltava River, defined by its massive stone ramparts and the tall twin towers of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. While Prague Castle dominates the northern skyline, this ancient…
History of Prague
We walk north from the ancient fortress of Vyšehrad to Old Town, sharing stories of religious reform, wartime resistance, and the student protests that shaped modern Prague.
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1. Vyšehrad
2. Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius
The Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius on Resslova Street is a baroque structure with a low-slung, weathered stone profile that conceals a violent history. Built between seventeen thirty and seventeen thirty-six as the Roman…
3. New Town Hall
The New Town Hall rises above the northern side of Charles Square, a complex defined by a tall tower reaching seventy meters into the air. Founded by Emperor Charles IV in the fourteenth century, the building served as the seat of local…
4. Wenceslas Square
Wenceslas Square is a seven hundred fifty meter long boulevard that slopes upward toward a monumental Neo-Renaissance museum. Originally established as the Koňský trh, or Horse Market, in thirteen forty-eight under King Charles the Fourth,…
5. Karolinum
The Karolinum is recognizable by the striking Gothic oriel window that juts out from its wall, carved with intricate creatures and gargoyles. This complex of buildings serves as the historic heart of Charles University, which was…
6. Jan Hus monument
The Jan Hus monument stands as a massive, sweeping bronze sculpture in the middle of Old Town Square. Designed by artist Ladislav Šaloun and completed in nineteen fifteen, the memorial depicts the religious reformer Jan Hus surrounded by…