The Casemates and the Gorlice Hall — Attraction in Prague

This is not an easy to find, but worth the effort. I definitely recommend including it, especially if you're nearby touring St Peter & Paul's cathedral. Daily 1 hour tours. 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm.

The office is located under "The Main Gate", built in the 1400s by the Austrians.

This was a military base for the Austrians for nearly 400 years. The tunnels go from one part of the complex to another.

The 6 original statues housed here were built in the early 1700s & are located in what was a 3 story food storage room for Prague and it's army. There's only 2 original statues on the Charles IV Bridge. The remaining 28 are replicas.

Due to the weight, the 300+ year old statues were cut into 2 or 3 pieces, depending upon the size and weight, and moved here. I have no idea why any government wouldn't just put them in the National Museum, but in 1971, remember who was running this country.

Obviously, a private collector wouldn't cut 300+ year old prestine precious statues to store. That would be the equivalent to cutting your couch in half because it didn't fit through the front door. No disrespect here. Just something to point out, as the people running the country in 1971 didn't care much for art & craftsmenship.

The movie "Mission Impossible 3" was filmed in these tunnels, so you can walk where Tom Cruise ran.

Amazing craftsmenship. Truly amazing. And Patrick, the guide, was especially informative & knowledgeable. We'll...

Vyšehrad's Hidden Treasure: Casemates and Gorlice Hall

Beneath the historic Vyšehrad fortress, Prague boasts a unique underground complex that sheds light on the city's past: the Casemates and Gorlice Hall.

During a recent guided tour, I discovered the captivating history and hidden beauty of this subterranean world.

Key Features:

Historical Significance: The Casemates, a labyrinth of underground corridors, date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, playing a pivotal role in Prague's defense. *

Gorlice Hall's Grandeur: The largest of the casemates, Gorlice Hall, impresses with its vast scale and majestic atmosphere.

Educational Tour: Guided tours provide insightful commentary, unraveling the fascinating stories behind these...

Me & my husband really enjoyed our 45 tour of Gorlice Hall. Thomas our guide was very helpful & knowledgeable and he happily took our mixed nationality group - speaking in Czech & English - so we could all benefit from his commentary. It was well worth the entrance fee, (we paid at the entrance gate on arrival), and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend this to all visitors young & old alike, a real gem. Thank...