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User Reviews
Evenkeel Huang (9 months ago)
The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Bazilika svatého Petra a Pavla) is located within the Vyšehrad fortress in Prague. Founded between 1070 and 1080 by King Vratislaus II of Bohemia, this church has undergone multiple reconstructions throughout its history. Initially built in Romanesque style, it was later rebuilt in Gothic style and finally in Neo-Gothic style by the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The church’s façade features three distinctive doors, which are quite remarkable. Behind the basilica is the Vyšehrad cemetery, the final resting place of many famous Czechs, including author Karel Čapek and composer Antonín Dvořák. It’s worth a visit if you have the time.
The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Bazilika svatého Petra a Pavla) is located within the Vyšehrad fortress in Prague. Founded between 1070 and 1080 by King Vratislaus II of Bohemia, this church has undergone multiple reconstructions throughout its history. Initially built in Romanesque style, it was later rebuilt in Gothic style and finally in Neo-Gothic style by the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The church’s façade features three distinctive doors, which are quite remarkable. Behind the basilica is the Vyšehrad cemetery, the final resting place of many famous Czechs, including author Karel Čapek and composer Antonín Dvořák. It’s worth a visit if you have the time.
Ian Cross (10 months ago)
The cathedral is beautiful, with a pair of impressive doors. The walls and ceilings are covered in paintings, which to my eye resemble the art of Mucha. There is a chapel dedicated to St John of Nepomuk, who was thrown off the Charles Bridge and drowned after he refused to divulge the Queen's secrets of the confessional. For this he was beatified. His body was recovered from the river and buried. A couple of centuries later, his remains were exhumed and people thought they could see his tongue moving... But obviously not speaking. In fact it was a bit of brain tissue and blood clot, not his tongue at all.
The cathedral is beautiful, with a pair of impressive doors. The walls and ceilings are covered in paintings, which to my eye resemble the art of Mucha. There is a chapel dedicated to St John of Nepomuk, who was thrown off the Charles Bridge and drowned after he refused to divulge the Queen's secrets of the confessional. For this he was beatified. His body was recovered from the river and buried. A couple of centuries later, his remains were exhumed and people thought they could see his tongue moving... But obviously not speaking. In fact it was a bit of brain tissue and blood clot, not his tongue at all.
John Kessler (11 months ago)
This Basilica and the surrounding grounds are beautiful. The original church is about 1000 years old and the additions are breath taking . If you have time read about the history of the property before you go.
This Basilica and the surrounding grounds are beautiful. The original church is about 1000 years old and the additions are breath taking . If you have time read about the history of the property before you go.
Anna Edna (11 months ago)
I spent amazing time in the parks near Basilica, amazing views, very calm, fresh air, and no so many people as in other parks,
I spent amazing time in the parks near Basilica, amazing views, very calm, fresh air, and no so many people as in other parks,
Connie O (13 months ago)
Best to go with a guide, who can offer a bit of history about the cemetery and the church. It's not as crowded as Old Town so it's a way to see Prague and get away from the crowds.
Best to go with a guide, who can offer a bit of history about the cemetery and the church. It's not as crowded as Old Town so it's a way to see Prague and get away from the crowds.
