Vysehrad Cemetery

Prague, Czech Republic

stablished in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle, the cemetery is the final resting place of many composers, artists, sculptors, writers, and those from the world of science and politics. The centerpiece of the cemetery is the Slavín tomb designed by Antonín Wiehl, a large and notable tomb located within Vyšehrad cemetery.

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Ivan Kotov (46 days ago)
interesting place where many famous Czechs are buried
Joni Gritzner (2 months ago)
One of the most beautiful grave yards I have ever seen
Ian Cross (5 months ago)
What a fantastic cemetery! Czech greats are buried here. Composers Dvorak and Smetana, a cheeky cartoonist, the most prolific goal scorer, with a soccer scarf tied around his neck. Take your time to wander around and appreciate the artistic tombs. It isn't ghoulish or grim, but uplifting.
John (15 months ago)
A very beautiful cemetery where quite famous people are buried. Very beautiful statues. I never thought I would like a cemetery. Looks more like a park than a cemetery.
Sudarshan Pise (20 months ago)
Very quite and nice place .. Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, the Vyšehrad Cemetery (Czech: Vyšehradský hřbitov) is the final resting place of many composers, artists, sculptors, writers, and those from the world of science and politics. The centerpiece of the cemetery is the Slavín tomb designed by Antonín Wiehl, a large and notable tomb located within Vyšehrad cemetery.
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